Under the MPOWER Training of Master Trainers Programme, which is currently in year 2 of implementation, a six-day intensive training was successfully conducted from 3rd to 8th August 2026 at the Meghalaya Teacher Training Academy (MTTA), Malki, Shillong.
The programme focused on strengthening the capacity of Master Trainers in the key thematic areas of Life Skills, Financial Literacy, Mental Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health, marking an important milestone in the implementation of the MPOWER programme and Meghalaya’s continued efforts to strengthen teacher professional development, promote holistic adolescent development, and enhance learning outcomes across the state.
The training was supported by MTTA, which provided the necessary institutional support and training facilities, while the technical sessions were delivered by the MPOWER programme partners, Magic Bus India Foundation and WorldBeing India.
Resource persons from Magic Bus India Foundation and WorldBeing India conducted the six-day capacity-building programme. A total of 65 Master Trainers from seven districts, namely East Khasi Hills, Ri Bhoi, East Jaintia Hills, South West Khasi Hills, West Garo Hills, East Garo Hills and North Garo Hills, participated in the intensive training programme.
The programme is designed to strengthen knowledge, skills and practical facilitation competencies required to effectively lead the next phase of teacher training under the MPOWER programme.
Following the successful completion of the programme, the Master Trainers will effectively train 1,729 teachers from SSA and Government Schools in their respective districts, supporting the effective implementation of the MPOWER programme.
“The MTTA Master Trainer training marks an important step towards strengthening teacher capacity across Meghalaya. By equipping our Master Trainers with practical facilitation skills and a deeper understanding of Life Skills, Mental Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Financial Literacy Education, we are laying the foundation for more inclusive and learner-centred classrooms. I sincerely appreciate the dedicated efforts of the MPOWER team and our partner organisations in making this training a success,” Said Dr David M. Nongrum, Associate Professor, DERT & Additional Director, Meghalaya Teacher Training Academy (MTTA)