About us

Driven By Purpose And Impact

We are deeply committed to the nation-building mission, with a steadfast conviction in the transformative power of education. 

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Our Mission

To bring about a transformation in society by enhancing the utility and quality of learning through research

We are committed to driving long-term change in vulnerable communities.

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Our Vision

Prayoga envisions becoming a Globally Unique Trans-disciplinary Education Research Institution.

Opportunity &
Equality for All

A world where every individual has opportunity to live better.

Education Research

Why Education Research?

In India, education research has received inadequate focus, resulting in limited advancements in teaching-learning methods and practices, thereby underscoring the cruciality of education research. Specific, data-backed solutions that provide implementable experimental designs are essential to drive changes, foresee outcomes, assess effectiveness, and ensure a paradigm shift towards evolving better education practices. We aim to bridge the gap between education practice and education policy, implementing learning interventions intended to improve the quality of education in the country.

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CSR Partners

Impact stories

Inspiring future generations

Inspiring future generations

Real testimonials from those we've helped and those who help sharing the hope & heart.

During my visit to Prayoga, I was encouraged to see initiatives like Dhātu that focus on strengthening foundational understanding in mathematics. The programs emphasis on conceptual clarity, curiosity, and sustained engagement is well aligned with the broader goals of improving STEM education in the country. By leveraging a research-backed approach and making quality learning accessible across diverse socio-cultural contexts, Dhātu has the potential to meaningfully support students and schools over the long term.

Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

During my visit to Prayoga, I was encouraged to see initiatives like Dhātu that focus on strengthening foundational understanding in mathematics. The programs emphasis on conceptual clarity, curiosity, and sustained engagement is well aligned with the broader goals of improving STEM education in the country. By leveraging a research-backed approach and making quality learning accessible across diverse socio-cultural contexts, Dhātu has the potential to meaningfully support students and schools over the long term.

Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

Our Team

Our Legacy in Motion

Our Legacy in Motion

Advisory Board

Padma Vibhushan Dr M. N. Venkatachalaiah

Chairperson, Advisory Board Former Chief Justice of India

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Padma Bhushan Prof. P. Balaram

Former Director, IISc R. Bruce Merrifield Awardee

Dr. P. R. Krishnaswamy

Former Chief of Pathology, Jaslok Hospital Visiting Professor, Cornell University Special invitee - Nobel Committee for Physiology and Medicine, 1985 International Cancer Union Fellow

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Padma Shri Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar

Former Chairman, ISRO Chairman, PRL Management Council Recipient of Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur

Prof. T. N. Guru Row

Professor Emeritus IISc Renowned Crystallographer Prof Y.T. Thathachari Prestigious Research Awardee

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Prof. Y. Narahari

Hon. Professor, Department of Computer Science and Automation, IISc Recipient of Sir M Visvesvaraya Life Time Achievement Award for Senior Scientists/Engineers

Ethics Committee

Justice Krishna Bhat

Chairman - Ethics Committee, Prayoga

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Dr. Venkatappa Krishna Murthy

Professor of Chemistry, Dayananda Sagar University

Dr. H. S. Ganesh Bhatta

Educational Consultant, MES Institutions

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Prof. H. S. Jayanthi

Core Committee Member, NAAC Accreditation

Dr. Uma V. Manjappara

Principal Scientist, CFTRI.

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Dr. K. S. Nagabhushana

Director - Research

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Sri. N. Vidyashankar

Head - Social Innovations and Partnerships

Trustees

Dr. H. S. Nagaraja

Chairman Founder and Chief Mentor, Prayoga

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B. R. Nagaraj

Trustee

Vallish Herur

Executive Chairman, Prayoga

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Praveen Subramanyam

Trustee

Ashwini Herur

Trustee

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Prof. H. S. Jayanthi

Core Committee Member, NAAC Accreditation

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Mr. Balakrishna Adiga

Trustee

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