Dr. Amarendra P Behera

Empowering Teachers Through Virtual Labs! CIET-NCERT successfully organised a three-day teacher training programme on Integration of Virtual Labs in Teaching-Learning and Assessment from 9-11 November 2026, bringing together 53 teachers from diverse educational institutions. The programme featured expert sessions, hands-on training on DIKSHA, lesson plan development, experiential learning and group presentations. The training concluded with a valedictory session, celebrating the teachers' learning and contributions towards making education more engaging, interactive and experiential. #CIETNCERT #NCERT #VirtualLabs #DIKSHA #TeacherTraining #ExperientialLearning

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫! Want to make classroom learning more engaging? Ask Teacher Tara on e-Jaadui Pitara! Simply type: "How can teachers use team teaching strategies to make learning interactive and effective for Grade 1 students?" Discover creative teaching ideas and make every classroom experience meaningful! 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞-𝐉𝐚𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐢 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐚: App: play.google.com/store/apps/d… WhatsApp: wa.me/+919599961445 Telegram: t.me/eJaaduiPitara_bot IVRS: 15108 Know More: ejaaduipitara.ncert.gov.in #eJaaduiPitara #TeacherTara #InnovativeTeaching #TeachingLearning #NCERT

Some chapters take more than one explanation to make sense. PM e-Vidya gives students the flexibility to learn through educational TV and radio programmes, so you can watch, listen, revisit a concept and understand it in the way that works best for you. Whether you need a quick revision or a clearer explanation, there is another way to keep learning. Explore PM e-Vidya TV and Radio programmes. Under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India #PMeVidya #NCERT #DigitalLearning #EducationForAll #MinistryOfEducation @EduMinOfIndia

𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 "𝐔𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠"! कार्यक्रम का नाम - कविता का कमाल ये कार्यक्रम NCERT की चौथी कक्षा की हिन्दी की पाठ्यपुस्तक में मुद्रित एक हास्य प्रधान छत्तीस गढ़ी लोक कथा पर आधारित है जिसके द्वारा बच्चों को सामान्य काव्य रचना और उनकी रूचि के कार्यों को बढ़ावा देने का सन्देश दिया गया है. Link - youtube.com/watch?v=8raZttl6… "सुनते रहिए और सबको सुनाते रहिये उमंग" Click here for the i-Radio Programme- i-radiolive.com/live/channel… Click here for the DIKSHA Portal – pmevidya.education.gov.in/di… Scan the QR code to listen to the Radio Programme. Programs aired respectively from 132 stations of All India across the country and 257 stations of Community Radio as well as NCERT Internet Radio. 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬. #ncert #radio #audioprogram #Diwali #DigitalEducation

Let’s Play & Learn with e-Jaadui Pitara! Ready for a quick quiz? Which social media platforms are mentioned for accessing e-Jaadui Pitara? 🤔 Choose the correct option and drop your answer in the comments! #eJaaduiPitara #NCERT #EarlyChildhoodCareAndEducation #PlayBasedLearning #LearningThroughPlay

𝐆𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌.𝐄𝐝. 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐈𝐄 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐓-𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓 Provided an overview and engaging hands-on experiences of various digital education initiatives under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, such as: * PM eVIDYA – 200 DTH TV channels featuring regular telecasts, broadcasts, and podcasts of educational programs * DIKSHA – One Nation, One Digital Platform * NISHTHA – Integrated teacher training * ‘Kitab Ek Padhe Anek’ - the learning needs of ALL * PRASHAST – An app for early screening of disabilities * eJaadui Pitara – A mobile app for the foundational stage * Demonstrations of the Rashtriya Vidya Samiksha Kendra (RVSK), a national-level educational data centre They also visited the Experiential Learning Centre, Audio-Video Studios, Live Studio, Google Experiential Learning Lab, and HP-VR Lab. #NCERT #DigitalEducation #MoEIndia #PMeVIDYA #diksha

