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To bring about a transformation in society by enhancing the utility and quality of learning through research
Prayoga Institute of Education Research is a not-for-profit education organisation helmed by Dr H S Nagaraja, an eminent physics teacher and devoted educationist.
Prayoga’s team includes Education Researchers, Scientific Researchers, Science and Mathematics Faculty, Pedagogy experts, Data Science experts, Program Management professionals and others working together to find systematic and creative solutions to address the challenges of the current Education System.
Amalgamating Education Research and Social Initiatives for Nation Building
Our Impact
Empowering Teachers
Transforming Schools
Empowering Teachers
Enriching Students
We are actively transforming 125 schools across all districts of Karnataka, enabling the experiential learning of science for 11800+ students.
Over 340+ teachers have been empowered with content and pedagogical knowledge to facilitate science learning.
Our Initiaitives
Innovating Pedagogical Solutions
Domain Research in Science
Kriya
Make every Indian child learn science experientially
Anveshana
Research as Pedagogy for High School Students
Highlights
IGYM 2025: Building the Future of Geoscience
IGYM 2025 brought together bright young minds from across the globe for a week of immersive Earth science exploration. Participants decoded Earth’s history in state-of-the-art labs, engaged in creative problem-solving sessions, and collaborated on real-world climate and geoscience challenges. The event blended rigorous scientific inquiry with hands-on fieldwork, fostering both innovation and international camaraderie. From groundbreaking discussions to dynamic experiments, IGYM 2025 showcased the power of youth-led ideas in shaping a more sustainable future.
Kriya Labs Inaugurated in Mandya
Merck Life Science India and Prayoga Inaugurate Kriya Lab Stations in Mandya On 18th July 2025, the Government High School in Yelechakanahalli, Mandya district, hosted the inauguration of Kriya Lab Stations—a collaborative effort between Merck Life Science India and Prayoga to bring hands-on science learning to rural classrooms. The event, attended by dignitaries from Merck, Prayoga, and the local education department, marked a vital step in transforming science education for government school students. With active participation from students, teachers, and the community, the launch highlighted growing enthusiasm for experiential learning. Through Kriya, students are encouraged to explore science through experiments, observations, and questions, fostering deeper understanding and curiosity. This partnership aims to make science joyful, meaningful, and accessible—empowering every learner to think scientifically and dream confidently.
PrayogaVani June 2025
Prayoga's Quarterly Newspaper for April-June 2025 is here! Read about the Dhatu unveiling event and our Anveshana 2024 students' achievement. TEP Workshops and more updates from Prayoga!
Inauguration of Kriya at Raichur
Raichur District Begins its Kriya Journey: SBI Foundation and SBI Mutual Funds support Prayoga in implementing Kriya in 12 Government Schools.
On June 17th, 2025, the Kriya initiative was formally launched or 12 government high schools in Raichur district, Karnataka. This expansion of Kriya to rural districts in Karnataka was a result of a collaborative effort between the SBI Foundation, SBI Mutual Funds and Prayoga, marking a significant step towards making science education experiential and rooted in real-world experiences for students in this aspirational district of Karnataka. With Shri Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director, SBI Foundation.
