YUPIA, AUG 13:

A series of training programmes aimed at promoting experiential learning and future-ready skills among students of PM SHRI schools in Papum Pare district concluded here on Thursday, officials said.

The PM SHRI Cell under the District Project Officer, ISSE-Samagra Shiksha, organised the programmes from August 6 to 13 under the Innovation Activities component of the Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.

DDSE-cum-DPO T T Tara inaugurated the programme on August 6, while District Project Coordinator Tang Moromi highlighted the importance of equipping students with knowledge and skills relevant to the 21st century.

The week-long initiative covered 21st-century learning and information skills, career guidance and counselling, financial literacy, cyber safety and scientific learning.

A science seminar-cum-book fair, Science Congress/Olympiad, and quiz and debate competitions were also organised at PM SHRI Government Middle School, Yupia HQ.

Students from PM SHRI NTGRS Ompuli, GMS Bormai Nishi, GMS Yupia HQ and GRS Nakar participated in the programmes.

The activities were organised in collaboration with Adhyayan Foundation, Itanagar, with officials from the DDSE office and other resource persons conducting interactive sessions.

PM SHRI GMS Yupia HQ secured the highest number of prizes across the competitions and emerged as the best-performing school.

Officials said the initiative sought to enhance critical thinking, creativity, communication skills, scientific temperament, digital awareness, financial literacy and career awareness among

students.