Discussion Meeting on Potential Areas of Cooperation as Per MoU Between National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) and PSSCIVE on 3 April, 2024 The first face to face Discussion meeting on Potential Areas of Cooperation as Per MoU Between National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) and PSSCIVE was held on 3rd April, 2024 at PSSCIVE, Bhopal. Five officials from NIMI and PSSCIVE faculty members attended the meeting on 3rd April, 2024 to disuss on the Areas of Cooperation as Per MoU between National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) and PSSCIVE. The Joint Director, PSSCIVE welcomed the officials from NIMI to PSSCIVE. He has presented the Role and Functions of the institute. He then presented the work done by PSSCIVE in the development of curricula, textbooks and digital resources in the various job roles and the activities conducted by the institute during 2023-24. The officials from NIMI presented the work done by them in vocational education for the varius job roles. They have presented the complete process of development of IMP (Instructional Material Package) which consists of Student textbook, Instructor Manual and Digital Resources. All the faculty members of PSSCIVE discussed on various aspects of development of teaching learning material with them. At the end of the meeting to start on the Potential Areas of Cooperation, the common consenses was made for the development of digital resources of the selected job roles, Translation of the selected textbooks, Development of MOCK Test for DVET students and Trainees, Development Instructor Guide, and Development of Assessment Framework. The meeting ends with the vote of thanks by the coordinator Dr. Deepak Shudhalwar, Professor (CSE), PSSCIVE, Bhopal.

Ambedkar Jayanti was celebrated on 14th April 2024, with enthusiasm at the PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal. The Joint Director, PSSCIVE Dr Deepak Paliwal delivered a keynote address highlighting Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s significant contribution and their relevance today. Emphasizing the integration of constitutional values into daily operations, the Joint Director urged attendees to embody these principles. Senior faculty members also spoke, reflecting on Dr Ambedkar’s legacy of social justice and equality. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, recognizing the contributions of all involved.

The Deputy Director of Vocational Education and Training from Regional Office at Nashik and Sambhajinagar of Maharashtra State visited PSSCIVE on 15th April, 2024 to discuss the matter of training of Vocational Teachers on 19 Job Roles selected by the state for implementation in the Bifocal Stream of Vocational Education at Senior Secondary level. The meeting with the Deputy Directors and PSSCIVE faculty was chaired by Dr. Deepak Paliwal, Joint Director, PSSCIVE, Bhopal. The matter was discussed with the respective coordinator of the job roles. After the discussion it was revealed that a training programme for 6 Job Roles will be conducted from 22 to 26 April at PSSCIVE, Bhopal and for other job roles the programmes will be planned in the month of June, 2024. The meeting was coordinated by the state coordinator Dr. V. K. Jain and Dr. Pravin Narayan Mahamuni, PSSCIVE, Bhopal.

On 3rd May 2024, the Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE) hosted a lecture titled "Sharing Experience on Skill Development," featuring Mrs Nidhi Goyal, Programme Vice President at Tata Indian Institute of Skills, as the keynote speaker. Joint Director Dr. Deepak Paliwal, faculty members, and officials from various departments attended, alongside representatives from esteemed institutions like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Polytechnic College and Government Women's Polytechnic College. Mrs. Goyal shared insights from her career journey, emphasizing experiential learning and the role of vocational institutions in India's development by 2047. She advocated for integrating creativity, innovation, and industry partnerships in vocational education and training.

On 21st June 2024, the PSSCIVE Library organized a one-day workshop on "Publishing Academic Books" in collaboration with Springer Nature. Ms. Swati Meherishi, Editorial Director of Springer Nature, New Delhi delivered insights on research paper trends and the book publication process, including developing proposals, manuscript preparation, reviews, and open access resources. Around 87 faculty, staff, and the trainees of the Diploma in Vocational Education and Training (VET) programme engaged actively in the event, discussing textbook development and publication strategies. Dr. Deepak Paliwal, Joint Director, emphasized PSSCIVE's commitment to vocationalisation of school education, enhancing research efforts and advancing vocational knowledge and skills

The Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE) organized an orientation programme for newly appointed faculty members from 27th May to 13th June 2024.

The 31st foundation day of Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE) was celebrated on July 5, 2024. The event was attended by notable guests including Prof. Kailasa Rao M., Director of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal, Dr. Deepak Paliwal, Joint Director of PSSCIVE, Prof. Jaydeep Mandal, Principal of the Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal, and Programme Coordinator Prof. Vinay Swarup Mehrotra. The Institute's Programme Calendar for 2024-25 was also unveiled.

