Nashik has shown strong progress under Mission NIPUN Maharashtra.Led by IAS officer Omkar Pawar, CEO of Zilla Parishad Nashik, the district recorded significant gains from February to March. The number of Super NIPUN Schools increased from 233 to 1,113, while NIPUN Schools rose from 353 to 1,471.The number of NIPUN Students also grew from 83,711 to 139,701 adding 55,990 students. Additionally 97 out of 131 targeted schools (74%) successfully achieved NIPUN status,showing clear improvement in learning outcomes.

Speaking about the key driver behind this success, he quoted  “The key was identifying non-NIPUN students and providing them focused, daily support through dedicated workshop.Furthermore supported by a four-layer strategy that was implemented”

The initiative was driven by a simple four-layered strategy:

1. Targeted Remediation: Delivered SCERT learning handbooks directly to 5,625 students across 131 low-performing schools. With daily scheduled time for 1 hour each for Language and Math

2. Reading Push: Aggressive, ground-level execution of the “100-Days Reading Campaign”, delivering daily 2 digital  stories through ZP official Reading Campaign WhatsApp channel.

3. Rigorous Review: Conducted dedicated ZP-level accountability meetings with BEOs, Kendra Pramukhs, and EOs.

4. Direct Engagement: The EO and CEO held virtual interactions with 5 schools daily in the most challenging blocks to boost morale and gather ground feedback.

5. Field visits and follow up by KPs, Extension officers and BEOs