Kargil: District Institute of Education and Trainings (DIET) Kargil conducted a two-day intensive workshop on the implementation of the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) in collaboration with PARAKH NCERT, New Delhi started today. The event, held at Boys Higher Secondary School, Baroo, Kargil, marks a significant step toward educational reform in the Union Territory of Ladakh, in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The workshop was inaugurated by Zakir Hussain, Executive Councillor for Education, LAHDC Kargil. In his inaugural address, he emphasized the critical role of DIET Kargil in accelerating teacher capacity-building initiatives to ensure the effective rollout of the HPC across the district. He reiterated the administration’s commitment to fostering a modern, competency-based evaluation system that reflects the holistic development of every student.
Sonam Angchuk, Chief Education Officer, Kargil, expressed gratitude to PARAKH NCERT for choosing Kargil as a key location for this foundational training. He highlighted the importance of such collaborations in bringing national-level expertise and resources to remote and aspirational regions, ensuring equitable educational development.
A total of 120 educators participated with great enthusiasm, including 15 Headmasters from High Schools, 50 Head Teachers from middle schools, and 60 teachers from primary schools.
Professor Indrani Bhaduri, CEO and Head of PARAKH, NCERT, delivered the keynote address via video conference. She elaborated on PARAKH’s role as a national assessment body and outlined how the HPC has been designed through extensive collaboration with all states and union territories. She emphasized that the HPC is not merely a report card but a transformative tool that encourages constructive feedback, self-assessment, peer evaluation, and teacher observations to support each child’s unique learning journey.
The workshop featured detailed day-long presentations by two resource persons from PARAKH NCERT, who delved into the structural, philosophical, and practical dimensions of the Holistic Progress Card.
The participants engaged in hands-on activities, group discussions, and doubt-clearing sessions, enabling them to grasp the nuances of the new framework and its application in diverse classroom settings.
