The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Purulia was established in 2004 under school Education Department, Govt. of West Bengal in compliance to achieve the goal in the National Policy of Education, 1986 to play a meaningful role in the State education system. It is situated in Purulia Block-II at Bangabari, V-Nagar at a distance approx. 3 KM from Purulia Railway station and 3.5 KM from Purulia Bus Stand.
It was established to cater to the needs of Elementary teachers of the district for improving the quality of Elementary Education. It is recognised by NCTE and WBBPE. It is a Bengali medium co-educational residential institute. Since its inception, DIET, Purulia has been conducting in the area of a) Pre-service teachers’ training b) Need based in-service teachers’ training c) Development of curriculum, training modules and teaching learning materials d) professional development of teachers and teacher educators e) Action researchs, innovations and best practices. It attempts at complete manifestation & growth of the potential of the trainees through the processes of learning & character building.