DIET Special Enrichment Programme begins for government school children in tribal, coastal and plantation areas

9 October 2026

The Special Enrichment Programme run by the District Institute of Education and Training, Kozhikode, under the General Education Department, has begun its activities for the 2026-27 academic year. The district-level inauguration was held at Chembukadavu Government Upper Primary School. The programme is aimed at the academic empowerment and overall development of children studying in government schools in the state's tribal, coastal and plantation areas. Its components are adapting the curriculum to local conditions, special learning support, expert classes, residential camps, skill development workshops, study tours and awareness programmes for parents. The stated outcome sought is fewer dropouts and better prospects for higher studies and employment. Koduvally Block Panchayat President Ambika Mangalath inaugurated the programme and Thiruvambady Grama Panchayat President Annakutty Devasya presided. DIET Principal Dr. Abdul Nasar U. K. and Deputy Director of Education C. S. Amrutha took part.