About
Pratham is India's largest education NGO, dedicated to improving learning outcomes for underprivileged children across 21 states. Through its flagship ASER (Annual Status of Education Report) and Read India programs, it reaches over 1.2 million children annually using innovative, low-cost teaching methods. Pratham trains community volunteers and government teachers to deliver quality education at scale, making it one of the most impactful organisations for student volunteers in India.
- Team size
- 1000+
- Funding type
- Mixed (Donations + Grants)
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250-300 customers for hot milk, but he still sells kulfi in winter: Indore vendor’s smart business move
An Indore roadside vendors decision to sell kulfi in winter offers a smart business lesson. Social media user Pratham shared that the vendor gets 250-300 hot milk customers daily in winter, but expects only 20-30 in summer. By selling 5-10 kulfis daily now, he is building awareness before summer. His strategy: “Use todays customers to build tomorrows revenue.”
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Black basket means taken, pink means single: Finland supermarket's dating trick is also smart marketing, adding lakhs in monthly sales
A social media user, Pratham, shared a Finland supermarkets unusual marketing idea where black baskets signal shoppers are married or in relationships, while pink baskets indicate singles open to meeting someone. A staff member said the system encourages conversations and longer visits, leading to higher spending. If 50 shoppers spend an extra $15 daily, it could mean $750 in daily sales or about $22,500 monthly.
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City shines in CMA results with AIR-1, 16 students in Top 50
ICMAI CMA results: Surat’s Raunak Jain tops Intermediate with AIR-1; Pratham Chaurawala gets AIR-5 in Final as 16 Surat students rank in Top 50.
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He sells 200-250 plates of Chole Bhature a day at Rs 60. How does he afford Rs 60,000 rent?
A social media user, Pratham, shared how his friend abandoned a Chole Bhature shop after seeing its Rs 60,000 monthly rent. Another owner took the location and reportedly sells 200–250 plates daily at Rs 60, earning Rs 4,000–5,000 profit a day. The owner also runs a nearby pizza cart, making another Rs 4,500–6,000 daily profit. The story highlights how multiple income streams can strengthen a small business.
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Salman Khan's authenticity connects to Gen-Z: Duo behind ‘Bhai Ke Dohe’ collection of the actor's tweets
Students Pratham Solanki and Soham Bodke turned Salman Khan's quirky tweets and captions into a book named Bhai Ke Dohe, and they are thrilled with the response
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- pratham.org
- contact@pratham.org
- 022-24221440
- Mumbai, Maharashtra — 400001