Authors: Md. Parvej
Abstract: The holistic development of children has become a central concern of contemporary primary education. In West Bengal, Ananda Parisar has been introduced as a joyful learning initiative in primary schools. The present study examines its impact on academic engagement and socio-emotional development of students in rural primary schools. Using a descriptive survey method, data were collected from selected rural blocks of Malda district. Findings reveal significant improvement in motivation, participation, social interaction, and emotional well-being. The study concludes that Ananda Parisar is an effective pedagogical intervention for rural primary education.
