3 Things Central Square Foundation | Academic and Governance Inputs for NIPUN Bharat Mission
Sep 19, 2025
Parthajeet Das and Sambhrant Srivastava from Central Square Foundation discuss the transformative NIPUN Bharat Mission. They highlight how, after two decades, significant improvements in literacy and numeracy are being seen in Grades 1-3. The guests delve into the innovative framework of the mission, focusing on competency-based learning and enhanced teacher support. They also explore the shift to in-class coaching, data-driven decision-making, and the importance of assessments in planning educational strategies. Their insights shed light on the mission's ambitious future goals.
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Program Marries Inputs With Outcomes
- NIPUN Bharat links resources, processes and learning outcomes rather than only supplying inputs.
- The program couples academic design with governance mechanisms to ensure classroom-level impact.
Adopt Competency-Based Lesson Guides
- Use a competency-based learning outcome framework instead of syllabus completion.
- Provide teachers with clear teacher guides and structured lesson plans to implement competency-based instruction.
Streamline Teacher Training Paths
- Simplify training cascades so master trainers connect more directly with teachers.
- Offer flexible digital FLN courses so teachers can upskill at their own pace.