IISER Pune and Lokmanya Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd., in collaboration with Lokmanya Education Society, Belagavi, successfully organized a two-day iRISE (Inspiring India in Research, Innovation and STEM Education) Teacher Development Workshop on 29 and 30 August 2026 at L.E.S.’s V. Y. Chavan Polytechnic College, Khanapur.
The workshop was designed to strengthen teachers’ knowledge of research, innovation and STEM education and introduce them to practical, activity-based and inquiry-oriented teaching approaches. The sessions conducted by resource persons from IISER Pune focused on developing curiosity, creativity, scientific thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
The workshop was inaugurated by Shri Vishnupant N. Misale, Indian Space Scientist/Engineer (Retd.), ISRO, in the presence of distinguished dignitaries from Lokmanya Education Society and Lokmanya Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd. The participating teachers actively engaged in interactive sessions and gained valuable insights into making classroom learning more practical, engaging and innovative.
On the second day, Dr. Kiran D. Thakur, Chairman, Lokmanya Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd. and Lokmanya Education Society, visited the workshop venue and reviewed the proceedings. He appreciated the efforts of the IISER Pune trainers and participating teachers and emphasized the importance of innovative education in shaping the next generation of learners. He was also felicitated on behalf of IISER Pune.
The iRISE Teacher Training Workshop at Khanapur was a valuable initiative towards the professional development of teachers and promoting a culture of scientific inquiry, innovation and STEM learning. The program concluded with an emphasis on adopting innovative teaching practices that can inspire students to explore, question, experiment and develop solutions for the future.