Since 2016 · Bagnan, Howrah

Celebrating the talent of our children

Classes in drawing, music, dance, recitation and yoga all year round, and the Pragati Cultural Competition every December.

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Experienced Teachers

Students are trained by talented teachers with more than 10 years of experience, so no one is short of learning.

Overall Improvement

Through physical, educational and cultural activities, every student is helped to bring out their hidden talent and creativity.

Pragati for All

A non-profit run on a very small subscription, open to students from every walk of life to follow their own dream.

Every December

Pragati Cultural Competition

Every year we bring together hundreds of children from Bagnan and nearby areas to perform, draw, recite, dance and compete, with judges from the cultural field and prizes for every group.

Since 2016 Every December in Bagnan, Howrah
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About Pragati

Welcome to Pragati Cultural Organization

Nowadays, education is not just confined to imparting only academic knowledge to the students. It is focused on more about overall development like personality development, confidence building, communication skills, etiquettes etc. Cultural activities play a key role in the overall personality development of students. Some of the key benefits of cultural activities are:

  • Increases opportunities for social interaction and new relationship development.
  • Teaches students how to work for a common goal, which develops a sense of responsibility in them.
  • By participating in such activities, the students become more passionate and confident.
  • Some activities like yoga, dance, etc promote physical wellbeing.
  • Learn discipline and time management from such activities.

"Pragati" - a versatile training centre, a non profitable voluntary establishment, a small yet sincere effort by us towards the next generation to provide healthy and better world by offering multifarious cultural and educational training like Drawing, Singing, Recitation, Dance, Yoga, Music Instruments like Guitar, Tabla, Computer, General Intelligence, English and General Knowledge as of now.

What We Offer

Growing every child, all year round

The overall development of every kid is the real goal of our organization. Our main aim is to preserve the talents and creativity in them.

Equal Attention

Several teachers in every class, so each student gets individual attention.

Regular Classes

Regular classes so every student progresses steadily through the year.

Competition

A competition every year, so children can test their ability and aim higher.

Meeting with Parents

Regular meetings with parents to understand and help each student.

Medical Camp

Camps on a regular basis, so students get proper medical attention.

Minimal Subscription

A very small fee, with exemptions for those who need it.

Develops a sense of responsibility in students

A classroom environment offers students the opportunity to have face-to-face interactions with their peers and instructors. When we learn together, collectively, we learn more.

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What we teach

Our Classes

When we learn together, collectively, we learn more and develop the ability to adapt more. That being said, we organize the different types of classes to cater the cultural benefits into kids' mind for their self improvement.

Computer, English, GK, GI

Sunday 9:30am - 12:00pm

Computer, English Grammar and Spoken English, General Knowledge with current affairs and General Intelligence - all are needed for a student's ovelrall development.

Drawing

Sunday 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Drawing and painting is a great way to improve your creative skills and start thinking in a different way. Drawing by itself is an art that gives peace and pleasure.

Dance

Sunday 8:00am - 10:30am

Have you ever noticed that children love to dance? Creativity and self-expression are vital to your child's well-being, and dancing is a fun way to get your child active.

Yogasana

Wed & Fri 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Yoga leads you to a sense of peace and well-being, makes the body strong and flexible, improves the functioning of the respiratory, digestive, and hormonal systems.

Recitation

Thursday 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Reciting poetry gives students the freedom to express feelings.It helps to develop rhythm, phonemic awareness, memorization skills & self expressions.

Singing

Thursday 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Singing is a beautiful activity. Listening to your child sing is probably one of the most pleasing things you’ll hear.The best time to learn to sing is at a young age.

Tabla

Sunday 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tabla is one of the most basic and versatile percussion instrument. It soothes your mind. You feel totally refreshed after playing Tabla.

Guitar

Sunday 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Some people love to listen to it, while others try their hand at playing one.

Our mentors

Skilled Teachers

Students are trained by talented teachers with more than 10 years of experience with highly skilled trainers to ensure no shortage of learning. Here are some of Pragati teachers.

Sudip Das

computer/gk/gi

Sachinandan Chakraborty

Singing Teacher

Bapan Naru

Yoga Teacher

Pallabi Khanra

Add'l Teacher

Souvik Maity

Drawing Teacher

Shankar Chakraborty

Tabla Teacher
The people behind Pragati

Leading Members

Although there are lots of members involved in it and everyone has equal importance, still Pragati is impossible without these people.

Paresh Ch. Das

President

Anup Das

Vice President

Sudip Das

Secretary

Sachinandan Chakraborty

Treasurer

Ramkrishna Das

Member

Raghunath Pal

Member
Our journey

10 Years of Experience

The journey of Pragati started in 2016 with only 8 students. As time passed, we have been privileged to train more students in more subjects with skilled teachers. Today we teach and train almost 80 students across all subjects, and every year we pass on what we learn to help them grow more creative.

10 Teachers
80 Students
10 Subjects