Mumbai: Behind every outstanding result is a story of hard work, perseverance and the encouragement that helps young learners believe in themselves. Building on the success of its first year, Target Learning Ventures Pvt. Ltd, a leading publishing house and educational resource provider trusted by teachers, students and parents, has launched ‘Prerna’, a state-wide campaign to felicitate top-performing Standard 9 students across Maharashtra. Commencing this month, the initiative will reach 245 state board schools and honour 490 students for their academic performance, celebrating the dedication and determination behind their success.

Through Prerna, Target Learning Ventures is recognising students who have emerged as toppers of their respective schools while also supporting their preparation for the Maharashtra State Board SSC examinations in 2027. As part of the felicitation, each student will receive a carefully curated set of books to support their learning, revision and preparation for the upcoming Board examinations.

Speaking about the initiative, Dilip Gangaramani, Founder, Director & CEO, Target Learning Ventures, said, “Prerna is very close to my heart because I believe that appreciation at the right time can give a student the confidence to dream bigger. Every achievement represents countless hours of effort and the support of teachers and parents. Through this initiative, we want to celebrate that journey and encourage students to approach their Board exam with greater confidence. For us, education goes beyond academic success; it is about nurturing potential, recognising effort and transforming lives through learning.”

With Prerna, Target Learning Ventures hopes to create a lasting impact beyond the felicitation ceremony by reminding students that their efforts are valued and their aspirations matter. The initiative reflects Target’s belief that timely encouragement can strengthen confidence, inspire greater ambition and help young learners move forward with purpose.