A 6 days “Integrated Multidisciplinary Professional Advancement for Teacher” (IMPACT) training programme for the teachers of Ladakh concluded on November 20.

In the valedictory address, Lieutenant Governor, R K Mathur asserted that health, education, and infrastructure are the three fundamentals for any state or UT to prosper economically. He said that as far as education is concerned, there is a clear understanding of future requirements and needs of students and parents of Ladakh and the UT Administration is committed to delivering it. He informed that in the last one year, UT Administration has initiated steps to improve the school infrastructure, the launch of a career portal and student helpline, conducting teacher's training, etc.
 
Mathur said that teachers’ training is an important aspect of school education and stressed the need for teachers to be academically good with the right pedagogy, ability, and attitude to deliver the best of education to students. He asserted that teachers can bring fundamental changes in the education sector.
 
He also pointed out the serious concerns raised by parents and political leaders on the dropping rate of enrolment, internet connectivity, and education standards in government schools that has been one of the reasons for rural-urban migration. 

Citing the new education policy, the Lt Governor stressed the need to provide education to the children in their family, social, economic, and natural environment to ensure better learning and innovative aptitude. He said that the UT Administration will make all efforts to streamline the education system in Ladakh.
 
He thanked Director, NCERT, and his team for their support in initiating the IMPACT training for teachers in UT Ladakh. Also, he hopes to continue with the future modules of this training program and for active participation in programs under NISHTA.
 
A K Sahu, Commissioner Secretary gave a brief of the education sector of Ladakh. ₹871.00 crores budget has been allocated to the education sector for Ladakh during the current year which is a multifold increase over previous years allocations. He informed that more of such training programs are in the pipeline.        
                                               
Director, NCERT Sridhar Shrivastav; HOD, Teacher Education, NCERT, Prof. Ranjana Arora; Director School Education, Ladakh Mumtaz Ali; Principal of DIET Leh and Kargil and trainee teachers attended the function.