NewKerala.com

Key Points

Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurated the Saharsh Utsav, highlighting India’s first statewide SEL program. The initiative has already shown improved empathy and engagement in students through an RCT study. Over 1,400 participants attended, including educators and policymakers, celebrating Tripura’s leadership in emotional learning. The event also saw the launch of Saharsh Model Schools and expanded experiential learning days.

Key Points: Tripura CM Manik Saha Launches SEL-Focused Saharsh Utsav in Agartala

  • SEL initiative improves classroom engagement & empathy
  • Saharsh impacts 4 lakh students
  • RCT shows emotional resilience gains
  • Model schools & Bagless Days expanded
2 min read

Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates Saharsh Utsav, highlights SEL initiative

Tripura CM inaugurates Saharsh Utsav, showcasing India's first statewide Social Emotional Learning program impacting 4 lakh students.

"Education must start with the heart – Tripura CM Manik Saha"

Agartala, May 7

In a significant step forward for education reform, the Government of Tripura, in collaboration with the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and Labhya Foundation, organized the inaugural Saharsh Utsav at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala.

The event, which brought together over 1,400 participants including students, teachers, education officials, and policymakers, highlighted Tripura's pioneering efforts in implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through the Saharsh curriculum. This initiative is a first-of-its-kind statewide SEL program in East and North East India.

Inaugurating the event, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized the importance of emotional intelligence in education. He remarked, "Education must start with the heart," while announcing early findings from a Randomized Control Trial (RCT) on children's well-being, conducted by the Labhya Foundation in partnership with J-PAL. The results showed significant improvements in classroom engagement, empathy, and emotional resilience among students.

During the event, the Chief Minister visited the Saharsh stalls, interacting with students and educators. Key highlights of the event included the launch of the Saharsh A3 poster to be displayed in all government schools, the release of the Saharsh Progress Report 2024, and cultural performances by students celebrating diversity and emotional expression. Certificates were also awarded to 100 Saharsh Model School Leaders and State Champions.

The Saharsh initiative, impacting over 4 lakh students from grades 1 to 8, integrates mindfulness, empathy, self-awareness, and collaboration into daily classroom activities. As part of the initiative, the Chief Minister also announced the creation of Saharsh Model Schools of Change and the expansion of Bagless Days, which promote experiential learning.

With this initiative, Tripura is positioning itself as a national leader in prioritizing children's well-being alongside academic success.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya K.
This is such a progressive step by Tripura! 👏 Emotional intelligence is just as important as book knowledge. My cousin teaches in a government school there and says students have become more cooperative since SEL implementation. Hope other states follow this model soon!
R
Rahul D.
While I appreciate the focus on emotional learning, I hope they're not neglecting core subjects. Our education system already lags behind China in math/science. Balance is key - soft skills + hard skills together will make our youth truly competitive.
A
Ananya S.
As someone from Northeast India, it's heartwarming to see our region leading in education innovation for once! The bagless days concept is brilliant - kids learn so much from real-world experiences. More power to Tripura! 🌸
S
Sanjay M.
Good initiative but implementation matters. Hope they've trained teachers properly - you can't teach emotional intelligence if educators themselves are stressed with paperwork and targets. Government must ensure proper support systems.
N
Neha P.
The mindfulness aspect is much needed in today's stressful world. Indian children face so much academic pressure - this might help reduce anxiety and depression rates. Kudos to CM Saha for thinking beyond marks and percentages!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50