PSSCIVE recently concluded a fruitful summer camp on “Experiential Learning” for students in Grades 6 to 8 from 5th June to 14th June 2024. There were 18 students from 10 schools who engaged in hands-on activities like potting, depotting and repotting of plants, drone simulation, IoT-based micro-irrigation, preparation of jam and jelly, making paper and cloth bags and 3D printing. Facilitated by the Institute’s faculty, the camp emphasized practical skills and integrated vocational exposure aligned with NCF-SE 2023. Participants showcased their learnings in a final presentation, earning praise from parents for enhancing life skills and vocational exposure and insights. Dr. Deepak Paliwal, Joint Director, commended the camp's success, affirming PSSCIVE's commitment to holistic education and skill development.

A Training of Teachers of Secondary Stage (Grades 11 & 12) on Domain Specific Skills in Organised Retail Sector was organised from 01 to 05 July, 2024. The programme was organised at PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education, Bhopal. In this programme 38 Vocational Trainers and Teachers participated from 08 States viz., Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and West Bengal States.

A Training of Teachers of Secondary Stages (Grades 11 & 12) in Domain-Specific Skills in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Sector was organised from 08 to 12 July, 2024. The programme was organised at PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education, Bhopal. The programme was attended by 37 vocational trainers and teachers from 08 States across India viz., Odisha, Telangana, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.

Design, Development and Maintenance of Web Applications, Network Infrastructure and Social Media of PSSCIVE (PAC Code 21.14) – WGM – I The first workshop for Design, Development and Maintenance of Web Applications, Network Infrastructure, Social Media and Network Infrastructure of PSSCIVE (PAC Code 21.14) was organised at PSSCIVE, Bhopal from 1 to 12 July, 2024. One external expert attended the workshop along with the project staff. In this workshop, at first the expired SSL installed and also the digital certificate of VPN account expired after one year was installed. While doing the work of search engine opotimization and applying the Algoria search utility, it was noticed that this things can be applied on the latest version of software PHP and Laravel. The institute website is hosted on the Linux CentOS version 7.9. web server and the Cent OS 7.9 has reached the end of life on 30 June, 2024. It was also reported by NIC that the current Apache server is outdated and it should be upgraded. The upgraded versions of PHP, Laravel and Apache are not available for Cent OS web server as it has reached end of life. Hence in consultation with NDC Bhubaneswar where our virtual machine is located and in consultation with NICSI, HQ, Delhi, the new web server Ubuntu 22.04 was temporarily allocated. All the existing services, including the code and storage of the website was migrated to new Ubuntu server. In this process we have to make several phone calls to NDC Bhubaneswar and NICSI, HQ, Delhi. For this the expert has to stay for two more days and at last all the services including data and code migrated to new web server Ubuntu Linux. But the DNS mapping could not be done as to make the website public it is mandatory to conduct the security audit of the website, which has to be done by the user department. This work is pending at institute level. After completing the security audit the website can be made public in the new web server.

The World Youth skills Day was celebrated in Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE) on July 15, 2024. The event was attended by notable guests including Mr. Kapil Agrawal, CEO, Sagar Manufacturers Private Limited (SMPL), Bhopal, Dr. Deepak Paliwal, Joint Director of PSSCIVE, Prof. Jaydeep Mandal, Principal of the Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal, Prof. Vinay Swarup Mehrotra, Head, Centre for International Relationship and Prof. P. Veeraiah, Programme Coordinator. The theme of World Youth skills Day was “Youth Skills for Peace and Development”. The Chief Guest Mr. Kapil Agrawal in his address emphasized that in the present scenario skilled youth are the future of the nation and they are the contributors for the peace building and sustainable development in the country. The programme was attended by the faculty and staff of PSSCIVE, Regional Institute of Education and Teachers and Students from various secondary schools. The Secondary students from Demonstration Multipurpose School, RIE, Bhopal presented their views on vocational education in IT&ITeS Sector (03 students), Beauty and Wellness Sector (02 students), Agriculture Sector (04 students) and Retail sector (02 students). The students also presented a Role Play on ‘Customer Handling’ in Retail sector.

