NISHTHA

Shashank Raj Gupta

Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) The first on-line NISHTHA programme for 1200 Key Resources Persons of Andhra Pradesh was launched by Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriya ‘Nishank’ virtually in New Delhi.
(2) NISHTHA is a flagship programme of MHRD to improve learning outcomes at the elementary stage under Samagra Shiksha.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • The first on-line NISHTHA programme for 1200 Key Resources Persons of Andhra Pradesh was launched by Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriya ‘Nishank’ virtually in New Delhi on July 16 2020.

NISHTHA:

  • NISHTHA is a National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement at the elementary stage under Samagra Shiksha -a flagship programme of MHRD to improve learning outcomes.
  • NISHTHA in face-to-face mode was launched on 21st August, 2019.
  • Thereafter, 33 states/UTs have launched this programme in their states/UTs in collaboration under Samagra Shiksha, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
  • In 29 States/UTs, the NISHTHA training programme has been completed by the NCERT at the state level.
  • In 4 States/UTs (Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, J&K and Bihar), the training at the state level is still in progress. In two states, it is yet to be launched.
  • District level teacher training programme has been initiated in 23 States/UTs.
  • Around 23,000 Key Resource Persons and 17.5 lakh teachers and school heads have been covered under this NISHTHA face to face mode till date.
  • In NISHTHA-face-to-face, first level training had been provided by the National Resource Group (NRG) to the Key Resource Persons (KRPs) and State Resource Persons-Leadership (SRPs-L) identified by the states/UTs.

Need for the online-portal:

  • Due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, sudden lockdown has affected the conduct of this programme in face-to-face mode.
  • Therefore, for providing training to remaining 24 lakh teachers and school heads, NISHTHA has been customized for online mode to be conducted through DIKSHA and NISHTHA portals by the NCERT.
  • These Key Resource Persons will play a role of mentors for the teachers who will take take on-line NISHTHA training on DIKSHA later on.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

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