Today, a team from the Maharashtra State Education Department, comprising DIET faculty, SCERT faculty, and PM SHRI school teachers, visited SCERT Uttarakhand as part of an exposure visit to learn from the developments in the education sector in Uttarakhand. This interaction provided an excellent opportunity for a cross-state exchange of ideas and insights, particularly focusing on the initiatives taken in Maharashtra under the NEP 2020 framework.
The team from Maharashtra shared the recent developments in the state’s educational landscape, with a special focus on the PM SHRI schools. These schools, a key initiative under the state government’s drive to enhance the quality of education, were discussed in the context of how they are contributing to the realization of the goals set by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The team highlighted the initiatives undertaken to improve infrastructure, curriculum, and teaching methodologies in these schools, aiming to create a more inclusive and quality education system.
In return, the Uttarakhand team led by Dr. K.N. Bijalwan, Assistant Director at SCERT Uttarakhand, Dr. Rakesh Gairola, and Dr. Ranjan Bhatt, Lecturer at SCERT Uttarakhand, shared their best practices and insights into the ongoing implementation of NEP 2020 in Uttarakhand. They discussed the state's efforts to improve teacher training, curriculum reforms, and the integration of technology into education, all in compliance with the NEP’s vision of fostering holistic, inclusive, and student-centered education.
The interaction, lasting around 25 to 30 minutes, allowed both teams to engage in a brief but meaningful dialogue, sharing experiences, challenges, and successes. The exchange of ideas was enriching and has the potential to lead to further collaboration and mutual learning between the two states.
In conclusion, the guest team expressed their sincere gratitude to SCERT Uttarakhand for organizing the interaction on such short notice and without any prior information. This collaborative meeting serves as a great example of how states can learn from each other's successes and challenges, strengthening the collective efforts towards achieving the goals outlined in NEP 2020. The interaction not only highlighted the progress made in both states but also emphasized the importance of such visits in enhancing the quality of education across the country. Both teams left with a renewed commitment to implementing the best practices learned and furthering their contributions to the nation's educational development.