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The fun, laughter and learning of Galli Galli Sim Sim comes to the schools of Uttar Pradesh










The fun, laughter and learning of Galli Galli Sim Sim comes to the schools of Uttar Pradesh
An exciting initiative launched for the children of Uttar Pradesh

 The fun, laughter and learning of the much-love dedutainment show,Galli Galli Sim Sim, the Indian adaptation of the world-renowned Sesame Street,now continue beyond the television. Sesame Workshop India (SWI), the educational organization behind Galli Galli Sim Sim today launched an exciting initiative for the children of Uttar Pradesh (UP). SWI will conduct engaging activities in schools across UP to extend the learning of the show to the children in schools. The activities will be conducted in selected schools of Lucknow, Agra, Mathura, Meerut, Kanpur and other cities of UP. So, educators and parents can encourage their kids to participate in these interesting activities which promote play-based learning.
In addition to the activities in schools, children can always catch the show on DD National every Monday to Friday, 3 - 4 PM and on Saturday at 10:30 AM. The show has a bouquet of special episodes which motivate kids to learn new words, numbers and number concepts, stay happy and healthy, identify and express emotions, learn executive function skills like problem-solving, perseverance, self-regulation, etc. and even dance on foot-tapping covers of Bollywood dance tracks adapted in Galli Galli Sim Sim style.
Sesame Workshop India has also brought an exciting opportunity for children to win attractive gift hampers* from Galli Galli Sim Sim. Every day there will be a question shown whose answer will be hidden in the show itself. Children, with the help of their parents, can send their response to the question through WhatsApp on 9818420805. The first five responses will win exciting goody bags from Galli Galli Sim Sim every day*. 
Shobha Kapoor, Associate Vice President – Media Distribution, Sesame Workshop India says, “Recent research shows that children who watch Galli Galli Sim Sim have improved outcomes on literacy, numeracy, healthy habits and pro-social behaviours. We are excited to extend the TV show along with workshop and activities in schools across UP which will help them learn new concepts in a play-based approach to help them become ready for school and for life.” 
Galli Galli Sim Sim is the only educational program for children (2-8 years) broadcast on free to air television channels in India. In addition to DD National,Galli Galli Sim Sim is also broadcast on Doordarshan’s regional channels:DD Uttar Pradesh, DD Bihar, DD Madhya Pradesh, DD Rajasthan, DD Girnar (Gujarati), DD Sahyadri (Marathi), DD Bangla (Bengali), DD Podhgai (Tamil) and DD Kashir (Kashmiri). The show has reached more than 150 million children since its debut.
About Sesame Workshop Initiatives India Pvt. Limited
The educational organization behind the acclaimed children’s series Galli Galli Sim Sim and more, Sesame Workshop Initiatives India uses the power of media to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder. We develop high quality and engaging content for television, radio, print and digital platforms to reach kids ages 0-8 with important lessons in ways that speak directly to them.  Through partnerships with broadcasters, government schools, non-profit organizations and our own Sesame Street Preschools, we aim to teach basic academic and life skills, while celebrating India's rich cultural diversity, in order to promote quality early childhood development. Sesame Workshop Initiatives India is a subsidiary of Sesame Workshop. More information at - http://www.sesameworkshop.org


For Further Information Please Contact
Kaivalya Communication
Vishal Mishra
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