Why Nanhi Kali?

The programme selects girls based on multiple criteria 

Criteria include enrollment in government schools, family income, parents' educational background, social background and the child's aptitude

Project Nanhi Kali provides 360-degree support to girls, studying in government schools from Grade 1 to 10.

Free academic support classes provided at Nanhi Kali Academic Support Centres which operate  within the government school premises, every school day along with school supplies provided.

A school supplies kit comprising of a school bag, school supplies and hygiene material is provided to every girl annually, thereby allowing her to attend school with dignity.

The project adopts a unique pedagogy called the Cooperative Reflective Approach which is a concept based, interactive group approach to learning

The Nanhi Kalis receive academic support through a 1-2 hour class conducted before or after school hours called the Academic Support Centre

Here concepts in Maths, Science and Language are taught to bridge the gaps in learning and enable children to attain grade-specific competency levels

The Yellow Tablet Revolution, which has recently been launched in the project, comprises of the provision of digital tablets with pre-loaded audio-visual educational content to Nanhi Kalis in secondary school (Grade 6-10).

The teaching methodology includes the extensive use of innovative teaching tools and activities such as storytelling, group games, etc

Regular assessments and evaluation of the girls’ learning levels is an integral part of the project.

The Nanhi Kali team works extensively with parents and communities to sensitize them to become collective guardians of the girls.

This is essentially done to ensure that the Nanhi Kalis do not drop out of school