NISHTHA Teacher Training: Complete Guide for 2026 – Free CPD on DIKSHA (NCERT)
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NISHTHA Teacher Training: Complete Guide for 2026 – Free CPD on DIKSHA (NCERT) NISHTHA Teacher Training: Complete Guide for 2026 – Free CPD on DIKSHA (NCERT) As of March 2, 2026 , NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement) remains one of India's flagship programs for teacher professional development. Launched under Samagra Shiksha by the Ministry of Education and implemented through NCERT (especially CIET-NCERT), it aligns perfectly with NEP 2020 's mandate for 50 hours of annual Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for every teacher. NISHTHA focuses on holistic training in pedagogy, content mastery, inclusive education, digital tools, foundational skills, and emerging areas like AI and cyber safety. It's delivered mainly online via the DIKSHA platform , making it accessible nationwide—including in Jaipur, Rajasthan—through self-paced modules, videos, quizzes, and certificates. Current Status & Key Ongoing NISHTHA Offerings (March 2026) The program has evolved through phases (NISHTHA 1.0 Elementary, 2…