National policy on promoting innovation in schools-2022

I. Mindset Change, Awareness and Training

 II. Infrastructure and Mentoring to Nurture Innovations

 III. Incentivizing and Encouraging Teachers

IV. Pedagogical Innovations

 V. Collaborative Partnership- School & Community

 VI. Managing Intellectual Property & Handholding School Entrepreneurs

Six-Pillars of Ideation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Stage Specific Measures

• I. Foundational Stage (Pre-school & Grades 1-2)
•  II. Preparatory Stage (Grades 3-5)
• III. Middle Stage (Grades 6-8)

All schools can dedicate a minimum of 2 hours per week to compulsory tinkering activities. These classes will focus on providing hands-on learning of curriculum topics to students by engaging in experiential learning activities.

 School may promote a Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE) for students to foster collaboration, innovation, and creativity which requires minimum instructor intervention

To augment student learning with practical insights, professional and real-life entrepreneurs may be invited to conduct classes/lectures either in-person or through the use of technology-enabled solutions.

 IIE courses can be introduced as student enrichment programs. Schools may ensure the availability, accessibility, quality, and readership of books across geographies, languages, levels, and genres. 

 Students may be encouraged to take a course that gives hands-on experience of important vocational crafts, such as carpentry, electric work, metal work, gardening, pottery making, etc. 

 Activities on 10 bagless days can be designed so that students have an opportunity to intern with local vocational experts such as carpenters, gardeners, potters, artists, etc. 

Some of the additional activities that could be taken up by School are 

a. Socio-economic innovation challenge programs which mobilize their students to solve various real-life problems, preferably local issues. 

 b. Competitions that facilitate participation in activities related to IIE. 

 c. Provide additional enriching course material. 

 d. Provide specific resources to identified gifted children. 

 e. Create Network of Mentors Students will be given periodic exposure to activities outside school through visits to places/ monuments of historical, cultural and tourist importance, meeting local artists and craftsmen and visits higher educational institutions in their village/Tehsil/District/State. 

Financial Literacy (FL) & Legal Literacy (LL) can be initiated by the SIC through a club/unit/team of qualified teachers and a student’s committee selected after proper screening.

 IV. Secondary Stage (Grades 9-12)

All schools can dedicate a minimum of 2 hours per week to compulsory tinkering activities for students. 

These classes will focus on providing hands-on learning of curriculum topics to students by engaging in experiential learning activities. 

Entrepreneurship and innovation courses can be introduced as student enrichment programs for students. Programme for institutionalizing Summer-Winter internships/live-projects for students can be conceived. 

Relevant tie-ups shall be done by schools with local industries to secure internships/ live-projects for all the students. 

Students-in-residence program that allows students to undertake part-time internships in startups or engage in entrepreneurship related activities, may also be encouraged by school. 

Appropriate weightage can be given to such activities in subject assessments. In order to network all schools, students and teachers, a web portal will be developed by MoE’s Innovation Cell to create an “innovation community” for the free exchange of innovative ideas. This one-stop portal will help students network together. 

Schools can register themselves under the ‘School Innovation Council’ (SIC) initiative of MIC. 

The SIC will focus on fostering the culture of Innovation ideation and Entrepreneurship in schools. 

All the activities that SIC undertakes should encourage the promotion of creativity, design thinking, and critical thinking among students and teachers. 

To lead the IIE agenda, the Principal/Head of school shall nominate the staff/ teachers as ‘Innovation Coordinator/SIC convener’. 

SIC will have external IIE experts, teachers and even students as members. (More details regarding SIC are available on website https://sic.mic.gov.in/). Critical details regarding School Innovation Council are as under i

Screening of Film: ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’-“Only those who live for others, actually live”.

 To promote experiential learning among participants, pedagogical tools such as value-based sessions, storytelling, indigenous games, hands-on activities and audio-visual learning etc. are being used in Prerna. 

One such tool is film screenings, which help bring abstract values, life stories, historical contexts, ethical dilemmas, and human emotions to life. 

They allow participants to see lived examples of values in action rather than merely discussing them. One such film which is regularly screened at Prerna, is Chalo Jeete Hain. 

It is inspired by true events and embodies the 9 binary values and the quote of Swami Vivekananda, “Only those who live for others, actually live”. 

The film was awarded the National Award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Values at the 66th National Film Awards, and has been appreciated for its capacity to inspire young minds. 

Within Prerna program, the film has already left a deep impression on participants, who have internalized its message and reflected it in their attitudes and actions. 

It will help young learners to reflect on themes of character, service, and responsibility. The film can also serve as a case study for moral reasoning, and support the goals of social-emotional learning, developing empathy, self-reflection, critical thinking, and inspiration. 

In view of above, we are making arrangements for screening of ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’ film for students in our school between 17th September to 2nd October, 2025. 

