The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is redefining classroom excellence with the launch of 14 new Capacity Building Programmes (CBPs), announced at the National Teachers Conference 2025 in Patna on September 22, 2025. Designed to align with the transformative goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, these programmes aim to empower teachers across CBSE-affiliated schools with cutting-edge skills, innovative tools, and a student-centric approach. Starting in October 2025, this initiative under the Prashikshan Triveni framework marks a pivotal step toward revolutionizing education in India.
Key Points:
- Targets 10 lakh+ teachers across 25,000+ CBSE schools to enhance professional development.
- Delivered through CBSE’s Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for accessible, high-quality training.
- Focuses on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and inclusivity in classrooms.
Prashikshan Triveni: A Framework for Educator Excellence
The Prashikshan Triveni initiative is CBSE’s strategic approach to integrate training, innovation, and holistic development. These CBPs are meticulously crafted to address diverse subjects and teaching methodologies, ensuring teachers are equipped to meet the demands of 21st-century education. From language proficiency to STEM integration, the programmes blend theory and practice to create engaging, effective learning environments.
Key Points:
- Training sessions begin October 2025, with mandatory enrollment for CBSE school teachers.
- Structured session plans and innovative tools to enhance classroom delivery.
- Aligns with NEP 2020’s vision of holistic, competency-based, and inclusive education.
The 14 CBPs: Empowering Teachers Across Disciplines
The new CBPs cover a wide range of subjects and skills, tailored to different educational stages. Each programme is designed to enhance subject expertise, promote innovative teaching, and foster student engagement. Here’s a closer look at the offerings:
1. Hindi Language (Class 10 – Secondary Stage)
- Focus: Effective pedagogical strategies for Hindi teaching.
- Goal: Strengthen national language learning with practical classroom approaches.
2. Sanskrit (Secondary Stage)
- Focus: Learner-centric methods to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Goal: Revive Sanskrit with engaging, interactive teaching techniques.
3. Painting (Secondary Stage)
- Focus: Creative arts like painting, folk art, origami, printmaking, and calligraphy.
- Goal: Boost artistic expression and inspire creativity in students.
4–6. Competency-Based Assessment (Social Science, Science, Mathematics)
- Focus: Middle and secondary stage assessments emphasizing critical thinking and real-life application.
- Goal: Equip teachers to design evaluations that foster problem-solving skills.
7. Modular CBP in Economics (Class 12 – Secondary Stage)
- Focus: National Income and Related Aggregates with competency-based teaching.
- Goal: Enable teachers to simplify complex economic concepts for students.
8. Value Education Through Sports (All Stages)
- Focus: Integrating sports to teach teamwork, inclusion, and resilience.
- Goal: Promote social equity and holistic student development.
9. STEM Education in Teaching and Learning (All Stages)
- Focus: Hands-on, interdisciplinary strategies for STEM integration.
- Goal: Foster innovation and 21st-century skills like creativity and collaboration.
Key Points:
- Covers subjects from languages to STEM, arts, and value education.
- Designed for all educational stages, ensuring broad applicability.
- Practical tools and session plans to make learning engaging and impactful.
Why These CBPs Matter: Aligning with NEP 2020
The CBPs are a cornerstone of CBSE’s commitment to NEP 2020, which emphasizes holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary education. By equipping teachers with modern tools and methodologies, these programmes aim to enhance learning outcomes, boost teacher motivation, and create inclusive classrooms that cater to diverse student needs.
Key Points:
- Supports NEP 2020’s focus on critical thinking, experiential learning, and inclusivity.
- Impacts 1.5 crore+ students annually through improved teaching practices.
- Addresses gaps in teacher preparedness, with 80% of CBSE teachers reporting need for advanced training (2024 survey).
How Schools and Teachers Can Get Involved
CBSE has directed all affiliated schools to enroll their teachers in these CBPs through the Centres of Excellence (CoEs). Schools must act swiftly to register, as the programmes kick off in October 2025. Teachers can expect interactive workshops, expert-led sessions, and resources to transform their classrooms into hubs of innovation.
Key Points:
- Schools to inform and enroll teachers via CBSE’s official portal by September 30, 2025.
- CoEs located in 15+ cities, including Delhi, Chennai, and Pune, for accessible training.
- Free for CBSE-affiliated teachers; optional certification for professional growth.
The Bigger Picture: Shaping India’s Educational Future
The launch of these CBPs reflects CBSE’s vision to create a robust, future-ready education system. By empowering teachers, the board aims to elevate student engagement, improve academic outcomes, and prepare young minds for global challenges. As CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta noted, “Teachers are the backbone of NEP 2020’s success, and these programmes ensure they lead with confidence and innovation.”
Key Points:
- Enhances teacher motivation, with 85% reporting improved job satisfaction post-CBP (2023 data).
- Aligns with India’s goal of a skilled, innovative workforce by 2047 (Viksit Bharat vision).
- Complements initiatives like Adi Karmayogi and Viksit Bharat Buildathon for holistic education reform.
Published on September 24, 2025, at 2:15 PM IST.
