बबीता परमार, जामनेर (मध्य प्रदेश) की प्राथमिक शिक्षिका, संघर्षों के बावजूद बच्चों की सीखने की यात्रा बदल रही हैं। मिशन अंकुर और FLN के तहत वे कहानियों, खेलों और स्थानीय सामग्री से पढ़ाई को रोचक बनाती हैं। बच्चों से उनका गहरा जुड़ाव और उनका बढ़ता आत्मविश्वास ही बबीता की सबसे बड़ी सफलता है।

Kamlin Sahu, a Grade 1 teacher from Dhenkanal, Odisha, uses the FLN approach to make learning joyful and child-centred. With 16 years of experience, she blends activity-based methods and TLMs to spark curiosity in every student. Through regular Cluster Meetings, she strengthens her practice and brings new ideas to her classroom, nurturing confident young learners.

Five-year-old Jhanvi’s love for learning has blossomed through joyful, play-based teaching under Mission Ankur. Once shy and hesitant, she now eagerly attends school and continues her learning at home in a study corner created by her mother — a reflection of how NIPUN Bharat is inspiring confident and curious young learners.

Despite a hearing impairment, nine-year-old Arpandeep Singh from Government Elementary School, Rattouke, is thriving in his studies, a testament to the school’s inclusive and nurturing environment. With the dedication of his teacher, Renu Singla and the support of his father, Balwinder Singh, Arpan is learning, participating and growing with confidence every day.

With over two decades in education, Pravati Behera transforms the Gopal Sagar cluster by strengthening school infrastructure, improving teacher training, and championing the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) programme. From upgrading classrooms during the pandemic to introducing monthly assessments and child-focused pedagogy, her leadership continues to shape strong foundations for students’ learning and growth.

गोरखपुर के जूडियान प्राथमिक विद्यालय की शिक्षिका नम्रता आनंद मानती हैं कि प्राथमिक शिक्षा सिर्फ पढ़ाई नहीं, बल्कि बच्चों के आत्मविश्वास और जीवन मूल्यों की नींव है। निपुण भारत अभियान और नवीन शिक्षण सामग्रियों के प्रयोग से उन्होंने बच्चों में सीखने की रुचि जगाई है, खासकर वंचित पृष्ठभूमि से आने वाले विद्यार्थियों में।

Kalyani Priyadarshini, a dedicated educator with 12 years of experience at Ratna Prabha Govt. Primary School. Growing up inspired by her father, a devoted school teacher, Kalyani has always aspired to instill the same love for learning in her students. She believes that a strong foundation in early education is essential, particularly for students in classes 1, 2 and 3. 'Foundation learning is the base for kids. If they do not learn Hindi and English alphabets at the primary level, it will become very tough for them to read words in higher classes, like 4 and 5,' she says, highlighting the importance of early literacy.

मैं जब सड़क पर चलूं तो लोग मुझे पापा के नाम से नहीं, पापा को मेरे नाम से पहचानें।” यह शब्द हैं राधा अग्रवाल जी के, जो उत्तर प्रदेश के गोरखपुर जिले के एक प्राथमिक विद्यालय में सहायक अध्यापिका के पद पर कार्यरत हैं। उनका जीवन इस बात का उदाहरण है कि शिक्षा के माध्यम से कोई न केवल अपनी पहचान बना सकता है, बल्कि समाज में बदलाव की दिशा भी तय कर सकता है।

शिक्षा सिर्फ बच्चों की ज़रूरत नहीं होती, वह एक माँ की उम्मीद भी होती है। जब बच्चा पहला अक्षर सीखता है, तो उसके साथ माँ भी एक नई भाषा, एक नया सपना और एक नया विश्वास सीखती है। पहले के दौर में, जब माँ खुद अधूरी शिक्षा की झोली लेकर ज़िंदगी में आगे बढ़ती थी, तब वह चाहती थी कि उसका बच्चा उस अधूरेपन को न दोहराए।

In Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, a teacher named Christina Sara is bringing new energy and joy into her classroom. Christina teaches Grades 1 to 3 at Panchayat Union Middle School. Christina believes that children learn best when they are happy and engaged.

