DIETS of Excellence

11.03.2024

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   Why in the news?

The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched various initiatives namely, DIETS of Excellence and National Mission for Mentoring (NMM).

About DIETS of Excellence:

• To strengthen teacher training, the District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET) will be developed into centers of excellence.
• Funding: Financial assistance, totalling to Rs 9000 crores, will be provided to States/UTs for the physical upgradation of all 613 District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) to develop them as DIET of Excellence in the country in a phased manner in the next five years.
• Upto 15 Crore per DIET will be provided under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Samagra Shiksha for improving various infrastructural facilities.

What are District Institutes of Education and Training?

• It is an integral part of India’s education system.
• It was established in every district of India as a result of the National Policy on Education 1986.
• DIETs were designed to provide quality training and support to teachers, teacher educators, and other educational personnel.
• They were intended to serve as a hub of academic excellence and professional development.
• The initial focus of DIETs was on providing pre-service and in-service training to teachers and teacher educators.
• They also work with the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) to develop curriculum frameworks that are aligned with national education policies.

                                                 Source: PIB