Accelerating Progress Towards NIPUN Bharat Goals: DEVI Sansthan Hosts Transformative Leadership Circle - Boost FLN

In a groundbreaking effort to address regional challenges and accelerate progress towards the ambitious NIPUN Bharat goals, DEVI Sansthan, India's leading advocate for foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), hosted the transformative "Leadership Circle" on November 28-29 in Lucknow 1. This two-day event brought together policymakers, corporate representatives, and grassroots organizations from 19 states, including Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and union territories like Puducherry.

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A Call to Action: Prioritizing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy

Mr. Ashish Kohli, Director of Elementary Education in Himachal Pradesh, inaugurated the event. On day 2, Mr. Avanish Kumar Awasthi, Advisor to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh, was the Chief Guest. In his inspiring address, Mr. Awasthi emphasized the importance of prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy, stating, "For any country to achieve success, two critical pillars must be prioritized: improving learning outcomes and equipping youth with essential skills."

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Documenting Success Stories and Sharing Results

Mr. Awasthi urged the representatives to document their success stories, derive meaningful data, and share their results, highlighting the need for collective efforts to strengthen foundational learning and education. He emphasized that foundational literacy and numeracy must reach every block in the country and that the journey ahead is vast and challenging.

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Implementing ALfA Pedagogy and OneTara Project

Mr. Awasthi also highlighted the importance of incorporating feedback from CMS and implementing the ALfA pedagogy (Accelerated Learning for All), which has demonstrated transformative impacts 2. Additionally, he introduced the ‘OneTara Project’, a key initiative dedicated to empowering marginalized and rural communities through education and aiming to bridge the literacy gap in rural areas.

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Empowering Future Generations

The Leadership Circle provided a platform for policymakers, corporate leaders, and educators to share best practices and develop strategies to meet the NIPUN Bharat goals 3. As Mr. Awasthi aptly said, "Together, these efforts will fortify our educational framework and empower future generations to thrive and contribute to the nation's progress."

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A Step Towards Achieving Universal Foundational Literacy and Numeracy

In conclusion, the Leadership Circle was a resounding success, marking a significant step towards achieving universal foundational literacy and numeracy by 2026/27, as envisioned by India's NIPUN Bharat Mission 4. With the collective efforts of stakeholders from across the country, DEVI Sansthan's Leadership Circle has paved the way for a brighter future for India's children.