Mumbai. Observing National Education Day this year, Marico Limited, one of
India’s leading FMCG companies,reaffirms its commitment to educational
empowerment through its flagship initiative—Nihar Shanti PathshalaFunwala
(NSPF) program.
Recognizing that
many teachers in underserved regions lack business language proficiency, NSPF’s
education Program upskills and empowers them through targeted training and
innovative teaching materials. Aligned with FLN and NIPUN Bharat, the program
enhances teachers' subject knowledge, boosting students' reading, spelling,
vocabulary, and comprehension skills. It combines digital and offline tools to
create an engaging, rural-focused learning environment.
Over the past four
academic years, NSPF has made remarkable strides, enhancing education across
government schools in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand
through dedicated teacher engagement and support. Across the three states -Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand,
NSPF has trained teachers from 1.31 lakh schools and over 15 lakh students.
This represents 85% of the total schools in these states. Additionally, 94% of
the schools that NSPF works with are rural.
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As part of its
mission, Nihar Shanti PathshalaFunwala, along with its partner, LeapForWord,has
been implementing a Three-Layered Program Monitoring structure to strengthen
support and assessment across classrooms. This includes call-based support,
online classroom evaluations, and on-ground school visits, creating a
structured system to track and encourage teacher engagement. Additionally, it
has launched the Saturday Story Session (SSS), a weekly YouTube program that
enhances students' reading, listening, and comprehension skills. With over 175000 lakh trained
teachers in FY24, the program has transformed the
foundational learning, and numeracy in regional
government schools.
Focusing on teacher empowerment,
NSPF has introduced pioneering initiatives to support educators effectively. Teacher
Support System (TSS), a new rural-based call center is central to
this strategy. TSS offers tailored guidance to all the registered teachers,
providing invaluable support to enhance teaching practices in classrooms.
Staffed by more than 100 trained local women, TSS enables NSPF to make
close to 1 million calls annually, delivering the largest direct support to
teachers in the sector.In addition, the Word Power Championship, a
flagship initiative by LeapForWord in collaboration with Marico’s NSPF, has
been adopted by various state governments. The program has inspired children
and fostered a sense of pride among teachers, who have witnessed their
students' growing confidence.Word Power Championship competition motivates
students to improve their vocabulary and reading skills, fostering a
collaborative learning environment.
Commenting on the success of the program, Mr. Amit Bhasin, Chief Legal Officer & Group General Counsel and Secretary of the CSR Committee, Marico Limitedsaid, “At Marico, we strongly believe that teachers lay the foundation of education, and by nurturing and empowering them, we can enable the students to reach their fullest potential. Through key initiatives such as the Teacher Support System and the Word Power Championship, we are creating theopportunities for teachers and students to drive education in rural communities. The Teacher Support System team has built a strong, dedicated team that brings essential cultural and contextual insights to teacher support. This rural understanding has led to tailored solutions that resonate with teachers in underserved regions. Additionally, the growth in outreach has further helped us to refine our approach to better serve teachers and students.”
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