Beyond Access: Insights from the Bharat Survey for EdTech 2025
The use of digital technology in education is no longer a distant promise in India but a lived reality for millions of children and teachers. With near-universal smartphone access and…
Decoding BaSE 2025 for EdTech in India: In Conversation with Prof. Amrish Dongre
On February 18 2026, Central Square Foundation (CSF) launched the second edition of the Bharat Survey for EdTech (BaSE) 2025, a first-of-its-kind national survey that brings out the voice of…
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."
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Navigating ARP Recruitment in Uttar Pradesh: A Strategic Journey across 75 Districts
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.
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Strengthening Foundations: Uttar Pradesh’s Journey of Building Teacher Capacity at Scale
Improving foundational learning at the scale of Uttar Pradesh, where ~1.11 lakh primary schools (UDISE) and over 4.5 lakh teachers (State reported numbers) shape the early learning experiences of ~1…
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.
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Mainstreaming a Mission, Building Stronger Foundations for a Thriving Economy: In Conversation with Romonika D Sharan
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.
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The Long Arc of Education Reform in India
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,…
First Lessons That Last a Lifetime: In Conversation with K.M. Nidhi, ECE Educator, Salarpur Composite School, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
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
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
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
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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