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• The central government invited the Trusts to develop a
course for upskilling of teachers on Experiential
Learning, a concept highlighted in the National
Education Policy 2020. Along with Tata Institute of
Social Sciences and Mahatma Gandhi International
School, an eight-week certificate programme on
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Experiential Learning for the 21 Century for educators
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was designed and delivered to instructors at Eklavya
Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal children. Of
the 259 teachers from six states who completed their
training in March 2022, 44 were chosen and taught to
create a pool of mentors for the second batch, which
began in August 2022. Both batches had a 70%
completion rate and introduced teachers to the concept
of experiential learning. • The Centre of Excellence in Early Literacy (CoEEL) was
founded by the Trusts with the intent to advance the
• The Parag Initiative continued its work on supporting field of early language and literacy. Its dual objectives
the development of children’s books in Indian languages are to assist the Trusts in implementing FLN and to
and setting up of school and community-based libraries. promote the emerging sector of the early literacy
It also launched the Parag Honour List 2023. During the industry through collaborations, conventions and
knowledge creation.
year, the initiative also undertook an external evaluation
of the Riyaaz course for illustrators o ered by Takshila
• The Trusts' support for the Karta Initiative helped alter
Education Society, post completion of five batches. The
the future of deserving children from underprivileged
review recognised Riyaaz as a unique, blended
communities, by assisting them in gaining access to
professional development course for young artists to
top-notch educational opportunities, in India and
illustrate children’s literature and recommended ways overseas. These kids are chosen from the
for enhancing course e ectiveness. government/public education system (Navodaya
schools) and NGO-run institutions, and they are
• The Trusts established the Centre of Excellence in supported in gaining career awareness, making
Teacher Education (CETE) at Tata Institute of Social informed decisions, and developing soft skills in order
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Sciences, which launched innovative initiatives in to create 21 century competencies. 44 Karta Scholars
pre-and in-service teacher education, as well as research received funding during the reporting year to attend top
and policy work. Its B.Ed. and M.Ed. programmes were universities in India and abroad.
also recognised by the National Council for Teacher
• An independent impact assessment of the Trusts’ work in
Education (NCTE) in the 'innovative' category. CETE has
Assam, which focused on mainstreaming out-of-school
also expanded national collaborations, leveraging its
and/or highly irregular students, revealed high retention
research and technological skills in teacher professional of students due to the continued academic support
development, including constructivist technology use.
provided to at-risk and re-enrolled students.

This is a joint initiative of Tata Trusts with the Central Board of Secondary Education
Board (CBSE) and the Trusts’ partners; namely, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
(TISS) - Mumbai, and Mahatma Gandhi International School - Ahmedabad.

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