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Dear Reader, As we start this new year, we are filled with hope, optimism and a sense of purpose. In this edition of our newsletter, we are excited to shine a spotlight on the highly anticipated ASER 2022 report. The report reveals a promising increase in enrolment but also flags the drop in reading levels among children. Another important feature of this edition is our Goals for Girls campaign which encourages women to dream big and strive to achieve those goals through the power of football. In addition to these highlights, we bring to you an array of reports that reflect on the past year and anticipate the year ahead. We believe these reports will provide valuable insights into the current state of skilling in India. Through our Voice from the Ground section, discover a valuable perspective on women's career choices featuring a focus group discussion conducted by the Pratham team. We hope you enjoy reading this edition of our newsletter. |
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ASER 2022: Back to School ASER 2022 is a landmark survey, as it is the first field-based survey to be conducted after a hiatus of four years. It has come at a crucial time when children are back to school after a prolonged period of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has surveyed a total of 19,060 villages and 6,99,597 children across rural India, within the age range of 3 to 16 years old. To know more about the expert comments from the leadership team, please read here. To access the full report, click on 'Read here' and uncover the complete findings of the survey |
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Goals for Girls: Empowering Girls to Dream, Achieve and Soar Goals for Girls is a program envisioned to inspire and encourage young women to have aspirations and reach their full potential. By providing the opportunity to play football, it aims to instill confidence, build leadership skills and bring a sense of purpose among the participants. The program sets out to equip young women to become agent of change in their community and beyond, by fostering their dreams and aspirations. |
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| | India Skills Report 2023 The report by Wheebox is based on the evaluation of 3.75 lakh candidates who took the national employability test. It explains India’s skills and talent economy by 2030, showcasing the successes of the public and private sectors in advancing the talent force locally, nationally, and internationally. | | |
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| | India Inequality Report 2022 This report by Oxfam examines the growing inequality caused by the digital divide, which has now become more pronounced. It looks at how those without access to technology are being left behind, and places government as the most pivotal stakeholder than can help in bridging this gap. | | |
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| | Greater Barrier to Recovery for Female Migrants The Lancet report shows that Indian female migrants face greater barriers to post-Covid recovery than males, particularly in the states of Chhattisgarh and Bihar, due to traditional gender roles and caste bias. The study found that women suffered higher rates of food insecurity and mental distress. | | |
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| | Ed-Tech Landscape in India The report published by Blume Ventures examines the Indian ed-tech landscape, and its growth as well as challenges post-pandemic, including increased competition and difficulty in gaining funding and customer trust. It also predicts growth in the global ed-tech market with opportunities in various sectors. | | |
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Awareness, Access, Mobility: Major Barriers to Rural Female Labor Participation The Pratham team held an in-depth discussion with four groups of women from different locations across India to gain a better understanding of the factors that shape their employment choices. The conversations were held virtually and focused on various aspects of women's lives, including obstacles they face in their current jobs and their future aspirations. The women also shared ideas for uplifting and empowering their peers in the community. |
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| | Army sets up skill center in J&K The Army has set up a cutting and tailoring centre for women in the village of Dardpora in the Kupwara district of North Kashmir. Majority of the people here are poor and unemployed. | | |
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| | Student Recruitment in Malaysia with NSDCI The international arm of the NSDC has signed MoUs with PRIMAS and KLSICCI for the recruitment of skilled, semi-skilled and certified workers from India to Malaysia. | | |
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| | India's Online Gaming Center in Shillong To build next-gen online gaming ecosystem, Digital India startup hub will set up India’s first centre of excellence for online gaming in Shillong and also a state-of-the-art facility. | | |
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