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When we think about improving education, we often picture classrooms, teachers and students. We see workshops being conducted, learning materials being shared and teachers participating in discussions.

This was the thinking that shaped the National Policy on Education 1986, one of the most significant milestones in India’s educational history.

When people think of Chhattisgarh, one often thinks about forests, pretty waterfalls, plentiful mineral resources, and many varied tribal cultures. Besides its natural beauty, Chhattisgarh is home to the dreams, determination and aspirations of teachers and their students, who depend on getting a good education for a better future.

Thirty-four years is a long time. That’s how long India ran its education system on the same foundational policy — from 1986 all the way until 2020. So when the National Education Policy 2020 landed, it wasn’t just a tweak. It was a complete rethink.

Walk into any school or college administration office today and you will find data everywhere: attendance registers, assessment records, feedback forms, enrolment sheets, teacher training records, classroom observations, monthly reports, and digital dashboards.

Most of the time, we throw these items away without a second thought, but for a teacher, they can become…