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ARISE Advocates for a Holistic, Inclusive Approach to Education at TalentNomics India’s “Fostering the Equiverse: Education for Equity” Round Table

New Delhi, 19th November, 2024: ARISE, a not-for-profit, independent body dedicated to improving K-12 education across India, incubated at FICCI in Year 2016  took a leading role in driving meaningful discussion on gender equity in education at the recent Round Table event on “Fostering the Equiverse: Education for Equity.” Organized by TalentNomics India in collaboration with the KAS Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS), Japan, the round table held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi brought together leaders from education, government, private industry, and civil society. Participants exchanged ideas and crafted strategies aimed at promoting gender equity across South Asia’s educational systems.

Representing ARISE, Ms. Rita Singh, State Chair of Bihar for ARISE and also the Director of Indirapuram Group of Institutions and CEO of Indirapuram Education Network, contributed to the panel discussion through insights from her vast experience as a K12 School leader  Speaking on Gender Equity through School Education, she focussed on the vital role that inclusive curricula and gender-sensitive teaching practices play in shaping equitable mindsets among boys and girls from an early age. She also emphasized the importance of creating supportive school environments where mutual respect and equality are core values. Said Ms Singh 

“The discussion generated valuable insights. The panel highlighted the need for curricula that actively promote gender equity and counter traditional stereotypes, highlighting that educators, policymakers, and the private sector must collaboratively work to not only implement these changes but also have effective tracking mechanisms for sustained results” 

About ARISE

Founded in 2016 under aegis of FICCI and reconstituted in March 2024, ARISE is a not-for-profit, independent body focused on advancing K-12 education in India. The association serves as a platform for school founders and educators to share best practices, conduct grassroots research, and advocate for policy reforms to drive holistic development in students, equipping them with the skills and values essential for future success.

About TalentNomics India

TalentNomics India is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a gender-equitable world, or “Equiverse.” Its mission is to create impactful women leaders who hold influence across organizations and ensure equal representation in India and Asia, in collaboration with like-minded partners, including the KAS Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS), Japan.