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Pakyong Education Department Holds Coordination Meeting-cum-Orientation under DAIP 2026–2027
Pakyong, October 14 (IPR): The District Project Office, Samagra Shiksha, Education Department, Pakyong District, conducted a coordination meeting cum orientation programme on the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), under the District Annual Implementation Plan (DAIP) 2026–2027 for Heads of Institutions (HOIs) of government schools across the district at the Rurban Complex, Pakyong, today.
The programme aimed to transform HOIs from primarily administrative functionaries into collaborative academic leaders by promoting the sharing of best practices, optimal utilisation of institutional resources and collective efforts to improve student learning outcomes.
Addressing the gathering, Additional Director cum Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Narayan Mishra, urged the HOIs to discharge their responsibilities with utmost diligence and sincerity. He emphasised the importance of adhering to guidelines to ensure the smooth functioning of schools and effective implementation of educational programmes. He also highlighted the need to maintain Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure the proper implementation of the PM POSHAN scheme in accordance with the prescribed norms.
Further, he briefed the participants on the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) under DAIP 2026–2027, stressing the importance of collaborative learning, the exchange of effective teaching practices and continuous professional development to strengthen teaching-learning outcomes, further urging the HOIs to take ownership of the initiatives and work collectively towards improving the quality of education across the district.
Additional Director, Education Department, Ms Sonam Doma Bhutia highlighted the role of HOIs in ensuring effective school administration and academic progress. She stressed the importance of regular attendance monitoring through the Education Management Information System (EMMIS) and encouraged institutions to strengthen the implementation of PLCs. She then briefed the participants on the guidelines for the upcoming academic session.
Likewise, Joint Director, Education Department, Mr NB Sharma highlighted the key achievements in the education sector, noting that Sikkim had become one of the few states in the country to achieve full literacy under the ULLAS programme, further acknowledging the contributions of the HOIs and school-level stakeholders towards this achievement.
Subsequently, Joint Director, Education Department, Mr BP Sharma provided information on various employee welfare provisions, including loan schemes, child care Leave and maternity leave policies. He then advised the participants to familiarise themselves with the policies and adhere to the guidelines governing these provisions.
Joint Director, Education Department, Ms Poonam Pradhan, appreciated the contributions of the HOIs towards strengthening the education system and highlighted key provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and various educational schemes. She then urged the institutional heads to discharge their duties with sincerity, equip students with proper knowledge and skills, while advising to promote coordination and effective teaching practices to enhance the overall quality of education.
Deputy Director, Education Department, Ms Geeta Sharma elaborated on various initiatives undertaken under NEP 2020 and briefed the participants on the activities and tasks being implemented through PLCs.
Following that, District Coordinator, Education Department, Mr Krishna Prasad Dawari delivered a PowerPoint presentation on the district-wide rollout and implementation of PLCs across Pakyong District.
During the presentation, he explained that PLCs under the District Academic Improvement Programme (DAIP) provide a structured platform for teachers teaching the same subjects to share experiences, analyse student learning and identify learning gaps and areas requiring improvement. The initiative also facilitates collaborative strategy development, preparation of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs), joint lesson planning and the alignment of Learning Outcomes (LOs) and mentioned that the sessions are intended to inform academic planning at the school, block, district and state levels.
He further outlined PLC coverage and school composition, the standard weekly meeting structure, the academic action cycle, key responsibilities of HOIs, the monthly reporting hierarchy, the district implementation schedule, monitoring indicators and success metrics. He then emphasised the importance of systematic implementation and regular monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of the initiative.
Furthermore, Assistant Director, Education Department, Mr Kailash Sharma provided an overview of various scholarship schemes and educational initiatives, including the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS). He explained the eligibility criteria and highlighted the importance of timely applications and renewals, urging institutions to ensure that all eligible students are informed about and supported in accessing the benefits of the scheme.
He also briefed the participants on the PRERANA Merit Scholarship and the PRERANA Utsav Programme, emphasising the role of schools in disseminating information about these initiatives. He further underscored the responsibilities of special educators in identifying and supporting students requiring additional assistance.
In addition, he outlined the eligibility criteria for the Chief Minister’s Mentorship Programme and briefed the participants on other initiatives, including Har Ghar Vidyalaya, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam and the INSPIRE Award. He encouraged the institutions to promote awareness and ensure the effective implementation of these programmes.
The programme was attended by Additional Director, Education Department, Mr Kumar Pradhan; Joint Director, Education Department, Mr ST Bhutia; Deputy Directors; Assistant Directors; Assistant Education Officers (AEOs) and officials from the District Education Office, Pakyong.
The programme aimed to transform HOIs from primarily administrative functionaries into collaborative academic leaders by promoting the sharing of best practices, optimal utilisation of institutional resources and collective efforts to improve student learning outcomes.
Addressing the gathering, Additional Director cum Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Narayan Mishra, urged the HOIs to discharge their responsibilities with utmost diligence and sincerity. He emphasised the importance of adhering to guidelines to ensure the smooth functioning of schools and effective implementation of educational programmes. He also highlighted the need to maintain Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure the proper implementation of the PM POSHAN scheme in accordance with the prescribed norms.
Further, he briefed the participants on the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) under DAIP 2026–2027, stressing the importance of collaborative learning, the exchange of effective teaching practices and continuous professional development to strengthen teaching-learning outcomes, further urging the HOIs to take ownership of the initiatives and work collectively towards improving the quality of education across the district.
Additional Director, Education Department, Ms Sonam Doma Bhutia highlighted the role of HOIs in ensuring effective school administration and academic progress. She stressed the importance of regular attendance monitoring through the Education Management Information System (EMMIS) and encouraged institutions to strengthen the implementation of PLCs. She then briefed the participants on the guidelines for the upcoming academic session.
Likewise, Joint Director, Education Department, Mr NB Sharma highlighted the key achievements in the education sector, noting that Sikkim had become one of the few states in the country to achieve full literacy under the ULLAS programme, further acknowledging the contributions of the HOIs and school-level stakeholders towards this achievement.
Subsequently, Joint Director, Education Department, Mr BP Sharma provided information on various employee welfare provisions, including loan schemes, child care Leave and maternity leave policies. He then advised the participants to familiarise themselves with the policies and adhere to the guidelines governing these provisions.
Joint Director, Education Department, Ms Poonam Pradhan, appreciated the contributions of the HOIs towards strengthening the education system and highlighted key provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and various educational schemes. She then urged the institutional heads to discharge their duties with sincerity, equip students with proper knowledge and skills, while advising to promote coordination and effective teaching practices to enhance the overall quality of education.
Deputy Director, Education Department, Ms Geeta Sharma elaborated on various initiatives undertaken under NEP 2020 and briefed the participants on the activities and tasks being implemented through PLCs.
Following that, District Coordinator, Education Department, Mr Krishna Prasad Dawari delivered a PowerPoint presentation on the district-wide rollout and implementation of PLCs across Pakyong District.
During the presentation, he explained that PLCs under the District Academic Improvement Programme (DAIP) provide a structured platform for teachers teaching the same subjects to share experiences, analyse student learning and identify learning gaps and areas requiring improvement. The initiative also facilitates collaborative strategy development, preparation of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs), joint lesson planning and the alignment of Learning Outcomes (LOs) and mentioned that the sessions are intended to inform academic planning at the school, block, district and state levels.
He further outlined PLC coverage and school composition, the standard weekly meeting structure, the academic action cycle, key responsibilities of HOIs, the monthly reporting hierarchy, the district implementation schedule, monitoring indicators and success metrics. He then emphasised the importance of systematic implementation and regular monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of the initiative.
Furthermore, Assistant Director, Education Department, Mr Kailash Sharma provided an overview of various scholarship schemes and educational initiatives, including the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS). He explained the eligibility criteria and highlighted the importance of timely applications and renewals, urging institutions to ensure that all eligible students are informed about and supported in accessing the benefits of the scheme.
He also briefed the participants on the PRERANA Merit Scholarship and the PRERANA Utsav Programme, emphasising the role of schools in disseminating information about these initiatives. He further underscored the responsibilities of special educators in identifying and supporting students requiring additional assistance.
In addition, he outlined the eligibility criteria for the Chief Minister’s Mentorship Programme and briefed the participants on other initiatives, including Har Ghar Vidyalaya, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam and the INSPIRE Award. He encouraged the institutions to promote awareness and ensure the effective implementation of these programmes.
The programme was attended by Additional Director, Education Department, Mr Kumar Pradhan; Joint Director, Education Department, Mr ST Bhutia; Deputy Directors; Assistant Directors; Assistant Education Officers (AEOs) and officials from the District Education Office, Pakyong.
