30/08/2025
NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Government of Chhattisgarh, hosted a national workshop in Raipur titled “Fostering Mentorship in Education: A Pathway to Equity.”
The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. V.K. Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, as the Chief Guest, and Shri O.P. Choudhary, Minister of Finance, Government of Chhattisgarh, as the Guest of Honour. The workshop brought together around 200 participants representing 34 States and Union Territories, central government ministries and departments, academic institutions, regulatory bodies, international organizations, and civil society experts
The day-long discussions were centered on designing a mentorship framework for school, higher, and vocational education, with a special focus on supporting vulnerable sections. This initiative is part of the NITI-State workshop series under the State Support Mission, a flagship programme of NITI Aayog.