Students of St. Teresa High School in St. Estevam village, Marcel, participated in practical agricultural training as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) curriculum, giving them hands-on exposure to modern farming practices.
As part of the initiative, Class 10 students visited an orchard near the school, where they learned the techniques of planting okra (lady’s finger) seedlings. Local women farmers, along with school teachers, guided the students on seedling plantation, soil preparation, orchard management and other essential agricultural practices.
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The students actively took part in the exercise by planting the okra seedlings themselves, gaining first-hand experience of farming activities.
The programme was organised to cultivate an interest in agriculture among students while helping them understand the importance of the sector and the opportunities it offers for the future.
School authorities said the initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Education Policy, which encourages experiential learning by combining classroom education with practical field-based activities.
The school had organised a similar farm visit for students last year, allowing them to observe agricultural practices firsthand. Building on that experience, this year’s programme was incorporated into the new curriculum to further promote interest in horticulture and farming.
Teachers noted that the practical training enabled students to better appreciate the significance of agriculture through direct participation, making the learning experience more meaningful than conventional classroom instruction.
