By: Shamikh Rais Siddiqui
Bahraich: Reinforcing the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission, the Basic Education Department organised the NIPUN Sankalp Workshop 2026 at Hariyali Resort in Bahraich. The workshop brought together education officials, academic experts and stakeholders from Bahraich, Gonda and Shravasti to strengthen efforts towards ensuring that every child achieves Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) by Class III through competency-based, child-centric and activity-based learning.
The programme commenced with floral tributes to Goddess Saraswati and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Chief Development Officer (CDO) Sunil Kumar Dhanwanta, Basic Shiksha Adhikari Ashish Kumar Singh, District Inspector of Schools Sarvadanand, Assistant Director of Basic Education Ram Sagar Pati Tripathi and other dignitaries. Students welcomed the guests with Saraswati Vandana and colourful cultural performances reflecting India’s rich traditions and local heritage.
Addressing the gathering, CDO Sunil Kumar Dhanwanta said that the NIPUN Bharat Mission is not merely an educational programme but the foundation of every child’s bright future. He stressed that coordinated efforts by the district administration and the education department would help create a high-quality learning environment in every government school, ensuring that the district achieves its goal of making every child academically proficient within the stipulated timeline.
“The success of the mission depends on our collective commitment. Every child deserves access to quality education, and every school must become a centre of joyful and effective learning,” Dhanwanta said, urging officials and teachers to work in mission mode.
District Basic Education Officer Ashish Kumar Singh described proficiency as a shared responsibility rather than merely a departmental target. He urged Block Education Officers (BEOs), State Resource Group (SRG) members, Academic Resource Persons (ARPs) and teachers to strengthen academic support, classroom mentoring, regular monitoring and innovative teaching practices across schools.
District Inspector of Schools Sarvadanand said that a strong foundation in elementary education is essential for strengthening the entire education system. He called for greater coordination among educational institutions to improve learning outcomes.
Assistant Director of Basic Education Ram Sagar Pati Tripathi emphasised the importance of effective monitoring, innovation and a results-oriented work culture to achieve the objectives of the NIPUN Bharat Mission. He appealed to all officials and teachers to pursue the mission with dedication and accountability.
Principals of District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) highlighted continuous professional development, teacher capacity building, competency-based pedagogy and effective assessment as the pillars of the mission’s success. They assured participants of sustained academic guidance and institutional support.
During the technical sessions organised by the NIPUN Cell of the State Project Office, subject experts made detailed presentations on the latest strategies under the NIPUN Bharat Mission, competency-based learning, FLN indicators, academic assessment, effective use of Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs), school monitoring and data-driven planning. Participants interacted with experts, clarified their queries and shared best practices from their respective districts.
Experts said the workshop aimed to prepare a common roadmap for ensuring every child becomes proficient by Class III, promote child-centred and activity-based learning, strengthen the academic role of all stakeholders, encourage innovation, facilitate the exchange of best practices and improve learning outcomes through continuous assessment, monitoring and academic support.
BEOs, SRG members and ARPs presented successful initiatives and innovative practices implemented in their respective blocks while discussing local challenges and practical solutions. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening classroom observation, academic mentoring and competency-based teaching at the school level.
The workshop concluded with all participants taking a collective pledge to work with complete dedication and accountability to ensure that every child in the district acquires foundational literacy and numeracy skills in line with the objectives of the NIPUN Bharat Mission.
The event was attended by District Basic Education Officers from Bahraich, Gonda and Shravasti, DIET principals, District Inspector of Schools, Block Education Officers, State Resource Group members, Academic Resource Persons and experts from the NIPUN Cell of the State Project Office. Organisers expressed confidence that the deliberations and recommendations emerging from the workshop would provide fresh momentum to the implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission across the participating districts.