Only 1 year til NIPUN dealine. Let's work together to make it possible
Join us in the 4th edition of the Leadership Circle, where grassroots NGOs, State Government representatives, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) heads unite as an army against illiteracy. Together, we pledge actionable commitments to achieve the NIPUN Bharat Mission ahead of its deadline.
Over the past editions, states such as Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Sikkim, and more have come, learned, and returned empowered to implement ALfA's rapid FLN pedagogy, transforming classrooms and communities alike.
Leadership Circle has been transformative in aligning our literacy missions with impactful execution.
The pedagogy introduced here has been a game-changer in accelerating learning outcomes.
Being a part of Leadership Circle means being part of the solution for India’s FLN crisis.
We witnessed firsthand the power of community-driven literacy through this initiative.
This is where action meets commitment for the betterment of education.
Hon'ble Defence Minister, India
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Hon'ble Minister of Education for State, Uttar Pradesh
Hon'ble Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh
Hon'ble Governor, Uttar Pradesh
Principal Secretary Education, Uttar Pradesh
MoU with Aspirational District, Nandurbar, Maharashtra to implement ALfA
MoU with several NGOs to implement One Tara, free after school program
MoU with Aspirational District, Kareemnagar, Telangana to implement ALfA
MoU with Ranchi, Jharkhand, to implement ALfA
MoU with Jammu division, to implement ALfA
MoU with Asifabad
Telangana for RRI
Principal Secretary Uttar Pradesh
Advisor to Chief Minister Uttar Pradesh
Hon'ble Deputy CM, Uttar Pradesh
Director Elementary Education, Himachal Pradesh
Minister of Education Himachal Pradesh
Director School Education, Jammu
Additional District Commissioner, Shimla, HP
FLN Coordinator HP
Basic Education OfficerBhagwanpur, Uttarakhand
SRG Lucknow, UP
Former Ambassador
National Institute of Educational Planning & Administration
Head of Department DIET, Leh, Ladakh
District Program Coordinator NIPUN Madhya Pradesh
State Project Director & FLN Coordinator Goa
CSR Head Cap Gemini Ltd
FLN Program Head Kotak Education Foundation
Corporate Affairs (South Asia), CISCO
CSR Global Impact Leader
General Manager, CSR for Vedanta Group Anil Agarwal Foundation
Global CSR Lead, WNS Global Services
CSR Panel Moderator Group Executive Director, DEVI Sansthan
Senior Vice President Infosys Ltd.
Director, Programs & Partnerships, Worldreader
Head, CSR Bangalore International Airport
Chief Executive Officer Anil Agarwal Foundation (Vedanta Group)
Chief Executive Officer JSW Foundation
Senior Vice President Corporate Relations & CSR Sun Pharmaceutical Ind.
Vice President CSR, Sterlite Power
Vice President & Head CSR & Sustainability, Capgemini India
World Bank
Project Director, Shiksha Shiv Nadar Foundation
Group Head, CSR Relaxo Footwears
Head Partnerships & Communication NIIT Foundation
Co-Founder & Director 17000ft Foundation
Bhavi Nirman Society
Chief Executive Officer Bharti Foundation
Executive Director IIMPACT
Director of Program Development Literacy Chicago
Director of Programs Plan International
Lead Partnerships Thinkerbell Labs
Project Manager HCL Foundation
Deputy Director Programs Education Save the Children
Founder Thinksharp Foundation
Chief Executive Officer Bal Raksha Bharat
Manager American Indian Foundation
CEO & MD, Central Square Foundation
Director Deepak Foundation
HCL Foundation
Program Director American India Foundation
Core Team Member Piramal Foundation
CEO, Centre for Civil Society
BBIC, Jharkhand
Ummeed Foundation
America India Foundation
Peepul
Reach to Teach
Bharti Airtel, Foundation
ALfA is a facilitator for NIPUN. It is a time bound spread for NIPUN across India.
We are implementing ALfA in a research design format and looking at the results, we will scale up strategically by training teachers of the whole block and then to more blocks or at the district level.
The Schools implementing ALfA in Barabanki have shown visible positive results not only for students but also for teacher motivation. The known to unknown aspect of the ALfA pedagogy is worth praising.
Children in my class are learning so much faster with ALfA methods than they were learning from the traditional ways. Increased interest of students has also increased attendance in class.
When any program is being implemented in such diverse geographies as different as Nagaland and Uttar Pradesh, ALfA has been broken upto the last level in such a format that it is easily understandable at all levels and is scalable.
ALfA can bridge the FLN Gap and empower our children withthe tools they need to succeed. My best wishes to DEVI Sansthan for hosting Leadership Circle and I hope there is more shared commitment towards accelerating FLN.
Its a totally new learning process and expirience. We will identify schools in most need and will implement this pedagogy. I am confident, this will make a big difference in our state.
