Transform Lives Page Archives - S M Sehgal Foundation https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq-category/transform-lives-page/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:37:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Which UN Sustainable Development Goals does this programme align with? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/which-un-sustainable-development-goals-does-this-programme-align-with-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-un-sustainable-development-goals-does-this-programme-align-with-3 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:37:44 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=15994 The school-improvement work aligns with: SDG 4 – Quality Education (Learning enhancement, digital education, school environment improvement) SDG 5 – Gender Equality (Girls’ safety, menstrual hygiene, equal access to education) SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation (WASH facilities, hygiene awareness in schools) SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being (Hygiene, sanitation, safe water, life-skills) … Continue reading "Which UN Sustainable Development Goals does this programme align with?"

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]]> The school-improvement work aligns with:

  • SDG 4 – Quality Education
    (Learning enhancement, digital education, school environment improvement)
  • SDG 5 – Gender Equality
    (Girls’ safety, menstrual hygiene, equal access to education)
  • SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
    (WASH facilities, hygiene awareness in schools)
  • SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being
    (Hygiene, sanitation, safe water, life-skills)
  • SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
    (Equal access to education for rural and underserved groups)

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]]> In which states has S M Sehgal Foundation worked under the Transform Lives initiative? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/in-which-states-has-s-m-sehgal-foundation-worked-under-the-transform-lives-initiative/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-which-states-has-s-m-sehgal-foundation-worked-under-the-transform-lives-initiative Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:35:18 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=15993 The Transform Lives (education) initiative has been implemented across several states, including: Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. (The presence varies by project and CSR partnership.)

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]]> The Transform Lives (education) initiative has been implemented across several states, including: Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
(The presence varies by project and CSR partnership.)

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]]> How does this S M Sehgal Foundation programme promote gender equality and reduce drop-outs? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-does-this-s-m-sehgal-foundation-programme-promote-gender-equality-and-reduce-drop-outs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-this-s-m-sehgal-foundation-programme-promote-gender-equality-and-reduce-drop-outs Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:33:28 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=15992 The programme promotes gender equality by: Providing separate, safe, and functional toilets for girls Ensuring menstrual hygiene awareness and facilities (Under the TL program and the activities we undertake, we do not directly involve ourselves or engage in these subjects so we can edit this point) Encouraging girls’ participation in digital and leadership activities Creating safe, … Continue reading "How does this S M Sehgal Foundation programme promote gender equality and reduce drop-outs?"

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]]> The programme promotes gender equality by:

  • Providing separate, safe, and functional toilets for girls
  • Ensuring menstrual hygiene awareness and facilities (Under the TL program and the activities we undertake, we do not directly involve ourselves or engage in these subjects so we can edit this point)
  • Encouraging girls’ participation in digital and leadership activities
  • Creating safe, supportive school environments
  • Training teachers and SMCs to be more inclusive

Better facilities, improved safety, and active parental engagement lead to fewer drop-outs, especially among adolescent girls.

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]]> How does S M Sehgal Foundation implement digital and life-skill training in schools? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-does-s-m-sehgal-foundation-implement-digital-and-life-skill-training-in-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-s-m-sehgal-foundation-implement-digital-and-life-skill-training-in-schools Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:30:38 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=15991 The Digital Awareness training aims at connecting our rural children to the world of computers, become familiar with technology-enabled learning tools, internet usage and cyber safety. Furthermore, our extended Digital Libraries project initiative creates an accessible offline database, which provide students with a diverse range of learning materials consisting of the state board’s class books, … Continue reading "How does S M Sehgal Foundation implement digital and life-skill training in schools?"

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]]> The Digital Awareness training aims at connecting our rural children to the world of computers, become familiar with technology-enabled learning tools, internet usage and cyber safety. Furthermore, our extended Digital Libraries project initiative creates an accessible offline database, which provide students with a diverse range of learning materials consisting of the state board’s class books, general knowledge material, motivational biographies, dictionary, world map, books on current affairs, logical reasoning, learning resources on competitive exams, among others tailored to meet the specific needs of different students and to complement the school curriculum.

Our Life Skills Awareness module focuses on development of important social and emotional abilities in children, and knowledge of governance for village’s development. It includes building various capacities such as self-reflection, planning and goal setting, problem solving, gender sensitivity. Understanding the aspects of nutrition, health, hygiene, and climate change. Students learn about local participation, active citizenship and processes for availing the services and facilities being provided under various government schemes.

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]]> What are SMCs and how does S M Sehgal Foundation support them? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-smcs-and-how-does-s-m-sehgal-foundation-support-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-smcs-and-how-does-s-m-sehgal-foundation-support-them Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:28:57 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=15990 School Management Committees (SMCs) are community groups that include parents, teachers, and community members to oversee school functioning. School Management Committees (SMCs) and School Development and Management Committees (SDMCs) are vital grassroots-level bodies in India’s education system, designed to enhance community participation, ensure accountability, and improve the quality of education in government schools. Mandated under … Continue reading "What are SMCs and how does S M Sehgal Foundation support them?"

