Strengthening PM eVIDYA in Uttarakhand: Core Group Meeting Charts Future Roadmap for Digital Learning

 

A significant Core Group Meeting on the future expansion and strengthening of PM eVIDYA channels in Uttarakhand was organized at SCERT Uttarakhand under the guidance of Additional Director  Padmendra Saklani. The meeting focused on upcoming reforms, content development strategies, budget utilization, capacity building, and the long-term vision for the state's PM eVIDYA initiative.

The meeting began with a welcome address by PM eVIDYA State Coordinator  Pushpa Aswal, who outlined the objectives of the consultation and emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to enhance the quality and reach of educational broadcasting across the state.

A detailed presentation was delivered by Dr. K. N. Bijalwan, Nodal Officer, PM eVIDYA Uttarakhand. He presented the current status of the state's five PM eVIDYA channels and shared the proposed roadmap for the upcoming academic sessions. Special attention was given to the approved budget allocation of approximately ₹1.82 crore, which will support content creation, teacher training, studio production, technical operations, and channel management activities.

The meeting was attended by senior education officials, including the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Dehradun, and C. Praturi, Secretary, Uttarakhand Board of School Education, along with representatives from various departments and institutions. Their participation enriched the discussions with valuable suggestions and policy perspectives.

Saurabh Joshi provided technical support during the presentation sessions and facilitated the sharing of digital resources with participants. An open discussion was held where departmental heads and education experts proposed innovative approaches to make PM eVIDYA channels more engaging, inclusive, and learner-centric.

The meeting highlighted the importance of developing high-quality educational content aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the learning needs of students across different grades. It was decided that content development would be undertaken by experienced teachers and teacher educators from SCERT and DIETs across Uttarakhand. Their academic expertise will ensure that the content remains relevant, curriculum-aligned, and pedagogically sound.

The technical implementation and broadcasting support are expected to be strengthened through collaboration with NIELIT and other technical partners. The IT team also participated actively in the meeting and presented various technological solutions for content production, digital archiving, online dissemination, and monitoring of educational broadcasts.

Participants discussed future plans including advanced teacher training programmes, development of interactive learning resources, integration of digital tools, improved student engagement strategies, and expansion of educational content for diverse learner groups.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to transform PM eVIDYA into a more dynamic, accessible, and impactful platform for school education in Uttarakhand. Through coordinated efforts of SCERT, DIETs, technical experts, and educational administrators, the initiative aims to provide quality digital learning opportunities to every learner across the state.

The deliberations reflected Uttarakhand's continued dedication to leveraging technology for educational equity, innovation, and excellence, ensuring that PM eVIDYA remains a strong pillar of the state's digital education ecosystem.

Indian Educator Raises Call for Peace Education at Global ISCP Webinar 2026

  

Dehradun, India | June 18, 2026

The International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP), in collaboration with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), organized a prestigious international webinar on 18 June 2026 under the theme “The Future of the Rules-Based World Order: Where Do We Go From Here?”. The webinar brought together nearly 300 distinguished participants, including former Presidents, global leaders, researchers, scholars, scientists, diplomats, educators, and peace advocates from different regions of the world.

The event featured eminent speakers including H.E. Dr. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former President of the Philippines, H.E. Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, former President of Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Anthony Carmona, former President of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Tageldin Ibrahim Hamad, International President of the Universal Peace Federation, and Dr. Franco Famularo, Global Coordinator of the International Summit Council for Peace. The discussions focused on strengthening global cooperation, addressing emerging international challenges, and promoting peace through dialogue and shared leadership.

Representing India, Ramesh Prasad Badoni, IT Faculty at SCERT Uttarakhand, researcher, National ICT Awardee, and Fulbright Scholar, actively participated in the webinar. During the interactive session, he raised an important question on the role of education in building a peaceful future:

"How can education systems be redesigned to cultivate values of peace, empathy, intercultural understanding, and responsible global citizenship among young people?"

His question highlighted the growing need for education systems worldwide to move beyond academic achievement and focus on developing values, compassion, tolerance, and global responsibility among learners. The issue received appreciation from participants as peace education is increasingly being recognized as an essential component for achieving sustainable development and social harmony.

Responding to the question raised by Ramesh Prasad Badoni on redesigning education systems for peace, empathy, and global citizenship, Dr. Tageldin Ibrahim Hamad emphasized that education should not focus solely on technology and academic achievement. He stated that while technology is important, the foundation of education must remain rooted in values, compassion, character, and humanity. According to him, peace begins when learners develop empathy, respect for diversity, and concern for others. He stressed that schools and universities should nurture these human values alongside modern knowledge and digital skills.

"Technology can support education, but values, compassion, and character must remain at its heart. A peaceful future also requires greater participation of women, whose wisdom and leadership are essential for building harmonious societies." — Dr. Tageldin Ibrahim Hamad, International President, Universal Peace Federation.

Dr. Hamad also highlighted the vital role of women in building peaceful societies. He noted that women often demonstrate greater compassion, wisdom, patience, and commitment to community welfare. Therefore, he advocated for stronger representation of women in leadership, governance, education, peace-building initiatives, and decision-making processes at all levels. He remarked that many of the world's challenges could be addressed more effectively when women are empowered to participate fully in shaping policies and social development. His message reinforced the belief that a peaceful and sustainable future depends on both value-based education and the meaningful inclusion of women as leaders and change-makers.

The International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP) was established in 2019 to bring together current and former heads of state and government to explore solutions to critical global challenges such as climate change, conflicts, poverty, corruption, and family breakdown. ISCP promotes the principles of interdependence, mutual prosperity, and universal values in its efforts to build a peaceful and prosperous world.

The webinar concluded with a collective call for stronger international cooperation, ethical leadership, and education-driven peacebuilding initiatives to create a more harmonious future for humanity.

