Infosys is planning to invest a total of $20 billion in India’s education sector, while the government continues to train teachers in blended education methods and foundational literacy and numeracy.
Infosys is planning to invest a total of $20 billion in India’s education sector, while the government continues to train teachers in blended education methods and foundational literacy and numeracy.
Infosys, one of the largest multinational IT companies in India, is looking to invest $1 billion annually for 20 years in the education sector to revolutionize the country’s education system.
Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, made the investment proposal during the Infosys Prize 2023 announcement in Bengaluru. With this investment, Murthy plans to establish at least 2,500 “Train the Teacher” colleges across India.
Under the program, at least 10,000 retired and highly accomplished STEM teachers from India and other parts of the world will be invited to train local primary and secondary school teachers for a year. These educators are projected to receive a generous compensation of $100,000 annually.
Murthy’s proposal outlines a four-stage life cycle of national development, emphasizing the role of invention and innovation. The model shows that any nation can progress from being unable to invent to becoming a leader in innovation.
Meanwhile, the Infosys Science Foundation has announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2023. The winners, chosen from 224 nominees, included Sachchida Nand Tripathi for air quality management, Jahnavi Phalkey for her work in scientific history, and Arun Kumar Shukla for his G-protein coupled receptor biology research, among others.
In a parallel effort, India continues to train its teachers in blended education methods. This initiative is part of India’s commitment to enhance educational outcomes, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy. The National Conference on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy highlighted the significance of teacher training in a blended learning environment in this digital era.
Lamchonghoi Sweety Changsan emphasized the goals of the National Initiative for School Heads’ & Teachers’ Holistic Advancement to improve the quality of education for 3.5 million teachers, with a special emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy.
The introduction of the National Curriculum Framework for the foundational stage in October 2022 further underlines India’s commitment to establishing a unified educational foundation.
The upcoming G20 4th EdWG Meeting in Pune will facilitate discussions on foundational literacy and numeracy in multilingual contexts, the role of parents and community, and capacity building. Furthermore, the collaboration between India and the United States, forming a virtual working group, aims to boost education and skill development cooperation.
Meanwhile, EdTech company upEducators, founded by Ankush Bhandari, is making significant strides in revolutionizing teacher upskilling. With a mission to train over 100,000 educators, upEducators has grown from its humble beginnings in Pune to becoming a recognized Google for Education partner.
The company offers diverse courses in robotics, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and online teaching, impacting over 10,000 educators from 18 countries.
upEducators’ efforts align with India’s Digital India Mission, collaborating with nationally and presidentially awarded educators to enrich the education landscape. The company’s growth signifies a substantial contribution to reshaping the education industry and enhancing the skills of educators, preparing them for a future-oriented educational environment.
These concurrent developments in India’s educational sector, from large-scale investments to innovative teaching methods and international collaborations, indicate a transformative era in education.
The initiatives of visionaries like Murthy, government-led programs, and private enterprises like upEducators collectively aim to elevate India’s educational standards. This holistic approach not only enhances the skills of educators but also prepares the nation to become a global leader in innovation and learning.
