REPORT ON THE VALUE EDUCATION (MULYAVARDHAN) REFRESHER TRAINING WORKSHOP

Mrs Pearl Lobo

As per the circular issued by the Government of Maharashtra, a centre-level refresher training workshop on the Value Education (Mulyavardhan) programme was organised on 26th October, 2026, at Sewree Estate Wadala Municipal School for all F/ N wards.

The session commenced at 12:15 p.m. with the National Anthem, followed by the Maharashtra State Song and an action song Hum Honge Kamyab.

Mrs Pallavi Patil, Head of the CRC, welcomed the participants and introduced them to the heads of the various schools under the CRC. This provided an opportunity for the participants to become acquainted with one another.

The training was organised in connection with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Government of Maharashtra and the Shantilal Muttha Foundation for the implementation of the Value Education (Mulyavardhan) programme.

The programme is intended for students in Classes I to VIII in government and local body schools and Classes I to IV in private aided schools across Marathi, Hindi and English mediums.

The main objectives of the refresher training were:

- To share experiences and insights gained during the previous academic year's implementation of the programme

- To address teachers' doubts and queries regarding the programme

- To demonstrate various activities included in the Mulyavardhan curriculum

- To provide guidance

The session aimed to strengthen teachers' understanding of the programme and support its effective implementation in schools.

National Deworming Campaign – Important Guidelines

During the session, important information regarding the National Deworming Campaign was also shared.

The campaign is scheduled to be conducted on 27th October and 3rd November 2026, targeting students from grade I to grade X.

The following guidelines were communicated:

- Each eligible student is to receive one Albendazole tablet of 400 mg, as per the official campaign instructions.

- The tablets are to be administered during the large recess, approximately one hour after lunch.

- Teachers should instruct students to chew the tablet thoroughly before swallowing it. The tablet is sugar-coated to help mask its bitter taste.

- Students should be encouraged to drink sufficient water and remain hydrated.

- Students who are absent on 27th October should be given the tablet upon returning to school, upto 3rd November, in accordance with the campaign guidelines. Care must be taken to ensure that each student receives only one dose during the campaign.

- Students who are unwell, particularly those with fever or severe cold and cough, stomach upset should not be given the medication on that day. They can be given the dose afterwards but before 3rd November.

Deworming tablets should not be given to those students undergoing treatment for chronic medical conditions, such as cancer, thalassemia, etc.

All teachers must follow the official health department instructions.

The training session concluded with an Anapana meditation session, which provided a calm and reflective end to the programme.

The session concluded at 3:30 p.m.