Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: How NEP 2020 & NIPUN-BHARAT aim to tackle India’s learning crisis
Various governmental as well as non-governmental surveys have shown that we are facing a learning crisis at the foundational level. Mr. Das says, “Some are extremely happy just to see their child write his name, while some are disappointed that he can’t do coding.” But beyond these debatable expectations, FLN refers to basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Mr. Das says that when children transition from one level to another acquiring, basic skills are very important, or they won’t be able to read their social science lessons and more. ASER reports For almost two decades, the ASER reports have pointed out that many children in elementary school need urgent support to acquire these foundational skills like reading and basic arithmetic. But even with States that have a good system like Kerala or Tamil Nadu, or even smaller states like Punjab, there is not a drastic difference”, he said, Mr. Das says we are running one education system so some of the factors that lead to poor learning outcomes are systemic.
Discover Related
The class 1 age criteria: Impact on parents, schools and policy explained
How education, in and of itself, will not level the playing field
NEP 2020: Maharashtra to adopt CBSE curriculum from 2025-26 academic session—details on classes, books here
Maharashtra schools to adopt CBSE curriculum under NEP 2020 for all classes by 2028
NEP 2020 aims to strip T.N. of education rights, say experts
Andhra Pradesh adopts revised NCERT syllabi
UP to implement Hindi plus four regional language formula under NEP 2020
Maharashtra NEP row: BJP, Congress clash over CBSE curriculum
NIPUN Bharat 2.0: Rewriting the education story
Maharashtra to implement CBSE-based curriculum under NEP 2020 in state schools
Over 4,500 T.N. schools take up 100-day challenge for reading, writing
DC emphasises importance of book reading for achieving success
Building AI Literacy: Preparing India's workforce for the future
Strategies to create an equitable learning environment
News from the world of education: March 4, 2025
Learning steps: On the Union Budget and education
Opinion: Budget 2025 — A Transformative Leap For Education And Skill Development
Challenge of school education is to maintain retention rates: Economic Survey
Holistic education can improve future employability
ASER 2024: Kerala Shows Reading Gains but Struggles with Arithmetic Skills
Budget 2025: Why eucation investment is key to India’s economic growth
School enrolment up in India but not learning outcomes: Education report highlights