Helping each other can make world better
The Pragati Project, an initiative of Stepping Stone Charitable Society, was launched in December 2021 to bridge the educational divide for underprivileged children in and around the Mumbai Metropolitan Area. Backed by over 30 years of service to marginalized communities, Pragati is committed to creating opportunities where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Challenges
Children from marginalized communities face multiple barriers to education:
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Hunger and malnutrition, which limit focus and learning outcomes.
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Lack of access to quality education, leaving them unprepared for future opportunities.
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Absence of supportive environments, with few resources for life skills and character-building.
These challenges not only hinder academic success but also perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequality.
Summary
Pragati is built on the belief that education and nourishment go hand in hand in shaping a child’s future. Through its efforts, the project:
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Provides quality education to children in shelter homes, ensuring literacy, life skills, and character development.
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Offers nutritious meals to children in government and government-aided schools under the PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal) Programme, fighting classroom hunger and improving school attendance.
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Supports holistic growth, encouraging children to become confident, responsible, and empowered citizens.
With its vision to ensure every child has access to education and nourishment, Pragati works tirelessly to uplift children from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Impact
Since its launch, the Pragati Project has touched the lives of hundreds of children by combining education with nourishment:
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Providing food and education to 40 children at a shelter home.
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Impacting 700+ children across 5 government-aided schools through learning support and nutrition.
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Creating an environment where underprivileged children grow in confidence, pursue education consistently, and build a brighter future for themselves.
Pragati is not just about academics—it’s about transforming lives, one child at a time.
Contact us
Deepak Pissurlenker – Administrative incharge
Mobile number – 9702005331
mail us at – deepak@sscsindia.org / sarita@sscsindia.org / ryan@sscsindia.org