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The Malaviya Mission - Teachers Training Programme, initiated by the University Grants Commission, was recently unveiled at Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi by the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

Facts About:

• The primary objective is to offer customized training programs for educators.
• This initiative is focused on enhancing the capabilities of faculty members in higher education institutions (HEI).
• It is dedicated to achieving continuous professional development and strengthening the skills of 15 lakh HEI teachers across India through 111 Malaviya Mission centers within a specific timeframe.
• The program is designed to elevate the quality of teacher training, foster leadership qualities among educators, and align with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP).
• Capacity building activities under this Mission will be aligned with a credit framework to facilitate career advancement opportunities for teachers.
• Notably, the Indian Knowledge System has been incorporated into the program's modules.
• As part of this initiative, Human Resource Development Centers will undergo a transformation and be renamed as Madan Mohan Malaviya Teachers Training Centers.