Bengaluru, Mar 24: Project Shiksha, a Bengaluru based non-profit working to strengthen learning outcomes in government schools, marked an important milestone with the launch of its 3-Level Foundational Computer Science Learning Workbook Series for government school students, alongside an Education Systems Dialogue that brought together leaders from government, academia, industry, and the social sector.
The Computer Science Curriculum has been designed to progress students from foundational digital literacy to computational thinking and early concepts of Artificial Intelligence. Distinguished by its contextual, ecosystem-driven approach, the curriculum integrates regional language support, structured teacher enablement, and project-based learning, complemented by workbooks to ensure consistency and measurable outcomes. The event featured a Chief Guest address by Mr S. D. Shibulal, Co-founder of SFPI and Co-founder and former CEO, Infosys, and convened thought leaders to explore how India’s public education ecosystem can better prepare students with foundational digital and problem-solving skills for the future.
Commenting on this, Mr. S. D. Shibulal, Co-founder of SFPI and Co-founder and former CEO, Infosys, said, “India’s public education system is at the heart of building an equitable and future-ready society. When we introduce young learners to foundational concepts in computer science and computational thinking, we are opening pathways for them to participate confidently in a digital world. What makes organizations like Project Shiksha important is their focus on strengthening the larger education ecosystem – supporting educators, engaging communities, and bringing together partners from government and the industry. Sustainable change in education happens when we invest in systems that enable every child, regardless of circumstance, to access meaningful learning opportunities.”
The launch of the Computer Science Curriculum represents a critical step towards equipping students with future-ready digital and computational skills, while advancing a broader vision of building a resilient and self-sustaining public education ecosystem.
Speaking about the milestone, Neha Chawla, Founder of Project Shiksha, highlighted the importance of strengthening public education systems through collaboration and nnovation. “Government schools educate millions of children whose potential can transform the future of our country. Strengthening these learning ecosystems through digital access, experiential learning, and strong community partnerships is essential to building an inclusive and future-ready education system.”
“Meaningful collaboration between educators, government institutions, industry partners and civil society organizations will play a critical role in building scalable solutions for public education”, she added.
This milestone underscores Project Shiksha’s commitment to strengthening government school ecosystems and expanding access to quality education for underserved students. The initiative currently operates in 18 schools in Bengaluru, 7 in Chennai, and 7 across Jharkhand, including Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Koderma, Jadugoda, Bisanagar, and Kedo. It covers 32 digital labs across and has impacted over 10,000 learners.
Going forward, Project Shiksha aims to deepen school partnerships, enhance digital learning, and empower educators to deliver engaging, future-ready experiences.
