Plan India’s Model School Project –
Plan India implemented the Model School Project across three selected high schools in the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) area of Pune district, Maharashtra, with the goal of fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-quality educational environment. Over a three-year period (2022 -2025), the project aimed to boost girls’ enrolment and enhance learning outcomes for all students across three high schools. In alignment with SDG Goal 4 and the National Education Policy (NEP), the initiative introduced localized, student-focused reforms. Key interventions included the setup of SMART classrooms, STEM labs, libraries, and improved WASH facilities with gender-friendly toilets and access to clean drinking water. The project successfully re-enrolled 195 girls and 40 boys, while raising awareness through street plays, door-to-door campaigns, and rallies. Increased parental involvement, academic support, and teacher training in SMART methodologies further contributed to improved student performance. With an outreach of 1,845 students—including 925 girls—the project offers a replicable model. Big thank you to the Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology team and the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation officials who made it possible!
The primary objective of this project documentary is to highlight and share the best practices implemented, with the goal of informing, inspiring, and encouraging the adoption of similar high-quality educational initiatives by stakeholders across the country. These initiatives help in continuity of education especially girl child.