The film is available at the link: 32minutes, 18 seconds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOPJfd4CGsE 

Google form (before 03rd October 2025), regarding the screening of the film: https://forms.gle/2pDxVDHsoD9v4DfF9

SOP & Social Media Plan for Special Screening of ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’ in Schools & Cinema Theatres 

 A. SOP FOR SCHOOLS 

 Pre-Screening Activities 

 1. Formal Invitation to “Seva Heroes”: • Activity: Have a group of students personally design and deliver formal, respectful invitations to select non-teaching staff, viz. – watchmen, cleaners, bus drivers, etc.), inviting them as “Special Guests of Honor” for the screening. • Purpose: To make the honorees feel genuinely valued and respected from the outset, setting a powerful example of empathy for the students. 

Post-Screening Activities 1. Interactive Reflection Session: • Activity: Immediately after the film, A teacher can ask questions to the students, like:  “Which moment in the film resonated with you the most and why?”  “How can we, as students, practice ‘seva’ in our school and community?”  Invite a few “Seva Heroes” to share their experiences (if they are comfortable). Purpose: To internalize the film’s values and brainstorm practical ways to implement them. 

 2. The Seva-Honouring Ceremony (As per the POA): 

 • Activity: Principal, head boy/girl, and special dignitaries (if any) call each “Silent Hero” by name. • Action: Present them with a token of appreciation. This could be:  A certificate of gratitude (“Seva Ratna” or “Silent Hero Award”).  A simple gift (shawl/flower/memento).  Most importantly, a heartfelt round of applause from the entire audience. • Purpose: This is the core of the initiative-publicly acknowledging and validating their indispensable contribution, providing students with a live model of gratitude. 

3. “Letter to the PM” / organizing a Writing Session: • Activity: Dedicate time (e.g., the next period after the screening) for students to write their letters to the Hon. Prime Minister. Provide them with guiding questions: “What inspiration did you get from the film?” “What did you learn?” “How will you change your actions?” “What is your message for the PM?” • Purpose: This formalizes their reflection and connects their personal experience to a national initiative, making them feel part of a larger movement.

4. Media Interaction and Community Outreach (As per the POA): • Activity: If local media or dignitaries are present, prepared students and teachers share their insights. This can also be extended by sharing the event’s success on the school’s social media channels with photos (with consent) and quotes. • Purpose: To amplify the message beyond the school walls and inspire the wider community, creating a ripple effect of gratitude and service. 

 C. SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY FOR SCHOOLS & CINEMA THEATRES.

  A focused trend alert may be done on a particular day and time. 1. Key Government Accounts to Tag: To ensure national visibility, tag relevant government ministries and handles that align with the themes of education and youth. • Prime Minister’s Office: @PMOIndia @narendramodi • Ministry of Education: @EduMinOfIndia @DPEducationWorld • Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: @AshwiniVaishnaw @DrLMurugan @PIB_India @MIB_India (Often involved in film screenings and initiatives) • MyGov India (Citizen Engagement Platform): @mygovindia • Swachh Bharat Mission (Connect to dignity of labour): @swachhbharat

Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan 2025-26

 [Grades 6-11; Online; Prizes Worth Rs. 1L; 

Participation in National Camp]: 

Register by Sept 30. 

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Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM)

Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) is an initiative of Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), which is being organized in collaboration with NCSM and NCERT.

It is a digital based largest Science Talent Search Examination for school students of standard VI to XI to create awareness, to generate affinity towards pure science & foster the excellence, and mentoring. It is a national program conceptualised to identify bright minds with a scientific aptitude from the student community and nurture them.

Interested participants may visit vvm.org.in for more information and to register in this competition.

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LIBRARY GRANTS UNDER PM SHRI FOR LIBRARY FINAL PHASE 2025-26

 FINAL PHASE( I,II & III) Guidlines_for_PM_SHRI (2025-26) 13.06.2025.pdf - Google Drive

Overview

• The PM SHRI scheme is built on six pillars, each representing a core area of focus derived from
• the nine chapters of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These pillars encompass a range
• of activities, sub-activities, and components that together work towards achieving the scheme’s.
• objectives.
• Pillars of the PM SHRI Scheme
• 1. Access Infrastructure - Adequacy, Functionality, Aesthetics and Safety
• o Ensures that school infrastructure is adequate, functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe
• for all students.
• 
  
• 2. Human Resources and School Leadership
• o Focuses on the recruitment, development, and effective management of teachers and
• school leaders to enhance educational outcomes.
• 3. Management, Monitoring and Governance
• o Emphasizes the importance of efficient management, continuous monitoring, and strong
• governance to ensure the smooth operation of schools.
• 
  
• 4. Beneficiary Satisfaction
• o Aims to ensure that the needs and expectations of students and their families are met,
• leading to higher satisfaction and better engagement with the school.
• 
  
• 5. Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
• o Seeks to implement a robust curriculum, innovative pedagogical practices,
• and comprehensive assessment methods to foster effective learning.
• 
  