On the first day of "SHIKSHA SAPTAH," commemorating the 4th anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PSSCIVE Bhopal hosted a dynamic session focused on Teaching-Learning Material (TLM) dissemination through vocational activities, engaging seventeen participants from across Madhya Pradesh. The session was divided into three core areas: Machine and Materials, Life Forms, and Human Services. Dr. Saurabh Prakash led the Machine and Materials section, showcasing the potential of futuristic technologies such as 3D printing and drone flying. He demonstrated the creation of 3D printed items like keychains and mobile stands, emphasizing the necessity of integrating 3D printing into mainstream and vocational education to enhance practical learning. The drone flying segment highlighted the importance of simulated practice before real-world application, illustrating the diverse utility of drones across various sectors. Additionally, Dr. Prakash presented miniature electric vehicles and other laboratory equipment, reinforcing the critical role of hands-on learning in understanding advanced technologies. In the Life Forms category, Dr. Pathak conducted an insightful session in the Agriculture lab, stressing the importance of incorporating agricultural education at the school level. Participants engaged in activities such as potting and depoting plants and learning grafting techniques, which are vital for horticulture. Dr. Pathak also demonstrated the use of various agricultural tools, advocating for their inclusion in school curricula to foster a deeper understanding of plant biology and agricultural practices among students. The Human Services segment offered practical training in baking and cooking activities, underlining the relevance of culinary skills within vocational education. Participants were shown various baking techniques, encouraging schools to adopt these activities to equip students with essential life skills. The day concluded with remarks from the program coordinator, who emphasized the importance of integrating these vocational activities into the school curriculum to align with the transformative goals of NEP 2020. In this programme 98 vocational teachers across the country participated in online mode and 25 people from DIET Madhya Pradesh in offline mode. These DIET faculty and few school principals are developing vocational modules for grade 6 to 8 on three forms of works based on their exposure visits to various local artisan and institutions. The coordinator highlighted how these practical sessions could significantly enhance students' knowledge and skills, preparing them for future challenges. Overall, the first day of SHIKSHA SAPTAH at PSSCIVE Bhopal successfully demonstrated the transformative potential of vocational education, setting a strong precedent for the upcoming sessions and reaffirming the commitment to advancing education nationwide.

The training programme for secondary stage teachers, held from 27 th – 31 st August 2024 at the PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education in Bhopal, aims to equip vocational teachers with essential skills in Transportation, Logistics, and Warehousing. Emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, the program addresses the need for teachers to align with industry standards, integrate technology, and ensure safety compliance. It also focuses on enhancing employability and preparing teachers to deliver high-quality, industry-relevant education to students, thereby improving vocational education in schools. The training includes hands-on experience, group activities, and industry visits. There are 14 vocational trainers are participated from the Goa states for this programme.

पंडित सुन्दरलाल शर्मा केंद्रीय व्यावसायिक शिक्षा संस्थान, भोपाल में “एक्सपीरियेंशियल लर्निंग एंड कॉम्पिटिशन” विषय पर तीन दिवसीय बूटकैंप का शुभारंभ हुआ। यह संस्थान, राष्ट्रीय शैक्षिक अनुसंधान और प्रशिक्षण परिषद, शिक्षा मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार की एक इकाई है। 12 से 14 अगस्त 2024 तक आयोजित इस कार्यक्रम का उद्घाटन मध्यप्रदेश के परिवहन एवं स्कूल शिक्षा मंत्री माननीय उदय प्रताप सिंह ने किया। मुख्य अतिथि ने बूटकैंप की सराहना करते हुए कहा, “ज्ञान किताबों में है, लेकिन समझ अनुभव में है।” उन्होंने विद्यार्थियों को कौशल विकास पर ध्यान केंद्रित करने के लिए प्रेरित किया और बताया कि क्षमताओं के साथ राष्ट्रवाद का विकास भी ज़रूरी है। विशिष्ट अतिथि श्री सी.पी. शर्मा ने युवाओं को नौकरी ढूंढने वाले नहीं, बल्कि नौकरी देने वाले उद्यमी बनने की प्रेरणा दी। उन्होंने भारत को 50 ट्रिलियन की अर्थव्यवस्था बनाने की दिशा में कौशल विकास के महत्व पर जोर दिया। संस्थान के अध्यक्ष डॉ. पालीवाल ने व्यावसायिक शिक्षा के महत्व को रेखांकित किया और विद्यार्थियों को अपने हुनर की पहचान कर सफलता की ओर कदम बढ़ाने के लिए प्रेरित किया। बूटकैंप के दौरान विद्यार्थियों ने ड्रोन सिमुलेशन, 3-डी प्रिंटिंग, स्मार्ट ट्रिप प्लानिंग, वेस्ट टू वंडर, ब्लॉक प्रिंटिंग और सस्टेनेबल एग्रीकल्चर जैसी गतिविधियों में भाग लिया।

The Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management , conducted a five-days working group meeting from 05 to 09 August 2024 at PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal. The meeting was organized with the objective of developing content for the Repository on Traditional Textiles of India, a project aimed at preserving and documenting the country's diverse and rich textile heritage. The meeting saw the participation of various experts, including subject matter specialists in textile and techniques, as well as technical experts skilled in digital documentation and repository management. The experts engaged in thorough discussions, focusing on several key areas: identifying and categorizing traditional textiles, formulating content that covers scope, techniques, and cultural significance and establishing strategies for the documentation and archiving of the textiles.