Partners

Since 2013, Pratham and ITC have developed a long-standing partnership to improve educational outcomes for children aged 3-14 and provide skill training to people aged 18-35 across 12 states in India. This initiative brings education and vocational training directly to local communities, empowering children and youth for a brighter future.

• The education programs focus on enhancing learning outcomes through four distinct interventions—Anganwadi, Balvachan, Primary and Upper Primary programs—along with different government partnerships in Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Mothers' Groups are a critical component of the Early Years intervention, focused on building strong foundational skills in children. Pratham engages mothers in their children's learning journey through these groups and by regularly sharing remote learning messages.
• The Skilling programs equip youth with industry-relevant skills in areas such as healthcare, electrical, hospitality, automotive, and beauty. A key component of this initiative is setting up community training centres that follow a hub-and-spoke model. These centres enhance accessibility to vocational education, enabling wider community engagement and outreach.

Reach (2024-2025)

Since 2019, Kotak Group has been an integral partner in advancing Pratham’s Vocational Training programs in India. This partnership has empowered over 47,000 youth across 12 states with industry-relevant skills, improving their employability and career prospects. Through its various entities—Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd. (KMPL), Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KMBL), Kotak Mahindra Investments Ltd. (KMIL) and Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (KMAMC)—Kotak Group collectively supports training across 11 different vocational trades.

Reach (2024-2025)

Pratham and Vodafone Idea Foundation began its collaboration in 2012 to improve student learning outcomes through technology integration into classrooms. This partnership began with a digital education pilot in 151 schools and, in 2019, led to the launch of Gurushala, an online platform for teachers and students.

Gurushala provides access to educational content, self-paced courses and peer interactions, reaching over 10,00,000 users. By collaborating with governments, the platform supports teacher capacity-building programs, blending pedagogy and technology to improve classroom engagement. Together, Pratham and Vodafone Idea Foundation are driving innovation in education, making learning more inclusive and impactful.

Reach (2019-September 2025)

Since August 2023, Pratham and Community Jameel have been working together to help girls and women who dropped out of school complete Grade 10, opening pathways to further education, skills training and livelihood opportunities.

The Pratham-Jameel Second Chance program aims to double the scale of the program by reaching 10,000 young girls and women across India each year. Each cohort is enrolled for a year, during which they receive academic support to prepare for and take their Grade 10 examinations. In the 2024-2025 academic year, 17,339 girls and women enrolled in the program. Of these, over 9,779 appeared for the exams, and more than 7,000 successfully completed Grade 10.

Reach (August 2023-March 2025)

Pratham and ADP have collaborated since 2014 to implement the Making Impactful Difference at Schools (MIDAS) program in Hyderabad, Telangana, and Pune, Maharashtra. MIDAS enhances foundational literacy and numeracy skills by strengthening government school education and encouraging community involvement.

Targeting children aged 3-14 and beyond, the program uses a multi-tiered approach that includes both in-school and community interventions. It comprises segments such as Early Years, Elementary, Upper Primary, Model Schools, Community Learning Hubs, and the Star Program. Over the past decade, MIDAS has focused on holistic education and continuous learning, implementing initiatives across Pune and Hyderabad through direct work and district-wide Early Years government partnerships in Nalgonda, Ranga Reddy, and Hyderabad.

Reach (2024-2025)

Since 2019, Shriram has partnered with Pratham to advance automotive skills training, reaching over 10,800 youth across nine districts in seven states through the Shriram-Pratham Automotive 2W Skilling Centres. What sets Shriram’s program apart is its commitment to inclusivity and skill development, exemplified by women-only batches designed to empower women in the traditionally male-dominated automotive sector.

In 2023-2024, nearly 150 women enrolled in the course through women-only and open-for-all batches. Additionally, 82% of students belong to reserved categories under India’s Affirmative Action Plan. Shriram’s efforts provide technical expertise while creating a more inclusive industry, paving the way for sustainable livelihoods and greater opportunities for all participants in the ShriramPratham Centres.

Reach (2024-2025)