• 6. Inclusive Practices and Gender Equity
• o Promotes inclusive practices and ensures gender equity in all aspects of school life,
• providing equal opportunities for all students.
• .............................................
• 5. Competency Based Student Assessment
• OBJECTIVE:
• Competency based learning training equips educators with the skills to develop lesson plans and
• teaching resources based on competency-based learning.
• PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
• ● Preparation of Low-Cost, Do It Yourself (DIY) type TLM by school teachers based on CBL.
• ● Purchase/Printing of CBSE & NCERT Exemplars based on CBL.
• ● Printing/Procurement of Sample papers
• ● Pedagogy and assessment adopted in these schools will be more experiential, holistic and
• competency based.
• ● Focus will be on learning outcomes of every child in every grade – Assessment of Quantitative,
• Verbal & Logical Reasoning Skills.
• ● Assessment at all levels will be based on conceptual understanding and application of knowledge to real life situations and will be competency- based.
• ● CBSA should be an integral part of Classroom Transaction. Each teacher must discuss CBA type
• questions in regular classroom transactions so that the students will not face problems during
• examinations/assessments.
• FINANCIAL NORMS:-25000/-
• ....................................
• 7. Resource Material / Activity Hand Book and Additional Support
• OBJECTIVE:
• A good teaching resource material /Handbook lays out the basic principles of the coursebooks
• and the recommended procedures for using the book. As such it is a guide for teachers,
• particularly for new teachers who may have little teacher training or classroom experience.
• PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
• ● Provision of Teachers’ Manuals/ Diaries Activity Handbooks, resource materials for
• teachers to align their innovative pedagogies with learning outcomes and grade level
• competencies.
• ● Preparation of No-cost, Low-Cost, Do It Yourself (DIY) type TLM by school teachers.
• ● Every teacher in the school could be using these resource materials to align their
• innovative pedagogies with learning outcomes and grade level competencies.
• ● Teacher Resource material must be available in school libraries and could be accessed
• whenever required
• ● Purchase/Printing of CBSE handbooks (https://cbseacademic.nic.in//manual.html)
• ● NCF SE/NCF FS /NEP/NCERT Activity handbooks /Curriculum of all stages.
• ● The above-mentioned activities are only suggestive in nature, schools/RO can design/
• plan activities based on context or speci
• ic needs.
• FINANCIAL NORMS:; Rs. 200. PER TEACHER PLUS 150.00 PER TEACHER 
• ..........................................
• 13. Library Grant for Sr. Secondary Schools (upto highest class XII)
• 
  
• Guidelines for Utilizing Library Grant for Periodicals:
• ● Needs Assessment: Conduct a survey or assessment to identify the interests and educational
• needs of students and teachers, ensuring the periodicals selected are relevant and engaging.
• ● Curriculum Alignment: Choose periodicals that align with the curriculum across different
• subjects, including science, mathematics, language arts, social studies, and the arts.
• ● Age Appropriateness: Select periodicals appropriate for the age and reading level of the
• students in the school.
• ● Local and Global Perspectives: Include periodicals that offer both local and global
• perspectives to help students develop a broader understanding of the world.
• ● Quality and Reputation: Choose periodicals from reputed publishers known for high-quality
• content and responsible reporting.
• ● Subscription Management: Consider the frequency of publication and manage subscriptions
• efficiently to ensure timely delivery and accessibility.
• ● Student and Teacher Input: Gather feedback from students and teachers on the periodicals
• available in the library and adjust selections as needed.
• ● Budget Allocation: Allocate the library grant judiciously to maximize the variety and number
• of periodicals while staying within budget.
• ● Digital Access: Consider digital periodicals or online subscriptions to supplement the print
• collection and provide additional access options
• Suggestive List of Periodicals for School:
• 1. Science Reporter
• ○ Publisher: National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research
• (NISCPR), part of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (Science
• Reporter covers a wide range of scientific topics, including technology, innovations,
• and current scientific research. It is a highly reputable source of science information.)
• 
  
• 2. Competition Success Review
• ○ Publisher: Competition Review Pvt. Ltd. (While not a direct government publication,
• Competition Success Review (CSR) covers topics such as general knowledge, current
• affairs, and guidance for— competitive exams. It is beneficial for students preparing
• for government and other competitive exams.
• 
  
• 3. Swachh Bharat Magazine
• ○ Publisher: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India (This
• publication highlights initiatives, news, and updates related to the Swachh Bharat
• Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)
• 4. Sportstar
• ○ Publisher: The Hindu group. (Sportstar is a monthly sports magazine that covers
• national and international sports, including cricket, football, tennis, badminton,
• boxing, chess, hockey, and squash.)
• 5. Civil Services Chronicles
• ○ Publisher: Chronicles Publication Pvt. Ltd (The magazine publishes current affair
• articles, essays, case studies and content related to current issues of national and
• international importance.)
• 6. Banking Services Chronicles
• ○ Publisher: Chronicles Publication Pvt. Ltd (The books include previous years’ solved
• question papers, model question papers, question banks, current affairs\, general
• knowledge, reasoning, Maths and English etc.)
• 7. Pratiyogita Darpan
• ○ Publisher: Upkar Parkarshan (It is an Indian bi-lingual Magazine, focuses on current
• affairs and general knowledge, especially useful for civil services and competitive
• exams).
• 8. Tinkle
• ○ Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd (It includes Where Learning Meets Fun. Step
• into a world of fun! Comics, jokes, riddles, reviews, quizzes, and much more! Learn
• something new today!)
• 9. Magicpot
• ○ Publisher: Malayala Manorama Co. Pvt. Ltd. (It makes the child more creative
• through activities, crafts, games & much more. ... Also helps the child to read more
• through stories, poems and comics.)
• 
  
