Institutional Strengthening
Program

To support SCERTs in their journey of transforming DIETs into Centres of Excellence in Education

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Institutional Strengthening Program

The quality of teacher education in India depends not only on teachers but also on the strength of the institutions that prepare and support them. As envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) and District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) play a pivotal role in driving teacher education, research, and school improvement.

However, many of these institutions face challenges, from limited resources and research capacity to gaps in institutional vision and culture.

Sterlite EdIndia Foundation’s Institutional Strengthening Program (ISP) addresses this need head-on by transforming SCERTs and DIETs into Centres of Excellence (CoEs). The program works to build institutional leadership, strengthen pedagogy and research, and create a culture of collaboration, data use, and innovation that leads to sustainable improvement in learning outcomes.

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Teacher Education Program</p style=”font-size: 14px;”> Teachers are the cornerstone of quality education. Sterlite EdIndia Foundation’s Teacher Education Program (TEP) strengthens India’s teacher preparation system by building the capacity of both pre-service and in-service educators. The program works closely with SCERTs, DIETs, B.Ed. colleges, and education departments to ensure that every teacher entering the classroom is confident, reflective, and future-ready.

Our goal is simple yet profound, to ensure that every child in India learns from a well-prepared, compassionate, and competent teacher.

Data Analytics Support
Program

The Indian education system is one of the largest recipients of data inputs related to various academic and administrative aspects of education. With the advent of digitization, Department of Education has initiated efforts to collect data and record the same.

However, efforts to initiate data analysis have remained nascent. With the advancement in data analytics and technology, administrators can make well-informed academic and administrative decisions.

Given the wealth of data and its potential use, Sterlite EdIndia Foundation has been working with state governments to support them in making informed decisions.

Institutional Strengthening Program

The quality of teacher education in India depends not only on teachers but also on the strength of the institutions that prepare and support them. As envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET) play a pivotal role in driving teacher education, research, and school improvement.

However, many of these institutions face challenges, from limited resources and research capacity to gaps in institutional vision and culture.

Sterlite EdIndia Foundation’s Institutional Strengthening Program addresses this need head-on by supporting SCERTs to transform DIETs into Centres of Excellence (CoE). The program works to build institutional leadership, strengthen pedagogy and research, and create a culture of collaboration, data use, and innovation that leads to sustainable improvement in learning outcomes.

Impact and Reach

States

DIETs

297

Faculty

Capacity Building

Why Institutional Strengthening Matters

A well-prepared teacher needs a well-equipped institution. SCERTs and DIETs are responsible for designing curricula, conducting research, and mentoring teachers; yet, many lack adequate systems for planning, innovation, and evaluation.

Through this program, the foundation acts as a strategic partner to these institutions, helping them co-create a vision for excellence supported by planning frameworks, faculty training, and digital tools.

This leads to:

Stronger academic planning and monitoring
Evidence-based policymaking
A shift from individual excellence to institutional excellence
Better alignment with NEP 2020 and the National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST)

Our Approach

The Institutional Strengthening Program is designed around six key pillars, inspired by the Centre of Excellence framework

Supporting SCERTs and DIETs in creating functional, inclusive, and technology-enabled environments conducive to research, innovation, and professional learning.

Training State Resource Groups (SRGs), Key Resource Persons (KRPs), and faculty members to become instructional leaders capable of mentoring and facilitating effective teacher education.

Embedding action research and reflective practices within teacher education systems to ensure evidence-based pedagogy and localised academic planning.

Building faculty and institutional capacity to promote inclusive practices, ensuring that learning is accessible and equitable for all.

Integrating skill-based and vocational education in alignment with NEP 2020’s focus on future-ready learning pathways.

Creating platforms for peer learning, cross-DIET collaboration, and state-level knowledge exchange, driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Strategic Support

EdIndia Foundation's Role

Under the Institutional Strengthening Program, Sterlite EdIndia Foundation acts as a catalyst and collaborator, helping institutions envision, implement, and sustain their transformation journey.

Our work includes:

Strategic Planning: supporting visioning exercises, roadmap design, and goal setting.
Capacity Building: conducting workshops and blended learning modules for faculty and SRGs.
Research Integration: facilitating academic and action research aligned with NEP 2020.
Technology Enablement: introducing digital dashboards, learning tools, and M&E systems.
Framework and Tools: co-creating benchmarking frameworks to evaluate institutional performance.
Sustainability Planning: building institutional ownership so that the change endures beyond programme timelines.