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09 OCT 2026 6:53PM by PIB Mumbai
:Mumbai, 09 October, 2026
Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, a constituent unit of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will organise ‘Science Connect 2026 – Teacher Enrichment Programme’ at its auditorium in Worli, Mumbai. The programme aims to promote innovative and activity-based science education and help teachers make classroom learning more engaging for students.
Based on the theme “Empowering Educators. Inspiring Young Minds. Building Partnerships,” the programme will bring together school principals, teachers, trainee teachers and education professionals to exchange ideas and learn about new teaching methods.
Dr. Prachi Jambekar, Deputy Commissioner (Education), Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will attend the programme as the Chief Guest. Shri Baldevkrishna Sharma, Chairman, Marshalls Foundation, and Ms. Rinti Sengupta, Educationist, will also share their experiences and insights on modern teaching and learning practices.
The programme will include expert-led sessions on using creativity in classroom teaching, introducing innovative methods in the curriculum and building partnerships to improve the quality of education. Interactive sessions, science demonstrations and discussions will also provide participants with opportunities to learn and exchange ideas.
Through this initiative, Nehru Science Centre aims to encourage teachers to adopt practical, activity-based and inquiry-driven approaches to teaching science. The programme will focus on nurturing curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and scientific temper among young learners.
Around 200 registered participants, including school principals, teachers, trainee teachers and other education professionals, are expected to take part in the programme.
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