Gorakhpur Workshop

Institute for Research and Growth (iRG), in collaboration with Education Quality Foundation of India
(EQFI), and in support with IBM, spearheaded a transformative Capacity Building Workshop for
secondary government teachers across India. This initiative aimed to enhance competency-based
teaching and make learning more future-ready. In this three-day workshop organized in Gorakhpur,
Uttar Pradesh, more than 500 teachers actively participated from 17 to 19 th March 2025.
The conference saw presence of key guests- Mr. Anil Kumar Tripathi, MLA, representing Menhdawal
constituency, Mr. Vimlesh Pashwan, MLA from Bansgaon, Dr. Devendra Goswami, Upkul Sachiv from
Madan Mohan Malviya University.
Key Highlights:
 Training secondary government teachers on competency-based teaching and technology-
focused curricula
 Offering a state-aligned, curated curriculum that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and
technology
 Bridging the technology divide in education and ensuring widespread program
implementation at the state level
Objectives:
�� Short-term:
✔️ Equip teachers with emerging tech tools & pedagogical innovations
✔️ Develop lesson plans to enhance 21st-century skills in students
�� Long-term:
✔️ Facilitate state-wide implementation & acceptance of tech-driven teaching
✔️ Strengthen access to technology and quality education for all
By empowering educators, we are shaping the future of learning.