Brief reports on programme milestones and key events
Meeting with SCERT Director on Mulyavardhan
On 24 September 2026, Shantilal Muttha Foundation had the opportunity to meet Shri Mangesh Joshi, IAS, the newly appointed Director of SCERT Maharashtra, to discuss the progress, implementation, and future roadmap of Mulyavardhan, our school-based value education programme.
The conversation reflected a shared commitment to nurturing constitutional, social, emotional, and ethical values among children through schools. We are encouraged by the positive support extended towards further strengthening the programme’s reach and impact across Maharashtra.
Exploring opportunities for collaboration with UNICEF Maharashtra
Shantilal Muttha Foundation was delighted to host Shri Sanjay Singh, Chief, UNICEF Maharashtra, and Ms Shikha Rana, Education Lead, on 18 September 2026 in Pune.
The meeting included a presentation on the Mulyavardhan programme and discussions on potential areas of synergy for future joint initiatives.
SBI Foundation Visits Mulyavardhan 3.0 in Sangli District
Shantilal Muttha Foundation recently hosted Anwesha Saha, Assistant Manager, Integrated Learning Mission (ILM), SBI Foundation, for a two-day field visit to review the implementation of Mulyavardhan 3.0 in Sangli district, Maharashtra, with support from SBI Foundation.
The visit began with interactions with the SMF leadership and programme team, providing an overview of the programme’s objectives, progress, and implementation approach. This was followed by field visits to schools in Sangli district where Ms. Saha engaged with DIET officials, school leaders, teachers, and students.
Classroom observations and stakeholder interactions offered an opportunity to understand how Mulyavardhan 3.0 is being implemented at the school level. The visit also enabled meaningful dialogue on achievements, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening programme delivery.
The SMF team expressed its gratitude to SBI Foundation for its continued support and partnership in advancing quality, values-based education across Maharashtra.
The team also acknowledged the contributions of several education leaders and practitioners whose cooperation helped make the visit successful, including Vikas Sargar, DIET Principal; Renuka Jadhav, DIET Lecturer; Dr. Lata Deshpande, President, Dr. Deshpande Bal Mandir, Sangli; Vasant Shingare, In-charge Cluster Head, Zilla Parishad School, Kasegaon No. 1; Vikas Jadhav, Cluster Head, Kasegaon; Ramesh Chavan, Headmaster, Zilla Parishad School, Kasegaon No. 2; and Sunil Ambi, Block Education Officer, Walwa Panchayat Samiti, Islampur.
The visit reaffirmed the importance of collaborative partnerships among schools, education officials, and development partners in fostering meaningful learning experiences for children.
Mulyavardhan Classroom Observations Across Maharashtra – August 2026
In August 2026, Shantilal Muttha Foundation (SMF) conducted classroom observations across all 36 districts and 407 blocks in Maharashtra, covering 8,470 schools, including 84% government and 16% aided schools. A total of 14,695 classrooms and 13,598 teachers were observed through this collaborative effort involving SMF’s Taluka Coordinators, District Programme Coordinators, Master Trainers, Kendra Pramukhs, DIET officials and education department officials.
These observations help understand how Mulyavardhan is being implemented in classrooms, support teachers, recognise exemplary practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Technology-enabled data collection and digital analysis further help generate timely insights and strengthen data-driven decision-making.
From January to August 2026, Mulyavardhan classroom observations reached 29,099 schools, covering 71,887 classrooms and 55,917 teachers; continuing SMF’s efforts to enable meaningful value education across Maharashtra.
Mulyavardhan Classroom Observations Across Maharashtra July 2026
In July 2026, Shantilal Muttha Foundation (SMF) conducted classroom observations across 36 districts and 388 blocks in Maharashtra, covering 8,892 schools, 83% government and 17% aided, and 15,723 classrooms. The observations involved 8,892 teachers and were conducted by Taluka Coordinators, District Programme Coordinators, Master Trainers, Kendra Pramukhs, DIET faculty and education officials.
These visits helped SMF understand classroom practices, student participation, teacher facilitation, and the integration of social, emotional and ethical learning in everyday classrooms, while also gathering feedback to strengthen implementation.
In 2026, classroom observations have so far covered 26,904 schools, 56,895 classrooms and 47,139 teachers, reflecting the scale of SMF’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Mulyavardhan implementation across Maharashtra.
May–June 2026 Residential Training Empowers Taluka Coordinators
During May and June 2026, nearly 400 Taluka Coordinators (TCs) from across Maharashtra participated in a six-day residential refresher training at the Wagholi Educational Rehabilitation Centre, Pune.
The training provided a valuable platform to learn, reflect and grow together. Through interactive sessions, classroom-based discussions, peer learning and the exchange of field experiences, the coordinators strengthened their understanding of effective programme implementation and classroom support. They also explored practical solutions to on-ground challenges and shared best practices from across the state.
With renewed confidence, fresh ideas and strong implementation skills, the Taluka Coordinators are now better equipped to mentor teachers, support schools and ensure that Mulyavardhan 3.0 reaches every classroom with greater quality and impact across Maharashtra.