• 10. Champak
• ○ Publisher: Delhi Press Patra Prakashan Pvt Ltd (It is a magazine for children that
• helps them develop their reading, language, and creativity skills. It includes traditional
• stories, illustrations, and simple language)
• 
  
• 11. Cricket Today
• ○ Publisher: Delhi-based Company, Diamond Magazines, (which has the support of
• very experienced professionals. Cricket Today is an ultimate ode to the cricketing
• world.)
• 12. India Today
• ○ Publisher: Living Media India Limited publishes the weekly news magazine
• (Highlight different news)
• 13. Frontline
• ○ Publisher: The Hindu Group of publications, an English-language news magazine that
• is published every two weeks. (It includes Politics, Economics, Social issues, The
• environment, Nature, Culture, and Cinema.)
• 14. The Week
• ○ Publisher: Malayala Manorama Co. Pvt. Ltd. (It is to provide readers with a balanced
• perspective on current events by compiling commentary from multiple sides of a
• debate.)
• 15. Subject Journal- Monthly
• ○ Physics For You
• ○ Chemistry today
• ○ Biology Today
• ○ Mathematics Today
• 16. Digital Publications from various government/autonomous bodies
• ○ NBT publications
• ○ MoE publications
• ○ Publication division MoI&B
• ○ National Digital Library, MoE
• ○ NCERT digital Resources
• ○ CBSE digital Resources
• Suggestive List of Books/ Reports/Guidelines for Students of KVs:
• 1. Priya The Accessibility Warrior by NCERT
• https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/publication/otherpublications/pawe1.pdf
• 2. Let's move forward – by UNESCO India -
• https://dsel.education.gov.in/sites/default/files/update/comic_book_eng.pdf
• 3. Sapno Ki Udaan by MOE and NCERT -
• https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/announcement/SapnoKiUdaan.pdf
• 4. Competency-Based Practice Books for Class X & XII by CBSE
• https://cbseacademic.nic.in/
• 5. India Year Book
• https://www.amazon.in/india-year-book/s?k=india+year+book
• 6. 500 Career Cards developed by Ministry of Education- Letter issued by KVS on 14.08.2024 & 25.09.2024
• https://dsel.education.gov.in/careers/index.html
• 7. Stories of Ruskin Bond
• https://www.amazon.in/Books-RuskinBond/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ARuskin+Bond
• 8. Books written by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
• https://www.amazon.in/Books-A-P-J-AbdulKalam/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AA.P.J.+Abdul+Kalam
• 9. Books written by Sudha Murthy
• https://www.amazon.in/Books-Sudha-Murty/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ASudha+Murty
• 10. Story collection by Munshi Prem Chand
• https://www.amazon.in/Premchand-Complete-Stories-Kahaniya-arvshreshth/dp/9389643333
• 11. Believe in Yourself by Swami Vivekananda
• https://www.amazon.in/Believe-Yourself-Life-Lessons Vivekananda/dp/9389836107
• 12. Malgudi Days by RK Narayan, Indian Thought Publications
• https://www.amazon.in/Malgudi-Days-R-K-Narayan/dp/8185986177
• 13. Swami and friends by RK Narayan, Indian Thought Publications
• https://www.amazon.in/Swami-Friends-R-K-Narayan/dp/8185986002
• 14. Stories from Panchatantra Series, Neeta Mehta Publications
• https://www.amazon.in/Short-Stories-From-Panchatantra/dp/B0C9KB7RZK
• 15. Rain must fall – Nandita Basu
• https://www.amazon.in/Rain-Must-Fall-Nandita-Basu/dp/0143454099
• 16. Poetic collection by Mahadevi Verma
• https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Mahadevi-Verma-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A1318175031% 2Cp_27%3AMahadevi+Verma
• 17. Poetic collection by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
• https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Ramdhari-Singh-Dinkar-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A1318175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-bin%3ARamdhari+Singh+Dinka
• 18. Poetic collection by Harivansh Rai Bachchan
• https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Harivansh-Rai-Bachchan-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A1318175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-in%3AHarivansh+Rai+Bachchan
• 19.चिरा बालकथा:, भारतीय विज्ञानपरंपरा, चिकथा: - Sanskrit
• 20. Sanskrit Katha Maalika (Short Stories for Sanskrit Reading Practice) (by Rakesh Shashtry)
• PeriNote: These are suggestive and can be modified according to the student’s requirements.
• Feedback and record:
• ● Gather input from library users about their preferences and interests to make informed
• decisions about periodicals and competitions.
• ● Photographs and short videos of activities should be recorded and uploaded on
• Vidyalaya’s Social media platform and Vidyalaya’s website.
• 
  
