Where we work
The state was formed on 15 November, 2000. Besides natural beauty and resources, it also carries within it a rich linguistic and cultural heritage. The indigenous populations add languages such as Santhali, Ho, Nagpuri among others.
We engage with KGBV/JBAV schools and anganwadis across its 24 districts. Our interventions are across the 24 districts.
As per NITI Aayog,19 out of the 24 districts are termed “Aspirational Districts”.
What is a KGBV?
In response to this growing absence of girls from secondary schools and reflecting international commitment to promote gender equality in education, India enacted the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Residential School Program for girls in 2004.
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya is a government-run residential school for girls from marginalized communities in the age group 10-18 years. The program mainly targets SC, ST, and OBC communities, in an effort to facilitate retention and participation.
The scheme is being implemented in educationally backward blocks (EBBs) of the country where the female rural literacy is below the national average.
The scheme provides for a minimum reservation of 75% of the seats for girls belonging to SC, ST, OBC or minority communities and priority for the remaining 25%, is accorded to girls from families below poverty line.