Pradeep Kumar

AVP Director of Operations, Educational Initiatives | Scaling EdTech at Population Level | Program Design & Delivery | Foundational Literacy | Stories & Poetry

[Pradeep Kumar @pradeepDigital2]

@PBSHABD Heartiest congratulations Sanjeev Bhai! Wonderful milestone, it truly shows your passion for writing. The anecdotes, memories show a seasoned storyteller’s craft and writing rigour. Wishing the book lots of readers, love and success. 🚀👏🏻

[Karthik Muralidharan @karthik_econ]

Delighted to announce multiple job openings for Economics PhDs interested in high-impact economic policy research careers in India @CEGISofficial

Job details at: https://t.co/xbJc5IkUFr

It's a rolling deadline, but please apply by 12 Jan 2026 for full consideration.

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

Why keep working with govt on education reform?

If India can build world-class highways & vaccinate a billion people, why are learning outcomes stuck for 20 years?

Watch to learn more: https://t.co/VYPyLZPhSR

[Karthik Muralidharan @karthik_econ]

Many interventions “work” in small trials but fail at scale

Also, EdTech often promises much, but delivers little

In a new paper (https://t.co/5lVFXjX4ez) @singhabhi & I show how personalized adaptive learning (PAL) software can sharply improve learning outcomes at scale🧵1/16

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

In this Ei Dialogues episode, @MadhukarBanuri of @lead4equity explains why real reform means engaging with the whole system.

Full video here: https://t.co/YiUIxZhSVA

#EiDialogues #EducationReform

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

This weekend, skip the scroll—tune in! Pranav Kothari & Sridhar NE are breaking down CSR, sustainability & impact that actually lasts.

🎧 Spotify: [https://t.co/hAAuEuaDet] | Apple Podcasts: [https://t.co/sjXh6JXrOa]

#EiDialogues #CSR #Sustainability #SocialImpact #WeekendVibes

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

Empowerment is about money in hand.
Control over that money.
Control over the future.

Who should fund this reality: CSR, govt, or philanthropy?

🎧 Watch the full conversation on #EiDialogues: https://t.co/cE4Uu4aYG3

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

Priya Naik (@SamhitaSocial) shares a moving story of dignity and generosity — when a woman in poverty chose to repay money she didn’t owe.
Watch full episode : https://t.co/K9qMchamfZ
🎥 Why People Give the Money Back | #EiDialogues

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

“India needs bold, risk-taking philanthropy.” 💡

Neera Nundy (@Dasra) on how Indian philanthropists can drive innovation, fund research, and build scalable platforms that shape the country’s future.

🎥 Watch: video : https://t.co/fmEtzrBWoM

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

Should philanthropy fund inputs, outputs, or outcomes?
Gayatri Nair Lobo (been both funder and fundraiser) on why the fixation on easy-to-measure inputs blocks real impact.
Watch: https://t.co/kKcmImbC2A
#Philanthropy #SocialImpact #EiDialogues

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

What if every student had a textbook written just for them?

Omar Momin (CEO, Godrej Foundation) & Pranav Kothari (CEO, Educational Initiatives) rethink schooling in the age of AI, where learning is personal, equitable & built around every child.

Watch → https://t.co/xjwvpQHAnN

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

Why do so few girls in India become engineers, even when they excel in math & science?
Vandana Goyal, Co-CEO @AvantiFellows and former CEO of Akanksha, breaks down what it takes to close the STEM gender gap.
Watch → https://t.co/RCihFHcM6a
#EiDialogues #GirlsInSTEM

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

Why do girls start falling behind in STEM after grade 6? Vandana Goyal shows how small classroom biases shape confidence and opportunity. Watch the full episode: https://t.co/RCihFHcM6a
#GirlsInSTEM #TeacherBias #GenderGap #STEMEducation

[Ei - Educational Initiatives @eistudy1]

Girls outperform boys in math until grade 5. After that, confidence declines, not ability.

In Ei Dialogues, Vandana Goyal explains how cultural conditioning shapes girls’ beliefs about whether they belong in STEM.

Watch here: https://t.co/RCihFHcM6a

#GirlsInSTEM #GenderGap

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

A few days ago, I had a very good interaction with Dr. Tony Nader. His knowledge and passion for Indian culture and spirituality are indeed commendable.

[Tony Nader MD, PhD @DrTonyNader]

I had a deeply fulfilling meeting with the Honorable Prime Minister Modi ji at his residence, where we discussed the Veda, Maharishi, Transcendental Meditation, consciousness, and science. It was truly inspiring to witness firsthand the wisdom, knowledge, and deep care of a leader who supports not just India but the entire world family.

The people of India are fortunate to have his guidance. Under his visionary and nurturing leadership, India is rising across many fields and playing an increasingly significant role in fostering global peace and harmony among nations.

