SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Education must nurture both intellect and inner awareness. CBE does both—naturally and scientifically.
The Consciousness-Based Education (CBE) Program introduces Transcendental Meditation (TM) and proven consciousness-development techniques into academic life. It supports mental clarity, emotional balance, and values-based living—all within the existing school schedule.
Goals
The Consciousness-Based Education (CBE) Program aims to create systemic educational transformation by integrating consciousness development into the core of learning, using Transcendental Meditation (TM) as a foundational practice. Backed by 700+ peer-reviewed studies and implemented in 800+ schools globally, the program is structured to:
1. Promote Holistic Human Development:
Cultivate the full potential of the brain, improve self-awareness, and integrate intellectual, emotional, and moral growth for lifelong success.
3. Reform Pedagogical Culture:
Empower educators to become calm, resilient role models through personal development, resulting in more effective, compassionate teaching.
2. Address the Mental Health Crisis in Education:
Mitigate the rise in depression, anxiety, attention disorders, and technology-related stress among students through structured and scalable interventions.
4. Contribute to National and Global Development Goals:
Directly support NEP 2020 priorities and key UN SDGs:
Good Health & Well-being, Quality Education, Reduced Inequality, Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Objectives
Each goal is pursued through clearly defined, time-bound, and scientifically trackable objectives, focused on scale, sustainability, and impact.
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Expand Reach in India
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Implement CBE in 100+ institutions (government, private, and residential schools) across urban, rural, and tribal areas within 3 years.
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Prioritize underserved regions and schools with high dropout, stress, or conflict indicators.
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Build Capacity at Scale
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Train and deploy 1000+ certified CBE instructors through the Akanksha–MVU faculty development program.
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Establish regional training hubs to support scalable implementation and ongoing supervision.
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Integrate into Academic Routine
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Implement daily 25–30-minute CBE sessions within existing schedules.
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Align with school calendar without disrupting academic instruction.
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Generate Scientific Outcomes
Use validated assessment tools (e.g., PANAS, SDQ, GHQ, cognitive tests or Maharishi Standards) to measure changes in:
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Academic performance
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Stress, anxiety, and attention span
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Absenteeism and behavioral issues
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Teacher burnout and morale
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Strengthen Institutional Ecosystems
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Facilitate teacher orientation, leadership onboarding, and parent engagement to ensure community-wide support and continuity.
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Establish a CBE Impact Dashboard for real-time monitoring, reporting, and course correction.
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Foster Policy and CSR Alliances
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Collaborate with CSR wings of corporate partners, education departments, and policy think tanks to mainstream CBE as part of public education innovation.
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Leverage CSR for funding training, implementation, research, and scaling in alignment with ESG and SDG commitments.
In Summary...
The CBE program does not merely add value to education—it restores balance, develops inner potential, and enhances life readiness. Its integration with mainstream education addresses a growing national need with a practical, research-backed, and scalable solution.
WHY CBE, WHY NOW?
Practiced in 70+ countries, backed by 700+ scientific studies
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Active in 18 Indian projects, supported by 125+ certified trainers
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Requires no change to school infrastructure—fully scalable and cost-effective
Deeply aligns with NEP 2020 and UN SDGs for future-ready education
The Need
What Students Are Facing Today
A 2024 study by the National Library of Medicine revealed some troubling trends among Indian students:
• Stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm are on the rise
• Many struggle with focus, behavioral issues, and tech addiction
• Academic motivation and performance are slipping
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If we don’t address these issues at their root, the impact could ripple through families, communities, and the future of society.
The Solution
Consciousness-Based Education (CBE)
CBE offers a refreshing, research-backed approach by integrating Transcendental Meditation and inner development into regular academics.
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• Already practiced in 800+ schools across 70+ countries
• Backed by 700+ scientific studies
• Active in 18 projects across 25 Indian cities
• Strengthening lives for over 50 years globally
With CBE, students feel calmer, learn better, and grow stronger—emotionally, mentally, and socially.
Documented Benefits
1. For Students
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Enhanced academic performance and creativity
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Greater self-confidence and emotional resilience
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Reduced anxiety, substance abuse, and dropout rates
2. For Teachers and Institutions
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Less burnout and absenteeism
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Improved discipline and school morale
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Harmonious classroom environments
3. For Society
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​Community coherence and reduced crime (the “Maharishi Effect”)
OUR PROPOSAL
We propose implementing CBE in educational institutions supported or run by your organization. This program includes:
PHASE 1
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
5-day introduction for teachers, administrators, and students.
PHASE 2
DAILY PRACTICE
25–30 minutes of TM once or twice a day;
Advanced techniques introduced after 1–2 months
PHASE 3
ON-GOING SUPPORT
Regular follow-ups by certified instructors;
Scientific reporting of results to CSR and education leadership
What is needed
Financial support needed for the implementation of our CBE School Projects across the country
TOTAL PROJECT COST
Anual Total Project cost: Rs. 8 Cr.
SUPPORT REQUIRED
CSR Support of Rs. 5 Cr.
PROPOSED PROJECT DURATION
12 months
CBE & the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
UN SDG
SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being
How CBE Supports It
Reduces stress, anxiety, and behavioural disorders through daily TM practice.
SDG 4: Quality Education
Enhances academic performance, comprehension, and creative thinking.
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Promotes equal opportunity for inner development across all genders.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Provides holistic learning access to underprivileged and rural students.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Reduces aggression, enhances harmony and coherence in schools and communities.
