Kulgam, June 28, 2024: In a significant visit to boost educational excellence, Director SCERT-JK, Dr. (Prof) Parikshat Singh Manhas, graced the DIET of Excellence District Kulgam on June 27th. During the comprehensive tour, Dr. Manhas while inspecting various departments within the DIET reviewed the ongoing construction work, the status and maintenance of the heritage room, training plans and implementation, ongoing research initiatives, and crucial material development efforts for capacity building of human resource in the department of education in Kulgam.Propelling Growth Through Heritage and Modernization
Emphasizing the importance of cultural identity, Professor Manhas offered valuable guidance. “We must elevate the heritage room to embody the cultural spirit and rootedness envisioned by the NEP 2020,” he stated. He further highlighted the need for infrastructural improvements, underlining, “A complete renovation of the DIET complex is essential to reflect the image of a true DIET of Excellence. Professor Manhas pledged his unwavering support to the officers at DIET Kulgam, encouraging them to adopt a “missionary mode” in achieving the aspirations of the NEP 2020. This transformative policy mandates 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities for teachers annually. Additionally, it emphasizes the development of innovative learning materials like textbooks, fostering a needs-analysis approach to ensure the holistic growth of the teaching workforce.
This growth, Professor Manhas stressed, is paramount in shaping educators to meet the demands of 21st-century India, a nation brimming with aspirations. Professor Manhas on while stressing on Cultural Integration, Said: “Upgrading the heritage room is not just about aesthetics; it’s about fostering a sense of cultural belonging and rootedness, as envisioned by the NEP 2020.”