राष्ट्रीय जनसंख्या शिक्षा परियोजना: जागरूक, स्वस्थ एवं उत्तरदायी नागरिकों के निर्माण की दिशा में पहल

देहरादून, 16 जून 2026

राज्य शैक्षिक अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण परिषद (एससीईआरटी), उत्तराखण्ड के सभागार में दिनांक 16 जून 2026 को राष्ट्रीय जनसंख्या शिक्षा परियोजना (National Population Education Project - NPEP) की कोर कमेटी की महत्वपूर्ण बैठक आयोजित की गई। बैठक की अध्यक्षता बन्दना गर्ब्याल, निदेशक अकादमिक शोध एवं प्रशिक्षण, एससीईआरटी उत्तराखण्ड द्वारा की गई।

राष्ट्रीय जनसंख्या शिक्षा परियोजना भारत सरकार द्वारा वित्तपोषित तथा एनसीईआरटी, नई दिल्ली द्वारा संचालित एक महत्त्वपूर्ण कार्यक्रम है। इसका प्रमुख उद्देश्य विद्यार्थियों में जनसंख्या संबंधी मुद्दों, स्वास्थ्य, जीवन की गुणवत्ता, पर्यावरणीय संतुलन तथा सतत विकास पर जनसंख्या के प्रभावों के प्रति जागरूकता विकसित करना है। यह कार्यक्रम विद्यालयी शिक्षा के माध्यम से युवाओं को जिम्मेदार, संवेदनशील एवं जागरूक नागरिक बनाने की दिशा में कार्य करता है।

बैठक के दौरान वर्ष 2026-27 के लिए भारत सरकार द्वारा अनुमोदित गतिविधियों एवं बजट पर विस्तार से चर्चा की गई। साथ ही वर्ष 2025-26 में संचालित कार्यक्रमों, गतिविधियों एवं व्यय विवरण का विस्तृत प्रस्तुतिकरण भी किया गया।

राष्ट्रीय जनसंख्या शिक्षा परियोजना के अंतर्गत संचालित प्रमुख गतिविधियों में शिक्षकों एवं शिक्षक-प्रशिक्षकों के लिए उन्मुखीकरण एवं प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम, संगोष्ठियों एवं कार्यशालाओं का आयोजन, जन-जागरूकता अभियान, वाद-विवाद, निबंध लेखन, पोस्टर निर्माण, प्रश्नोत्तरी एवं भूमिका-अभिनय प्रतियोगिताएँ, शिक्षण-अधिगम सामग्री का विकास एवं प्रसार, अनुसंधान, मूल्यांकन एवं अनुश्रवण गतिविधियाँ तथा किशोर शिक्षा कार्यक्रम (Adolescence Education Programme - AEP) का संचालन शामिल हैं।

बैठक का एक प्रमुख आकर्षण वर्ष 2025-26 में संचालित शोध अध्ययन “A Study on the Effectiveness of the School Health and Wellness Programme on Health and Well-Being of Class IX Students in Government Secondary Schools of Uttarakhand” पर हुई विस्तृत चर्चा रही। अध्ययन के निष्कर्षों एवं अनुशंसाओं के आधार पर भविष्य की कार्ययोजना (Road Map) तैयार करने पर विचार-विमर्श किया गया। प्रतिभागियों ने विद्यालयों में स्वास्थ्य एवं कल्याण कार्यक्रमों को और अधिक प्रभावी बनाने हेतु विभिन्न सुझाव प्रस्तुत किए।

बैठक में विभिन्न विभागों एवं संस्थानों के विशेषज्ञों ने सहभागिता करते हुए अपने विचार रखे। प्रमुख प्रतिभागियों में के. एस. रावत, अपर निदेशक, महानिदेशालय विद्यालयी शिक्षा उत्तराखण्ड; नागेन्द्र बर्त्वाल, प्रभारी अपर निदेशक, एससीईआरटी उत्तराखण्ड; डॉ. के. एन. बिजल्वाण, सहायक निदेशक, एससीईआरटी उत्तराखण्ड; डॉ. अरिता सक्सेना, राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य मिशन एवं स्वास्थ्य विभाग उत्तराखण्ड; कृष्णा जयाडा, बाल विकास विभाग; आशीष मोहन, वित्त अधिकारी, समग्र शिक्षा देहरादून; डॉ. आरती रौथाण, मनोवैज्ञानिक, साईं इंस्टीट्यूट देहरादून तथा दीपक रतूड़ी, प्रवक्ता, डायट टिहरी शामिल रहे।

कार्यक्रम का संचालन डॉ. उषा कटियार, प्रवक्ता, एससीईआरटी उत्तराखण्ड द्वारा किया गया। इस अवसर पर एससीईआरटी परिवार से सुनील भट्ट, संजय भट्ट, देवराज राणा, हिमानी थापा रौतेला एवं नविता भण्डारी भी उपस्थित रहे।

अपने अध्यक्षीय संबोधन में निदेशक अकादमिक शोध एवं प्रशिक्षण बन्दना गर्ब्याल ने कहा कि जनसंख्या शिक्षा केवल आंकड़ों और तथ्यों तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि यह विद्यार्थियों में जीवन कौशल, स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता, लैंगिक संवेदनशीलता, पर्यावरणीय उत्तरदायित्व तथा सतत विकास की समझ विकसित करने का प्रभावी माध्यम है। उन्होंने सभी संबंधित विभागों एवं संस्थानों के बीच समन्वित प्रयासों की आवश्यकता पर बल दिया ताकि कार्यक्रम के उद्देश्यों को विद्यालय स्तर तक प्रभावी ढंग से पहुँचाया जा सके।