27/12/2025
Five-Day ATL, STEM & Science Centre Training Programme Concludes at PM SHRI HSS Seri Khawaja
The Jammu and Kashmir Samagra Shiksha Department, in collaboration with Educil International successfully organized a five-day intensive training programme on Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL), STEM Lab, and Science Centre at PM SHRI Higher Secondary School Seri Khawaja, District Poonch.
The training programme was conducted from December 22, 2025 to December 27, 2025, and witnessed the active participation of 15 teachers from four schools of District Poonch. The programme aimed at strengthening hands-on, experiential, and technology-integrated teaching practices aligned with 21st-century learning skills.
The sessions were expertly conducted by Software Engineers Mr. Shivam Mishra of NIT Prayagraj UP, who delivered 20 highly engaging and practical sessions over five days. The training covered a wide spectrum of futuristic and innovative themes including Scratch, Python, C++, Teachable Machines, Tinkercad, Robotics, Drone Technology, Raspberry Pi, Arduino UNO, circuit construction, sensor integration, 3D printing, 3D pen, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), use of ICT, mathematical modelling, science tinkering, engineering in schools, and Buildathon projects.
Schools that participated in the programme included PM SHRI HSS Seri Khawaja, Government High School Harni, High School Saloonia, and PM SHRI High School Jaranwali Gali.
On the valedictory day, Mr. Abdul Saboor, Principal PM SHRI HSS Seri Khawaja, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the trainers for their dedication and for wholeheartedly sharing modern technological skills with teachers. He appreciated the collaborative efforts that made the programme a meaningful learning journey.
Mr. Barket Chowdary, Senior Lecturer GHSS Mandi, who attended the validation day as a guest, expressed pleasant surprise and high appreciation for the excellent management by the Principal and the quality, depth, and relevance of the sessions conducted by the master trainers.
Mr. Harish Kumar, District Nodal Officer ATL Buildathon, stated that the training programme has empowered teachers of District Poonch to effectively integrate technology, innovation, and tinkering approaches into their daily teaching-learning processes, thereby nurturing creativity and problem-solving skills among students.
The programme concluded on a highly positive note, marking a significant step towards strengthening STEM education and innovation culture in the schools of District Poonch.