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 primary and middle schools in Khaltse zone on October 26.

The training aimed to strengthen the capacities of SMC members and enhance their understanding of their roles and responsibilities in school development. Resource persons from DIET 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.

The programme highlighted the role of SMCs as key stakeholders in the overall development of schools and in ensuring quality education through active community participation.

Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Khaltse, Nawang Namgail, and Zonal Education Planning Officer (ZEPO), Kunzang Namgail, attended the programme. Around 80 SMC members participated in the training.

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 featured interactive discussions between SMC members and resource persons, providing a platform to share experiences and best practices in school management and development.

Participants also took part in practical exercises on preparing School Development Plans (SDPs) and presented their plans, focusing on identifying school needs and prioritising developmental activities.