- 90-Day Special Curriculum to Boost Self-Confidence
- Division-Level Teacher Training Held in Bilaspur to Develop English Communication Skills
Under the aegis of the Department of Higher Education, a division-level teacher training workshop was organized at the Government Bilasa Girls’ Postgraduate College, Bilaspur, aimed at developing English communication skills among college students from Scheduled Tribe (ST) areas. The Commissioner of Higher Education, Smt. Rita Yadav, attended this significant event as the chief guest. A total of 89 participants—including 25 principals, 47 professors, and 17 others from various colleges across the Bilaspur division—took part in the workshop with great enthusiasm.
The program commenced with an outline presented by the Principal of Government Bilasa Girls’ Postgraduate College, who also serves as the Additional Director for the Bilaspur division. In his address, he described the initiative as a crucial step toward enhancing quality and fostering inclusive development in higher education. Subsequently, a state-level member of the communicative English training program—who also serves as the nodal officer for the Bilaspur division—provided a detailed overview of the training roadmap and its practical utility.
In her inspiring address, Commissioner Smt. Rita Yadav emphasized prioritizing the interests of students. She stated that to meet the academic needs of female students, educational activities could be conducted on Sundays or other holidays, with provisions for compensatory leave as per the rules. She particularly stressed the need to build self-confidence in the English language among students from tribal regions, thereby broadening their prospects in higher education, employment, and personal development.
The program also featured Dr. M. S. Gupta stated that a special 90-day course has been recommended to enhance the English communication skills of female students; this has been launched as a pilot project specifically for students in tribal areas. State Coordinator Dr. Somali Gupta provided details regarding the course framework, teaching methodology, and the process of developing the modules.