Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 2: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Garacharma, under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme, has organized a 30-day Basic Computer Training Programme for 40 community members belonging to SMC/SMDC/PTA of CRC Garacharma and CRC School Line, with the objective of promoting digital literacy, vocational skills, and community empowerment.
Smti. Jyothi, CRC Coordinator and Principal, PM SHRI GSSS Garacharma, graced the occasion as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the programme. While addressing the participants, she emphasized that digital literacy has become an essential life skill in the present era. She appreciated DIET’s initiative in extending academic and technological support beyond teacher education to the wider community.
Speaking on the occasion, the Programme Coordinator, Smti. Aradhana Yadav, Lecturer, Educational Technology, DIET highlighted that the primary objective of the programme is to equip participants with essential computer skills required for day-to-day use. These include basic computer operations, understanding of computer hardware and software, use of operating systems, typing skills, preparation of simple documents, and the safe and responsible use of the internet.
The training programme emphasizes hands-on learning and aims to make participants digitally confident and self-reliant. It will also enable them to extend academic and technological support to their families, particularly school-going children, in digital learning activities.
Such initiatives reflect the continued commitment of DIET, Garacharma, under Samagra Shiksha, towards inclusive education, lifelong learning, and community engagement, while also aligning with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 by promoting vocational education and skill development among community members, thereby contributing to the creation of a digitally empowered and skilled society.