DIET LEH CONDUCTS SMC CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING IN KHALTSI ZONE.

DIET LEH CONDUCTS SMC CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING IN KHALTSI ZONE.
Leh, October 26, 2026: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, commenced a School Management Committee (SMC) Capacity Building Training programme for Heads of Institutions (HOIs) and SMC members of middle and primary schools in Khaltsi zone today.
The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of SMC members and enhance their understanding of their roles and responsibilities in school development. The DIET resource persons provided orientation on various aspects of SMC functioning, including norms, tenure, election procedures, financial management, monitoring, composition, infrastructure development, inclusive learning and preparation of academic plans.
Emphasising the importance of SMCs, the programme highlighted their role as key stakeholders in the overall development of schools and in ensuring quality education through active community participation.
The programme was graced by Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Khaltsi, Nawang Namgail, and Zonal Education Planning Officer (ZEPO), Kunzang Namgail. Around 80 SMC members participated in the training programme.
The training was led by Tsering Yangdol, Head of Department (HOD), DIET Leh, along with her team comprising Tsering Angmo, Lecturer in Sociology; Sonam Disket, Lecturer in Political Science; Tsering Lamo, Lecturer in Political Science; and Jigmet Namgail, Technical Coordinator.
The programme also featured interactive discussions between SMC members and resource persons, providing a platform for sharing experiences and best practices in school management and development. The participants undertook hands-on exercises on the preparation of School Development Plans (SDPs) and presented their plans, focusing on identifying school needs and prioritising developmental activities