In our third podcast episode, we are privileged to welcome Umesh Shukla, Principal at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Mr. Shukla shares his valuable perspectives on the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat) and its transformative impact on foundational learning across the nation.

Mr. Shukla also sheds light on the significant collaboration with the Language and Learning Foundation (LLF) and their dedicated efforts in revolutionizing India’s education system. From continuous professional development for educators to technical support in state-led programs and fostering knowledge-sharing ecosystems, LLF is playing a vital role in ensuring that every child develops strong language, literacy, and critical thinking skills.

Join us for this insightful conversation as Mr. Shukla discusses how these initiatives are shaping the future of education, empowering children with the tools they need for lifelong learning and success.

In our second podcast episode, Vinod Kumar, District Elementary Education Officer, Kurukshetra, Department of School Education, Government of Haryana describes his role in overseeing elementary education and implementing key education initiatives. He emphasies that foundational literacy is like the base of a building, crucial for children's future learning and growth. He shares how LLF’s approach, especially the shift from rote learning to joyful, engaging education methods boosts student confidence and teacher-student bonds. He also discusses the importance of acknowledging children's prior knowledge and oral language skills, which were often overlooked in traditional teaching methods.

Tune in to hear how these initiatives are shaping the future of education, empowering children with strong foundations for lifelong learning and success.

In our second podcast episode, we are honored to host Vinod Kumar, District Elementary Education Officer, Kurukshetra, from the Department of School Education, Government of Haryana. Mr. Kumar shares his valuable insights on the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat) and its pivotal role in strengthening foundational learning across India.

Highlighting the collaborative efforts with the Language and Learning Foundation (LLF), Mr. Kumar discusses how LLF is spearheading transformative changes in the education system. From offering continuous professional development to educators, providing technical support in state-led projects, and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, LLF is ensuring that every child acquires essential language, literacy, and critical thinking skills.

Tune in to hear how these initiatives are shaping the future of education, empowering children with strong foundations for lifelong learning and success.

In our inaugural podcast episode, we’re joined by Dr. Parmod Kumar, State Programme Officer at the Department of School Education, Government of Haryana. Dr. Kumar discusses the implementation of the Nipun Mission in Haryana, where the state has committed to achieving the goals ahead of the central government's timeline. He explains that Haryana has given equal priority to R2 along with R1, and solid efforts have been made through teacher training, textbooks, evaluation systems, and ICT to successfully implement the mission. Due to LLF's partnership and its impact, teaching methods in classrooms have shifted, with teachers now providing more participatory, child-centered, participatory, and joyful teaching methods, replacing traditional approaches. 

Listen to the full episode now and get inspired by how systemic efforts, community ownership, and teacher capacity-building are laying the foundation for every child’s learning journey.