Pragya is an educational initiative of Hiba Green Foundation that uses books and digital learning to encourage informed decisions, social responsibility, and practical skills among young people.
Through book distribution, we aim to make accessible literature available on climate action, animal cruelty and compassion, and community upliftment.
Alongside this, our youth employability e-course aims to help students develop the practical understanding and workplace readiness needed to move from classrooms into careers.
200
Complimentary copies distributed
50,000+
Book copies to distribute by 2030
50,000+
Students to reach through the e-course by 2030
Two ways to learn.One purpose.
01Books that challenge perspectives
We distribute books that invite readers to think more deeply about climate action, environmental responsibility, animal cruelty and compassion, gender-related issues, and community well-being. The aim is to encourage reflection, empathy, and informed discussion — not simply to add another book to a shelf.
Our e-course is designed to help bridge the gap between what students learn in educational institutions and what workplaces expect. It aims to support practical skills, professional readiness, and a better understanding of industry expectations.
Education becomes more powerful when it builds both employability and responsibility towards the world around us.
Why this literature and learning matter
Because education must prepare us for life — not just examinations.
Young people are navigating a world shaped by employment uncertainty, environmental challenges, social conflict, emotional pressures, and questions about how humans treat other living beings. Pragya uses accessible books and practical learning to create opportunities for reflection, informed choices, and skill development.
Youth employability and unemployment
17.8% → 10.0%
Youth unemployment rate, ages 15–29, 2017–18 to 2022–23
17.8%
17.3%
15.0%
12.9%
12.4%
10.0%
2017–182018–192019–202020–212021–222022–23
Youth unemployment rate (%), ages 15–29, usual status
2017–18
17.8%
2018–19
17.3%
2019–20
15%
2020–21
12.9%
2021–22
12.4%
2022–23
10%
Official survey data showed a decline in the youth unemployment rate over this period. However, unemployment figures alone do not tell us whether young people have the skills employers need, whether jobs match their qualifications, or whether employment is secure and adequately paid. Pragya's e-course aims to complement formal education with practical career-readiness learning.
Relationship conflict, isolation, social pressure, and unhealthy expectations can affect emotional well-being. Open conversations and thoughtful reading can help young people examine boundaries, communication, respect, and help-seeking.
Pooled prevalence in Indian studies (%)2001–102011–21
Depression11.4% in 2001–1012.6% in 2011–21
Anxiety disorders5.7% in 2001–1014.1% in 2011–21
Pooled estimates across studies; they do not show that the change was caused by relationships.
3.6 lakh+crimes against women registered in India in 2023
Violence and abuse deserve serious attention regardless of the victim's gender. Literature can create space to discuss consent, dignity, safety, accountability, and gender bias without dismissing the experiences of any group.
India publishes no comparable national series for crimes against men, so none is shown.
Climate change is not only an environmental issue; it affects health, livelihoods, food systems, and future generations. Books on climate action can help readers connect daily choices with larger environmental challenges and explore realistic ways to reduce their impact.
Animal cruelty and compassion
10.25 million tonnesof meat produced in India in 2023–24
Literature can encourage readers to examine animal welfare, human responsibility, and the ethical implications of everyday choices with evidence and empathy.
A measure of production by weight, not a number of animals.
They require more than information alone. They require the ability to think critically, recognise different perspectives, act responsibly, and apply knowledge in real situations. Pragya brings these learning goals together through books and an employability e-course.
Pragya in action
Book distribution
Every book is an invitation to question, understand, and choose more consciously.
Climate actionReading that encourages environmental responsibility.
Compassion for animalsExploring animal welfare and ethical choices.
Social awarenessEncouraging reflection on social questions and human relationships.
Learning through accessMaking thought-provoking reading more accessible.
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What have we done so far?
200 complimentary copies distributed
We have distributed 200 complimentary copies as an initial step towards making meaningful literature more accessible.
This early progress gives us a foundation to expand distribution, reach more readers, and build conversations around the themes explored in our books.
200of 50,000+ copies by 20300.4%
What comes next?
Expand book distribution through educational institutions, reading groups, and community initiatives.
Improve access to the youth employability e-course.
Encourage discussions and feedback from readers and learners.
Track copies distributed, course enrolments, completion, and learner feedback.
Support Pragya
Help us take meaningful learning further
Every book distributed creates an opportunity to discover a new perspective. Every learner reached through our e-course represents an opportunity to build practical skills and improve career readiness.
Your support will help Hiba Green Foundation expand Pragya's book distribution, improve access to digital learning, and reach more young people by 2030.
Where does the support go?
₹150per copy
Book printing and distribution
Average printing cost. Distribution and transportation costs may be additional.
₹299per student
Youth employability e-course
Estimated course cost per student.
People and programme coordination
Support for employee salaries, project coordination, outreach, and the work needed to organise and monitor activities.
Transportation and logistics
Moving books and educational material to distribution locations and institutions.
Stall setup and outreach
Display materials, stall arrangements, and other costs associated with book distribution and awareness activities.
Preliminary project budget
An initial planning estimate based on the unit costs above. It is not a statement of money already spent.
Budget component
Calculation
Preliminary estimate
Book printing
50,000 copies × ₹150
₹75,00,000
E-course access
50,000 students × ₹299
₹1,49,50,000
Employee salaries and coordination
To be finalised
To be estimated
Transportation and logistics
To be finalised
To be estimated
Stall setup and outreach
To be finalised
To be estimated
Known unit-cost subtotal
₹2,24,50,000
Total project budget
Including remaining costs
To be finalised
What has the project spent so far?We have distributed 200 complimentary copies. At the average printing cost, these copies represent an indicative printing value of ₹30,000.
Bring your time, institution, or ideas to the initiative
Pragya can grow through people and institutions that believe education should develop both practical skills and social responsibility.
Whether you want to volunteer, organise a book distribution activity, or explore bringing the e-course to your institution, we welcome conversations about meaningful collaboration.
Join as a volunteerHelp with book distribution, outreach, event coordination, learner engagement, or other project activities.
Collaborate as an institutionSchools, colleges, universities, and educational organisations can explore book distribution activities, student engagement, and e-course access for learners.
Our goal is to distribute 50,000+ book copies and reach 50,000+ students through the youth employability e-course by 2030. Be part of Pragya — through reading, volunteering, institutional collaboration, or project support.
