MOE Outreach Initiative

Project Charter

Krishna Conscious Early Childhood Education

1. Project Title
Krishna Conscious Early Childhood Education System
(Bhakti Bala → Bhakti Kishore → Bhakti Yuva)

2. Background & Context
ISKCON has developed structured education pathways for adults (Bhakti Shastri and beyond), but there is no
standardised, scalable system for early childhood devotional education.
As a result:
Children of devotees grow up in materialistic environments
Early samskaras are not systematically developed
Parents lack structured guidance
Risk of second-generation drift is increasing
This creates a strategic gap in sustaining Krishna Conscious culture across generations.

3. Problem Statement
There is no formal, structured, and scalable system to help devotee and new-devotee families raise
children in a Krishna Conscious lifestyle during early formative years (ages 3–12).

4. Project Objective
To design and implement a structured, scalable Krishna Conscious child education system that enables
parents to systematically cultivate devotional habits, values, and identity in children aged 3–12.

5. Scope Definition
In Scope
Age-wise curriculum (Bhakti Bala, Kishore, Yuva)
Parent-led home implementation system
Supporting content design (stories, activities, routines)
Pilot program with selected temples
Digital support platform (basic level)
Out of Scope (Initial Phase)
Full-time institutional schooling
Higher-level philosophical certification (already have Bhakti Shastri+)
Large-scale infrastructure development

6. Target Beneficiaries
Primary:
Children aged 3–12
Secondary:
New devotee parents
Congregation families

7. Key Stakeholders
Primary
Children
Parents
Internal (ISKCON)
Temple leadership
Education ministry
Senior devotees / mentors
Supporting
Curriculum designers
Teachers / facilitators

Krishna Conscious Early Childhood Education

Khushboo Singh

Senior Advisor, ISKCON Ministry of Education

Khushboo is a multidisciplinary professional shaped by rigorous academic training, corporate experience in banking and technology, and sustained spiritual inquiry. Raised in a traditional devotional family grounded in the Vedic shastras, her early exposure to contemplative traditions informed a lifelong engagement with deeper existential questions. Her grandparents were instrumental in imparting her early Vedic education, particularly in the philosophy of Acintya Bheda Abheda. Analytical in orientation and reflective by nature, she integrates lived devotion with disciplined scholarship across professional and intellectual domains.

An alumna of the University of Greenwich, London (MA) and Symbiosis International University, India (MBA, BCA), her work is informed by strong academic foundations, analytical practice, and a grounding in Vedic thought, alongside experience across corporate, educational, and humanitarian contexts.

Her professional journey includes experience with leading global organisations such as Oracle and HSBC, where she worked across technology and banking environments. Earlier in her career, she also served as a faculty member and trainer in Organisational Psychology and Leadership, contributing to academic and professional development initiatives.

Today, her work spans educational and social impact projects, and leadership at the intersection of spirituality and contemporary life. As Director of Divinity Projects, London, Khushboo also collaborates on social initiatives in advisory capacities, supporting strategic communication around education, wellbeing, and purpose-driven leadership.

श्रीमती सुप्रिया देव-पुरकायस्थ

Head of Organisational Development and Outreach, MOE

A lifelong learner and mother of two, Supriya is inspired by Srila Prabhupada’s vision of a spiritually enlightened society. Passionate about breaking down barriers for people of colour and marginalized backgrounds, Supriya volunteers as a mentor and business advisor, contributing to industry-focused charities and organisations such as Media For All (MEFA) and BAE HQ, as well as supporting community-based charities such as Sanaton Association and Sankirtanfest.

In addition, Supriya has held the position of Vice Chair on the board of Trustees at the Agate Momentum trust, an academy trust which has outstanding schools within Newham, providing world class primary education in the country’s most multicultural borough.

Supriya has a degree in Communication Sciences and 20 years of digital marketing experience. She excels in transformational leadership, having supported organizations through growth, mergers, and acquisitions. She nurtures transformative partnerships, driven by her rich relationships, strong industry knowledge, and commercial acumen. Her leadership strives for a more democratic and inclusive society.

In her role as the Head of Organisational Development and Outreach for ISKCON Ministry of Education she spearheads initiatives to enhance the quality and impact of educational programs while expanding ISKCON’s reach through outreach initiatives.

Supriya’s dedication to self-development and helping others grow underpins her vision of empowering society with Lord Krishna’s teachings through democratization and accessibility.