Gurugram, Nov. 18 -- A district-level training programme under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has been launched in Gurugram to strengthen school leadership and improve the implementation of NEP-driven reforms. The initiative, conducted by the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), focuses on capacity building for government school principals and is structured in multiple phases. The first phase, from November 17 to 19, covers almost 200 principals from the Gurugram cluster. The second phase, scheduled for November 20 to 22, will train principals from Farrukhnagar, Sohna, and Pataudi. The current phase is dedicated exclusively to senior secondary government school headmasters. "Training for principals of government primary schools will take place later," said Sona Yadav, senior DIET lecturer. District education officer (DEO) Saroj Dahiya said the programme aims to build leadership for effective NEP implementation. "This training programme will focus on strategic planning for the effective implementation of the NEP. It will help principals understand their roles and responsibilities in carrying out the policy on the ground," she said. The three-day training includes modules on NEP fundamentals, design thinking, life skills, learning beyond textbooks, and competency-based education. "The programme also includes sessions on the National Curriculum Framework 2023 and the roles of teachers and principals in implementing the NEP," Dahiya added. DIET officials stated that Days 2 and 3 will begin with feedback sessions. "The training has been designed to address key issues that empower school leadership and promote skill-based education. It will serve as an important step for school leaders in Gurugram district towards the successful implementation of NEP 2020," Yadav said....