LLF and CMF, with Support from Tata Trusts, Release Rajasthan TLPS 2025 Report

Udaipur: The Centre for Microfinance (CMF) and the Language and Learning Foundation (LLF), in collaboration with Tata Trusts and the Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training (RSCERT), released the Rajasthan State-Level Teaching and Learning Practices Survey (TLPS) 2025 Report at Amantra Shilpi Resort, Udaipur.

The report sheds light on classroom practices in Grades 1 and 2 across diverse social and cultural contexts in Rajasthan, providing valuable insights into teaching and learning processes in the foundational years of schooling. The report was formally launched by Ms. Shweta Fageria, Director, RSCERT. The event was attended by representatives from DIETs, government officials from Sikar and Banswara districts, RSCERT officials, and members of partner organizations based in Udaipur.

The Teaching and Learning Practices Survey (TLPS) 2025 was conducted across nine states in India between November 2024 and March 2025. Following the release of the National TLPS 2025 Report in December 2025, the Rajasthan report offers a closer look at language and mathematics teaching practices in the state's early-grade classrooms.

In Rajasthan, the survey was carried out in partnership with the State Education Department and the Centre for Microfinance (CMF). The study covered 100 schools and 100 classrooms across the districts of Sikar and Banswara, observing the classroom practices of 100 Grade 1 and Grade 2 teachers.

Speaking at the event, Ms. Shweta Fageria, Director, RSCERT, said, “Understanding classroom processes through TLPS will help us align teaching practices with the goals of the NIPUN Bharat Mission and make learning more engaging for children. By integrating the experiences gained through Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) initiatives with TLPS findings, we can simplify learning and create a more effective teaching-learning environment for both students and teachers.”

Dr. Dhir Jhingran, Founder and Executive Director of the Language and Learning Foundation (LLF), remarked, “The findings from Rajasthan TLPS provide an important snapshot of teaching and learning practices in the foundational grades. Children learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process. This report helps us understand how classroom practices are supporting such engagement. We hope the findings will contribute to meaningful discussions on strengthening teaching practices and improving foundational education in Rajasthan.”

The Rajasthan-specific findings highlight both positive classroom practices and areas for improvement. The survey found that teaching-learning materials were available in 79 percent of classrooms; however, only 65 percent of these materials were displayed within children's reach and visibility. The study also revealed that most classroom time was spent on teacher-led activities. Approximately 67 percent of instructional time was devoted to teacher-centred activities, while only 17 percent was allocated to activities that actively engaged students.

Based on these findings, the report recommends increasing student participation in classrooms, promoting more learner-centred teaching approaches, strengthening assessment practices, and adapting instruction to better address students' learning needs.

The report launch provided a platform for policymakers, RSCERT officials, DIET representatives, teachers, and civil society organizations to discuss how classroom-level insights can be used to improve foundational education in Rajasthan. Discussions also focused on strengthening the state's efforts toward achieving the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission.

About the Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)

Established in 2015, the Language and Learning Foundation (LLF) is a non-profit educational organization that works with central and state governments across India to improve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) outcomes in government primary schools.

LLF is a results-oriented organization that focuses on three key areas: continuous capacity building of teachers and mentors, district-level demonstration programs, and strengthening education systems related to FLN. Through its Multilingual Education (MLE) model, LLF ensures that children from tribal and linguistically diverse communities can begin learning in familiar languages while gradually acquiring proficiency in additional languages.

The organization places special emphasis on reaching children who are often excluded from quality education due to social, geographical, or linguistic barriers.

Since its inception, LLF has worked across 10 states in India. Through state-level technical partnerships, the organization has reached over 21.8 million children and 1.18 million teachers and educators. Its district-level demonstration programs have contributed to improving learning outcomes for 1.4 million children and strengthening the teaching practices of 275,000 teachers and teacher educators.

During the event, Mr. Ajay Gupta, Senior Academic Specialist at LLF, and Mr. Vijay Singh, General Manager at CMF, presented the objectives, methodology, key findings, and recommendations of the Rajasthan TLPS Report.

The event was also attended by several distinguished guests, including Mr. Piyush Jain, Professor-I, RSCERT Udaipur; Mr. Pawan K. Rawal, Chief District Education Officer, Banswara; Dr. Manisha Ujjwal, Associate Professor, RSCERT Udaipur; and Ms. Jyotsna, Program Manager, Tata Trusts, along with other education sector stakeholders.