Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two organisations—Khan Academy and Sri Sri Rural Development Trust (SSRDT)—to provide quality, experiential learning and make education more engaging for students across the state.

The MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

The agreements aim to introduce technology-driven, learner-centric education in classrooms and promote foundational learning in mathematics and science, along with holistic school development, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

Speaking at the ceremony, Fadnavis said, “This is a crucial step toward making education more engaging and effective for students. These partnerships will play a vital role in nurturing curiosity and talent among young learners.”

Under the collaboration with Khan Academy, the state will launch the 'Dr Jayant Narlikar Maths and Science Learning Enhancement Programme' for students from grades 1 to 10. The programme will offer curriculum-aligned content in Marathi and English, supported by self-paced, video-based modules to strengthen conceptual understanding. The initiative will be implemented over three years by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT).

The partnership with the Sri Sri Rural Development Trust, part of the Bengaluru-based Art of Living Foundation, will focus on experiential learning in 150 government schools. This includes school development planning, infrastructure upgrades, teacher training, student capacity building, and stronger community engagement.

The project will initially cover model schools under the National Education Policy's 'School Complex' concept, including PM Shri and CM Shri schools. The trust will focus on improving infrastructure, learning outcomes, and the overall school ecosystem, the CMO said.