23-25 September 202426 September Field Trip (Optional)

Read. Rise. India.

Foundational Literacy &
Numeracy for All

Welcome to SYNERGY 3.0

Literacy is at the heart of all SDGs and government of India’s highest priority in education. India's NIPUN Bharat Mission was created with the aim to achieve universal Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) by 2026/27. Beyond the half-way time, we are still struggling to realize its vision. Why? Can a pedagogical revolution and a joint effort make this possible?

Your participation at Synergy Summit 3.0, 23 - 25 September 2024, in Lucknow, will undeniably enrich the conversation and lead to critical action. There will be field trip to Lucknow's government schools where ALfA, a groundbreaking pedagogy is challenging the status quo.

Please confirm your attendance by completing the registration form.

dr. sunita gandhi
  • Convenor Synergy Summit
  • Former Economist, The World Bank, USA
  • Ph.D., Physics, Cambridge University, UK
  • CEO, DEVI Sansthan
    (Dignity Education Vision International, India and USA)

If 45 Days could make a person fondationally literate & numerate, would you not do it?

chief guest

Shri Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister, India, in support of ALfA Accelerating Learning for All

Shri Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister, India and Former Minister of Education, Uttar Pradesh (most populous state of India), in support of ALfA Accelerating Learning for All.

Promoting disruptive learning is the need of the hour.
If you think education is expensive, try adopting illiteracy for once.
If Government, Civil Societies, Education Institutes, Government Development Agencies, and Donor Agencies work in unity, we can hope to achieve the cherished goals for our Country and the whole world.

eminent speakers

Gaganpal Singh

Sr Program Lead
Vision Spring

Prof. Indrani Bhaduri

Head, Educational Survey Division NCERT
Ministry Of Education, India

Jatin Upadhyay

Lead Education Vertical
Adani Group

Kanupriya Misra

Education Specialist
The World Bank

Rtn.Dr. Lopamudra Priyadarshini

AVP, Head Community Relations & Sustainability
Hindalco Industries Ltd.

Manisha Tripathi

Regional Director, North
American India Foundation

Nixon Joseph

CEO
Childrens Lovecastles Trust

Robin Sarkar

Project Director, Shiksha Initiative
Shiv Nadar Foundation

Preeti Munjal

Executive Director
IIMPACT

Sandeep Sahu

Co-Founder & Director
17000 ft Foundation

Shaweta Berry

Global Thought Leader & VP Marketing
Mahanadaya Universal

Col. Dr. Zahid Siddiqui

Director General
Axis Colleges & University

Anuj Srivastava

Senior Manager HCLTech Grant
HCL Foundation

Dibyahas Ray

Head, Education
Tata Steel Foundation

ANTONY NELLISSERY

Vice President-CSR
Sterlite Power

Poonam Smith-Sreen

Senior Program Manager DIS
USAID

Urvashi Prasad

Former Director
NITI Ayog

C.P. Vishwanath

CEO
Karadi Path Education

Rohini Dhanraj Hulgane

Program Manager
Swadhar IDWC

Nandita Raval

Co-founder and Director
Kaivalya education foundation

Shashi Sanjay

National Head - Quality Support Program
Bharti Airtel Foundation

Himanshu Giri

CEO
Pratham Books

Haresh Chaudhari

Senior Manager, Education
Reach To Teach

Urmila Chowdhury

Education Director and Co-founder
Peepul

Pranav Menon

Founder Director
i2u Social Foundation

Dr. Nancy Juneja

Founder-RevUp, CEO-Lucr8 Ventures
MoC - Niti Aayog

Dr. Munish Jindal

CEO-HoverRobotix, President-MENTORX
ATL Sarthi Taskforce - Niti Aayog

Rohit Kumar

CSR
Tata Motors, Lucknow

literacy matters

do basic financial transactions

compare the quality/quantity with the price

fill out forms to apply for jobs, loans, services, etc.

comprehend public circulars and articles in the news media

make use of the internet and other technology

comprehend safety directives on medicines, etc

help children with their education

be aware of rights and responsibilities as a citizen of India

pursue employment in medium or highproductivity sectors that require literacy

Literacy: A Lift Off for All SDGs

Achieving universal literacy is essential for meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Literacy plays a crucial role in:

  • Fighting Poverty: Providing better job opportunities and economic growth.
  • Gender Equality: Empowering women and fostering equality.
  • Healthcare: Understanding health information and improving outcomes.
  • Citizen Empowerment: Encouraging active community participation.
  • Environmental Sustainability: Addressing and understanding environmental issues.
  • Civic Participation: Promoting informed and engaged citizens. The table below highlights the key interconnections between various SDGs and literacy.

Synergy Summit 3.0

Threads

  • Focus : Showcasing successful collaborations between government and corporate sectors in literacy programs.
  • Session Content : Case studies of successful public-private literacy initiatives.
  • Strategies for effective partnership formation and management.
  • Discussion on policy frameworks that facilitate public-private collaborations.

