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.

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.

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!

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.

In June 2025, 78 high school science teachers gathered at Prayoga for the Teacher Empowerment Program (TEP) Workshop. Through hands-on experiments, expert-led panel discussions, and reflective activities, teachers explored new ways to engage students with science. The workshop emphasized experiential learning, from extracting DNA to exploring the nature of friction. Teachers left with renewed passion for teaching, inspired by Dr. H.S. Nagaraja’s words: “Begin your class with a question, not an answer.” The event reignited a love for teaching and deepened their commitment to student growth.

Dhātu, Prayoga’s new initiative focused on nurturing deep conceptual understanding of mathematics, was unveiled on 9th May 2025 at the Prayoga campus in Bengaluru. Turing Award winner Prof. Jeffrey D. Ullman introduced the Gradiance platform, highlighting the innovative Root Question Method designed to deepen students' engagement with mathematics.
The launch was graced by several distinguished guests, including Dr. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Guests witnessed a live demonstration of the platform and its capabilities in promoting learner-centric, self-assessed mathematics learning.
Through Dhātu, Prayoga aims to empower students in Grades 9–12 to engage deeply with mathematics, build strong problem-solving skills, and develop a lasting love for the subject.

This quarter marked key milestones for Prayoga, including a grant from the SBI Foundation and FCRA renewal. Partnerships with industries and educational institutions were strengthened, and Prerana events and Anveshana 2025 were launched. Our Prayoga family also grew with 17 new members, driving forward our mission.

Anveshana 2025 has taken off with an inspiring start, bringing together bright young minds from across eight states to embark on an extraordinary research journey. With 50 talented students selected for this opportunity, the program immerses them in an environment where they can explore their research interests under the guidance of experienced mentors. Through hands-on learning, critical thinking, and perseverance, these budding researchers will not only sharpen their analytical skills but also develop the scientific mindset necessary to navigate the unpredictable nature of research. We look forward to our young researchers of Anveshana 2025 who will shape the future of science and beyond.

On March 26, 2025, the SIP team organized a Prerana Workshop, engaging students from GHPS Yelechakanahalli, Mandya, in Mathematics and Earth Science activities. The session included hands-on learning experiences such as understanding the significance of π (Pi) in a circle and determining factors in Mathematics. In Earth Science, students conducted a Water Percolation Experiment, analyzing soil absorption and filtration by recording data and plotting graphs. They also explored volcanic activity through a Volcanic Eruption Model, simulating eruptions and learning about underlying scientific principles. The workshop successfully fostered curiosity, critical thinking, and experiential learning among students.

National Science Day is celebrated across India to honor Sir C.V. Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928 and to promote scientific temper among young minds. This day serves as an opportunity to inspire students and encourage curiosity in science.
To mark the occasion, the Prayoga team organized Science Day exhibitions and a special program for Kriya students on February 28th at the Prayoga campus. As part of the celebrations, students engaged in making 5 to 6 DIY science toys demonstrating principles like reflection and refraction of light, magnetic properties, and fluid pressure. The activities, sourced from various references, were supported with materials and step-by-step procedures. Students created the toys and explained the scientific principles behind them, making the day an interactive and enriching learning experience.

Prayoga successfully conducted a two-day Head Teachers’ Training Workshop, bringing together Head Teachers from 67 Kriya Schools across Karnataka. From introducing the Kriya initiative to discussions on the education system and Prayoga’s vision, the intention was to deliberate on Kriya’s implementation and future direction, with valuable feedback from participants. The interactive workshop fostered a collaborative approach to strengthening science education through hands-on learning. We thank all participants and look forward to continued collaboration.

On January 27, 2025, SIP team, in collaboration with the Earth Science Department, organised a Prerana event focused on identifying catchment areas and water bodies. Students from GHPS Hallikeri, Gadag, participated in this enriching experience. Event took place at the lake in Ravugodlu, where students understood stratigraphy and formation of deposits, formation of lakes. Students visited Prayoga's faciltiies where their lab stations and courseware as part of Kriya are prepared and dispatched to Hallikeri for better science learning.