Minister to release digital content on physical education in schools
The digital content has been prepared by the State Institute of Educational Technology to facilitate training in physical education activities on the basis of SCERT's 'Healthy Kids' handbook. The content will allow teachers in schools that do not have physical education teachers to impart training to improve students' physical health.
Director of General Education Shanavas S. will preside over the function. SCERT director Jayaprakash R.K. will be the chief guest.
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