Events

SHIKSHA Initiative celebrated 11 glorious years!
Shiksha Initiative celebrated its glorious 11 years on 1st May 2023! With over 21 districts, 1,85,000 students, 57000 learners and 4000 teachers, SHIKSHA Initiative continues to touch new heights everyday and work tirelessly to create an inclusive and empowered society through education. The day was filled with fun activities, storytelling and other events to celebrate … Continue reading SHIKSHA Initiative celebrated 11 glorious years!

SHIKSHA Initiative participated in Fempreneur 2023
Shiv Nadar Foundation organized ‘Fempreneur 2023’ in collaboration with Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) on 29th March 2023 at Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence (Delhi-NCR) to celebrate the enterprising spirit of women. The event was attended by founders, investors, change-makers, and representatives from corporate and government bodies. The event highlighted the journey of urban and rural … Continue reading SHIKSHA Initiative participated in Fempreneur 2023

Hon’ble Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Durga Shankar Mishra visited SHIKSHA Initiative in Mau
Hon’ble Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Durga Shankar Mishra visited Pahadipur Primary School in Mau district on 15th April 2023.

Meeting with District Magistrate, Gautambudh Nagar
Mr. Lalitendra Bhartiya, Senior Project Manager, SHIKSHA Initiative and team met with Mr. Manish
Kumar Verma, District Magistrate, Gautambudh Nagar regarding the programs implemented by
SHIKSHA Initiative in the region and the impact it has created.

Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh visited VidyaGyan Leadership Academy
Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Durga Shankar Mishra visited VidyaGyan
Leadership Academy Sitapur campus on 07 th of April 2023.

SHIKSHA Initiative invited to Teacher’s Conference and District Agriculture and Industry exhibition
The impact of SHIKSHA Initiative’s work in education is profound.

SHIKSHA Kiran in Dudhwa National Forest
Team from SHIKSHA Initiative visited the Office of the Head forest field director in Lakhimpur district
and interacted with the Chief Conservator of Forest, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Mr B. Prabhakar (IFS)
and his team.

Certificate distribution at Bulandshahr and Gautambudh Nagar Jail
SHIKSHA Plus Jail program focusses on literacy for the inmates which helps them live a dignified life
and gives hope for the future.

Inauguration of Maholi Library and Certificate Distribution Ceremony of adult learners
SHIKSHA Plus program of SHIKSHA Initiative is working to address the issue of adult illiteracy through its profound intervention across multiple districts.

Children’s Day celebrations across SHIKSHA Initiative
This Children’s Day, SHIKSHA Initiative left no stone unturned to deliver a fun-filled, treat-loaded day. SHIKSHA team designed a specific manual outlining the activities and laying out the ground rules with ounces of fun and surprises for both children and teachers.

AWC Felicitation Workshop
A workshop for Anganwadi workers was organised by SHIKSHA Initiative on 10th October 2022.

Certificate distribution at Bulandshahr Jail
A total of 37 learners (25 from male batch and 12 from female batch) received certificate upon successful completion of Adult Literacy Initiative under SHIKSHA Plus Program in Bulandshahr Jail premises on 19th July 2022.

Teacher’s Day celebration at SHIKSHA Initiative
Teacher’s Day is celebrated to acknowledge the challenges, hardships, and special roles that teachers play in our lives.

Letter of Intent (LOI) signed with Aligarh District Jail
SHIKSHA Plus Jail Program is currently being implemented in seven districts of Uttar Pradesh with Aligarh as the newest addition in the list of districts.

Launch of SHIKSHA Samriddhi Program
SHIKSHA Initiative entered a new domain of providing ‘quality education to adolescent girls’ through its SHIKSHA Samriddhi Program which was launched on 26th August 2022 to ensure that young girls complete their schooling and get an ecosystem for holistic development.

Adult Literacy Program resumed in Gautam Buddh Nagar Jail
SHIKSHA Plus Jail Program by SHIKSHA Initiative was started in Gautam Buddh Nagar Jail on 1st May 2018 with aim to fill the gap and ensure the illiterate inmate learners have access to quality education by initiating the literacy program in full vigour.

Deepak Sharma, Principal Secretary, Basic Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh visited SHIKSHA Initiative
Principal Secretary of the Department of Basic Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh – Mr. Deepak Kumar visited Sitapur office to interact with the team and discuss about the projects run by SHIKSHA Initiative.

Visit by Shikhar Malhotra and Dr Ananya Mukherjee
Shikhar Malhotra, Director, HCL Corporation and Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation and Dr. Ananya Mukherjee, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, visited SHIKSHA Initiative’s ICT enabled…

Visit by Roshni Nadar Malhotra, CEO, HCL Corporation and Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, CEO, HCL Corporation and Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation visited all the programs of SHIKSHA Initiative in Koknamau village of Kasmanda Block of Sitapur on 23rd April 2022.

