Values edu programme promoting teamwork among students: Chandigarh DSE

The UT Education Department has implemented the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) across government schools in Chandigarh, bringing a meaningful transformation in the way students learn and engage.

Focussing on the core values of respect, excellence and friendship, the programme aims to nurture well-rounded individuals by integrating values into everyday school experiences. It is being effectively facilitated by the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust, which is currently covering 108 government schools in Chandigarh.

“The programme is helping us build classrooms where values are followed every day. When students learn respect, excellence and friendship through sports, culture and academics, they carry these life skills beyond school. The enthusiasm of our teachers and students shows that Chandigarh is ready to lead by example in value-based education,” said Nitish Singla, Director School Education, Chandigarh Administration.

Teachers are incorporating programme into their daily teaching practices, ensuring that values are not just taught, but also demonstrated through behaviour. Students are enthusiastically taking part in various activities that promote teamwork, discipline and mutual respect. A key strength of the programme lies in its holistic approach, including physical (encouraging active participation through games and movement-based learning), cultural (helping students appreciate diversity, traditions and inclusivity) and subject-integrated (blending values seamlessly into academic subjects for deeper understanding). Through regular monthly orientations and teachers’ training by the Trust, educators are consistently supported in effectively delivering the programme.