KISHTWAR: The State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) Jammu Division, in collaboration with DIET Kishtwar, today concluded a five-day training programme on “Inclusive Education” aimed at strengthening inclusive educational practices in Jammu & Kashmir (JK) UT.
The programme, held here at the DIET Complex, catered to educational administrators and faculty members of secondary and senior secondary schools from all zones and Higher Secondary Schools (HSS) in the district.
The event was held under the overall supervision of Prof. Parikshat Singh Manhas, Director SCERT and the visionary leadership of Prof. Dr. Sindhu Kapoor, Joint Director JKSCERT Jammu Division. The programme was guided by Somesh Kumar, Principal DIET Kishtwar, who provided dynamic leadership throughout the training sessions.
The initiative was a direct response to the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, emphasizing the importance of promoting “Inclusive Education.” The goal was to equip educational leaders with the knowledge, strategies, and best practices essential for creating an inclusive learning environment for all students, particularly those with disabilities, marginalized groups, and those with diverse learning needs, as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
A total of 61 Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and Masters from Senior Secondary Schools from across Kishtwar participated in the training programme, surpassing the initial target of 86 participants. The programme employed a cascading training approach to ensure broad and effective coverage throughout February 2025.
Key topics of the programme included the crucial role of inclusive education in ensuring equal educational opportunities for all learners. The sessions were led by distinguished resource persons, R.A. Batt, Sr. Lecturer DIET Kishtwar; F.A. Giri, Sr. Lecturer and Nodal Officer for Inclusive Education; Riaz Ahmed Giri, Sr. Lecturer; Dr. Nadeem Ul Hassan, Sr. Lecturer; Humaira Ayoub, Sr. Lecturer; Irfan Ahmed, Lecturer; Ramesh Kumar, Sr. Lecturer HSS Sarthal (Guest Resource Person); Shakti Devi, Guest Resource Person for Sign Language; and Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Guest KRP for DIET Kishtwar. The academic contributions of Bikram Singh, Academic Officer from JKSCERT, Jammu Division, were also highly appreciated.
The programme culminated with a vibrant valedictory function, where participants shared their valuable feedback. Certificates of participation were awarded to all attendees in recognition of their efforts and commitment to promoting inclusive education.
The event was meticulously coordinated by Farooq Ahmed Giri, Sr. Lecturer DIET, under the supervision of Principal Somesh Kumar and In-Charge Principal R.A. Batt. The success of this initiative was made possible through the collective efforts of the dedicated faculty members of JKSCERT and DIET.
