Two-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme Commences at DIET Leh

Two-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme Commences at DIET Leh.
Leh, September 18
The Two-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) Certification Course, jointly organized by the Central Board of
Secondary Education (CBSE) in collaboration with the Institute of Secretariat Training and
Management (ISTM), began today at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh.
A special message from Sh. Manoj Srivastava, Director Training, CBSE, was shared with the participants
and read out by Sh. Gaurav Kr Sharma. In his message, he emphasized that the ToT initiative is part of
CBSE’s effort to create a pool of 15,000 national-level resource persons, aligned with the NEP 2020
mandate of 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). He urged participants to go
beyond mechanical instruction and embrace the roles of mentors, guides, and facilitators to elevate
training standards and foster a culture of excellence.
Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Secretary, School Education, Ladakh, in her address, appreciated the
collaboration of CBSE and ISTM in conducting the training in Ladakh. She acknowledged the challenges
faced by teachers working in remote villages due to harsh climatic conditions and limited facilities,
while lauding their dedication to professional growth and student learning.
On the occasion, Sh. Rajiv Manjhi, Director, ISTM, addressed the gathering and shared his insights on
capacity building and training methodologies.
The event was graced by:
• Sh. Rajiv Manjhi, Director, ISTM
• Sh. Deepak Bist, Joint Director, ISTM
• Sh. Mukesh Shelat, Retired Principal, DPS Varanasi
• Sh. Nishtha Kwatra, Resource Person
• Sh. Gaurav Kr Sharma, Section Officer, CBSE