Publications & Knowledge Library

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Magazines, field reports, blog insights, videos, and press coverage, documenting VOPA's work in education, mental health, and public digital systems.

Videos

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निपुण महाराष्ट्र यशोगाथा | अहिल्यानगर जिल्ह्याची सातत्यपूर्ण उत्कृष्ट कामगिरी

Ahilyanagar, geographically one of the largest districts in the state, comprising 14 talukas. The district has as many as 2,11,877 students from Classes 2 to 5. Despite such a vast operational scope, how has the district consistently remained ahead in the NIPUN Maharashtra Mission? The answer lies in the encouragement from the administration, the continuous follow-up by the supervisory system, and the dedicated efforts of teachers. This threefold approach has truly become the driving force behind Ahilyanagar’s remarkable journey in the NIPUN Maharashtra Mission.

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निपुण प्रेरणादायी यशोगाथा | श्री. के.एच.शेलवले

An inspiring journey of an administrative officer contributing to the NIPUN Maharashtra foundational learning mission in Thane.

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VSchool Impact | व्हिस्कुलचे योगदान (English Subs)

An overview of V-School's educational impact with community testimonials, featuring English subtitles.

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Magazines

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Blogs & Insights

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Ideas & Reflection

The Email I Wrote Eleven Years Ago

In June 2015, while working on the Maharashtra Social Olympiad, one question kept bothering me: Why are some children socially sensitive while others are not? Instead of turning it into a formal survey, I wrote a personal email to fifteen NIRMAN fellows, asking them to share five childhood experiences that might have shaped their social awareness. Twelve replied, and what came back was far more than answers: stories of parents helping strangers, books that opened new worlds, teachers who went beyond the syllabus, childhood questions that took years to find answers to, and experiences whose meaning became clear only in hindsight. That simple email became my first experiment in understanding how people learn to care, and taught me that sometimes, the most valuable research begins not with a questionnaire, but with one thoughtful question.

12 Aug 2026 · 8 min readRead Article

Professional Development

Not So Obvious Expertise

The expertise from years of experience is respected, but the fresh perspective of a novice drives unexpected breakthroughs. A reflection on how both kinds of expertise shape work in foundational literacy and numeracy programmes like NIPUN Maharashtra, and what it takes to build lasting change in Maharashtra government schools.

July 23, 2025 · 7 minRead Article

Teachers’ Mental Health

Teachers’ Mental Health and School Education Conference

The Teachers’ Mental Health Conference brought together educators, practitioners, policymakers, and mental health experts to collectively reflect on one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of education the mental well-being of teachers.

April 2026 · 5 MinRead Article

Reports & Programme Documents

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Impact Stories

SAIYAM Impact Story Book 2025-26

The Impact Story Book is a collection of 30 stories drawn from the ground, documenting how the intervention has influenced the lives of students and there parents and communities. These stories capture moments of change, when awareness turned into understanding, and understanding began to shape everyday choices. They reflect how students came to recognise excessive screen time as a form of addiction, how students understood the harmful effects of tobacco and alcohol, and how conversations and activities encouraged individuals and families to rethink behaviours that affect their well-being.

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Monthly Work Report

VOPA Monthly Highlights Report (April 2026-)

You can get organizational updates from April 2026 onwards. Key highlights include NIPUN Maharashtra field visits to Chandrapur, Wardha, and Nashik districts; expanding FLN efforts in tribal schools; and reviewing the impact of the Digital Learning Project. In collaboration with DIET Pune, weekly mental health sessions for teachers continued throughout April, with active participation and meaningful discussions.

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Monthly Work Report

VOPA Monthly Highlights (April 2025 – March 2026)

This document details VOPA’s progress and impact from April 2025 to March 2026. Key highlights include the successful statewide rollout of monthly AI-driven FLN assessments under the NIPUN Maharashtra Mission, evaluating millions of students. It also details the launch of the Saiyam preventive anti-addiction project for youth, the state-level conference on Teachers' Mental Health, and VOPA receiving the prestigious Koita Foundation Tech Award.

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