District Level Cascade Workshop Inaugurated By DIET Leh to Strengthen Mathematics and Science Education.

District Level Cascade Workshop Inaugurated By DIET Leh to Strengthen Mathematics and Science Education.
Leh, July 23, 2026: The three-day District Level Cascade Workshop under the Teachers’ Development Strand was inaugurated today at Paras Hall, Boys Higher Secondary School, Leh. The workshop is being organized in collaboration with the Department of School Education, UT Ladakh by DIET Leh and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune under the iRISE initiative.
Scheduled from July 23 to 25, 2026, the workshop has brought together elementary and secondary school teachers from across the district to strengthen innovative teaching practices in Mathematics and Science. The programme aims to promote inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and activity-oriented classroom pedagogy in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Principal DIET Leh, Sh. S.D. Namgail, HOD DIET Leh, Smt. Tsering Yangdol, resource persons from IISER Pune, master trainers,DIET Faculty and participating teachers. The resource persons and master trainers were warmly welcomed by Principal DIET Leh. The dignitaries highlighted the importance of continuous professional development for teachers and appreciated the collaborative efforts of IISER Pune and the Department of School Education in enhancing the quality of science and mathematics education in Ladakh.
During the inaugural session, participants were introduced to the objectives and structure of the workshop. Resource persons emphasized experiential learning, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on activities designed to make classroom teaching more engaging and effective.
Over the next three days, teachers will participate in interactive sessions, demonstrations, group discussions, and practical activities that will equip them with innovative teaching strategies and classroom resources. The knowledge and skills gained during the workshop are expected to be disseminated further through cascade training, benefiting a larger community of teachers and students across the district.
The workshop reflects the shared commitment of the Department of School Education, UT Ladakh and IISER Pune towards empowering teachers and fostering scientific temper, curiosity, and meaningful learning experiences among students.