Maharashtra Government and the Art of Living collaborate to revolutionize 150 public schools through the SSRDP initiative
In an exciting development, the Maharashtra Government has joined forces with The Art of Living's Sri Sri Rural Development Programme (SSRDP) to transform 150 government-aided schools across the state. The goal is to create vibrant, inspiring learning environments that foster academic, emotional, digital, and moral intelligence in students.
This collaboration, formalised via a Memorandum of Understanding signed in August 2025, represents a comprehensive effort to enhance educational quality and holistic development in government schools.
Key interventions include: - Enhancing digital infrastructure with smart classrooms and computer labs - Establishing STEM and science labs for hands-on innovation - Conducting structured teacher training on modern pedagogy - Providing wellbeing programs such as yoga, meditation, and emotional resilience sessions - Renovating classrooms, libraries, and sanitation facilities - Installing solar power units for uninterrupted electricity - Promoting creative and sports-based development activities - Creating vibrant, inspiring school spaces with murals and learning corners
The SSRDP initiatives leverage sustainable technologies, value-based education, and strategic partnerships. The programme uplifts rural communities across India, and now, it extends its reach to Maharashtra.
Shri Prasana Prabhu, Chairman of Sri Sri Rural Development Programme Trust, made a statement about the MoU, highlighting its aim to empower every child emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
The Art of Living SSRDP invites corporates, philanthropic institutions, and community stakeholders to join the mission. Contributions can be made at ssrdp.artofliving.org/donate-ssrdp.
This partnership embodies Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji's vision of holistic education, aiming to create a balanced, prosperous environment where every child can thrive.
[1] Maharashtra Government Partners with The Art of Living's Sri Sri Rural Development Programme [2] SSRDP and Maharashtra Government Join Hands to Transform Schools
[1] The SSRDP and Maharashtra Government collaboration aims to bring innovation into education by enhancing digital infrastructure, establishing STEM labs, conducting teacher training, and promoting sports-based development activities in 150 government-aided schools, fostering personal growth and self-development.
[2] This joint initiative includes renovating facilities, installing solar power units, and providing wellbeing programs like yoga and emotional resilience sessions, all with the goal of creating inspiring learning environments that promote intellectual, emotional, digital, and moral intelligence in students.
[3] By promoting sustainable technologies, value-based education, and strategic partnerships, the Maharashtra Government and the SSRDP aim to create a prosperous environment where every child can achieve holistic growth, aligning with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji's vision of comprehensive education.
