TISS, MP government launch 'MP NIPUN Professionals' for youth to support foundational learning

NEW DELHI: Shivraj Singh Chauhan’s government in Madhya Pradesh launched ‘Madhya Pradesh NIPUN Professionals’ in partnership with Tata Institute of Social Sciences. In a Twitter and Linkedin post, the institute announced, “We are pleased to announce that TISS is collaborating with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, to create a professional programme that aims to improve learning outcomes of 23 lakh children in Grades 1 to 3.”

It informed that the programme will provide ‘dedicated and catalytic support’ to the district administration in implementation across the states. “The programme offers a unique opportunity for India's brightest and most promising youth to lead large-scale system reform in Madhya Pradesh, working towards achieving foundational learning goals,” the post added.

Applications for the Madhya Pradesh NIPUN Professionals Programme are now open. It is an excellent opportunity for aspiring changemakers to lead large-scale impact & transform public education in the heartland of India. #ApplyNow : https://t.co/9WLblpHm4d .
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— TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences (@TISSpeak) May 1, 2023

Selected candidates will be placed across 52 districts of the state for a duration of two years to work closely with the district collector, chief operating officer-zilla parishad and district education team.

However, TISS’s centre of excellence in teacher education will support the state in hiring and professional development of the selected candidates.

Candidates can apply at www.mpnipun.in till May 21, 2023 .