Initiative proposed for statewide implementation

Time of India

15 hours ago

Mangaluru: Ganitha Ganaka, an initiative by the state government to enhance foundational numeracy for students in grades three to five through personalised one-to-one phone tutoring, has been proposed for implementation across govt schools in the state during the current academic year (2025-26).
In line with 2024-25 budget announcement, the Ganitha Ganaka programmes were successfully conducted in 14,711 govt primary schools across 93 taluks in 17 districts, targeting around 6,99,705 students from grades three to five.
The programme aimed to develop an interest in mathematics among students by involving parents and providing remote tutoring through phone calls after school hours to enhance basic mathematics skills.
Considering the programme's success and effectiveness, one of the positive aspects highlighted by parents was the teachers' dedication. Samagra Shikshana Karnataka, under the department of school education and literacy, has now proposed implementing the programme across govt schools this year.
The pilot project was implemented in Soraba and Raichur, and the programme later expanded to 17 districts covering 73 taluks in 2024-25.
As per the circular dated July 14, the state planning director of Samagra Shikshana Karnataka has proposed that during the 2025-26 academic year, approximately 13,51,642 students from 38,548 primary and upper primary govt schools in the state will be engaged in developing an interest in mathematics and understanding basic mathematical concepts through phone calls from teachers (remote tutoring) after school hours.
To effectively implement this programme, teachers will be trained at various levels through the department of state educational research and training to enhance the necessary skills.
In order to carry out the programme, the govt will rope in a total of 75,000 teachers across the state. They will receive Rs 800 each, and the govt will spend a total of Rs 600 lakh. This will be done in collaboration with SSK, DSERT, Alokit, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (JPAL), and Youth Impact organisations.