𝗝𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗪 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)) through a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance gender-responsive and inclusive education across the state. Building on the progress of the previous collaboration, this renewed partnership aims to embed gender equity into the everyday culture of schools, not as an add-on, but as an integral part of teaching, learning and school governance. Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the partnership will focus on: - Strengthening the capacity of teachers and mid-tier academic and administrative functionaries to recognise and respond to gender inclusion in schools. - Strengthening Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) data and monitoring systems to support evidence-based decision-making. - Revitalising the KGBV Consortium as a platform for cross-district learning and knowledge exchange. - Continuing the Gender Equity Movement in Schools (GEMS) programme by engaging teachers, Head Teachers, Bal Sansads and School Management Committees to foster equitable school environments. - Providing technical support to JEPC in strengthening Gender Cells to promote gender-responsive and inclusive schools across Jharkhand. -Support JEPC as a Technical partner to capacitate Gender Cells to strengthen the work around Gender Responsive and Inclusive School Through this renewed collaboration, JEPC reaffirms its commitment to creating an education system where respect, safety, equity and inclusion are embedded in everyday school practices, ensuring that every child can learn and thrive. @EchidnaGiving @ICRW @JharkhandCMO @HemantSorenJMM @EduJharkhand #JEPC #JharkhandEducation #GenderEquity #InclusiveEducation #NEP2020 #EducationForAll