CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Building on the impactful dialogue ignited by the Mumbai Shiksha Samvaad in October 2024, the Shikshgraha movement took a significant step forward with a powerful convening in Patna. This landmark event united key voices from civil society, philanthropy, education, and industry, reinforcing the collective commitment to transforming education across India. Hosted by The Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives, the Shiksha Samvaad in Bihar focused on accelerating improvements in India’s public education system, especially for girls and marginalised communities. The event, organised by Mantra4Change, ShikshaLokam, and Jyoti Mahila Samakhya brought together key stakeholders and provided a platform for meaningful discussions to advance education equity and improve the quality of public schooling in India.
“Shiksha Samvaad is an important platform for coming together, for shared meaning-making, and discussing how we can improve education. Hosting it in Patna holds special significance because it aligns with Mantra4Change’s ongoing systemic efforts to strengthen public education in Bihar. This platform allows us to deliberate on the state’s unique, contextual challenges while learning from the rich perspectives of local communities. Together, we can make public education better for every child, especially girls and those from marginalised communities,” said Khushboo Awasthi, Co-founder, Mantra4Change and Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder, ShikshaLokam.
Shikshagraha, a people’s movement dedicated to transforming India’s public education system, took centre stage at the event. With a goal to improve all 1 million public schools in India by 2030, Shikshagraha is uniting government bodies, educators, civil society, media, industry leaders, and communities to work toward educational equity. The movement’s vision is to create an ecosystem where every child—regardless of background, gender, or ability—has access to quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Key Highlights from the Event:
The event commenced with an insightful keynote address by Vyas Mishra IAS (Retd), Former Vice Chairman of Bihar State Disaster Management Authority. This was followed by a thought-provoking fireside chat featuring Pramath Raj Sinha, Co-Founder, Ashoka University; Dr. Binodanand Jha, Former Director of Research & Training, Department of Education, Bihar; Sudha Varghese, Founder, Nari Gunjan and Padma Shri Awardee; and Aaradhana Dalmia, Trustee, Dalmia Charitable Trust. The conversation centred on the progress made in Bihar’s education sector over the past two decades and its future trajectory.
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