Ministry of Education Holds Quarterly Review with States and UTs to Discuss Progress on DIKSHA, FLN and School Infrastructure
New Delhi: Digital learning, improving foundational education and addressing issues around school infrastructure were among topics discussed during a quarterly review meeting held by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) under the Ministry of Education on 2nd November 2026.
The meeting was attended by State and UT officials and autonomous institutions to discuss the implementation of key educational initiatives in schools and examine the progress made in the Scheme Samagra Shiksha during financial year 2026-27. The meeting highlighted important areas to focus on such as improving the DIKSHA digital learning platform, improving menstrual hygiene in schools, developing school infrastructure and promoting environmental awareness through Eco-Clubs as part of Mission LiFE.
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), the ULLAS initiative and supporting inclusive education through the PRASHAST application were also included in the discussion. The purpose of the meeting was to identify any issues in the implementation and improve collaboration between the Centre, States, UTs and autonomous institutions.
Samagra Shiksha 2026-27
Samagra Shiksha was one of the main topics discussed during the meeting. Physical and financial progress was examined for the Scheme during FY 2026-27. The meeting highlighted the progress made in implementing activities and challenges faced.
Assessing physical and financial progress helps to understand how well planned activities have been implemented and how effectively available resources have been used. Secretary T.K Anil Kumar highlighted the following areas to focus on:
- Improving the DIKSHA digital learning platform
- Improving menstrual hygiene in schools
- Developing school infrastructure
- Promoting environmental awareness through Eco-Clubs (Mission LiFE)
- Improving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
- Supporting inclusive education through the PRASHAST app
The meeting was an opportunity to raise any concerns States and UTs had regarding the implementation.
Digital Learning and Foundational Education
Digital learning and foundational education were key topics discussed during the meeting. The Secretary highlighted the need to improve the DIKSHA digital learning platform. Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) was also highlighted in the meeting. FLN aims to improve children’s literacy and numeracy skills.
This highlights the importance of improving access to resources and improving basic academic skills. However, there were no specific details given regarding performance or FLN results by State or any new targets for DIKSHA.
School Infrastructure and Menstrual Hygiene
Outside of learning, the importance of school infrastructure was highlighted. Developing school infrastructure was highlighted as a priority. Having good infrastructure will help to deliver education and create a more accessible school.
Improving menstrual hygiene was also highlighted as a priority by the Secretary. This means that the importance of providing facilities to help students with menstrual hygiene has been recognised within the school education planning. There were no specific details given on any infrastructure projects, funding or new menstrual guidelines.
Eco-Clubs (Mission LiFE)
Environmental awareness was highlighted during the meeting. Eco-Clubs were highlighted as something to promote. This links environmental awareness with the school.
Eco-Clubs will provide opportunities for students to learn about sustainability. The Secretary highlighted that Eco-Clubs should be promoted.
ULLAS and PRASHAST App
ULLAS was highlighted during the quarterly review. The PRASHAST app was highlighted as part of supporting inclusive education. This shows the importance of addressing different learning needs within education. Using digital tools and improving collaboration at the programme level will help to improve school education.
There were no new details given on how many people have benefitted from these initiatives or how many people are using the app.
Collaboration between Centre and States
The quarterly review aimed to examine progress and any issues faced when implementing. The meeting was attended by State, UT and autonomous officials to discuss the different initiatives and physical and financial progress made with the Samagra Shiksha Scheme. The meeting highlighted the importance of working collaboratively between education officials to improve the delivery of the programmes.
Working collaboratively can help to identify any issues faced and ensure programmes are delivered in a timely manner. The meeting on the 2nd November highlighted several linked priorities to improve within education including digital learning, foundational education, inclusive education, infrastructure, student wellbeing and environmental awareness. The focus now is to ensure these priorities are well implemented during financial year 2026-27.
FAQs
Q1. When did the review meeting for Samagra Shiksha take place?
The quarterly review meeting was held by the Department of School Education and Literacy on 02 Nov, 2026 in New Delhi.
Q2. Who presided over the DoSEL quarterly review meeting?
The Secretary, DoSEL, Shri T. K. Anil Kumar spoke about the major focus areas.
Q3. What topics were covered in the meeting?
The review meeting covered the topics of Samagra Shiksha, DIKSHA, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), ULLAS, PRASHAST and Eco-Clubs under Mission LiFE.
Q4. What were the major focus areas of Samagra Shiksha?
The major focus areas included strengthening DIKSHA, menstrual hygiene management, development of school infrastructure, foundational learning and conservation of environment.
Q5. What was spoken about DIKSHA?
Strengthening the DIKSHA e-learning platform was identified as a major focus area.
Q6. What is FLN in school education?
FLN stands for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. The major focus here is to develop basic reading, writing and numeracy skills in children.
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