• FINANCIAL NORMS:Rs.15000/- UP TO X  Rs.20000/0 UP TO XII
• .......................................................................
• 26. Reading Promotion Week
• OBJECTIVE:
• To cultivate a lifelong reading habit and foster a love for literature among students by conducting
• engaging and inclusive activities under the guidance of teachers and the librarian.
• PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
• ●Organizing quarterly Reading Week in the Vidyalaya.
• ●Librarian shall be the In-charge of the program.
• ●Activities to involve active participation of teachers, especially language teachers.
• ●Involve parents and alumni through book donation drives or reading sessions.
• ●Conducting competitions such as:
• o Reading Aloud
• o Book Review Presentations
• o Author Biographies
• o Dramatization/Role Play based on books
• o Storytelling Competitions
• o Poem Recitation
• o Correct Words per Minute Challenge
• o Reading Relay (team activity involving passage reading in turns)
• ●Organizing activities under Bhasha Sangam / Language Festival to encourage multilingual
• appreciation.
• ●Setting up Pop-up Libraries or Reading Corners in classrooms or common areas.
• ●Encouraging students to maintain a Reading Journal.
• ●Displaying Book of the Week and Reader of the Month on library/notice boards.
• ●Display and discussion of Books on NEP, Culture, Science, and Values.
• ●Inviting local authors, storytellers, or educators for guest sessions or readings (optional).
• This head may be used for the following cost:
• ●Cost of stationery items, Flashcards, journals, etc.
• ●Cost of printing certiicates and bookmarks.
• ●Cost of stop clock (if required).
• ●Cost of prizes for competition winners.
• ●Cost of mementoes for external judges/speakers (if invited).
• ●Cost of setting up temporary reading corners or displays.
• Target Group:
• ● Students of Classes 1 to 8. Participation may be structured grade-wise
• 
  
• FINANCIAL NORMS:: RS. 25000/-
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• 
  
• 44. Library Books
• OBJECTIVE:
• Equipping the School Library with textbooks and reference books.
• PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
• ● Procurement of curriculum based text books from NCERT.
• ● Teacher reference books.
• ● Five year/Ten year sample papers
• ● NCERT Books and books from National Book Trust in the library to be procured preferably from
• NCERT and National Book Trust.
• ● NCERT Exemplars
• ● Lab manuals for practical subjects to be procured.
• Note; Sufficient number of textbook sets to be procured on the recommendation of the library committee.
• FINANCIAL NORMS: Rs.:20000/-
• ....................................................

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4

1. Common Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 5

2. Teaching Learning Materials (Balvatika) ....................................................................... 7

3. Teaching Learning Materials (Classes I To V) ............................................................... 9

4. Learning Enhancement Programme (LEP) / Remedial Teaching ............................... 11

5. Competency Based Student Assessment ....................................................................... 11

6. Holistic Report Cards for Students ............................................................................... 12

7. Resource Material / Activity Hand Book And Additional Support ............................. 12

8. School Readiness Modules-Module Development (Class -1) ...................................... 13

9. Science Kit and Maths Kit ................................................................................................ 14

10. Science And Maths Circle/Club ....................................................................................... 15

11. Exposure Visits ................................................................................................................. 18

12. Mentoring By Eminent Experts (National) .................................................................... 19

13. Library Grant for Sr. Secondary Schools (upto highest class XII) ............................... 20

14. Sport Equipment ............................................................................................................... 24

15. Engagement Of Yoga / Sports Teacher / Coaches ......................................................... 25

16. Musical Instruments ......................................................................................................... 26

17. 21st Century Learning And Information Skills .............................................................. 26

18. Celebration Of National Days .......................................................................................... 27

19. Bagless Days ...................................................................................................................... 27

20. Celebration Of Cultural, Academic, Sports And Annual Day .......................................... 29

21. Cyber Safety Awareness Programme ............................................................................... 30

22. Financial Support for Vocational Teacher/ Trainer (New) ........................................... 31

23. Fund For School Safety And Security ............................................................................... 32

24. Guidance And Career Counseling .................................................................................... 33

25. Parent Teacher Meet ......................................................................................................... 33

26. Reading Promotion Week ................................................................................................. 34

27. Enhancement Of School Facilities And Aesthetics .......................................................... 35

28. PM SHRI Quiz, Debate & Extempore Speech Competition ............................................. 35

29. Lab Consumable Materials ................................................................................................ 36

30. LED Lighting ..........................................................................................................................37

31. Activity Promoting Green School .......................................................................................37

32. Vegetable/Herbal / Medicinal/ Kitchen Garden...............................................................38

33. Composting facility for kitchen and garden waste ......................................................... 39

34. Organize ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’/ clean up drives .............................................................39

35. Expert Talk - Green School ................................................................................................ 40

36. Field Visits ........................................................................................................................... 41

37. Desktop Computers/ Tablets for School(Recurring) Maintenance.................................42

38. Maintenance of ATL Tinkering/ Innovation Lab (where ATL Tinkering Labs were

established

ive years ago)as per sanction order of individual School...........................42

39. Training to Girls on Self-Defence (More than 50 girl children in VI to XII) ................ 43

40. Adolescent Girls Programs .................................................................................................43

41. Community Participation ....................................................................................................44

42. Hackathon .............................................................................................................................45

