Leadership Circle 3: Advancing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India

DEVI Sansthan's Leadership Circle 3 concluded in Lucknow, uniting over 600 education leaders to bolster the NIPUN Bharat Mission. The seminar focused on improving literacy and numeracy through the ALfA program, culminating in a key MoU with Asifabad's district administration. Efforts aim to reach 500,000 students statewide.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | Updated: 09-05-2025 10:20 IST | Created: 09-05-2025 10:20 IST

Leadership Circle 3: Advancing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India — Educators from across the country at Leadership Circle 3 hosted by DEVI Sansthan in Lucknow. Image Credit: ANI

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Lucknow, India—DEVI Sansthan's Leadership Circle 3 successfully concluded at the WUCC Auditorium, City Montessori School, LDA Branch, gathering more than 600 education leaders. The two-day event focused on strengthening India's Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) movement in alignment with the NIPUN Bharat Mission.

Chief Guest Mr. Awanish Kumar Awasthi, IAS, and other distinguished guests, including Smile Foundation's Director Puneet Bali and HCL Foundation's Yogesh Kumar, witnessed the signing of an MoU to pilot the ALfA program in Asifabad, Telangana. Mr. Awasthi stressed the importance of effective youth skilling as a cornerstone for national growth.

The seminar evolved from a state-level initiative to a national platform, engaging officials from 10 states and union territories. Dynamic panel discussions and hands-on ALfA pedagogy sessions enriched attendees. Dr. Sunita Gandhi, Founder of DEVI Sansthan, highlighted the unifying impact, aiming to reach over 500,000 students in the next five years.

(With inputs from agencies.)