#consciousness #trascendentalmeditation
@narendramodi

[National Council for Teacher Education @NCTE_Official]

#NCTENews: #NCTE is set to reintroduce the one-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) programmes, beginning with the 2026-27 #AcademicYear.

Courtesy to @IndiaToday.

To read the whole news, click on the link: https://t.co/f0kexqCgAc

[Centre for Civil Society @ccsindia]

🌟 Yesterday, we witnessed young voices take the stage with confidence! 🌟

The Savitribai Phule Speaking Bee Competition was a celebration of talent, creativity, and courage. Students from Hari Vidya Bhawan, KPS Convent, Sainath Public School, Oxford Angel Public School, Surya Model School, and Sunshine Public School took the stage at the Indian School of Public Policy, showcasing their incredible public speaking skills.

From Grade 1’s adorable cartoon character speeches to Grade 5’s persuasive roleplays, each performance was filled with passion! A special congratulations to our winners—Shravya (Grade 1) and Diya (Grade 3) from Hari Vidya Bhawan, and Bhushan (Grade 2), Harshita (Grade 4), and Shaurvi (Grade 5) from KPS Convent—but as Ms. Anju Jain beautifully put it, every child who stepped on stage was a winner!

Our esteemed judges—Mr. Arnav Kumar Jain, Mr. Manu Sakunia, Mr. Pradeep Kumar, Mr. Rohan Joshi, Ms. Anju Jain, and Ms. Anamika—reminded us that public speaking is more than just a competition; it’s about building confidence and preparing for the future.

The event wrapped up with Dr. Amit Chandra applauding the work of the Language Learning Lab, ensuring 100% English proficiency for students.

A huge thank you to the students, teachers, parents, and schools who made this event unforgettable! Let’s continue empowering young voices together.

#SpeakingBee2025

[Rohit Bansal 🇮🇳 @theRohitBansal]

Folks, this post has no images at Shakespeare’s birthplace. It has what it has…a ground report from Soron, the birthplace of our own Tulsidas…Advance apologies to those who rate Shakespeare higher. IMHO, Tulsidas is several notches above. The breadth of his work & its consequent impact of breathing Ram into the life of billions are unmatched https://t.co/M4icZCt7gR
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𝐈𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐢’𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧

I want a quiet place to rest my rattled spine & savour the geniuses work, but imagination is my only ally. No memorabilia to spend even Rs 100. There’s only disposable tattoos for 10 bucks. I’m hungry after half a round of a Holy Kund where folks come to part with ashes & bones. The toss up is between deep-fried bread pakoras & ceding ground to flies straight from you know where. Failing to inject a rupee into the local economy, we make an image with Tulsi’s statue. He’s there, all of ~5 ft., but with gaudy credits on all sides. The lead credit is to one JM Lobo Prabhu, a DC in pre-1947 days. Local moneybags had chipped in Rs 501-Rs 3,501. There’s also Tulsi as wall art competing with “bandaron se saavdhan” stickers

Jio works at 40 MBPS. I click on promises to Soron (map https://t.co/3F3BnV3W60) the “next Ayodhya” https://t.co/wcKlR84IzT. Hmmm, for now there’s only a tractor & a dozen labourers balancing feature phones & sandbags

I must stop before sounding like a santimonious Indophile

Irrespective of who among Tulsi & WS is greater, shouldn’t we all ask why Stratford-upon-Avon is a multi-million-£ juggernaut of culture-vulture, while Tulsi born in the same era, is a living eg of disservice to our own man?

Let’s remind ourselves how the Brits leverage the bard:

A town of 30,000 spews £m~£500-700 mn in annual tourism revenue. It milks snob value in hanging out at the birthplace of Shakespeare & a package of fun things to do, nice accommodation, food & drink, shopping, & transportation. Indirect & induced economic gain inherent in literary adaptations are obvious enough

And what of the ~2.5-3 mn visitors? My dipstick once indicated that many couldn’t remember even 5 titles from Shakespeare. They were there for selfies to mask their ignorance, willing to magnify the myth

For dummies, there was the birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Guild Chapel, Holy Trinity Church, &, of course, Avon, the river. The Royal Shakespeare Company alone was minting a truck load in ticket sales, merchandise, & hospitality. It hosted festivals & events through the year, eg the Birthday Celebrations & the Literary Festival. Local folks weren’t exiting to the cities. Their own town was a driver for Warwickshire at large

Like many cultural destinations, Stratford-upon-Avon too had a downturn in COVID-19. The team smelled the coffee & adapted to visitor preferences https://t.co/rljS1VatZZ
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Request — Come on, Team #IncredibleIndia — we can do better, no🙏🏽

[National Council for Teacher Education @NCTE_Official]

While addressing at the 2 Days long National Workshop on #NEP2020 in context of #ITEP at #INSA, Professor Pankaj Arora, Chairperson NCTE emphasized the importance of Integration & Internship in #ITEP.

Click on the link to #WATCH the enlightening address:
https://t.co/cosAss6Vc8