Shiksha Samvaad amplifies local voices for education equity in NE

GUWAHATI: The Shiksha Samvaad, a flagship initiative of Shikshagraha, a people’s movement towards education equity, made its debut in the North East region, in ensuring local voices toward education equity. The event held in Guwahati built upon the momentum of previous gatherings in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Patna.

During the edition, thought-provoking conversations and powerful perspectives rooted in the region took centre stage. A fireside chat between Dr Pradeep Ramavath Jayanaik, Professor at TISS Guwahati; Vikash Kumar, Regional Head of Northeast and Central CSR at HDFC Bank; and Kevi Sato, Co-Founder of NagaEd, reflected on a shared vision for education in the Northeast.

A panel discussion on “Childhood in Crisis-Challenges and Solutions” brought together frontline voices, including RK Paul Chawaney, Co-Founder of Aamya; Sreya Rakshit, Principal of The Hummingbird School, Majuli; Kishore Kumar Das, DIET Principal, Morigaon; and Dr. Nironjon Islary, Specialist Education, Bodoland Territorial Council. They explored critical issues faced by children in the region and proposed collaborative pathways forward.

Vikash Kumar unveiled the District Governance Handbook and Collective Action Playbook, assets of the Shikshagraha movement. These tools enable organizations and district officials to work collaboratively, ensuring education initiatives are well-planned, locally rooted, and scalable. The Shikshagraha movement aims to improve 1 million public schools across India by 2030. The School Improvement Programme, supported by HDFC Bank, will enhance infrastructure and learning conditions across four districts in Nagaland and Meghalaya, impacting 1.15 lakh children. This three-year initiative focuses on upgrading classrooms, sanitation, and learning spaces.

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