By BIS Correspondent for BIS Mumbai

Kawant, September 18, 2026: As part of its efforts to strengthen educational opportunities for children in the tribal region, DISHA, Don Bosco Kawant, conducted the second phase of its training programme on study techniques for students of nine high schools in Kawant block of Chhotaudepur district. The training, held from September 8 to 13, 2026, reached a total of 427 students, including 202 boys and 225 girls.

The programme was designed to help students develop effective study practices and apply them in their regular academic life. Students from Standards 9, 10 and 11 participated in the sessions, with the training being adapted to their respective academic stages. The sessions focused particularly on helping students strengthen their study habits and prepare themselves more effectively for their academic responsibilities.

The training was conducted across Karanjvant, Devadh, Kanabeda, Khadla, Hathikhan, Chichba, Baidiya, Rendhi and Saadivasan High Schools. Mr Ratilal Jadav served as the lead trainer for the programme. The participation figures recorded across the nine schools amounted to 427 students, with female students accounting for 225 of the total participants.

The programme also witnessed active participation from school principals, teachers, Village Education Programme (VEP) teachers and youth leaders. Their presence at the different schools reflected the involvement of the local educational community in supporting students' learning. At several schools, VEP teachers and youth leaders joined the sessions, creating opportunities for continued reinforcement of the study practices introduced during the training.

An important feature of the programme was the distribution of a Disha Diary to every participating student. The diary was provided as a practical academic tool through which students could record, practise and apply the study techniques introduced during the sessions. Chavanu and biscuits were also distributed to the students during the training sessions.

The second phase of the programme highlighted encouraging participation by girls, who constituted 52.7 per cent of the total beneficiaries. The training also addressed students at different stages of secondary education. While the sessions provided foundational support for Standard 9 students, they also took into consideration the academic demands faced by Standard 10 students and the further educational development of Standard 11 students.

The involvement of school authorities, VEP teachers and youth leaders across all nine schools was another significant feature of the initiative. Their participation is expected to support the continued practice of the study techniques introduced during the programme. The combination of classroom-based guidance and the Disha Diary also provided students with a practical means of putting the learning into practice.