Mission Karmayogi Capacity Building Unit (CBU) Core Group Meeting Held at SCERT Uttarakhand

 

Dehradun, 20 June 2026

In an important step towards strengthening capacity building and professional development within the School Education Department, a Core Group Meeting of the Capacity Building Unit (CBU) under Mission Karmayogi was organized at the SCERT Uttarakhand auditorium, Dehradun. The meeting was chaired by Bandana Garbyal, Director, Academic Research and Training (ART), SCERT Uttarakhand, and coordinated by Pankaj Sharma, Deputy Director. Senior officers and representatives from various directorates and educational institutions of the state participated in the meeting.

The meeting focused on reviewing the implementation of the Capacity Building Plan (CBP) 2026–27 and strengthening the use of the iGOT Karmayogi Platform for professional learning and skill enhancement of officers, teachers, and employees of the School Education Department. The Capacity Building Unit has been constituted to identify training needs, develop learning pathways, and ensure effective implementation of capacity-building initiatives across the department.

During the meeting, R. P. Badoni, IT Faculty, SCERT Uttarakhand, presented a detailed progress report on departmental activities related to Mission Karmayogi. He shared updates on onboarding status of personnel on the iGOT platform, participation in online courses, completion percentages, training analytics, and department-wise progress. The presentation also highlighted key achievements, challenges, and future opportunities for improving learning engagement through digital platforms.

The core group reviewed the progress made since the previous meeting and discussed strategies for increasing course participation, monitoring learning outcomes, and improving training completion rates. Special attention was given to identifying departmental training requirements and mapping them with relevant courses available on the iGOT platform.

A significant discussion was held on the launch of new online training courses for officers, teachers, and educational administrators. Members deliberated on emerging competency requirements, future learning pathways, and the development of customized training modules aligned with departmental needs. The meeting also examined training gaps and explored measures for designing targeted capacity-building programmes to address them.

The committee further discussed the use of analytics and monitoring dashboards for tracking learner progress, course completion, and departmental performance. Strategies for effective implementation of Mission Karmayogi, formation of support cells, action planning, and role allocation were also reviewed. Participants shared suggestions for enhancing the user experience of the portal and resolving technical challenges faced during course enrolment and completion.

In her concluding remarks, Bandana Garbyal emphasized the importance of continuous professional development and encouraged all departments to actively utilize the Mission Karmayogi platform for building future-ready human resources. She highlighted that technology-enabled learning and competency-based training would play a vital role in strengthening educational governance and improving service delivery across Uttarakhand.

The meeting concluded with a collective commitment to accelerate capacity-building initiatives, strengthen monitoring mechanisms, and promote a culture of lifelong learning among educational officers, teachers, and staff members under the Mission Karmayogi framework.

Participants in the Meeting

The Mission Karmayogi Capacity Building Unit (CBU) Core Group Meeting witnessed the participation of senior officers and representatives from various institutions of School Education Department, Uttarakhand. Those present included representatives from the Directorate of Primary Education, Directorate of Secondary Education, Uttarakhand Board of School Education, Directorate General of School Education, SCERT Uttarakhand, Samagra Shiksha Uttarakhand, SIEMAT, DIET Rudraprayag, Chief Education Officer Dehradun, District Education Officers of Dehradun and Haridwar, Block Education Officers, Deputy Directors, Joint Directors, and other nominated members of the Capacity Building Unit.

Notable participants included Additional director Padmendra Saklani, Pankaj Sharma (Deputy Director), Dr. K. N. Bijalwan (Assistant Director, SCERT), Dr. C. P. Raturi (Board Exam), Pankaj Sharma (Nodal Officer, Secondary Education), Shailesh Singh Chauhan (Nodal Officer, Primary Education), Dr. Surendra Singh Negi (Block Education Officer, Dwariakhal), Dr. K. N. Bisht SIEMAT),  M. M. Joshi (Advisor, School Education), along with senior administrative officers and officials from School Education, Samagra Shiksha, SCERT, SIEMAT, and district-level education offices across Uttarakhand. 

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.