The upcoming "Workshop on Project & Financial
Management for Planning Team of DIETs and SCERT Uttarakhand" scheduled to
be held at IIM Bombay from 08th to 12th January 2024 aims to address the
evolving challenges faced by the State Council of Educational Research and
Training (SCERT) and District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) in
Uttarakhand.
Recognizing the increasing complexity of their work due to
technological advancements and shifts in the economic landscape, the workshop
emphasizes the crucial role of effective project and financial management. The
rationale behind the program lies in the necessity for SCERT and DIET planners
to develop a futuristic approach, vision, and specific skills to formulate
realistic and achievable plans. The learning objectives include imparting
concepts of project and financial management, providing insights into planning,
implementation, and effective execution of projects, and equipping the planning
team with tools and techniques. The program aligns with the objectives of the
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, recommending continuous professional
development for faculties. The target group comprises planning teams from DIETs
and SCERT, including principals, JD & DDR, and planning lecturers. As Bandana Garbyal, Director of Academic, Research and Training the lead of the core team said, it's an opportunity for the SCERT and DIETs officers and faculties to learn financial management skills in their respective areas of concern. The
expected outcomes involve participants visualizing project and financial
management concepts, creating effective plans for states and districts,
utilizing resources efficiently, and demonstrating awareness and application of
tools and techniques. Key performance indicators include participants' ability
to explain and demonstrate project and financial planning concepts, develop
realistic and measurable plans, and identify state and district needs
effectively. The program's duration is five days with 30 participants, and
evaluation methods include project submissions, presentations, internal and
external assessments, and effective plan execution. The course coordinator is
Dr. Ajay K. Chaurasia, emphasizing the alignment with Samagra Shiksha PAB
Guidelines, NEP 2020 tasks, and the specific goals outlined for DIETs, such as
becoming centers of excellence, trainers' development, and innovative practices.