Women’s Day celebrations
International women’s day was celebrated with around 500 learners across + SHIKSHA batches.

Induction traning of govt and private teachers
Shiksha Initiative organized an induction training for elementary teachers of Govt.

SHIKSHA Plus Jail Program resumed in Bulandshahr Jail
Adult Literacy program of SHIKSHA was resumed in Bulandshahr Jail post relaxations in COVID-19 restrictions keeping in mind the safety protocols.

Literacy knows no boundaries
SHIKSHA Initiative was invited by Mr. Suresh Kumar Singh, Jail Superintendent, Sitapur in December 2021 to discuss regarding Adult Education Initiative in Sitapur jail.

Sapling distribution drive in Sitapur
SHIKSHA Initiative launched a sapling distribution drive in the Kasmanda block of Sitapur district during the month of August-September during the SHIKSHA Kiran programme.

Installation of hand washing units in SHIKSHA Plus centers in Kasmanda
WaterAid, an international organization working on provision of clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, provided 25 temporary complimentary hand washing units made of PVC pipe and a tap to SHIKSHA Initiative to assess appropriate hygiene practises in the SHIKSHA + learning centres

SHIKSHA Initiative awarded by Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh
On an undaunting mission to make education accessible to every strata of the society, SHIKSHA Initiative has played pivotal role in bridging the gap between students and education during pandemic.

Writing competition at SHIKSHA Plus centres
In an initiative to develop writing skills among neo-literates learners of the SHIKSHA Plus program, a writing competition was organized at the Tillbegampur and Kalonda village by the volunteers – Beby Gola, Pankaj Kumari, Ashan Devi, Tabassum, Mehazabi and Danishta.

Teacher’s Day Celebrations in Shravasti
To show honour and gratitude to the teachers, Teacher’s Day celebration was organized in the District Headquarters -Shravasti at Alakshendra Inter College,Bhinga on 5th September, 2021.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra’s birthday celebrations at SHIKSHA Plus centre
A very warm and gracious gesture was showcased by the learners from various SHIKSHA Plus centres by honouring Ms. Roshni Nadar Malhotra, CEO, HCL Corporation

Capacity Building training of Government Teachers in Fatehpur
Active listening is a valuable technique that requires the listener to thoroughly absorb, understand, respond, and retain what’s being said.

MoU with Gonda District Administration
In the list of SHIKSHA Initiative’s expansion districts, Gonda has been a new addition.

SHIKSHA Ki Goonj at Sarai Dulha village, Sikandrabad (By Deepak Kumar)
After two phases of successful implementations of SHIKSHA Ki Goonj programs in Dadri and Sikandrabad

Project SACSHAM
SHIKSHA Initiative is an implementing partner in a rather brilliant initiative named as Project SACSHAM

Induction Training on ICT based Education for Government Primary Teachers
To ensure smooth roll out of SHIKSHA Initiative’s ICT classes’ in Chandauli, SHIKSHA Initiative organized six days induction training of government teachers on smart class

SHIKSHA Spreads its wings
SHIKSHA Initiative team was approached by District Administrations of Chitrakoot for implementation of the SHIKSHA ICT Classes in the schools.

Collaboration with Siddharth Nagar District Administration
In similar news, SHIKSHA Initiative’s biggest intervention in Uttar Pradesh has been in Siddharth Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.

Rangolis made by SHIKSHA Plus center learners on batch closing day
At SHIKSHA Plus center of gram panchayat Sarura Kala village, on the batch closing day, learners expressed their gratitude towards SHIKSHA plus through rangolis.

Prerna Saarthi
In an initiative to reach out to maximum children, the government has launched Mission Prerna Yojana to improve the education levels of children.

Induction Training at BRC Karvi, Chitrakoot
An action packed two-days’ of workshop of 40 teachers was conducted at District Chitrakoot on 17th and 18th February 2021 under the expansion of Elementary Program.

Basic Education Minister’s Visit to Sita Rasoi and PS Chaudiya Parcheen
Basic education minister of Uttar Pradesh Dr. Satish Chandra Dwivedi has inaugurated the new initiative of SNF Shiksha Kiran and visited SKG center –Sita Rasoi & our intervening school-Chaudiya Parcheen.

SHIKSHA Kiran: A Gleaming Ray of Hope
‘SHIKSHA Kiran’ by Shiv Nadar Foundation was unveiled by Dr. Satish Chandra Dwivedi, Hon’ble Minister for Basic Education Uttar Pradesh.

Flag-off of SHIKSHA Kiran by Roshni Nadar Malhotra
‘SHIKSHA Kiran’ was officially flagged off on the 16th of October 2020. Ms. Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCL Technologies and Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation.