Ludhiana, May 27 -- BCM School, Dugri Road, hosted a two-day CBSE Capacity Building Programme on SQAAF (School Quality Assessment and Assurance Framework). The initiative aimed at empowering school leaders to align institutional practices with CBSE's quality benchmarks through strategic self-assessment and improvement. The programme brought together 60 principals from across the region, creating a dynamic platform for professional exchange. The sessions were conducted by educationists- Deepa Dogra (director, Cambridge Innovative School, Jalandhar ), Arun John Masih( principal, Chandigarh Baptist School, Chandigarh) -who delivered insights into the implementation of the SQAAF framework across its five critical domains: curriculum delivery, infrastructure, human resources, inclusive practices and stakeholder satisfaction. The two-day event featured group discussions, case-based activities and explorations of SQAAF's significance in fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. A core emphasis was laid on identifying institutional gaps and addressing them through the 4P's-Policy, Procedure, Process and Practices, essential for sustainable school development. The programme commenced with an address by Prem Kumar, executive director, BCMF, who underscored the importance of such capacity-building forums extending beyond mandatory CBSE directives and emphasised the need for a transformation in assessment policies to make Indian schools globally competent. The school principal Vandna Shahi, shared her vision of quality enhancement and appreciated CBSE's forward-thinking approach to institutional growth through SQAAF. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by school counsellor Charanjit Kalra, expressing gratitude to the resource persons and participating leaders....