Vidya Poshak

Vidya Poshak equips youth with tools and strategies to develop a personal vision, thereby empowering them to reach their highest potential. Through its various programs, the NGO supports education, skill development, and emotional well-being, making a significant impact on the lives of those it serves.

Major Interventions:

Financial Assistance: Vidya Poshak's flagship program, Nurture Merit, offers extensive support to economically challenged yet meritorious students by providing financial assistance, library access, and skill development opportunities. It has aided students in pursuing higher education and given those in professional courses the opportunity to visit various companies to gain insights into the corporate world. The NGO ensures quality through timely scholarship renewals, house visits for new students, regular reporting to stakeholders, district-wide student orientation programs, compulsory online orientations, and organized industrial visits. It covers full college fees, books, and equipment, and connects students with mentors for guidance and digital skill development services.

Payana Program: This program is dedicated to empowering adolescent girls aged 15 to 21 by providing educational support from the 9th standard to degree level. The program includes student identification, counselling with their mothers, house visits, and enrolment. Once enrolled, the girls participate in various training programs for overall development, including Yoga for Menstrual Health, Communicative English workshops, Computer Applications, and Self-Defence.

Residential Bridge Camps are designed to enhance life skills not typically covered in regular education or community settings. They include soft skills training for Class XI and XII students, focusing on adaptability, leadership, communication, and other essential skills to help them become well-rounded individuals and effective team players. Additionally, job preparation and employment readiness camps are held for non-professional degree students, covering competitive aptitude, resume writing, interview techniques, and more. Each camp features interactive group activities, practical exercises, and yoga sessions.

Counseling Program: This program offers individual counselling to help resolve psychosocial issues, targeting problems like gadget addiction, anxiety, and relationship issues. It includes college visits, awareness sessions, and events such as Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day, reaching numerous students and stakeholders. The program conducts interactive training with discussions and Q&A sessions, with resource persons providing essential materials to support students’ learning. This ensures comprehensive support and accessibility to vital information on mental health topics across various locations.