The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in collaboration with the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi, conducted a five-day capacity-building programme for teachers under the Reimagined NISHTHA initiative from November 2 to 6, 2026. The programme focused on strengthening teachers’ understanding of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and preparing them to implement the proposed curricular and pedagogical changes in classrooms.Held at Shaheed Hemu Kalani Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya in Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, the training was organised under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. It covered the foundational, preparatory and middle stages of school education, with a focus on improving teaching practices, classroom engagement and student learning outcomes.NCERT Director Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani inaugurated the programme as the chief guest. Jatin Goel, Director, SCERT Delhi, was also present at the inaugural session.
NCERT NISHTHA training focuses on NEP 2020, new textbooks and teaching practices
The five-day programme was designed to familiarise teachers with the provisions of NEP 2020, the National Curriculum Frameworks (NCFs) and the newly developed NCERT textbooks. The training covered several aspects of school education, including school culture and leadership, digital education, child-centric learning, inclusive education and student well-being.A major focus was placed on equipping teachers with approaches that respond to the learning requirements of students across different stages of school education. The sessions also addressed the role of teachers in creating inclusive classroom environments and adopting teaching practices that encourage active student participation.The programme sought to build a stronger understanding of the curricular and pedagogical changes envisaged under NEP 2020 and their application in everyday classroom settings.
Teachers participate in activities on assessment, pedagogy and Holistic Progress Card
Apart from discussions on curriculum and teaching methods, the training covered stage-specific and subject-specific pedagogies, assessment practices and the Holistic Progress Card (HPC).Teachers took part in collaborative group activities, presentations and practical exercises during the programme. These activities were aimed at helping participants translate the concepts discussed during the training into actionable classroom strategies.The preparation of classroom action plans was another important component. It provided teachers with an opportunity to identify ways of incorporating the training’s learning outcomes into their respective teaching environments.The emphasis on assessment and the Holistic Progress Card also reflected the programme’s focus on moving towards a more comprehensive understanding of students’ progress, beyond conventional measures of academic performance.
NCERT stresses mission-mode implementation of NEP 2020 at valedictory session
The programme concluded with a valedictory session chaired by Prof. Sridhar Srivastava, Dean (Coordination), NCERT. Addressing the participants, he emphasised the need to take the Reimagined NISHTHA initiative forward in a mission-mode approach to ensure the effective implementation of NEP 2020.Prof. Anand Arya and representatives from various curricular groups shared their experiences and feedback on the five-day training. Prof. Suniti Sanwal presented a report outlining the proceedings and outcomes of the programme, while Dr. Sukhvinder discussed the future course of action for NISHTHA.The concluding session also included a post-training survey and discussions on translating the objectives of NEP 2020 into practical classroom interventions. The feedback was intended to provide insights into the training experience and the way forward for the initiative.
NCERT, SCERT officials coordinate five-day teacher training programme
The programme was coordinated by Dr. Sukhvinder, Prof. Anand Arya and Dr. Monu Singh Gurjar from NCERT. Dr. Angel Rathnabai and the technical team from the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, extended technical support.Officials from SCERT Delhi, including Joint Director Mukesh Yadav, Dr. Sanjay Kumar and Sonia Kakkar, also contributed to the organisation of the programme.The initiative forms part of the broader efforts to strengthen teacher preparedness and support the implementation of NEP 2020 across different stages of school education. By focusing on curriculum understanding, teaching methodologies, assessment and classroom planning, the Reimagined NISHTHA programme seeks to bridge the gap between policy objectives and their implementation at the school level.