Three-Day Teacher Training on Virtual Labs Concludes Successfully! CIET–NCERT successfully organised a three-day training programme on *Integration of Virtual Labs in Teaching-Learning and Assessment* from 9-11 November 2026, bringing together 53 teachers from Army Public Schools, Sainik Schools, Navy Children Schools, ITBP, AEES-AECS and EMRS-NESTS. The programme commenced with an inaugural session featuring Prof. Amarendra P. Behera, Joint Director, CIET–NCERT, followed by insightful sessions on digital initiatives, the need and scope of Virtual Labs, and their pedagogical significance. Key activities and learning experiences across the three days included: - Expert Sessions: Exploring digital initiatives and the pedagogical significance of Virtual Labs. - Hands-on Training: Learning to navigate the DIKSHA platform and access Virtual Labs. - Lesson Plan Development: Designing Virtual Lab-based lesson plans and learning activities. - Exposure Visit: Exploring CIET–NCERT's experiential learning facilities and laboratories. - Group Presentations & Peer Review: Presenting lesson plans and exchanging feedback. - Post-test & Refinement: Assessing learning outcomes and refining lesson plans based on feedback. The programme concluded with a valedictory session in the presence of Ms. Rajani Thakur, Training Head, Faculty Development and Research Centre, Army Welfare Education Society. During the session, Dr. Praveen Bobby Binjha, Programme Coordinator, extended a heartfelt vote of thanks and appreciation to all participating teachers for their valuable contributions towards shaping a better learning environment. #CIETNCERT #NCERT #VirtualLabs #DIKSHA #ArmyPublicSchools #SainikSchools #NavyChildrenSchools #EMRS #ITBP

A milestone worth celebrating! PM eVidya continues to strengthen India's digital education journey, with Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh emerging as the Top 3 States/UTs in app downloads. A step forward in making quality education more accessible to every learner, across every corner of the country. Download the PM eVidya App today! Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d… iOS: apps.apple.com/in/app/pm-evi… Under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. #NCERT #PMeVidya #DigitalEducation #DigitalLearning #EducationForAll

Let’s Play a Jaadui Pitara Quiz! Stories spark imagination and make learning joyful! Can you guess what Katha Sakhi is best known for? 🤔 Read the options carefully and choose the correct answer! Drop your answer (A, B, C or D) in the comments below. Let’s see how many of you get it right! #eJaaduiPitara #KathaSakhi #NCERT #PlayBasedLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation

NCERT Organises Five-Day Capacity Building Programme under Reimagined NISHTHA for Foundational, Preparatory and Middle Stages in Delhi Under Samagra Shiksha, NCERT, in collaboration with SCERT, Delhi, organised a five-day Capacity Building Programme under Reimagined NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement), aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, for the Foundational, Preparatory and Middle Stages. The programme was held at Shaheed Hemu Kalani Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, from 2 to 6 November 2026. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Director, NCERT, as the Chief Guest. Shri Jatin Goel, Director, SCERT, Delhi, also graced the inaugural session. The five-day programme aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of NEP 2020, the National Curriculum Frameworks (NCFs) and the newly developed textbooks. The key areas covered included NEP 2020, NCFs, school culture and leadership, digital education, child-centric learning, inclusion, student well-being, stage-specific and subject-specific pedagogies, assessment practices and the Holistic Progress Card (HPC). Participants also engaged in collaborative group activities, presentations and the preparation of classroom action plans. The programme concluded with a valedictory session chaired by Prof. Sridhar Srivastava, Dean (Coordination), NCERT. Addressing the participants, he emphasised the need to take the initiative forward in a mission mode to ensure the effective implementation of NEP 2020. Prof. Anand Arya and representatives from various curricular groups shared their experiences and reflections. Prof. Suniti Sanwal presented the report of the five-day programme, while Dr. Sukhvinder outlined the way forward for NISHTHA. The session concluded with a post-training survey and a renewed commitment to translating the vision of NEP 2020 into meaningful classroom practices. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Sukhvinder, Prof. Anand Arya and Dr. Monu Singh Gurjar from NCERT. Dr. Angel Rathnabai and the CIET-NCERT technical team provided technical coordination support. From SCERT, Delhi, Shri Mukesh Yadav, Joint Director, along with Dr. Sanjay Kumar and Ms. Sonia Kakkar, extended valuable support in the successful organisation of the programme. #ncert #CPD #SCERT #delhi

