Leh, Apr 16: The Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 got underway across sampled schools in Leh district on Wednesday, with officials reporting a smooth rollout marked by adherence to protocol and absence of technical disruptions.
The three-day assessment, scheduled to conclude on April 17, began on time as Field Investigators and District Level Observers reached their assigned centres in advance, ensuring that the process followed the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures. Authorities attributed the orderly start to advance planning and coordinated execution at multiple levels.
Across participating schools, designated classrooms were prepared to facilitate the assessment in a structured and student-friendly setting. School administrations extended logistical support, enabling uninterrupted conduct of the exercise. Officials noted that the arrangements helped maintain both discipline and ease during the initial phase.
Senior monitoring teams, including State and District Level Coordinators, conducted visits to sampled institutions to review on-ground implementation. Observations from these inspections indicated that the study was being carried out in conformity with established guidelines, with no deviations reported.
Feedback gathered during interactions with students suggested a positive reception to the assessment format. Participants described the exercise as engaging, citing its play-based and competency-driven design. The approach appeared to encourage participation and reduce anxiety typically associated with conventional testing methods.
A notable development was the interest shown by non-sampled students, many of whom expressed willingness to be part of the exercise. Officials clarified that participation remains confined to selected students in accordance with the study’s framework.
The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh acknowledged the contribution of Indrani Bhaduri, who heads PARAKH under the National Council of Educational Research and Training, for developing the assessment tools. The institute said the design of the questionnaire has helped create an interactive testing environment aligned with foundational learning goals.
With the initial phase progressing without disruption, officials said the study reflects a broader effort to assess and strengthen early learning outcomes, with coordinated participation from educators, administrators and assessment teams across the district.
