About the Roundtable
India's NIPUN Bharat mission targets universal foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3, yet last-mile implementation gaps persist across states. This roundtable convenes senior CSR decision-makers and FLN implementation partners to move past theoretical commitment into concrete, co-fundable action. Anchored in evidence from ASER, NAS, and state SIG (State Implementation Group) data, the session will surface replicable delivery models, de-risked investment structures, and blended partnership frameworks — including with SCERTs, DIETs, and Samagra Shiksha — that CSR capital can scale immediately. Participants leave with a shortlist of investment-ready opportunities, not a summary of the discussion.
Benefits of Joining
Strategic Partnerships
Directly interface with Corporate CSR heads and NGO founders to identify alignment and build collaborative development projects.
ESG & Compliance Alignment
Stay updated on national regulations, BRSR disclosure standards, and impact evaluation mandates directly from regulatory specialists.
Scalable Frameworks
Acquire proven frameworks and case studies to transition your programs from localized pilots to large-scale national interventions.
Agenda & Timeline
Follow the session flow from opening context to partnership next steps.
Opening remarks setting context: NIPUN Bharat's 2026-27 targets, current national FLN gap per ASER/NAS data, and the session's action-oriented mandate.
State of FLN: Where India Stands Rapid data-led briefing on current FLN outcomes — state-wise NIPUN Bharat progress, Nipun Lakshya Vedika benchmarks, and gaps between mission targets and ground reality.
Panel: Barriers to Scale — Teacher Capacity, Assessment & Last-Mile Delivery Structured panel on systemic bottlenecks: teacher training saturation, formative assessment gaps (e.g., FLN tracker adoption), community engagement shortfalls, and multilingual instruction challenges in high-need states.
Ms. Ruchika Kumar, Editor, TheCSRUniverse
Breakout Discussions: Scalable Models That Work Small-group deep dives on specific scalable interventions — teacher coaching at scale (cascade/mentor models), tech-enabled assessment (tablet-based ASER-style tools), community-led remedial models (Teaching at the Right Level).
Ms Ruchika Kumra, Editor, TheCSRUniverse
Breakout Report-Back & Synthesis Each breakout nominates a spokesperson to share one scalable model and one specific CSR ask (funding, capacity, or convening support).
Ms Ruchika Kumra, Editor, TheCSRUniverse
Panel: CSR Contribution & Collaboration Models Focused discussion on how CSR capital can de-risk scale-up — pooled CSR funds, outcome-based financing, PPP structures with state SIGs, and multi-year vs. project-based commitments.
Ms Ruchika Kumra, Editor, TheCSRUniverse
Live Poll Results & Priority Mapping Real-time synthesis of audience poll data to identify top 2–3 collaboration models the group prioritizes for follow-up.
Ms Ruchika Kumar, Editor, TheCSRUniverse
Closing & Next Steps Confirmation of follow-up mechanism (working group, concept note circulation, or bilateral matchmaking) and thank-you.
Ms Ruchika Kumar, Editor, TheCSRUniverse
What People Say
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The CSRUniverse Roundtable provides a unique, invite-only forum that bypasses high-level marketing pitches to focus entirely on implementation metrics and compliance strategies. The networking value is unparalleled.
Meera Patel
Chief Impact Officer, Pratham Foundation
Our Partners
Organizations supporting the roundtable dialogue and implementation ecosystem.
TCU IMPACT FOUNDATION 
DEVI Sansthan 
kotak Education 
Language and Learning Foundation 
Pratham Education Foundation 
TheCSRUniverse
TCU IMPACT FOUNDATION
DEVI Sansthan
kotak Education
Language and Learning Foundation
Pratham Education Foundation
TheCSRUniverse Distinguished Speakers
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Mr Nixon Joseph
Group Executive Director
DEVI Sansthan
Experienced Banker & CSR professional. Joined SBI as P.O. in 1985 . Skilled in Investments , Risk Management, Corporate...
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Ms. Sangita Dandapat
Head - Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
Kotak Education Foundation (KEF)
I believe that education is about empowering an individual to think and take decisions for oneself. To achieve this, the...
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Ms. Shveta Lall
Associate Director, Continuous Professional Development
Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)
Currently working as Associate Director, leading the Continuous Professional Development Programs at Language and Learn...
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Mr. Smitin Brid
Head of Early Years (Direct Programs)
Pratham Education Foundation
Smitin Brid is an Early Childhood Development and Education expert with over 25+ years of on-ground experience in design...
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