At Government College of Education, Jalandhar, faculty development is considered a cornerstone of institutional excellence. The College is committed to nurturing a culture of continuous professional growth, academic enrichment, and research advancement among its teaching staff.

Faculty members are regularly encouraged and deputed to participate in:

• Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs)
• National and International Seminars & Conferences
• Workshops and Training Programmes
• Orientation and Refresher Courses
• Capacity Building Initiatives

Such engagements enable educators to stay updated with emerging pedagogical trends, innovative teaching methodologies, research advancements, and policy reforms in teacher education. The institution firmly believes that empowered educators create empowered learners.

Two-Day Capacity Building Workshop under NAPDDR (20–21 February 2026)

In alignment with national priorities and institutional responsibility, the College successfully organized a Two-Day Workshop on “Capacity Building of Professors” under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) on 20–21 February 2026.

The programme was conducted under the broader framework of National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), an initiative of the Government of India aimed at addressing substance abuse through preventive education and institutional engagement.

The workshop focused on:

• Strengthening the role of educators in combating drug abuse
• Developing awareness strategies within educational institutions
• Training faculty in counselling approaches and early identification of vulnerable students
• Promoting preventive and intervention-based mechanisms
• Encouraging value-based and life-skill-oriented education

The programme equipped faculty members with practical tools and psychological insights to address substance abuse issues sensitively and effectively within the academic environment.

Through sustained faculty engagement in professional development initiatives, The College continues to uphold high academic standards, social responsibility, and a progressive outlook in teacher education.