Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan has recently launched TeacherApp, an innovative digital platform designed to revolutionize education in India by equipping educators with future-ready skills to meet the demands of 21st-century classrooms. Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, has developed the platform. Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Rakesh Bharti Mittal; CEO of Bharti Airtel Foundation, Mamta Saikia, dignitaries from the education sector, school principals, teachers and B.Ed. students were also present at the event.
The app aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and, developed with teacher input, aims to educate future educators by delivering high-quality, engaging content that teachers can use to learn, prepare, and give classroom lessons.
Addressing the gathering on the “Elevating Teachers, Elevating India” theme, Dharmendra Pradhan stated that this app will significantly empower teachers through continuous capacity building, leveraging innovative course content, technology, and community-building features. He emphasized that teachers are the real Karmayogis shaping the future generation, and the government is placing unprecedented focus on their continuous capacity building in line with the spirit of NEP 2020.
The Minister further highlighted that enlightened teachers create enlightened students. As India progresses in the knowledge-driven 21st century, teachers will play a pivotal role in identifying future opportunities and ensuring that our youth lead the nation’s growth story.
Over 200 teachers nationwide, including BEd students from Jamia Millia Islamia, Manav Rachna University, Army Institute of Education, RCCV Girls College and Galgotias University, attended the event. The participants included those who contributed to making the app and have been using it since its pilot launch in August. A few teachers received awards for participating in a competition organized by the Foundation.
In his address, Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice-Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, said that to make India thrive as a global economic leader, the education system must equip educators to foster creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. The TeacherApp will offer teachers access to world-class resources and best practices that empower them to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
Based on the on-ground experience and deep understanding of educators’ challenges, The TeacherApp has been conceptualized and will equip them with both time-tested and future-ready skills through innovative digital resources. This user-centric, free app, developed with direct input from teachers, is accessible across the Web, iOS, and Android, ensuring seamless access for educators nationwide. It offers over 260 hours of high-quality resources, both created and curated, including courses, learning bytes, short videos, podcasts, and interactive webinar formats such as thematic fests, webinars, competitions, and quizzes. These are all designed to foster future readiness, elevate pedagogical practices, and enhance student engagement in classrooms.
In addition, the app also features live expert sessions that provide practical classroom strategies and aims to build a community of teachers by highlighting their exceptional impact stories. It combines tech innovation with partnerships across 12 states to transform education.
The TeacherApp has a unique section called Teaching Kits, which comprises 900 hours of content. This feature is designed to support teachers with tools, including teaching videos, project-based learning activities, worksheets, lesson plans, and question banks, among others, for classroom delivery. With a mission to transform schools into safe and happy learning spaces, the app supports teachers’ growth and empowers school leaders and administrators.
