Bhubaneswar, 12 October (H.S.): A five-day training programme for around 112 Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) in English, appointed to government higher secondary and upgraded higher secondary schools in Odisha, is being held at IMAGE, Siripur, Bhubaneswar, under the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education.

The inaugural session was attended by Additional Director Binita Senapati, Joint Directors Sasmita Mali and Snigdha Mishra, OSEPA Joint Director Himanshu Bhushan Samarth, Deputy Director C. H. Vijayalakshmi and UNICEF Education Specialist Lalita Patnaik.

Addressing the teachers, Senapati stressed the need for dedication, seriousness and careful planning in classroom teaching. Samarth highlighted the role of teachers in nation-building and called for effective use of technology to make learning more engaging.

Patnaik emphasised the importance of education during adolescence, raising awareness among students about their rights, and encouraging their active participation in the learning process.

Mali welcomed the participants and outlined the objectives of the training programme. Mishra delivered the vote of thanks, while Vijayalakshmi coordinated the event.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda