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7 years old Nikhil, a grade 2 student, reacts as he reads a hindi poem during a FLN session as part of the NIPUN programme at a govt. primary school at Judiyan in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 2025. Nikhil says, "I really enjoy studying—it's something I look forward to every day. My favourite subject is Hindi because the books have so many beautiful poems with colorful pictures of animals. One of my favourite poems is "Utho Utho," where a bird sings about the morning. I love reading it again and again. Every day at school begins with yoga, and I really enjoy those morning sessions. They make me feel fresh and ready to learn. I also love my teacher a lot. She is very kind and always helps me whenever I get stuck. Because of her, I never feel afraid to ask questions. In our classroom, we learn so many new things. When I go home, I like to revise everything. My mother helps me study while also taking care of my new baby sibling. I always tell her what I learned in school. One day, I want my baby sibling to join this school too—so we can learn and grow together. I’m proud to study here and love my school a lot." CSF/India/Srishti Bhardwaj

Navigating ARP Recruitment in Uttar Pradesh: A Strategic Journey across 75 Districts

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Post published:January 22, 2026
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Academic Resource Persons (ARPs) form a critical pillar of Uttar Pradesh's education ecosystem, serving as frontline mentors who bridge policy and practice in the classroom. The cadre was established through…

Suman Tyagi, a primary teacher, conducts an assesment of a student using a "NIPUN student tracker" app during a classroom session as part of Foundational Learning & Numeracy programme at Didoli village in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India September 2024. Prevail Fund/India/Srishti Bhardwaj

Strengthening Foundations: Uttar Pradesh’s Journey of Building Teacher Capacity at Scale

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Post published:January 22, 2026
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Improving foundational learning at the scale of Uttar Pradesh, where ~1.11 lakh primary schools (UDISE) and over 4.5 lakh (State reported numbers) teachers shape the early learning experiences of ~10.5…

Read more about the article Mainstreaming a Mission, Building Stronger Foundations for a Thriving Economy: In Conversation with Romonika D Sharan

Students react as they leave for home after the school ends at a govt. primary school at Judiyan in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 2025. CSF/India/Srishti Bhardwaj

Mainstreaming a Mission, Building Stronger Foundations for a Thriving Economy: In Conversation with Romonika D Sharan

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Post published:November 25, 2025
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Romonika D SharanProject Director, Policy and Communications, Central Square Foundation Q1: India’s education policies have historically shifted based on political priorities. With Samagra Shiksha ending this year and the NIPUN…

Students reacts as 36 years old Namrata Anand, a teacher, conducts an activity during a FLN session as part of the NIPUN programme at a govt. primary school at Judiyan in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 2025. CSF/India/Srishti Bhardwaj

The Long Arc of Education Reform in India

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Post published:November 25, 2025
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In 2025, what does India’s changing FLN story reveal about its ambitions? Picture three children entering Grade 1, each decades apart. In 1955, a child sat cross-legged on a mat,…

Read more about the article First Lessons That Last a Lifetime: In Conversation with K.M. Nidhi, ECE Educator, Salarpur Composite School, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

First Lessons That Last a Lifetime: In Conversation with K.M. Nidhi, ECE Educator, Salarpur Composite School, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

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Post published:October 28, 2025
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About Nidhi K.M. Nidhi is a trained Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) educator who specialises in pre-primary education. She joined the school as an ECCE educator in June 2025,…

From Potential to Possibility: The Inspiring Journey of Yashika Salian

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Post published:October 27, 2025
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Yashika Salian, an alumna of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Dakshina Kannada and IIT Kanpur, exemplifies how the right guidance and persistence can unlock possibilities. Her story is a testament to…

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Shaping Stronger Learning Foundations in Odisha: In Conversation with Pramod Senapati

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Post published:September 19, 2025
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Pramod Senapati, Teacher, Kamalapadar Upper Primary School, Malkangiri Block, Odisha Q1. What does it mean to you to be part of a child’s early learning journey? What makes teaching in…

From Chalkboards to Change in Haryana: In Conversation with Sandeep Pachar

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Post published:September 19, 2025
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Sandeep Pachar, Junior Basic Teacher, Model Sanskriti Primary School, Fatehpur, Panchkula Q1. What inspired you to become a teacher and how has your teaching journey evolved, especially in the context…

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Districts at the Heart of NIPUN Bharat Implementation – In Conversation with Santanu Chari

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Post published:August 26, 2025
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Santanu Chari, Project Director, District Project Management Units (Uttar Pradesh), CSF Q1. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission place a strong emphasis on foundational learning.…

Students react as 37 years old Radha Agrawal, a grade 1 teacher, conducts an activity during a FLN session as part of the NIPUN programme at a govt. primary school at Judiyan in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 2025. CSF/India/Srishti Bhardwaj

Reimagining Engagement: Parent–Teacher Meetings at the District Level in Uttar Pradesh

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Post published:August 26, 2025
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Under the NIPUN Bharat Mission, community participation is key to improving student learning. In Uttar Pradesh, Central Square Foundation is working with district administrations across six districts to reimagine Parent–Teacher Meetings (PTMs) as meaningful spaces for dialogue, not just compliance.