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Five Day Induction Training for Newly Recruited PGTs To Enhance Professional Competency

in Education, State News November 24, 2025 Comments Off on Five Day Induction Training for Newly Recruited PGTs To Enhance Professional Competency 572 Views

Bhubaneswar, 24th November 2025: A day induction training programme aimed at strengthening the professional competencies of newly recruited Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) in Economics and Political Science began today at IMAGE, Siripur, Bhubaneswar. The training is being conducted for PGTs working in Non-Government Aided Higher Secondary Schools under the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha.

A total of 90 PGT teachers are participating in the programme. Key sessions during the training will cover the Odisha Career Portal, DHSE website, classroom management, professional development of teachers, pedagogical techniques, and group activities on various important themes. The schedule also includes detailed guidance on procedures related to SAMS, Sikhyajyoti Portal, Career Guidance website, Vocational Education, Scholarship processes, along with sessions on personal nutrition and health essential for fostering a healthy classroom environment.

The inaugural session was graced by Smt. Niyati Pattnaik, Director, DHSE, with Smt. Snigdha Mishra, Joint Director, DHSE, coordinating the programme. Sri Jitendra Nayak, Deputy Director, DHSE, and Dr. Umakanta Sethy, OIC, SAMS, were also present on the occasion. Smt. Ch. Vijaylaxmi, Deputy Director, DHSE, delivered the vote of thanks.

Speaking at the inauguration, the Director, DHSE, stressed the importance of value-based education to ensure holistic development and character building among students. Joint Director Smt. Snigdha Mishra provided an overview of the five-day programme and highlighted its objectives.

On this occasion, a training report booklet from an earlier five-day programme was also released. The initiative underscores the State Government’s continued commitment to strengthening educator capacity and aligning Odisha’s school education system with ongoing educational reforms.

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