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NIPUN Odisha stands for National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy – Odisha.
It is a flagship program of the Government of Odisha under the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Mission, aligned with NEP 2020 and the national NIPUN Bharat Mission.
What Is NIPUN Odisha?
The main objective of NIPUN Odisha is to ensure that every child studying in Classes 1 to 3 in government and aided schools of Odisha achieves foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills by the end of Class 3.
It focuses on helping children read with comprehension, write meaningfully, and perform basic mathematical operations independently.
Full Objectives of NIPUN Odisha
1. Foundational Literacy Objectives
Enable every child to read simple texts fluently and with understanding.
Encourage children to write simple sentences and express ideas clearly.
Strengthen oral language skills through stories, rhymes, and conversations.
Build a strong base of vocabulary, comprehension, and communication.
2. Foundational Numeracy Objectives
Help students understand numbers, counting, and quantities.
Enable them to perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction.
Introduce measurement, patterns, and geometry through fun activities.
Encourage logical and problem-solving skills using real-life situations.
3. Pedagogical Objectives
Promote activity-based and play-based learning in classrooms.
Make learning joyful, inclusive, and connected to the child’s environment.
Use local language for better comprehension in early grades.
4. Teacher Capacity Building
Train teachers on FLN pedagogy and innovative classroom practices.
Provide continuous mentoring and academic support.
Supply Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs) for effective implementation.
5. Monitoring and Assessment
Conduct regular assessments to track learning progress.
Use data-driven insights to plan academic improvements.
Ensure school-based monitoring of FLN implementation.
6. Community Engagement
Involve parents and local communities in early learning activities.
Create awareness about the importance of foundational learning.
Strengthen School Management Committees (SMCs) participation.
Why NIPUN Odisha Matters
Strong FLN skills are the foundation for all future learning.
A child who can read with understanding and handle basic numeracy can easily progress in higher grades and develop lifelong learning abilities.