Think back to your favorite teacher, the one who made learning exciting, who didn’t just teach from a textbook but made the subject come alive. A skilled teacher doesn’t just explain concepts; but can ignite curiosity, build confidence, and change a student’s life. That’s exactly what NISHTHA is working toward.
In India, education policies have been evolving rapidly to ensure every child gets the best learning experience. Recognizing the need to enhance teaching quality at the grassroots level, the Government of India launched NISHTHA, the National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement - a large-scale teacher training program designed to strengthen the education system.
The simple aim of this flagship program was to enhance the quality of school education by equipping teachers and school leaders across all states with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to foster holistic development in students.
What is NISHTHA?
At its core, NISHTHA is a professional training program for teachers, launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Education under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. It’s the world's largest teacher training program, which aims to improve learning outcomes at the elementary level. The program focuses on capacity building for teachers, school heads, and faculty members of educational institutions like SCERTs (State Councils of Educational Research and Training) and DIETs (District Institutes of Education and Training).
How NISHTHA works
The program follows a structured training model, where National Resource Persons (NRPs) from institutions like NCERT and NIEPA train State and Key Resource Persons (SRPs and KRPs). These trained individuals then conduct activity-based training sessions for teachers across the country. The modules are available online and offline via platforms like DIKSHA and SWAYAM.
To address different levels of school education, NISHTHA has evolved into four versions as follows:
NISHTHA 1.0 - Elementary Level (Grades 1-8) - 11 Languages - 24 Lakh+ Teachers Trained - Focus: Foundational Teaching Skills | NISHTHA 2.0 - Secondary Level (Grades 9-12) - 10 Languages - 10 Lakh Teachers Targeted - Focus: Subject Mastery & Pedagogy |
NISHTHA 3.0 - Pre-primary to Grade 5 - FLN (Foundational Literacy/Numeracy) - 25 Lakh Teachers Targeted - Focus: Play-based Learning Modules | NISHTHA 4.0 - Newest Initiative - ECCE (Early Childhood Care & Education) - Anganwadi + Pre-primary Teachers - Focus: Holistic Development |
Why NISHTHA matters
Education is changing fast. With technology playing a bigger role in classrooms and students needing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, teachers must evolve too. NISHTHA ensures our educators stay ahead of the curve.
Through NISHTHA, teachers are trained to:
✔ Make classrooms more interactive and engaging
✔ Integrate technology and e-learning in teaching
✔ Adopt student-centered approaches instead of rote learning
✔ Develop life skills and emotional intelligence in students
By strengthening teachers, NISHTHA is shaping the future of millions of students across India.
How Singhania Quest+ supports NISHTHA
Singhania Quest+ is committed to empowering teachers, just as NISHTHA aims to strengthen India's education system. It aligns with NISHTHA’s mission to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes. By integrating technology with effective teaching strategies, we support educators in creating more engaging, student-centered classrooms—ultimately improving learning experiences for millions of children.
Think back to your favorite teacher, the one who made learning exciting, who didn’t just teach from a textbook but made the subject come alive. A skilled teacher doesn’t just explain concepts; but can ignite curiosity, build confidence, and change a student’s life. That’s exactly what NISHTHA is working toward.
In India, education policies have been evolving rapidly to ensure every child gets the best learning experience. Recognizing the need to enhance teaching quality at the grassroots level, the Government of India launched NISHTHA, the National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement - a large-scale teacher training program designed to strengthen the education system.
The simple aim of this flagship program was to enhance the quality of school education by equipping teachers and school leaders across all states with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to foster holistic development in students.
What is NISHTHA?
At its core, NISHTHA is a professional training program for teachers, launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Education under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. It’s the world's largest teacher training program, which aims to improve learning outcomes at the elementary level. The program focuses on capacity building for teachers, school heads, and faculty members of educational institutions like SCERTs (State Councils of Educational Research and Training) and DIETs (District Institutes of Education and Training).
How NISHTHA works
The program follows a structured training model, where National Resource Persons (NRPs) from institutions like NCERT and NIEPA train State and Key Resource Persons (SRPs and KRPs). These trained individuals then conduct activity-based training sessions for teachers across the country. The modules are available online and offline via platforms like DIKSHA and SWAYAM.
To address different levels of school education, NISHTHA has evolved into four versions as follows:
NISHTHA 1.0 - Elementary Level (Grades 1-8) - 11 Languages - 24 Lakh+ Teachers Trained - Focus: Foundational Teaching Skills | NISHTHA 2.0 - Secondary Level (Grades 9-12) - 10 Languages - 10 Lakh Teachers Targeted - Focus: Subject Mastery & Pedagogy |
NISHTHA 3.0 - Pre-primary to Grade 5 - FLN (Foundational Literacy/Numeracy) - 25 Lakh Teachers Targeted - Focus: Play-based Learning Modules | NISHTHA 4.0 - Newest Initiative - ECCE (Early Childhood Care & Education) - Anganwadi + Pre-primary Teachers - Focus: Holistic Development |
Why NISHTHA matters
Education is changing fast. With technology playing a bigger role in classrooms and students needing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, teachers must evolve too. NISHTHA ensures our educators stay ahead of the curve.
Through NISHTHA, teachers are trained to:
✔ Make classrooms more interactive and engaging
✔ Integrate technology and e-learning in teaching
✔ Adopt student-centered approaches instead of rote learning
✔ Develop life skills and emotional intelligence in students
By strengthening teachers, NISHTHA is shaping the future of millions of students across India.
How Singhania Quest+ supports NISHTHA
Singhania Quest+ is committed to empowering teachers, just as NISHTHA aims to strengthen India's education system. It aligns with NISHTHA’s mission to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes. By integrating technology with effective teaching strategies, we support educators in creating more engaging, student-centered classrooms—ultimately improving learning experiences for millions of children.