DIET Sohra performs three types of functions as envisaged in the Programme of Action (NPE, 1986). These are as follows:

I TRAINING AND ORIENTATION OF THE FOLLOWING TARGET GROUPS:

• Elementary school Teachers (pre-service and in-service education).
• Headmasters, Heads of school complexes and Education Officers at the Block level.
• Instructors and Supervisors of Non-Formal and Adult Education Centres
• Members of District Board of Education, Village Education Committees, Community Leaders, Youth and other Volunteers
• Resource Persons who will conduct suitable programmes for the target groups.

II ACADEMIC AND RESOURCES SUPPORT TO THE ELEMENTARY AND EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THE DISTRICT BY:

• Extension activities and interaction with the field
• Provision of service of a resource and learning centre for teachers and instructors
• Development of locally relevant materials, teaching aids, evaluation tools, etc.
• Serving as an evaluation centre for elementary schools and programmes for NFE/AE

III ACTION RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION:

DIET Sohra conducts regular specific projects in relation to action research to identify specific problems of the district in achieving the objectives in the areas of elementary education.