(a) whether any studies have been conducted to analyse the impact of teacher training under the
National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Assessment (NISHTHA) Scheme
on the learning outcomes of children and if so, the details thereof; and
(b) the funds allocated under the scheme, Statewise?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL ‘NISHANK’)
(a) to (b): The Department of School Education and Literacy has launched a National Mission
to improve learning outcomes at the Elementary level through an Integrated Teacher Training
Programme called NISHTHA – National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic
Advancement under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Samagra Shiksha in August 2019. It
has been decided to conduct the National Achievement Survey in 2020 to assess the learning
outcomes of students.
NISHTHA training covers various aspects related to Learning Outcomes, Competency Based
Learning and Testing, Learner-centered Pedagogy, School Safety and Security, Personal-social
qualities, Inclusive Education, ICT in teaching-learning including Artificial Intelligence,
Health and well-being including yoga, Initiatives in School Education including library, eco
club, youth club, kitchen garden, School Leadership qualities, Environmental Concerns, Preschool,
Pre-vocational Education and School Based Assessment, in a joyful learning manner.
The State-wise funds allocated under NISHTHA are at Annexure.
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