In this article, we share encouraging improvement markers seen in foundational literacy and numeracy skills among students of Madhya Pradesh as part of the state's flagship programme, Mission Ankur. We also highlight other key initiatives undertaken as part of the Mission with respect to teacher professional development, assessments and monitoring and more.
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Punjab has prioritised FLN since 2008 through the Padho Punjab Padhao Punjab Mission. Despite being the top-performing state in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021, there was still a need for improvement in FLN competencies. In response, Punjab launched Mission Samrath in 2023, targeting Grades 3 to 8 in its first year and Grade 2 subsequently, using the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach to address FLN gaps. By May 2024, assessments showed significant improvements in student competencies across ~19,000 schools.
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