Jammu, Aug. 2 -- Foundational learning forms the bedrock of a child's educational journey and lifelong development. In a rapidly evolving global landscape, it is imperative to measure not only what students know, but also what they are able to do at different stages of their schooling.

Competency-based assessment is the core of meaningful educational reforms. Assessing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) competencies at the early grades is essential for building a strong, equitable and future-ready education system.

The Foundational Learning Study (FLS)-2026 is a significant national initiative in this direction, aligned with the transformative vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the national priority of achieving ...