At Government Upper Primary School in Dhenkanal, Odisha, education is not just a duty it’s a collective mission led by a determined and inspiring leader. Sujata Panda, the Head Teacher of the school, has transformed a once ordinary school into a thriving center of joyful learning and teacher collaboration.

In a small village of Bihar, a Government Primary School (GPS) teacher, Anita Devi is reimagining the classroom experience by infusing energy, creativity and purpose into foundational learning.

Pandado, a small village in Budhni block of Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh, where despite the lack of resources, children are eager to go to school. Because their teacher Talat Beg teaches the students with love like her own children. Talat Beg has become the reason for children to come to school every day.

Devnarayan Verma's passion for teaching and his commitment to making learning an enjoyable experience has not only left an indelible mark on his students, but has also become a source of inspiration for educators across the region.

शिक्षिका रीना पाटेदार मिशन अंकुर के अंतर्गत बच्चों की बुनियादी शिक्षा को सुदृढ़ करने के महत्व पर प्रकाश डाल रही हैं। वो बताती हैं कि प्रारंभिक शिक्षा बच्चों के भविष्य की नींव होती है और इसे मज़बूत करना क्यों आवश्यक है। रीना पाटेदार अपने अनुभव साझा करते हुए बताती हैं कि कैसे बच्चों को सही दिशा में शिक्षित करके उनके शैक्षिक और मानसिक विकास में सुधार किया जा सकता है। मिशन अंकुर के माध्यम से वो शिक्षा के महत्व को समझाती हैं और इसके माध्यम से बच्चों को आत्मनिर्भर और सक्षम नागरिक बनाने के अपने प्रयासों का वर्णन करती हैं।

नमस्ते, मेरा नाम फुलबाई बारेला है। मैं प्राथमिकशाला कोलुखेड़ी में शिक्षिका हूं और अलीपुर गाँव की रहने वाली हूं। मेरे विद्यालय के अधिकांश बच्चे सुदूर आदिवासी क्षेत्रों से आते हैं, और मैं भी आदिवासी क्षेत्र से आती हूं। ये बच्चे मेरे ही समाज के हैं, और इसलिए मैं उनके साथ एक विशेष जुड़ाव महसूस करती हूं।

Teachers are the mirrors of society. One such reflection is Ravi Sharma, a teacher a primary school in Bamuliya Raymal village of Aastha block in the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh.

"Neele aasman me, taaron ki chaaon me, chanda ke gaon me, ho ho ho. hum sair karne jayenge, hum sair karne jayenge, hum rocket se bhi jayenge, ho ho."

"When I started teaching at this school, hardly any students came. People around here preferred private schools. Then came Mission Ankur, and everything changed", shares 36 year-old Govind Vishwakarma, a primary school teacher in a govt. school in Kalapipal, Madhya Pradesh.

Read the story of 40 year-old Usha Solanki, a primary school teacher in a govt. school at Kiloda village in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, and learn how a combination of her tireless efforts and supported provided to her as part of Govt. of Madhya Pradesh's Mission Ankur helped increase the enrollment rate of her school.

"Our school is a sanctuary where learning is woven into every corner. From the trees outside to the floors beneath our feet, from the walls of our classrooms to the most unexpected places like the washroom, learning permeates everywhere", shares 35 year-old Rewa Panwar, a primary school teacher in a govt. school in Kharsania village in Madhya Pradesh.

Read the story of 50 year-old Preeti Upadhyay, a teacher in a govt. primary school at Bhardi village in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, and learn how she transformed her school into the state's first 'bagless' school.

"It's great to see students excited about coming to class and not wanting to miss it. Being a teacher has become more than just a job to me. It's a source of happiness and fulfillment", shares 35 year-old Kavita Parmar, a primary school teacher in Kalapipal village in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh.

Read the story of 43 year-old Chandar Singh Parmar, a teacher in a govt. primary school at Bhanya Khedi village in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, India, and learn how he brings his classroom to life through singing and dancing activities as part of the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy program in the state.