Pratham Mysore is a NGO (not for profit non-governmental organisation) established 2002 with a stated objective to ensure that ‘every child is in school and learning well’. It focuses mainly on improving quality of learning of children studying in government primary and secondary schools. Towards this,  it collaborates with with the government, local communities, teachers, volunteers trained by Pratham and civil society members. Pratham Mysore endeavours to supplement the efforts of the government in elementary education within the existing infrastructure and prescribed academic curriculum. The strategies adopted to teach are simple yet innovative  using low cost learning materials developed by Pratham and continuously monitoring and measuring outcomes of such initiatives.