43. ATL Instructor ......................................................................................................................46

44. Library Books .....................................................................................................................47

45. Citizenship skills, Constitutional values and knowledge of India ..................................47

46. Function Youth & Eco Club for Mission Life .....................................................................48

47. Colourful Dustbins painted with interesting characters for waste segregation............ 49

48. Capacity Building and Training of Teachers(STEM teachers)...........................................50

49. Digital Hardware/Software..................................................................................................50

ANNEXURE - I...........................................................................................................................51

VISHVKARMA JAYANTI

 

WHY AND HOW OF JAYANTI 

National Sports Awards

Sport in India

India has a history of sports dating back to the Vedic period, with Western sports having been imported during British rule.^[4] Cricket is currently the most popular spectator sport; it generates the highest television viewership, with the Indian Premier League being the most-followed sports league in the country. Football has also gained popularity,^[5][a] with the Indian Super League being the highest level of domestic football, and the national team winning multiple gold medals at the Asian and South Asian Games.

Additional football accomplishments include India having reached the group stage of the 1960 Olympics, qualified for the 1950 FIFA World Cup, and won the SAFF Championship.^{[7][8][9][10]} India has also had success in field hockey, winning the World Cup and multiple medals in the Olympic Games. Other popular sports include kabaddi, badminton, tennis, athletics and kho-kho. Sports such as golf, rugby, wrestling, boxing, motorsport, and basketball are also featured throughout the country.^[11]

India's diverse culture and people have influenced the wide variety of sports, with indigenous sports such as fighter kite and boat racing being popular in some regions. Other indigenous sports include chess, kho kho, polo and snooker, subject to location. Water sports, like scuba diving, boating, surfing, and kiteboarding, frequently appear in coastal areas.^[12] Professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA) are popular among young audiences,^[13] with some Indian wrestlers achieving international success.^[14][15] India has hosted the Cricket World Cup three times and won it twice.^[b] Field hockey is India's most successful sport at the Olympics, with the Indian men's team winning thirteen Olympic medals—eight of which were gold. Although it is not considered a professional sport, cycling is a recreational activity and exercise in India.^[18]

Domestic professional commercial sports leagues in the country including Indian Premier League (Cricket) Women's Premier League (Cricket), Indian Super League (Football), I-League (Football), Indian Women's League (Football), Pro Kabbadi (Kabbadi), Hockey India League (Hockey), Premier Badminton League (Badminton), Ultimate Table Tennis League (Table Tennis), Premier Handball League (Handball), Prime Volleyball League (Volleyball) and Ultimate Kho Kho (Kho–Kho). The major international sporting events that are annually organised in India include the Indian Open (Golf), India Open (Badminton), and India Open (Table Tennis). Kabaddi, an indigenous sport, is widely regarded as one of the fastest growing sports in India, following the launch of the Indian domestic Pro Kabaddi League. The sport has garnered substantial television viewership, contributing to its popularity and elevating its monetary value.^[19] Women's sports have also grown in India, with professional leagues including the Women's Premier League and Women's Kabaddi League.^[20]

India has hosted several international sporting events, including editions of the Asian Games, South Asian Games; the 2010 Commonwealth Games; and six Men's and four Women's cricket world championships. India has hosted four editions of the SAFF Championship; SAFF Women's Championship in 2016, and one junior FIFA world for each gender in football. India will host the 2025 Women's World Cup,^[21][c] the 2026 T20 and the 2031 ODI Cricket World Cup.,,,,,for further reading of article from Wiki

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National sports awards

• Khel Ratna award
• Arjuna Award
• Dronacharya award
• Major Dhyan Chand Award
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy
• Rahstriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
• Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award

 The National Sports Honors, which are a collection of six separate honors awarded to athletes, coaches, or groups for their accomplishments and contributions to the development of Indian sports, are regarded as the highest athletic accolades in India.

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, also known as the Khel Ratna, the Arjuna Award, the Dronacharya Award, the Major Dhyan Chand Award, the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy, also known as the MAKA Trophy, and the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar are the six main awards that make up India’s National Sports Awards.

The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award has been a part of the list informally since 2004 when it was included in the six National Sports Awards.

The list of awards and what they are awarded for are listed below:

• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Awarded for outstanding performances in sports spanning over four years.
• Arjuna Award: Given out for consistently good performance over four years.
• Dronacharya Award: It is awarded to coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international events.
• Major Dhyan Chand Award: Presented for good performance and contributing towards the promotion of sports.
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy: Given to the university for top performance in inter-university tournaments over the last year.
• Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar: Awarded to organizations and individuals for playing a role in the area of sports promotion and development over the last three years.
• Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award: To recognize outstanding achievements in the field of adventure activities or sports on land, sea, and air.

National sports awards: In Detail

The detailed description of the awards is as follows.

Khel Ratna award

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award replaced the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, which was created in 1991-1992, as India’s top athletic prize.

