Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, February 26: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN) Centre at Doimukh, describing it as a pioneering initiative aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission.
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| Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu visits the Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN) Centre in Doimukh, viewing an educational display on the universe and space sciences. (Image: X@PemaKhanduBJP) |
According to the Chief Minister, the FLN Centre is the first of its kind in the country aimed at ensuring every child attains foundational literacy and numeracy skills by the end of Grade 3, while being attuned to Arunachal’s local culture and needs.
The Centre adopts a play-based, child-centric pedagogy and promotes mother tongue instruction in early grades. It also focuses on continuous assessment, teacher capacity building, and active community participation to strengthen early learning outcomes.
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The initiative has been supported through contributions from NHPC Limited, HDFC Bank, the Untied Fund, the Local Area Development Fund (LADF) from the Pare Hydro Project, and CSR contributions.
Khandu expressed appreciation to Doimukh MLA Nabam Vivek and all stakeholders involved, while extending special congratulations to District Administration officials, particularly Deputy Commissioner Ms. Visakha Yadav, IAS, for their leadership in realizing the project.