ALfA Program by DEVI Sansthan to fast track and achieve NIPUN Lakshyas is commendable. I would also like to appreciate and congratulate DEVI for bringing different stakeholders together to collaborate for a unified cause.
Leadership Circle 2.0 brought together leaders from across sectors - government, NGOs & CSR - and from diverse geographies both within India and abroad.
The ALfA pedagogy is spreading rapidly throughout India, particularly in aspirational districts of many states. DEVI also has state-wide MOUs with Himachal Pradesh and Jammu division of J&K.
Manoj Kumar Singh Hon. Chief Secretary
Shri Rohit Thakur Hon. Minister of Education
Dr Abdulla Rasheed Ahmed Hon. Minister of State for Education
K. Geeta Devi & Athokpam Amita Devi Resource Persons
Dr Shambhu Ghadi & Gajanan Desai State Project Director & FLN Coordinator
DAY 1 : 10 July, 2025
A ROADMAP FOR FLN| Registration | 8.30 - 9.00 AM | |
| Welcome | Cultural Performance, Lighting the Lamp | 9.00 - 9.30 AM |
| Icebreakers | Networking | 9.30 - 10.00 AM |
| Address by Convenor | FLN Crisis | 10.00 - 10.30 AM |
| ALfA Classroom | Presentation by OneTara Children | 10.30 - 11.00 AM |
| Live Presentation | Government Schools Video Link | 11.00 - 11.30 AM |
| Numeracy Training | Paradigm Shift in Pedagogy | 11.30 - 1.00 PM |
| Lunch | 1.00 - 2.00 PM | |
| CSR panel | FLN: The World's best investment | 2.00 - 3.15 PM |
| Government Panel | Policies to accelerate learning | 3.15 - 4.30 PM |
| Brainstorming | Reflection & Learnings | 4.30 - 5.00 PM |
DAY 2 : 11 July, 2025
STRATEGIES FOR NIPUN SUCCESS| Address by Convenor | Scalable Solutions | 9.00 - 9.30 AM |
| Literacy Training | Understanding ALfA books & process | 9.30 - 10.30 AM |
| OneTara School | Empowering you to launch | 10.30 - 11.00 AM |
| CSR Panel | Quality Education & Grassroot NGOs | 11.00 - 11.30 AM |
| NGO Panel | Research Implementation Results | 11.30 - 1.00 PM |
| Lunch | 1.00 - 2.00 PM | |
| Circle Discussion | Overcoming Challenges to FLN for All | 2.00 - 3.30 PM |
| Conclusions | Action Points, Signing MOUs | 3.30 - 4.30 PM |
| Closing Ceremony | Vote of thanks, Certificates | 4.30 - 5.00 PM |
DAY 3 : 12 July, 2025
OPTIONAL VISIT TO SCHOOLS AND AYODHYA
Accelerating Learning for All garners policymaker attention
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.
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.
MOUs Signed for OneTara Implementation
| Organisation | Geography | # of Learners |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Future Trust | Lucknow, UP | 80 |
| Naya Savera Foundation | Gurgaon, Haryana | 325 |
| Vedanta Sanskar Shala | Ludhiana, Punjab | 100 |
| ABSSSS | Lucknow, UP | 450 |
| Diya Baati Foundation | Lucknow & Shravasti | 500 |
| Ramchij Smundri Charitable Trust | Ballia, UP | 100 |
| Manar Utkan Charitable Trust | UP | 20 |
| Haritayan Foundation | Ballia, UP | 942 |
LEADING UP TO THE GLOBAL LEARNING LAB
Hands-on Learning
Creating conversations that lead to meaningful change
Come let’s shape a new education
Metamorphosis in education
Creating high performance education systems
When the best is not enough
Come let’s shape a new education
Imagine learning
Creating a child-centric education
Creating Spaces for Change
Well-being & Happiness in Education
A Stress Free Education
The Power of Change inspiring the teacher within
Dr. Sunita Gandhi, Founder of DEVI Sansthan and One Tara, underscored the significance of collaborative efforts in transforming education. She stated, “These partnerships are not just agreements—they symbolize a shared commitment to achieving FLN at scale. Through collective action, we can build a brighter and more equitable future.”
Leadership Circle 2 set the ambitious goal of reaching over 500,000 students in the next five years, through OneTara. Leadership Circle 2 reaffirmed the commitment of DEVI Sansthan and its partners to achieving universal literacy through innovative pedagogies, strategic collaborations, and sustainable CSR investments. The event successfully mobilized educators, policymakers, and corporate leaders towards the shared goal of achieving FLN for all before the NIPUN deadline.
Accelerate FLN
Beat the NIPUN Deadline
10-11 JULY,
2025
World Unity Convention Centre
CMS LDA Campus
Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh