Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | July 8, 2026 — Educate Girls, an award-winning non-profit working to ensure every girl has access to quality education, is supporting 2,654 adolescent girls and young women across Madhya Pradesh as they appear for the Madhya Pradesh State Open School Education Board (MPSOS) Class 10 board examinations, being held from July 6 to July 15, 2026, after returning to education through its second-chance Pragati program.
For these learners from rural and educationally underserved communities, the examinations mark far more than an academic milestone. They represent a second chance to complete their education, pursue their aspirations, and build a more independent future after having previously dropped out of school.
Through its Pragati program, Educate Girls identifies adolescent girls and young women aged 15–29 who have left school and supports them in re-entering the education system through flexible second-chance learning opportunities. The program is currently implemented in the districts of Dhar, Barwani, Khargone, and Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. Across these four districts, 2,654 learners have been identified, enrolled with MPSOS, and are now taking their Class 10 board examinations.
Working closely with families, communities, local stakeholders, and government partners, Educate Girls has helped these learners overcome barriers to education and return to formal learning. Their participation in the examinations reflects months of preparation, determination, and the transformative impact of providing girls with the opportunity to continue their education.
Sixteen-year-old Nikita, a Pragati learner from Ujjain shared her experience and said, “All the hard work I put in truly paid off in the examination. The learning I received during the preparation camp, along with the guidance and encouragement of the Educate Girls team, helped me prepare well. Today, I have more confidence in myself than ever before.”
Dr. Ramakant Tiwari, Assistant Director, Madhya Pradesh State Open School Education Board (MPSOS), said, “I encourage all learners and their parents to approach these examinations with thorough preparation and complete dedication. Believe in yourselves, remain confident, and give your best.”
Ranjeet Nath, State Lead, Educate Girls, Madhya Pradesh, said, “Every learner appearing for the MPSOS Class 10 board examinations is a reminder that no educational journey is beyond revival when young women are supported with the right opportunities. At Educate Girls, we believe every girl deserves the chance to complete her education and realise her potential. We wish all our learners the very best for their examinations and the future that lies ahead.”
About Educate Girls
Educate Girls is an award-winning non-profit organisation working to mobilise communities to ensure every girl in India’s rural and educationally underserved regions has access to quality education. In 2025, Educate Girls became the first Indian organisation to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award, widely regarded as Asia’s highest honour.
Since 2007, Educate Girls has partnered with state governments and local communities to identify out-of-school girls, facilitate their enrolment and retention in school, and strengthen foundational learning outcomes for children. Through its second-chance education program, the organisation enables adolescent girls and young women to complete their Class 10 and 12 education while building essential life skills and decision-making abilities.
Powered by a network of more than 55,000 community volunteers, Educate Girls has mobilised communities to enrol over 2.2 million girls into school and improve learning outcomes for more than 2.5 million children. The organisation currently works across 31,500+ villages in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, with a goal of empowering 10 million learners by 2035.
