As part of the NEP Multi Skill Education Pilot, a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on the ‘Multi-Sector Approach to Vocational Education for Grades 9 and 10’ was successfully held from May 6 to May 8 at the SCERT SIEMAT Hall in Kohima.
The training, organized by Lend A Hand India as the technical and knowledge partner of Samagra Shiksha, aimed to build teacher capacity for delivering skill-based education aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023.
The pilot is sponsored by LIC Housing Finance (LIC HFL), as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Dr Chumbeni Kikon, Joint Mission Director of Samagra Shiksha, opened the workshop in the presence of key officials, including Temjenmenla, Deputy Director of SCERT; Nukshila Angh, State Coordinator for Vocational Education; Dziesevolie Tsurho, Academic Officer, NBSE; and Dr Zalio Seyie, Assistant Academic Officer, NBSE. The opening session also included an overview of recent developments in vocational education in Nagaland, with appreciation extended to vocational teachers for their efforts.
The workshop brought together 21 participants, including vocational and general subject teachers from Kiphire, Peren, Mokokchung, Dimapur, and Kohima. Over the course of the three days, officials from the Department of School Education, SCERT, and NBSE also took part in the sessions. The training was facilitated by a six-member team from Lend A Hand India.
Each day of the training focused on a different sector, “combining theoretical instruction with hands-on learning experiences.”
Day 1: Finance – Covered “personal finance, budgeting, banking operations, and entrepreneurship,” with participants engaging in “simulation activities and practical demonstrations designed to translate financial concepts into classroom teaching.”
Day 2: Mechatronics – Focused on “basic electronics, mechanical systems, and automation,” where teachers “participated in assembling circuits, testing components, and understanding interdisciplinary applications.”
Day 3: Agriculture – Emphasized “sustainable farming practices, crop planning, and agribusiness,” and included practical sessions on “seed treatment, soil testing, and school-based agriculture project planning.”
The workshop highlighted “experiential learning, encouraging teachers to adopt student-centered, activity-based approaches.” Trainers from Lend A Hand India conducted “interactive sessions with tools and techniques adaptable to classroom environments.”
A core component of the initiative is the “multi-sector approach, enabling students to experience a variety of vocational domains rather than being limited to a single track,” which aligns with NEP 2020’s vision of holistic skill development and early exposure to career pathways.
As noted in the workshop, this is part of a broader national goal “to ensure that at least 50% of learners at the secondary level receive vocational education by 2025.”
By the end of the training, teachers expressed “increased confidence in delivering multi-skill modules using interactive methods and localized content.” The initiative has also “strengthened professional collaboration and capacity among vocational teachers in the state.”
The workshop marks a “milestone in Nagaland’s journey toward education reform” and demonstrates the success of “collaborative partnerships involving government bodies, expert organizations like Lend A Hand India, and sponsors such as LIC Housing Finance, in shaping a skilled and future-ready generation.” (With inputs from Richard Asoso, Assistant Manager, Catalyst Project (Nagaland), Lend A Hand India)