3 Things The Catch Up: 3 September
Sep 3, 2025
Explore the transformative impacts of the National Education Policy 2020 and how the Nippon Bharat Mission aims to enhance foundational learning in Uttar Pradesh. Delve into critical national updates, including severe flooding in Punjab and rising political unrest in Telangana. The discussion also highlights significant political shifts, featuring a high-profile suspension in Telangana and Trump's sharp critique of India's trade practices and China's military posture, emphasizing their global implications.
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Foundational Learning Highlighted
- The Nippon Bharat Mission is highlighted as the standout reform improving foundational learning for grades 1–3 under NEP 2020.
- The Indian Express is running a Teacher's Day series with Central Square Foundation to discuss implementation nationwide.
Uttar Pradesh Early Adopter Example
- Uttar Pradesh adopted an FLN program across more than 1.1 lakh FLN grade schools as an early implementer.
- The initiative is presented as a concrete example of state-level rollout supporting national reform goals.
Punjab Flood Crisis Scale
- Punjab declared all 23 districts flood-ravaged with 30 deaths and over 3.5 lakh people affected.
- Full reservoirs and rivers nearing danger levels triggered alerts and large-scale humanitarian need.