365Telugu.com online news,New Delhi, February 14th, 2025:LiftEd, an $18 million outcomes-based initiative, is making significant strides in advancing the Government of India’s NIPUN Bharat Mission, which aims to achieve universal Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for children across India.
So far, the initiative has positively impacted 3.3 million children across 15+ states, reinforcing the commitment to quality education and systemic transformation.
Driving FLN Through Collaboration and Innovation
As the NIPUN Bharat Mission marks its fourth anniversary, LiftEd is demonstrating how the private sector and civil society can collaborate through innovative financing models to support India’s vision of universal FLN by 2026-27.
To highlight its progress and drive meaningful discussions, LiftEd’s partners organized the Annual Convening: ‘LiftEd – Making India NIPUN’ in New Delhi. Attended by 175 participants, the event featured:
A fireside chat with noted economist and professor Karthik Muralidharan
Panel discussions with education leaders
Showcases of impactful solutions driving FLN advancement
A Consortium of Committed Partners
LiftEd is anchored by leading organizations, including:
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships
Maitri Trust
Reliance Foundation
Atlassian
Standard Chartered Bank
UBS Optimus Foundation
The British Asian Trust leads the program, with Central Square Foundation and Dalberg Advisors providing design and technical expertise.
A Commitment to Transform Learning
Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, expressed her support:
“Reliance Foundation is proud to be a founding partner of LiftEd, working towards strengthening foundational learning for children in India. In just two and a half years, LiftEd has impacted 3.3 million children across the country.
This first-of-its-kind initiative aligns with the Government’s NIPUN Bharat Mission to ensure every child in India’s primary schools achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by 2026-27. Through collaboration with LiftEd’s partners, we are dedicated to making this vision a reality.”
LiftEd’s Three-Pillar Approach
LiftEd’s success is driven by its innovative financing model, which ties funding to measurable learning outcomes. The initiative strengthens the existing education system through three key interventions:
Development Impact Bond (DIB):
Implemented in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar
Focuses on transforming governance and training administrators as educators
Uses NIPUN Bharat-defined assessments and Systemic Shift Indicators to measure progress Key implementation partners: Kaivalya Education Foundation, Language and Learning Foundation, Peepul, Pratham Education Foundation
EdTech Accelerator:
Develops high-quality, localized EdTech solutions for children from low-income families in 15+ states
Focuses on tech-based home learning, ensuring scalability and engagement
Supports innovation in EdTech to improve accessibility and effectiveness
Key EdTech partners: Chimple, Ei Mindspark, Pratham Education Foundation, Rocket Learning, Sesame Workshop India, ThinkZone, Top Parent
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District Innovation Challenge:
A state-level initiative to incentivize districts for improving FLN outcomes in partnership with a large eastern Indian state
Scaling Impact and Driving Systemic Change
LiftEd’s outcomes-based approach ensures long-term impact by embedding FLN best practices within the education system. In its first year, the Development Impact Bond has already influenced:
60% of government block-level meetings to integrate FLN data into decision-making
The creation of concrete action plans to enhance FLN implementation
Shaping the Future of Education in India
LiftEd is a testament to the power of collaboration between civil society, government, and the private sector (samaj-sarkar-bazaar). By unlocking the potential of young learners, this initiative is reshaping India’s education landscape and ensuring that millions of children receive the strong learning foundation they deserve.