Project Parivartan

School Support Programme

Project Parivartan,

Project

Overview

Since its inception in 2015, SUNDESH has been supporting government schools through its School Support Programme, a need-based initiative focused on improving basic infrastructure and learning environments. Interventions under this phase included classroom refurbishment, sanitation facilities, drinking water access, BaLA (Building as Learning Aid) painting, boundary wall repairs, and campus beautification to create safe and child-friendly schools.

Building on the learnings and impact of this approach, SUNDESH evolved the programme in
2022 into Project Parivartan, a Model School transformation model. This phase moves
beyond need-based repairs to a more systemic upgradation of selected government schools,
integrating infrastructure development with student engagement and community participation.
Under Project Parivartan, schools are transformed holistically into Model Schools, ensuring
improved learning spaces, safety, hygiene, and student-friendly environments, along with active
involvement of school authorities and local communities for long-term sustainability.
Through this transition from need-based school support to a comprehensive Model School
approach, SUNDESH aims to strengthen school readiness, improve student engagement, and
contribute to better attendance and learning outcomes in government schools.

“Transforming schools into spaces where children thrive.”

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Schools Supported

Location

Ghaziabad & nearby rural cluster

CSR Partner

PNB Housing Finance Limited

Current Model

Project Parivartan – Model Schools

XX

Students Supported

Interventions

Classrooms, Toilets, Drinking Water, BaLA, Boundary Walls, Campus Beautification

2015

Year of Initiation

Implemented under SUNDESH

IEC – Bihar

Project

Overview

IEC–Bihar strengthens learning outcomes in government schools through a competency-based education (CBE) approach. The programme integrates system engagement, classroom reform, and community participation to drive sustainable improvements in education delivery. Implemented under the SUNDESH umbrella with support from the Emeritus Chairperson (earlier supported by the Chairperson), the initiative reflects sustained leadership commitment to systemic education reform in Bihar.

Field Visit – Key Highlights

Leadership on Ground:
Dr. Poonam Parihar and Mr. Rahul Saxena visited IEC-supported clusters in Jehanabad and
Madhubani to review implementation, observe classrooms, and engage with teachers and
system stakeholders.

Classroom Practice:
Observed adoption of activity-based, CBE-aligned learning, with higher student participation
and improved conceptual clarity.

System Linkages:
Strong mentoring support and institutional alignment with DIET Jehanabad, aligned with
SCERT and district academic planning.

Appreciation: The DIET Principal, Jehanabad commended the programme’s practical
classroom integration and scalability potential.

“Strengthening systems today for betterclassrooms tomorrow.”

🔹 Scale & Reach

● Visit Coverage: 6 schools | ~280 students (Grades 1–5) | 22 teachers

● Overall Reach (Bihar): 404 schools | 59,000+ children | 2,597 teachers | 52 clusters

● Geography: Jehanabad & Madhubani (Makdumpur & Bisfi blocks)