• Winners of the Khel Ratna get a medallion, a diploma, and a monetary award for their great sporting exploits during four years.
• Viswanathan Anand, a grandmaster of chess from India, received the award for the first time.
• MC Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Vijender Singh, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli are just a few of the many other champions.
• The youngest athlete to receive the Khel Ratna award is pistol shooter Abhinav Bindra, who captured the first individual gold medal for India ever in the Olympics in Beijing in 2008.
• Olympic bronze medal-winning weightlifter Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to receive the Khel Ratna in 1994-95.

Arjuna Award

The Arjuna Award was established in 1961 and is named after Arjuna, the major character of the historic Indian epic Mahabharata.

Before the Khel Ratna was created, it was India’s highest athletic distinction.

• The Arjuna Award, given out for consistently excellent performance over four years, comes with a statuette of Arjuna, a diploma, and a monetary award.
• PK Banerjee, an Olympian for India in football, was one of the 20 recipients of the Arjuna Award in its first year, 1961.
• The first woman to get the Arjuna Award was the hockey player Anna Lumsden.

A Khel Ratna recipient is not eligible to be nominated for the Arjuna Award under the existing regulations. The Khel Ratna can, however, be nominated for an Arjuna winner.

Dronacharya award

The greatest accolade for coaches in sports in India is the Dronacharya Award, which was established in 1985. It is given to people who have produced medalists at important international competitions.

It’s based on the Mahabharata, where Arjuna’s mentor or coach was Dronacharya.

• A bronze statue of Dronacharya, a certificate, and cash are given to the winners.
• Among the first Dronacharya Award recipients were the wrestling coach Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat, the boxing coach Om Prakash Bharadwaj, and the famed athletics coach OM Nambiar, who is credited with shaping the career of Indian sprint queen PT Usha.
• Renu Kohli, an athletics coach, became the first woman to receive the Dronacharya Award in 2002.
• The Dronacharya Award is granted for contributions made during a lifetime as well as more recent achievements.

Major Dhyan Chand Award

The Major Dhyan Chand Award, which is also named after India’s hockey wizard Dhyan Chand, is the country’s highest prize for career accomplishments in sports.

• Since 2002, the winners have received a Dhyan Chand statuette, a certificate, and financial rewards for their outstanding performance and individual contributions to the development of sports.
• The inaugural winners of the Major Dhyan Chand Award were the Olympian boxer Shahuraj Birajdar, a member of the Indian men’s hockey team Ashok Diwan, and the distinguished player and coach Aparna Ghosh of the Indian women’s basketball team.

Also read: Gallantry Awards

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy

The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy, often known as the MAKA Trophy, was established in 1956-1957 and is the oldest National Sports Award in India.

• The Abul Kalam Azad Award, which honors an Indian independence fighter and the nation’s first minister of education, is granted to a university for excelling in inter-university competitions throughout the previous calendar year.
• Bombay University won the first prize, but since then, Amritsar, Punjab’s Guru Nanak Dev University has dominated the winners’ list, taking home 22 of the 64 prizes given out.
• The prize includes a revolving MAKA Trophy that is awarded annually to the winner as well as cash.

Rahstriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar

The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, given to organizations or corporations (both private and public) and people for their contributions to the growth and promotion of sports during the previous three years, has been a constant on the list of National Sports Awards since 2009.

• The award is known as the National Sports Promotion Award in English from Hindi.
• The selection of nominees is divided into four categories: sports for development, corporate social responsibility initiatives to promote sports, hiring of athletes, and identifying and developing new talent.
• Each category’s winners receive a trophy and a citation. A single category may have more than one winner in a given year.

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award

The first two people to climb Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, were the Indian mountaineer Tenzing Norgay of Nepali descent and the New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary.

• The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, which was created in 1994 to honor Norgay, aims to acknowledge exceptional accomplishments in the world of adventure sports on land, water, and the air.
• Mountaineering, skydiving, open-water swimming, and sailing are among the activities taken into consideration.
• Tenzing Norgay National Adventure honors, which are presented alongside the six main national honors since 2004, are the equivalent of the Arjuna Award in the adventure sports world.
• Achievements in adventure sports were also recognized with the Arjuna Award before the award’s establishment.
• Each year, the prize is often split into four categories: land adventure, water (sea) adventure, air adventure, and lifetime achievement.

