22/10/2026
School Education Department Ganderbal & Piramal Foundation Conclude Three-Day Workshop on SEE Learning and Aesthetic Literacy at BHSS Ganderbal
Ganderbal, October 22, 2026: The School Education Department Ganderbal, in collaboration with Piramal Foundation, successfully concluded a three-day Capacity Building Workshop on Social, Emotional and Ethical (SEE) Learning and Aesthetic Literacy (AL) at BHSS Ganderbal. The workshop was organized for Heads of Institutions (HoIs) and teachers from PM SHRI Schools across the district.
The programme witnessed the active participation of 35 Heads of Institutions and teachers and aimed to strengthen educators' understanding and implementation of SEE Learning and Aesthetic Literacy, promoting the holistic development of students in line with the vision and objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Nazir Ahmad Khan, Chief Education Officer, Ganderbal, who emphasized the importance of integrating social, emotional and ethical competencies into classroom teaching. He highlighted that schools must nurture empathy, creativity, ethical values and emotional well-being alongside academic excellence, and encouraged educators to embed these practices within their daily teaching-learning processes.
Over the course of three days, participants engaged in interactive sessions, experiential activities, reflective exercises and collaborative discussions designed to deepen their understanding of SEE Learning competencies and Aesthetic Literacy practices. The sessions explored practical strategies for integrating these approaches into classroom transactions and creating supportive and learner-centric school environments.
Facilitators from Piramal Foundation conducted the training through experiential and participatory learning methodologies, enabling participants to strengthen competencies related to self-awareness, empathy, ethical decision-making and creativity. The Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the School Education Department in fostering learner-centred and values-based educational practices across schools.
At the conclusion of the workshop, participating Heads of Institutions and teachers expressed their commitment to translating the learnings into meaningful classroom practices and ensuring the effective integration of SEE Learning and Aesthetic Literacy approaches within their respective schools.
The successful completion of the workshop reflects the shared commitment of the School Education Department Ganderbal and Piramal Foundation towards strengthening school education through innovation, emotional well-being and values-based learning.
