The LiftEd District Education Innovation Challenge (DEIC) is a three-year statewide program, which aims to catalyse foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) outcomes for 2.4 million students in grades 1-3. Closely aligned with the NIPUN Bharat Mission and Jharkhand’s FLN priorities, it employs a pull-based incentivisation approach to foster an outcomes orientation within government by promoting micro-innovation, championing data-driven governance, and rewarding performance improvements across all districts.
DEIC was launched at the district level on 19th January 2025 with an online orientation meeting for district officials, chaired by Secretary, Dept. of SE&L.
LiftEd DEIC aims to build momentum for FLN and Socioemotional Learning outcomes in Jharkhand by encouraging innovation, supporting district level progress and incentivising government stakeholders to drive improvements, through public rewards.
Despite numerous existing initiatives by the government and its’ progress, there is still scope to strengthen FLN and Socioemotional Learning (SEL) outcomes across Jharkhand.
Grade 3 students at Grade 2 NIPUN Literacy levels
Grade 3 students at Grade 2 NIPUN Numeracy levels
Students report being part of extracurricular platforms
LiftEd DEIC presents an opportunity to boost these FLN and SEL outcomes through 3 core pillars that will enable districts to lead with confidence:
Celebrating innovations and rewarding performance
Helping districts track and reflect on their progress on a periodic basis
Inspiring and directing districts to improve FLN outcomes and school climate
Note: Under JEPC’s leadership, program’s scope will be expanded up to grade 12 from the coming academic year.
Through LiftEd DEIC, all 24 districts in Jharkhand will implement innovative approaches to strengthen FLN, track their progress through clear indicators, and be celebrated for improvements and achievements alike.
LiftEd DEIC will track district performance, on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, across four key areas:
Indicators related to the infrastructure availability and supply of Teaching-Learning Materials across all schools
Indicators assessing the quality of teaching practices in classrooms
Indicators capturing parent involvement in children’s learning and student participation
Indicators measuring children’s foundational skills and socio-emotional well being
Districts that lead the way will not only be celebrated but also set an example for others, inspiring healthy competition and collective progress across Jharkhand.
Launched in 2022, LiftEd is a coalition of partners from the private sector and civil society, working together to strengthen Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) in India through collective action, financial support, and innovation. Aligned with the Government of India’s NIPUN Bharat Mission, LiftEd aims to reach 6.5 million children in six years. As an impact multiplier for foundational learning, LiftEd brings together three initiatives: the Development Impact Bond (DIB), the EdTech Accelerator, and now the District Education Innovation Challenge (DEIC). With the DIB and the EdTech Accelerator already underway, LiftEd is proud to launch DEIC in partnership with JEPC in Jharkhand.
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