District Institute of Education and Training, Thiyagarajapuram Road, Aduthurai
River Cauvery is the main source of irrigation for cultivation in this district, which is known for its heritage in water management. Composite Thanjavur District with its fertile soil is one of the largest paddy cultivation areas not only in Tamilnadu but also in South India.
Thanjavur District is in the east coast of Tamil Nadu. The district lies between 78.43' and 70.23' of the Eastern longitudes and 9.50' and 11.25' of the Northern Latitudes. Since composite Thanjavur is large in extent, for administrative convenience two districts were carved out from Thanjavur composite district.
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On 19.01.1991 Nagapattinam district was formed by bifurcating Thanjavur district. At the time Nagapattinam district included Thiruvarur, Mayiladudurai, Mannargudi, Nagapattinam divisions and Valangaiman taluk from Kumabakonam division. In the Year 1997 Nagapattinam district was bifurcated into Nagapattinam and Thiruvarur for administrative convenience.
The District is bound by Coloroon on the North which separates it from Ariyalur and Tiruchirapalli district. Thiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts on the east. Palk Strait and Pudukottai on the South and Pudukottai and Tiruchirapalli on the West. The area of the district is 3396.57Sq.km. It consists of three divisions Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Pattukottai and nine Taluks of Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Papanasam, Pattukottai, Peravurani, Orathanadu, Thiruvidaimarudur, Thiruvaiyaru and Budalur. The district headquarters is Thanjavur.
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Ensure to develop LSRW skills of all the learners from class one to eight, improve the learning capacity of tenth and twelfth standard students, provide help to teachers to improve the emotional balance of the children in their life situations, enlighten all the educationists on the functions of SMC/VEC/SMDC, extend support to teachers of the district in meeting specific needs of the learners by providing instructional software.
To ensure quality education to every child in Thanjavur District through teacher programmes. To develop learner-friendly academic support to teachers and students and technological and onsite support to teachers and students in the district during the pandemic situation.
Established with the goal of transforming teacher education in the region, our institute has grown from humble beginnings to become a center of excellence. We have consistently adapted to changing educational needs while maintaining our commitment to quality and innovation in teacher training.