Bhubaneswar, July 27: The sixth edition of the Induction training for newly appointed Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) of Government Higher Secondary Schools and Government Upgraded Higher Secondary Schools under the School and Mass Education Department, commenced at IMAGE, Siripur on Monday here.

The five-day workshop, being held from July 27 to July 31, is attended by 120 PGT teachers of Political Science, along with teachers of Sanskrit and Economics. The programme aims to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills required for effective classroom teaching, academic administration and student-centric learning in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The orientation programme is being conducted in two phases. The first phase concluded on July 24, with 120 PGT teachers of Economics and Sanskrit participating. The second phase, which began on July 27, includes PGT teachers of Political Science along with additional participants from Economics and Sanskrit.

During the workshop, participants will receive training on various aspects of NEP 2020, gender-inclusive education, the use of ICT in teaching, Odisha Education Rules, the SAMS and Shikshajyoti portals, the POSH Act, scholarship schemes, administrative responsibilities, examination and assessment practices, and career guidance, among other key areas. The programme is expected to enhance teachers' professional competencies and support the delivery of quality higher secondary education across the State.

The inaugural session was attended by Lalita Pattnaik, State Education Specialist, UNICEF, as the chief guest. Other dignitaries present included Niyati Pattnaik, Director, DHSE; Sasmita Mali, Joint Director; C.H. Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Director; and Jayajyoti Panda, State Education Consultant, UNICEF.