Key Initiatives of Navu Prathishtana
KEY INITIATIVES / 01
Children’s Self-Exploring & Expirimental Centre
A unique learning space with a children’s library and traditional games.
Helps children explore knowledge and creativity. A space where children learn through experience—reading, storytelling, games, and creative activities.
Houses a rich collection of books and traditional games to foster curiosity and critical thinking.
Supports specially government school children by providing additional learning opportunities.
KEY INITIATIVES / 02
Makkala Grama Sabha
Conducted with RDPR and CMCA to give children a platform to express their opinions in local governance. A platform where children voice their concerns and interact with local governance officials.
Conducted with Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) & CMCA, ensuring government accountability toward children’s issues.
Empowers children to identify problems in their communities and propose solutions.
KEY INITIATIVES / 03
Reading Habit Project Children Library
Aims to create a reading culture among children by making books accessible.
Organizes storytelling sessions, book fairs, and mobile libraries in rural areas.
Reaches thousands of children, encouraging them to explore different genres and languages. Encourages thousands of children to develop a reading habit by providing access to books and storytelling sessions.
KEY INITIATIVES / 04
Makkala Balya Kattuva Habba
Makkala Balya Kattuva Habba celebrating childhood development. Conducting Dasara and Summer camp. Encourages children to learn about Life skills, Financial Literacy, Environmental Activities, Value based activities, enduring Reading habit, Drama, Games, Field visits, Interviewing, communication, stage management and much more which – Strengthening children’s development programs.
KEY INITIATIVES / 05
Children’s Constitutional Club
A civic education program that trains social science teachers in constitutional values and it’s a teacher’s led program throughout the year from 2025.NAVU provides training and monitoring facility to Runs in collaboration with KREIS (Karnataka Residential Education Institutional society) Government of Karnataka and CMCA provide training content.
KEY INITIATIVES / 06
Mobile Bidi, Maidanakke Nedi" Campaign
“Mobile Bidi, Maidanakke Nedi” is an initiative by NAVU Pratishtana aimed at reducing children’s screen time and encouraging outdoor play, physical activity, and social interaction. With the rise of mobile addiction among children, this campaign promotes the importance of traditional games, open spaces, and active lifestyles for physical and mental well-being. By organizing community events, school programs, and awareness drives, NAVU Pratishtana encourages children to disconnect from screens and reconnect with nature, friends, and play, fostering healthier and happier childhoods.