  • Focus : Strengthening community involvement and local partnerships to create a sustainable impact on literacy.
  • Session Content : Best practices for engaging local communities in literacy efforts
  • Role of grassroots organizations and community leaders in promoting literacy.
  • Tools and methods for assessing and scaling community-based literacy programs.

  • Focus : Learning from international collaborations and implementing best practices in literacy programs.
  • Session Content : Success stories of global literacy partnerships and initiatives.
  • Comparative analysis of literacy strategies across different countries.
  • Adapting global best practices to local contexts.

introducing Synergy Awards Elevating Education & Literacy

REAL CHANGE
TRANSPARENT CRITERION
INTERNATIONAL JURY

Synergy 3.0 would also celebrate impactful initiatives and achievements in education, focusing on critical goals: promoting innovative pedagogical practices, enhancing access to quality education, fostering gender equality, driving innovation, and advancing equity and inclusion within learning environments. The award categories include:

  • Foundational Learning & Numeracy (FLN) Excellence Award:Recognizing exceptional dedication and success in promoting foundational literacy and numeracy skills, particularly in underserved communities.
  • Girl Education Empowerment Award:Highlighting contributions to advancing girl education and empowering girls to access quality education and reach their full potential.
  • Innovative Education Technology Award:Celebrating innovative use of technology to enhance educational outcomes, with a focus on inclusivity and equity.
  • Community Engagement in Education Award:Acknowledging initiatives that engage local communities to support education and enhance learning opportunities.
  • Educational Equity and Inclusion Award:Honoring efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in education, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners and fostering inclusive learning environments.

TAKEAWAYS

CSR/Donor Agencies

program structure

CSR/Donor Community

The presenters will speak in the Plenaries on timings as below on the threads as relevant on the previous page. The program will be relayed on Zoom for registered participants, and on YouTube/@devisansthan (live) for everyone else to view.

Witness

Interact

Learn

Lead

Time/Date Day 1: 23 September Day 2: 24 September Day 3: 25 September Day 3: 26 September
7.00-8.30 am Breakfast + Registration
8.30-9.00 am Prayers and Welcome Ceremony Make Maths Joyful Again Numeracy Pedagogy & Activities Putting It Into Practice Action Points Visiting ALfA Schools, Visiting Ram Mandir Ayodhya
9.00-10.30 am Making India NIPUN Policymakers Panel The Road to NIPUN Government Principals & Teachers Panel Where to from Here? Policymakers Panel
10.30-11.00 am Address of Chief Guest Address of Chief Guest Address of Chief Guest
11.00-12.30 pm Why & What FLN? School Heads ALfA Around The World International & Interstate Delegates Panel School in a Box OneTara Launch
12.30-1.30 pm Inculcating 21st Century Skills The Power of Pairs The Right to Read English Pedagogy & Activities Visit Largest FLN Fair
1.30-2.30 pm Lunch
2.30-4.00 pm From a se anaar to reading akhbaar Hindi Pedagogy & Activities Compete with Yourself ALfA feedback & assessments Awards & Closing Ceremony
4.00-4.30 pm Feedback, Quiz Networking
4.30-5.00 pm Visit Largest FLN Fair
5.00-7.00 pm Networking
7.00-8.00 pm Dinner & Music Night

26 September: Join in the optional Field Visit to Government Schools. Learn about a revolutionary new education in action.

past speakers

ALfA Growing Worldwide

Reasearch implementations supported by UNICEF

Community implementation on Mombasa with PATH Youth NGO

Schools of Iquitos, Peru, in collaboration with Arca Beta

Adult Literacy in Chicago, USA, in collaboration with Literacy Chicago

Schools in Malaysia in collaboration with the Baha’i community

Hindu Schools n Trinidad & Tobago

Schools of Iquitos, Peru, in collaboration with Arca Beta

Adult Literacy in Chicago, USA, in collaboration with Literacy Chicago

Schools in Malaysia in collaboration with the Baha’i community

Hindu Schools n Trinidad & Tobago

THE LARGEST SCHOOL IN THE WORLDHost for Synergy 3.0

Late Dr Jagdish gandhi

Founder Manager

Dr Bharti Gandhi

Founder Director

Dr Sunita Gandhi

CEO, DEVI Sansthan, Chief Academic Advisor

Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon

President & MD

City Montessori School (CMS), is a K12 school in Lucknow, India. It is the world’s largest school, a Guinness World Record holder since 1999, and recipient of the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education, 2002.

CMS was founded by Drs. Jagdish and Bharti Gandhi in 1959. CMS upholds the motto of Jai Jagat: ‘Let glory be to the entire world’!

DEVI Sansthan–Dignity, Education, Vision International, is a global non-profit founded by Dr. Sunita Gandhi, daughter of the founders of CMS.

DEVI Sansthan has created disruptive solutions to solve the world’s biggest crises of foundational literacy and numeracy in education and of climate change through education.

Global Advisory Committee

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