Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu recently launched the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Centre in Doimukh, Papum Pare district. This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission, focusing on enhancing early childhood and primary education in the state. The FLN Centre aims to ensure that every child achieves essential literacy and numeracy skills by the end of Grade 3 while considering Arunachal Pradesh’s cultural and educational requirements.
The Chief Minister highlighted the critical role of foundational skills in shaping future learning outcomes. He emphasized that children unable to read or perform basic math operations in primary classes face challenges in their educational journey. Describing the Centre as a transformative reform, he emphasized its focus on improving early learning outcomes in government schools through structured, child-centric approaches.
At the FLN Centre, a play-based teaching method is adopted, promoting the use of mother tongue or local languages in early grades for better understanding. Continuous assessment, remedial support, teacher capacity building, and community involvement are key aspects of the initiative. The literacy component emphasizes oral language development, phonics-based reading, comprehension, dictation, and writing skills, while a digital board with CBSE-aligned lectures supports activity-based learning.
The numeracy component at the Centre enhances number sense, arithmetic proficiency, problem-solving skills, and peer learning through a Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach. Additionally, a Cultural Heritage Hub exposes children to Arunachal Pradesh’s rich traditional knowledge and tribal heritage, fostering a connection to their roots. A STEM and SPACE Lab equipped with scientific instruments aims to promote experiential learning and scientific curiosity among students up to Class XII.
The initiative received support from NHPC Limited, HDFC Bank, district administration’s Untied Fund, Local Area Development Fund (LADF) from the Pare Hydro Project, and CSR contributions. Chief Minister Khandu commended MLA Nabam Vivek, Deputy Commissioner Visakha Yadav, and all stakeholders for their dedication in making this vision a reality.
