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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Follow-up Online Hands-on Session for Completion of NPST & NMM Registration

Dear Participants,

Greetings from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

This is in reference to the 1-Day State-Level Workshop on the Nationwide Rollout of NPST & NMM, held at IISER Mohali on 19th September 2026.

As a follow-up to the workshop, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is organizing an online hands-on practice session for participants who have not yet completed their registration on the NPST and/or NMM portals. The session is intended to provide step-by-step guidance and practical assistance for completing the registration on the respective digital platforms.

In this regard, you are kindly requested to:

Attend the follow-up online session.
Keep a mobile phone/laptop/desktop with stable internet connectivity available during the session to enable you to complete the registration through hands-on practice.
Keep the required details/documents and login credentials, wherever applicable, readily available during the session for smooth completion of the registration process.

Details of the Follow-up Online Session

Date: 24 September 2026
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Mode: Online
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/419401555571029?p=2E05lluvkewLVtaihC

(Click on the meeting link provided above to attend the online session)

NPST & NMM Resources

NPST Web Portal: https://npst.ncte.gov.in/login
Mentee–Mentor Portal: https://nmm.ncte.gov.in/select-role
NPST Support Email: npst.support@ncte-india.org
NMM Support Email: nmm@ncte-india.org

Your participation in this follow-up session will help ensure the timely completion of your registration and facilitate the effective implementation of NPST and NMM.

You are requested to join the session on time.

Yours faithfully,

Dr. R. N. Lenka
Sr. Academic Consultant
National Council for Teacher Education
G-7, Sector-10, Dwarka
New Delhi – 110075

“PEN TO PURPOSE: FROM WASTE TO WONDER”

PEN BANK: WASTE STATIONERY TO CREATIVE ART

"Every Empty Pen Has a Second Life."

OBJECTIVES

✅ Reduce plastic stationery waste

✅ Promote sustainable habits

✅ Encourage creative thinking

✅ Develop environmental responsibility

✅ Support NEP 2020 experiential learning

✅ Beautify the school using recycled materials

✅ Develop student leadership and teamwork

APPLICATION OF 5R PRINCIPLES

1️⃣ REFUSE :Students learn to refuse:

❌ Single-use plastic items

❌ Unnecessary stationery purchases

❌ Wasteful habits

2️⃣ REDUCE Students:

✅ Use pens completely before disposal

✅ Utilize both sides of notebooks

✅ Minimize stationery wastage

3️⃣ REUSE : Collected items can be reused as:

✅ Art material

✅ Decorative objects

✅ Classroom displays

✅ Exhibition models

4️⃣ REPURPOSE : Old pens and pencils will be transformed into:

🌸 Flower Pots

🖼️ Photo Frames

🏆 Trophies

🎨 Wall Murals

🌳 Decorative Trees

📚 Library Display Items

🦚 School Mascots

🏫 School Name Models

5️⃣ RECYCLE

Remaining plastic material will be sent to authorized recyclers for responsible recycling.

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Phase 1: Installation

One Pen Bank in every class

One Pen Bank in every department

One Central Collection Bank

Suggested Label Text

·         PEN BANK
·         DROP YOUR USED PENS HERE
·         DON'T THROW- LET THEM GROW

Phase 2: Awareness Campaign

Activities

📢 Morning Assembly Announcement
🎨 Poster Making
✍️ Slogan Competition
📝 Pledge Taking
📚 Library Awareness Session

Phase 3: Collection Drive :Students deposit:

Empty pens

Refills

Broken pencils

Marker bodies

Plastic stationery waste

Class monitors maintain collection records.

Phase 4: Creative Transformation Workshop

Students Create

🌸 Pen Flower Garden
🦚 National Bird Peacock Model
🌳 Eco Tree
📚 Library Decorative Frames
🎨 School Wall Art
🏆 Exhibition Models
🏫 PM SHRI KV School Logo

Phase 5: Exhibition

Event Name : PEN ART FESTIVAL

Display all products during:

Annual Exhibition
Science Exhibition
Swachhata Pakhwada
Earth Day
Environment Day

🏆 REWARD SYSTEM

Green Points

Activity

Points

10 Pens Collected

5

25 Pens Collected

15

50 Pens Collected

30

Best Creative Product

50

Best Green Class

Trophy

🎨 POSSIBLE SCHOOL PRODUCTS

For Library

📚 Decorative Magazine Holders
📚 Pen Art Book Stands
📚 Reading Corner Decorations
📚 Library Name Board

For School Campus

🌳 Decorative Trees
🌸 Flower Pots
🖼️ Wall Panels
♻️ Sustainability Models
🏫 School Name Sculpture

📊 EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Environmental

✅ Reduced Plastic Waste
✅ Clean Campus
✅ Sustainable Disposal Practices

Educational

✅ Creativity
✅ Design Thinking
✅ Problem Solving
✅ Teamwork

Social

✅ Student Participation
✅ Teacher Involvement
✅ Community Awareness

🖊️ "Don't Throw the Pen, Let Creativity Begin!"