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]]> School Management Committees (SMCs) are community groups that include parents, teachers, and community members to oversee school functioning. School Management Committees (SMCs) and School Development and Management Committees (SDMCs) are vital grassroots-level bodies in India’s education system, designed to enhance community participation, ensure accountability, and improve the quality of education in government schools. Mandated under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, these committees decentralize educational governance by involving parents, local stakeholders, and educators in school management.

Composed mainly of parents (three-fourths), teachers, and local representatives, with at least 50% women and representation for disadvantaged groups, the SMC acts as a key link for community participation in ensuring effective and inclusive schooling.

We strengthen SMCs by providing training on roles and responsibilities, school planning, financial management, monitoring learning environments, and improving accountability. Empowered SMCs help ensure better school quality, improved facilities, greater sustainability and builds active community participation.

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]]> What does S M Sehgal Foundation do to improve WASH facilities in schools? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-does-s-m-sehgal-foundation-do-to-improve-wash-facilities-in-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-s-m-sehgal-foundation-do-to-improve-wash-facilities-in-schools Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:27:44 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=15989 The foundation works to improve/ enhance WASH facilities in schools by upgrading toilets, handwashing stations, drinking water systems, and sanitation infrastructure. We provide water harvesting solutions, to provide potable water to students for drinking and sanitation purposes. Arrangements for separate toilet blocks for boys and girls, along with a hand-washing station, are made in school … Continue reading "What does S M Sehgal Foundation do to improve WASH facilities in schools?"

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]]> The foundation works to improve/ enhance WASH facilities in schools by upgrading toilets, handwashing stations, drinking water systems, and sanitation infrastructure. We provide water harvesting solutions, to provide potable water to students for drinking and sanitation purposes. Arrangements for separate toilet blocks for boys and girls, along with a hand-washing station, are made in school to ensure gender-friendly and child-friendly sanitation facilities. Alongside we promote hygiene education, and train school staff and students to maintain facilities. This creates a healthier and safer environment that supports learning and reduces absenteeism, especially among girls.

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]]> What is the need for rural education? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-is-the-need-for-rural-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-need-for-rural-education https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-is-the-need-for-rural-education/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:51:41 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=9294 Education stands as a fundamental driver of social change and sustainable rural development. In developed nations, education has consistently fostered progressive social transformation over time. To integrate youth from disadvantaged rural backgrounds into mainstream society, investing in education becomes imperative.

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]]> Education stands as a fundamental driver of social change and sustainable rural development. In developed nations, education has consistently fostered progressive social transformation over time. To integrate youth from disadvantaged rural backgrounds into mainstream society, investing in education becomes imperative.

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-is-the-need-for-rural-education/feed/ 0 What are the objectives of rural education? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-objectives-of-rural-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-objectives-of-rural-education https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-objectives-of-rural-education/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:51:22 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=9292 Education is vital for fostering critical thinking abilities and opens doors to better employment opportunities. Educated individuals possess effective communication skills. Furthermore, education serves as a catalyst for gender equality, contributing to the empowerment of marginalized segments in society.

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]]> Education is vital for fostering critical thinking abilities and opens doors to better employment opportunities. Educated individuals possess effective communication skills. Furthermore, education serves as a catalyst for gender equality, contributing to the empowerment of marginalized segments in society.

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-objectives-of-rural-education/feed/ 0 How can we improve rural education in India? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-can-we-improve-rural-education-in-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-we-improve-rural-education-in-india https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-can-we-improve-rural-education-in-india/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:50:52 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=9291 Revamping rural education in India to achieve the goals of accessibility, quality, and equitable opportunities is an urgent requirement. This can be accomplished through: Implementing consistent academic and infrastructural standards for schools at all levels. Allocating educational resources based on a per-child expenditure model. Setting benchmarks for teaching staff, discouraging multitasking and multi-grade teaching. Ensuring … Continue reading "How can we improve rural education in India?"

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]]> Revamping rural education in India to achieve the goals of accessibility, quality, and equitable opportunities is an urgent requirement. This can be accomplished through:

  • Implementing consistent academic and infrastructural standards for schools at all levels.
  • Allocating educational resources based on a per-child expenditure model.
  • Setting benchmarks for teaching staff, discouraging multitasking and multi-grade teaching.
  • Ensuring mandatory transportation facilities with funding supported by the Right to Education (RTE).

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-can-we-improve-rural-education-in-india/feed/ 0 What are the educational problems in rural India? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-educational-problems-in-rural-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-educational-problems-in-rural-india https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-educational-problems-in-rural-india/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:49:04 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=9290 Achieving the human development goals hinges significantly on addressing the foremost concern of enhancing literacy in rural India. The rural education system often grapples with inadequate infrastructure, insufficient investments, and outdated teaching methodologies, and is compounded by social inequalities and various other factors.

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]]> Achieving the human development goals hinges significantly on addressing the foremost concern of enhancing literacy in rural India. The rural education system often grapples with inadequate infrastructure, insufficient investments, and outdated teaching methodologies, and is compounded by social inequalities and various other factors.

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