A Faculty Development Programme helps teachers update their knowledge and improve their teaching competence.Hindustan
Faculty Development Programme (FDP): quick facts
- Full form
- Faculty Development Programme
- First phase
- 30 training programmes across the state, to be held by 12 December 2026, followed by a second phase from 15 January to 15 March 2027
- Related policy
- National Education Policy 2020
Key facts
| Full form | Faculty Development ProgrammeHindustan |
|---|---|
| First phase | 30 training programmes across the state, to be held by 12 December 2026, followed by a second phase from 15 January to 15 March 2027Hindustan |
| Related policy | National Education Policy 2020Hindustan |
| Participating university | Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU)Hindustan |
Key features and how it works
- The statewide rollout has 30 training programmes by 12 December 2026.Hindustan
- Content covers modern teaching techniques, latest subject knowledge, new research, innovation and academic changes.Hindustan
- Institutions must schedule the training so that regular classes and examinations are not disrupted.Hindustan
- Lok Bhavan launched a faculty development programme for Bihar university teachers.Hindustan
Static GK
- UGC Academic Staff Colleges (UGC-ASCs): a network of 66 colleges, established and funded by the UGC, that organise orientation and refresher courses for in-service faculty members.ugc.gov.in
- Lok Bhavan, formerly Raj Bhavan, is the official residence of the Governor of Bihar.Wikipedia
- National Education Policy 2020 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 29 July 2020 and replaces the National Policy on Education, 1986.Wikipedia
Achievements
- The FDP gives teachers a structured route to update subject knowledge and teaching skills without a separate budget line, using existing institutions.
- Scheduling the training around classes and examinations protects the academic calendar while teachers upgrade their skills.Hindustan
- Training covers NEP 2020-related changes in syllabi and teaching, linking teacher capacity to the policy's reforms.Hindustan
Challenges
- Training must be fitted around regular classes and examinations, so heavy teacher workloads can limit attendance.
- Uneven capacity across universities and colleges means quality of delivery may vary between institutions.
- Two short phases may not give sustained skill building; follow-up is needed to turn training into classroom practice.
Way forward
- Monitor outcomes by tracking whether trained teachers apply new methods in classes and research.
- Provide handholding and follow-up sessions for teachers after each phase.
- Converge with UGC Academic Staff Colleges so state programmes use the national training network.
Timeline
15 March 2027
Second phase of the training drive ends.Hindustan
15 January 2027
Second phase of the training drive begins.Hindustan
12 December 2026
Target date for completing the 30 first-phase training programmes.Hindustan
12 November 2026
Hindustan reports on Lok Bhavan's directions for faculty development training in Bihar, with training scheduled through 12 December.Hindustan
11 November 2026
Lok Bhavan directs all Bihar universities and colleges to run the FDP in two phases, with a second phase from 15 January to 15 March 2027.
Read the story29 July 2020
Union Cabinet approves National Education Policy 2020.Wikipedia
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Faculty Development Programme?
Q: What is a Faculty Development Programme? A: It is a training programme for teachers to update their knowledge and improve their teaching competence.Hindustan
How many programmes are in the first phase of the Bihar FDP?
Q: How many programmes are in the first phase of the Bihar FDP? A: 30 training programmes are to be held by 12 December 2026.Hindustan
Which body runs refresher courses for teachers at the national level?
The UGC funds a network of 66 Academic Staff Colleges that organise orientation and refresher courses for in-service faculty.ugc.gov.in
GS paper mapping
- GS-2Government policies and interventions for development in education
- GS-2Issues relating to development and management of social sector: education
- GS-2Role of statutory bodies such as the UGC in higher education
Sources
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