SOURCE: National Sports Awards of India - ClearIAS

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CAREER IN SPORTS By

V. KUMAR  Sport in India has really come a long way from being a voluntary pastime to a rewarding career that it is today. Sports come naturally to some people, but to most others it could still be developed at least to a reasonable level with proper techniques and training. In the evolution of man from hunters to the modern day, activities such as running, throwing or even warding off physical dangers have come to reflect today in the sports that we play. Sport is an exciting and healthy pastime to many, but if sport is really ones passion it can be a very rewarding and satisfying career too. If one has to look at the growth and development of sport in India, 1982 was a water shed year. The Asian Games hosted at Delhi provided new infrastructure like modern stadia and holistic and fulsome training and coaching structure with the onset of Sports Authority of India. Media covered the Games in a big way and television beamed matches live to homes. All these aspects were replicated at a much higher scale and magnitude during the Common Wealth Games in 2010 providing spurt to sport on the whole in the country. India: Emerging Sports Destination In between India has hosted numerous other big ticket sporting events like the two cricket world cups (1996 and 2011), formula one race, yearly ATP event the Chennai Open Tennis etc. Besides top football clubs like Bayern Munich have come to India along with the Argentina football team. This is also happening partly because India is seen as a major emerging sport destination having untapped potential both in terms of player talents and a huge market. Then there are successful players like Sachin Tendulkar, Abhinav Bindra, RVS Rathore,Sushil Kumar, Viswanathan Anand, Mary Kom and many others who have raised the profile of sports people in India and have attracted youth to take up their respective games as a full time passion. All this has resulted in a huge demand for people in sport. The growth is happening two fold. At one level, government through the National Sports Policy is investing heavily in sports and also by organising top events the facilities are getting better every day. Secondly, growth has also accelerated because of the private sector realising sport as an important part of not only their corporate social responsibility (CSR) but also a valid investment for their own promotion. Private sports regulatory bodies like the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with the successful organisation of the Indian Premier league have showed the way for other sport federations too to look for corporate sponsored events. To be a sportsperson: How to approach It is always good to identify career in sports as young as one can. This is more crucial if one is aspiring to be a sportsperson. One of the better options to look for training is the various facilities of the Sports Authority of India. More about SAI is discussed later in the article. Usually the entry is at the 12th level. One can begin career at the amateur level and start participating in the State level, regional level and finally graduate to the National level. While SAI is at the National level, it has various State level branches that cater to the regional sport talents. Other than this there are various State level organisations that look after nurturing sporting talents. In most cases, the government bears the cost of training and in bringing in top level coaches. For example, the SAI centre in Patiala has four core disciplines like boxing and often coaches from Cuba and other countries are hired to provide best training. Obviously, government bears the cost for these coaches and other training facilities. Most of the SAI programmes also have scholarships and student supports and students can also look for financial assistance. Age group competitions are a good starting point for a beginner sportsperson. As said above, being a sportsperson is not the only option available. One can train to be a coach, physiotherapist, sports medicine practitioner, physical trainers, sports journalist, public relations practitioner, sports manager, administrator, sports event managers and so on. Who is eligible to be a sportsperson? :- Physical and Mental Traits required If spotted and trained early, almost everyone among us has the talent to excel in some sport at a reasonable level. But to some people sport come naturally and it becomes their passion as well. If one is passionate about sport that is the first starting point. Sport is career that requires lifetime of dedication and there is no point entering the field half-heartedly. Most of the games require strong physical attributes. This doesn’t mean that one has to be born with it, the whole purpose of training and coaching is to attune the body to its optimum level and imbibe the excellence in skills for top results. One definitely has to be physically strong, agile and flexible among other qualities and for that the very basic eligibility is the ability to work hard on fitness. Strong work ethics and perseverance are the key qualities that will take a person far ahead in his or her sporting career. But sport is not physical only, coaches around the world will tell that games are played between the years, that is, they are high on mental quotient as well. One has to be tough mentally, show a lot of patience at the sport, have a right mix of aggression and cool mindedness and be intelligent enough to grab the little chances that come their way and use it to come out the winner. That’s what separates a champion from the also-rans, the margin is thin. Sport is a great teacher in life and the biggest characteristic coaches want their wards to imbibe is the ‘spirit of the game’or the sporting spirit. It is not something tangible, but it comes out from respect for the opponents and spirit of fair play. Sport also builds team spirit and bonding and leadership qualities as well. These are few of the physical and mental aspects that a sportsperson seeks to learn, build and improve throughout their careers. Professional prospects There are various exciting careers available for people pursuing sport and it is not limited to playing the game actively as the only professional prospect available to them. Other than being a player, one can be coach, trainer, journalist, medicine practitioner, etc. Some of the most popular professional and job prospects are enlisted below. Sportsperson If one excels in a particular sport and has the right work ethics, few other professions can be as satisfying as that of a sportsperson. Just like Elena Isinbayeva, the famous polevaulter, one has to keep raising the bar and if successful, the joy and pride that comes through by it can be hardly found anywhere else. Every game has its National team, and that is where a young athlete / sportsperson should aim to find a place in. Once a career as a sportsperson is identified, one has to gradually move up the ladder with intensive training and hard work. Playing right at the top, at the international level is immensely rewarding. One is usually paid well to lead a good life. Besides, there are sponsorships and jobs, both government and private reserved for sportsperson of high calibre. The range of monetary benefits vary a lot from sport to sport. Games like Cricket, Golf, Motor Sports, Tennis, international football, etc. are highly paid. While most of the other games may not get one millions but still something that is above average. Money however is never the first aim and is not the only reward for sportspersons. The pride, joy and self-fulfilment that come with bringing top honours for oneself and the country at large is irreplaceable. Also a lot of government jobs are assured for sportspersons at the national level. A sportspersons playing career doesn’t last lifetime. But once active playing is over, one can look for coaching, managing and other jobs. (The author is a sports journalist with reporting experience of well known sports events including Olympics and Cricket World Cup.                                                                                                                  e-mail: vidhanshu@ hotmail. com)