Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 05 March 2025
A two-day workshop on the effective implementation of the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) commenced on 4th March 2025, at the Government Model Senior Secondary School Auditorium, Aberdeen Bazaar. The event is being organized by the State Institute of Education (SIE), Sri Vijaya Puram, in collaboration with PARAKH, NCERT, New Delhi.
The workshop was inaugurated by the Principal of the State Institute of Education, who underscored the importance of adopting the Holistic Progress Card in its true spirit across schools in the Union Territory. The HPC is a key initiative aligned with competency-based learning, as mandated by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Andaman & Nicobar Islands are among the few regions utilising NCERT-designed HPCs up to the secondary stage, with Samagra Shiksha ensuring the distribution of hard copies to all schools for seamless implementation.
Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Indrani Bhaduri, CEO of PARAKH, NCERT, New Delhi, highlighted the importance of competency-based education. She emphasized that NEP 2020 prioritises formative assessments, encouraging active involvement from students, peers, and parents in the learning process. Prof. Bhaduri further stressed the need for a diverse range of assessment tools and techniques, ensuring holistic development beyond cognitive skills—an approach fully integrated into the HPC framework.
The workshop is being led by Dr. Vivek Gupta and Dr. Krishna Saxena from NCERT, along with two resource persons from SIE. It aims to equip teachers with the necessary skills to effectively implement the Holistic Progress Card system, providing a more comprehensive assessment of students’ learning and development. Trained teachers from the workshop will, in turn, train educators at their respective Cluster Resource Centres (CRC), ensuring 100% coverage across the Islands.
This initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening competency-based education in the Union Territory. By equipping teachers with the requisite knowledge and tools, the workshop is expected to enhance the effectiveness of HPC implementation across all grades. The inaugural function concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Shaji Thomas, Faculty, SIE.