The DIET may work as an agency for implementing some of the programmes and activities of
national and state level organisations. Organisation of in-service programmes for teachers and
training programmes for AE/NFE personnel would be one of DIETs main functions.
The context, mission and role of the DIETs could be re-slated as follows:-
1. Training and orientation of the following target groups:-
(i) Elementary school teachers (both pre-service and in-service education),
(ii).Head Masters, Heads of School Complexes and officers of Education Department up
to Block level.
(iii) Instructors and supervisors of Non-formal and Adult Education (induction level and
continuing education)

(iv) Members of DBE and Village Education Committees, Community leaders, youth and
other volunteers who wish to work as educational activities. (v) Resource persons who
will conduct suitable programmes for the target groups at centres other than the DIET.
2. Academic and resource support to the elementary' and adult education systems in the
district in other ways e.g. by (i) extension activities and interaction with the field, (ii)
provision of services of a resource and learning centre for teachers and instructors
(3) Action research and experimentation to deal with specific problems of the district in
achieving the objectives in the areas of elementary and adult education.