Get ready for a full day of engaging and interactive sessions across various subjects! 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟎 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Expert-led interactions for classes 1st–12th-completely FREE to help you enhance your learning and understanding. Tune in LIVE on PM e-Vidya Channels & NCERT YouTube! Watch here on NCERT YouTube: youtube.com/c/NCERTOFFICIAL 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐌 𝐞𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐘𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬: Apple / iOS: apps.apple.com/in/app/pm-evi…… Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d…… Don’t miss out-let’s learn, grow, and explore together! #ncert #LiveSession #EducationForAll #pmevidya #live

The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, organised a five-day face-to-face workshop on 'Development of Online Course Manuscript on Open Educational Resources (OER)' from 02 to 06 November 2026 at CIET-NCERT, in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL)– Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA), New Delhi. The workshop was organised with the objective of developing the online courses for teachers, teacher educators and school heads. The sessions focused on reviewing, updating and refining the draft course manuscript. Through collaborative process and academic deliberations, the module writers worked towards organising and customising the modules content in accordance with the revamped NISHTHA framework, ensuring coherence, quality and pedagogical relevance across the course. During the workshop, Prof. Shireesh Pal Singh, Head, DICT & TD, CIET-NCERT, interacted with the module writers and sought updates on the progress made towards finalising their respective modules. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Angel Rathnabai, Associate Professor, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi. #ncert #ciet #onlinecourse #digitaleducation

Watch, Listen & Learn - All with PM eVidya! Discover new ways of learning with PM eVidya, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with NCERT. Explore multiple learning opportunities through: - 200 DTH TV Channels: Watch and learn anytime, anywhere. - Radio: Listen and learn on the go. - Mobile App: Access educational resources at your convenience. Whether you prefer watching educational programmes, listening to lessons or exploring digital learning resources, PM eVidya makes learning accessible to everyone. Download Now and Explore! Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d… iOS: apps.apple.com/in/app/pm-evi… #PMeVidya #NCERT #MinistryOfEducation #DigitalEducation #EducationForAll #LearnAnytimeAnywhere

Get ready for a full day of engaging and interactive sessions across various subjects! 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝟎𝟗 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Expert-led interactions for classes 1st–12th-completely FREE to help you enhance your learning and understanding. Tune in LIVE on PM e-Vidya Channels & NCERT YouTube! Watch here on NCERT YouTube: youtube.com/c/NCERTOFFICIAL 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐌 𝐞𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐘𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬: Apple / iOS: apps.apple.com/in/app/pm-evi…… Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d…… Don’t miss out-let’s learn, grow, and explore together! #ncert #LiveSession #EducationForAll #pmevidya #live

केंद्रीय शैक्षिक प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान (सीआईईटी)-एनसीईआरटी, नई दिल्ली द्वारा शिक्षा मंत्रालय (MoE), भारत सरकार के अंतर्गत आईएसईए-सीडीएसी, इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स एवं सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय (MeitY), भारत सरकार के सहयोग से “व्यक्तिगत सुरक्षा एवं उपकरण संरक्षण” विषय पर ऑनलाइन प्रशिक्षण का आयोजन 09 से 13 नवंबर 2026 तक किया जा रहा है। अधिक जानकारी के लिए देखें: ciet.ncert.gov.in/activity/p… प्रशिक्षण का सीधा प्रसारण यहाँ देखें : -YouTube: youtube.com/@ncertofficial -PM e-VIDYA मोबाइल ऐप एवं डीटीएच टीवी चैनल (6 से 12) iOS: apps.apple.com/in/app/pm-evi… Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d… #ncert #ciet #onlinetraining #cybersecurity

Can you guess the correct answer? What is the primary role of Parent Tara in e-Jaadui Pitara? 🤔 Is it A, B, C or D? Think, choose your answer and share it in the comments! Let’s see who gets it right! #eJaaduiPitara #ParentTara #NCERT #EarlyChildhoodCareAndEducation #LearningThroughPlay