Arunachal CM: Reading, Basic Math Foundations Crucial for Future Success
Loading more articles...
Arunachal CM: Reading, Basic Maths Crucial for Child's Future
N
News18•26-02-2026, 18:15
Arunachal CM: Reading, Basic Maths Crucial for Child's Future
•Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu emphasized strong reading and basic math skills as essential for a child's future, warning of struggles in higher grades without them.
•He inaugurated the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Centre at Doimukh, a first-of-its-kind initiative aligned with NEP 2020 and NIPUN Bharat Mission.
•The FLN Centre aims to ensure every child achieves basic literacy and numeracy by Grade 3, using play-based methods and local languages.
•It includes regular assessment, extra academic support, teacher training, and community involvement, with a focus on storytelling, phonics, and writing exercises.
•Beyond academics, the center features a cultural heritage hub and a STEM and Space Lab to connect children to tribal traditions and foster scientific temper.