Lucknow: ALfA FLN(Accelerated Learning for All) Teacher Empowerment Programconducted by DEVI Sansthan from July 9 to July 12, 2024, at City Montessori School, LDA Kanpur Road, Lucknow empowered 1700 government primary school teachers from four blocks of Lucknow, Malihabad, BKT, Zone 2, and Mohanlalganj. The goal of this massive effort is to make all the children of these blocks Foundationally Literate and Numerate as per NIPUN Bharat Mission, which is already beyond half-time in its deadline of 2026/27. It covers ALL primary school children of these blocks of Lucknow in the new groundbreaking program and ALfA pedagogy that is making children literate and numerate in just 45 days.
The program was graced by the honorable presence as Chief Guest by M K Shanmuga Sundaram, Principal Secretary Education, Uttar Pradesh, and Awanish Awasthi, Chief Advisor to Hon’ble CM, Uttar Pradesh. Awanish Kumar Awasthi addressed the gathering highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting educational initiatives that foster foundational literacy and numeracy skills among young learners. M K Shanmuga Sundaram addressed the attendees, emphasizing the critical role of such innovative methods like ALfA in enhancing the quality of education and achieving the NIPUN goals ahead of the 2026/27 deadline.
the Chief Guest was quoted as saying – 580 schools are participating in this event. I am enthralled to witness the event. Today we see total transformation in educational scenario. The children in Govt. schools are second to none. ALFA is so Close to NIPUN BHARAT CONCEPT of the Govt. NIPUN talks about making a person literate in 45 days. PM Sri Yojana schools – 1707 schools are there. Along side these, there are many schools opening up now under the Chief Minister’s education Scheme. Green field schools is a new scheme under CM composite schools project. Sponsored by ONGC, partly. Brown Field Schools is another scheme, – they have higher facilities, one in every District. I wish to thank Dr. Sunita Gandhi for such massive and important training for the trainers/ teachers, that is changing the face of education.
The event was also attended by notable dignitaries, Dr Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, Manager, City Montessori School, Ram Prawesh, BSA, Lucknow, Awadhesh Shukla, DC Training, and the Block Education Officers (BEOs) and School Resource Group (SRG) members of all four blocks. Their active participation highlighted the collaborative effort required to bring about meaningful changes in the education sector.
The ALfA FLN empowerment session began with the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the light of knowledge and learning. Dr. Bharti Gandhi, Founder Director, City Montessori School and Dr. Sunita Gandhi, the founder of DEVI Sansthan, welcomed the guests and teachers, setting the tone for the event with their inspiring words about the transformative power of education and their role as galvanizers in the education system.
Throughout the four days, the auditorium was abuzz with enthusiastic teachers actively participating in hands-on activities and stage demonstrations. The training program was designed to ensure maximum involvement of teachers in each activity, fostering a practical understanding of the ALfA pedagogy. The program also included daily quizzes to review key points and were provided literacy and numeracy program kits for their schools, ensuring that teachers retained the knowledge gained during the sessions. Feedback sessions allowed teachers to share their experiences and takeaways, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
The ALfA FLN Teacher Empowerment Training Program concluded with a renewed sense of commitment and enthusiasm among the teachers. The event not only provided them with valuable ALfA tools and techniques but also reinforced the importance of their role as galvanizer in shaping the future of education in Uttar Pradesh.
