Training Programmes in Kolkata | Participatory Training & Capacity Building for Schools, NGOs & Government Institutions

Empowering People. Transforming Communities.

Comprehensive Training Programmes by Salt Lake City Prayasam – 29+ Years of Expertise in Kolkata and Beyond

A Note Before We Begin

For nearly three decades, Salt Lake City Prayasam has been a leading organisation in Kolkata delivering high-impact training programmes at the intersection of education, creativity, and community development. We specialise in participatory training for children, youth, teachers, frontline workers, and grassroots organisations across West Bengal.

This training proposal invites schools, municipalities, NGOs, and government institutions in Kolkata and beyond to partner with us for customised, experiential training solutions that deliver measurable results.

Whether you need youth leadership training, life skills education, teacher training workshops, gender sensitisation programmes, or institutional capacity building, Prayasam offers proven methodologies rooted in real-life impact.

Who We Are – Leading Training Organisation in Kolkata

Salt Lake City Prayasam is a Kolkata-based NGO with 29+ years of grassroots experience in participatory training, child and youth development, life skills education, gender sensitisation, media literacy, and capacity building for institutions in West Bengal.

We have been a long-term partner of UNICEF Kolkata for over twenty years. We served as the Nodal Agency for Sarva Shiksha Mission in 24 Parganas North and as a prime agency for the State Plan of Action for Children. Our Founder Director, Amlan Ganguly, is an Ashoka Fellow and Ford Fellow. His innovative methodology was featured in the documentary Revolutionary Optimists by Stanford University and the Gates Foundation — later adopted by governments of nine countries and broadcast on PBS, USA.

Our training programmes extend across West Bengal (including Kolkata, Purulia, Malda, Murshidabad, and Darjeeling), Bhubaneswar, Patna, Delhi, Mumbai, USA, and Spain.

Our Training Philosophy – Experiential and Participatory Training

We reject passive, lecture-based learning. Every training programme designed by Prayasam is highly participatory, experiential, and grounded in real community contexts. We employ arts, media, storytelling, puppetry, comics, and interactive group processes to create engaging, memorable, and genuinely transformative learning experiences.

Our approach rests on three core principles:

Participation — Every participant actively contributes. Learning occurs through doing, reflecting, and sharing.
Creativity — Art, media, theatre, and storytelling serve as powerful tools for education, awareness, and empowerment.
Relevance — All programmes are culturally sensitive, contextually appropriate, and tailored to the specific needs of your organisation or community in Kolkata and West Bengal.

Our Training Programmes – Customised Solutions Across Seven Key Areas

We provide fully customised training programmes in Kolkata and other locations, adaptable for schools, government institutions, NGOs, municipalities, and community organisations.

1. Education & School-Based Training Programmes

We collaborate with schools and educational bodies to create inclusive, child-friendly environments and strengthen education systems.

School Youth Hub Training — Inspired by UNICEF’s Meena initiative, this youth leadership training builds leadership, self-esteem, and life skills while promoting school attendance and challenging gender stereotypes. It includes climate change awareness and responsible waste management for sustainable development.
Cub Reporters in Schools — Hands-on journalism and media training for students.
Adult Literacy Initiatives — Foundational reading, writing, and numeracy training.
Teacher & Facilitator Training Workshops — Child-centred pedagogy, classroom management, and creative teaching methods.
Anganwadi Capacity Building — Aligned with ICDS and Poshan Abhiyan for early childhood education and nutrition.

2. Adolescent Development & Life Skills Education

Essential life skills training to help young people navigate challenges confidently.

Life Skills Education
Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health Education
Gender Sensitisation Training
Group Building & Leadership Development

3. Youth Leadership & Participation Programmes

Nurturing future leaders through peer education and creative expression.

Peer Leadership Training
Communication through Comics & Storytelling

4. Media & Creative Expression Training

Empowering participants with practical media skills for social change.

Photography & Filmmaking
Media Literacy & Communication
Journalism & Content Creation
Puppetry-Based Media Training
Comics & Storytelling Workshops

5. Arts-Based Learning & Therapy

Supporting emotional well-being through creative arts.

Dance Therapy
Creative Arts for Personal Development

6. Gender, Diversity & Social Awareness Programmes

Building inclusive communities.

Gender Diversity & Development Training
Adolescent & Community Awareness Workshops
Social Inclusion Programmes

7. Capacity Building for Institutions & NGOs

Strengthening organisations and frontline workers.

Teacher & Facilitator Capacity Building
Training for Government Programmes (SSA, ICDS, municipalities)
NGO Capacity Building Workshops (project management, advocacy, community mobilisation, social media for development)

Our Participatory Training Methodology

We facilitate rather than lecture. Peer-to-peer education forms the core of our approach — training community members and youth to become educators within their own groups, creating sustainable ripple effects.

We draw from proven frameworks including Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed and use arts, media, group processes, role plays, and participatory tools. Every programme is culturally sensitive and fully adaptable to your context in Kolkata or elsewhere.

Our Reach & Impact

With 29+ years of experience, Prayasam has delivered training programmes across Kolkata and multiple districts in West Bengal, as well as other states in India and internationally in the USA and Spain.

Our Valued Partners

We have partnered with leading government bodies (Sarva Shiksha Mission, municipalities in North 24 Parganas, etc.), UNICEF, Save the Children, and many schools and NGOs across India.

Why Organisations Choose Prayasam for Training in Kolkata

29+ years of proven grassroots expertise in participatory training
Strong focus on peer-to-peer education for sustainable impact
Creative, non-lecture-based methodologies that participants remember and apply
Deep understanding of government systems and successful collaborations
Tailored, scalable programmes with long-term follow-up and measurable outcomes
International recognition, including documentation by Stanford University and the Gates Foundation

How We Work With You – Custom Training Partnership

Every collaboration starts with understanding your specific needs in Kolkata or West Bengal. We design, deliver, and evaluate a bespoke training programme tailored to your goals.

Our simple process:

Listen and understand your context and objectives
Design a participatory, creative training solution
Deliver high-quality sessions with experienced facilitators
Measure impact and provide ongoing support

Let’s Begin Your Training Partnership

Ready to implement effective training programmes for your school, NGO, municipality, or institution?