UN SDG 4 targets: SDG 4 Quality Education

Our contribution to the UN SDG 4 targets

Goal 4 has ten targets agreed by the United Nations for 2030. UPES contributes to all ten through its research, free resources, public events, training and outreach in schools and communities.

Impact

UPES activity reaches every Goal 4 target, with its deepest impact on school education, skills for work, inclusion and teacher development.

10 of 10UN targets under Goal 4 that UPES contributes to

4targets with sustained programmes and measurable results

Where we make the biggest difference

Targets where UPES runs sustained programmes with measurable results.

4.1

UN target 4.1Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education.

What UPES does

Teaching and infrastructure support for about 12 government schools and more than 700 pupils with Samagra Shiksha.
Report 5: School and community outreach →
A smart-class English literacy programme at Government High School, Upper Kandoli, since 2022.
Report 5: School and community outreach →
Projects Raftaar and Bodh at eight adopted government primary schools.
Report 5: School and community outreach →

4.4

UN target 4.4Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment and decent work.

What UPES does

The Bajaj Engineering Skills Training Centre for engineering and diploma graduates.
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Executive education in ESG and sustainability for working professionals.
Report 4: Skills training →
Free digital skills training for villagers through DigitalDhaam.
Report 5: School and community outreach →

4.5

UN target 4.5Eliminate disparities in education and ensure equal access for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities.

What UPES does

A Policy on Inclusion of Students with Disability and an Anti-Discrimination Committee.
Report 2: Free learning resources →
Screen reader software and virtual labs for learners with disabilities.
Report 2: Free learning resources →
Touchable planet models for students of a school for the blind.
Report 5: School and community outreach →

4.c

UN target 4.cSubstantially increase the supply of qualified teachers.

What UPES does

Project Dronasthali trained more than 30 government school teachers to teach digitally.
Report 5: School and community outreach →
Math Matters, a two-month course for B.Ed. students.
Report 4: Skills training →
Faculty development programmes on effective, inclusive pedagogy.
Report 1: Research and innovation in learning →

Where we also contribute

Targets supported through specific projects, scholarships and resources.

4.2

UN target 4.2Ensure access to quality early childhood development and pre-primary education.

What UPES does

Project Samvedna gives day care and education to the children of migrant construction workers on UPES campuses.
Report 5: School and community outreach →

4.3

UN target 4.3Ensure equal access to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education.

What UPES does

Project Abhilasha coaching for meritorious students from marginalised areas.
Report 5: School and community outreach →
Free certified online courses through SWAYAM and NPTEL, signposted by the UPES library.
Report 2: Free learning resources →

4.6

UN target 4.6Ensure that all youth and most adults achieve literacy and numeracy.

What UPES does

Project Vriddhi teaches English and Maths to primary school children.
Report 5: School and community outreach →
Project Bodh builds reading comprehension.
Report 5: School and community outreach →

4.7

UN target 4.7Ensure all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development.

What UPES does

Sustainability Fair and Energy Summit bring sustainability learning to the public.
Report 3: Public events →
The Himalayan Fellowship takes students into mountain communities as partners in learning.
Report 1: Research and innovation in learning →

4.a

UN target 4.aBuild and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive.

What UPES does

A renovated multi-utility hall at Government Primary School, Hariyawala, opened in February 2024.
Report 5: School and community outreach →
Learnshala learning centres and smart classrooms in local schools.
Report 5: School and community outreach →

4.b

UN target 4.bExpand scholarships available to students.

What UPES does

Project Protsaahan has funded tuition, hostel, uniform and laptop costs for meritorious students since 2018.
Report 5: School and community outreach →
Project Naman funds the education of martyrs' children every year.
Report 5: School and community outreach →

UN target wording is summarised. The full official text is on the United Nations SDG 4 page^[1].

Links and sources

United Nations SDG 4 pagehttps://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal4