Maharashtra govt signs 2 agreements to enhance school education, promote maths, science learning

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two organisations to provide quality, experiential learning and make education more engaging for students across the state. The MoUs were inked with Khan Academy and Sri Sri Rural Development Trust (SSRDT) in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

The agreements aim to bring technology-driven, learner-centric education into classrooms and promote foundational learning in mathematics and science, as well as holistic school development, a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Fadnavis said, "This is a crucial step toward making education more engaging and effective for students. These partnerships will play a vital role in nurturing curiosity and talent among young learners."

Under the partnership with Khan Academy, the state will launch the 'Dr Jayant Narlikar Maths and Science Learning Enhancement Programme' for students from grades 1 to 10. The programme will offer curriculum-aligned content in Marathi and English to strengthen conceptual understanding, supported by self-paced video-based learning modules, said the statement. The initiative will be implemented over three years by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT).

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School development initiatives

The collaboration with Sri Sri Rural Development Trust, part of the Bengaluru-based Art of Living Foundation, will focus on implementing experiential learning models in 150 selected government schools. The programme includes school development planning, infrastructure improvement, teacher training, student capacity building, and enhanced community engagement.

The project will initially include model schools under the National Education Policy's 'School Complex' concept, including PM Shri and CM Shri schools. The rural trust will focus on infrastructure, learning outcomes, and strengthening the school ecosystem, the statement added.