♻️ "Collect Today, Create Tomorrow!"

🌿 "Waste Stationery, Wonderful Creations!"

🏫 "One School • One Pen Bank • One Green Future"

5R PEN BANK PROJECT

“PEN TO PURPOSE: FROM WASTE TO WONDER”

Hands-On Learning for Future Makers- NEP 2020

The Back Ground: SKILL HOUSE: OUTDOOR: Hands-On Learning for Future Makers- NEP 2020

Instead of only collecting waste, students create a complete circular economy system within the school.

Waste generated by students, teachers, and the community is converted into useful products, educational resources, and income-generating items.

Objectives

Reduce school waste by at least 50%.
Promote environmental responsibility.
Develop entrepreneurship and vocational skills.
Integrate STEM, Art, and Sustainability education.
Create a self-sustaining green campus.

Innovative Components

1. Smart Waste Segregation Stations

QR-code enabled bins.
Students scan and record waste deposited.
Houses/classes earn Green Points.
Monthly leaderboard displayed.

2. Plastic-to-Product Lab

Collected plastic waste is converted into:

Eco-bricks
Plant pots
Desk organizers
Bird feeders
Decorative items

Students learn:

Design thinking
Product development
Entrepreneurship

3. Organic Waste Bio-Cycle Unit

School canteen and garden waste used for:

Vermicomposting
Bio-enzyme production
Organic manure

Output used in:

School garden
Herbal garden
Vegetable patches

4. Paper Recycling Innovation Centre

Old notebooks, exam papers, worksheets transformed into:

Handmade paper
Greeting cards
Bookmarks
School certificates
Library issue slips

Particularly useful for school libraries.

5. E-Waste Collection Bank

Students bring:

Old chargers
Keyboards
Mobile accessories
Batteries

Partner with authorized recyclers.

Special activities:

E-Waste Awareness Week
Repair and Reuse Workshops

6. Waste Audit Dashboard

Students conduct monthly audits.

Data collected:

Plastic generated
Paper generated
Organic waste generated
Recycled waste percentage

Displayed through:

Excel dashboards
QR-linked reports
School website/blog

7. Upcycling Innovation Challenge

Students create products from waste.

Examples:

Newspaper furniture
Plastic bottle irrigation systems
Tin-can lamps
Waste-art sculptures

Best projects exhibited annually.

Unique Feature: Green Currency System for grades in Certificates

Introduce:

"Eco Coins"

Students earn Eco Coins for:

Segregating waste -1Coin/ Activity Completed
Composting-2 Coins / Activity Completed
Bringing recyclables-1 Coin / Activity Completed
Participating in campaigns-2 Coins / Activity Completed

Eco Coins redeemable for:

Library privileges
Plant saplings
Certificates
School merchandise

Project Implementation Plan

Phase	Activity	Duration
Phase 1	Waste Survey & Audit	2 Weeks
Phase 2	Installation of Segregation Units	1 Month
Phase 3	Training of Eco Leaders	2 Weeks
Phase 4	Recycling & Composting Activities	Continuous
Phase 5	Product Development	Continuous
Phase 6	Exhibition & Evaluation	Annual

Expected Outcomes

Environmental

Cleaner campus
Reduced landfill waste
Improved biodiversity

Educational

Experiential learning
STEM integration
Skill development

Economic

Revenue from recycled products
Savings on manure and stationery

Social

Community participation
Environmental awareness
Student leadership

Innovation Scorecard

Parameter	Rating
Creativity	★★★★★
Sustainability	★★★★★
NEP 2020 Alignment	★★★★★
Student Participation	★★★★★
Community Impact	★★★★★

Special Library Component for KV Schools

As a school librarian, you can establish a "Trash-to-Text Corner" where students create:

Handmade notebooks from recycled paper
Environmental magazines
Waste management newsletters
QR-linked digital awareness books
Pustakouphar

This directly supports your mission of promoting reading culture while integrating environmental education, making the library the knowledge center of the entire waste management project. 🌱📚