With the help of Central Government of India and under the National Education Policy 1986, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) were established in Maharashtra State in two phases.
During the first phase, DIET were establishe in 14 Districts of the State in June 1995 and second phase comprised of remaining 15 Districts of Maharashtra in October 1996.
At presents there are 29 DIETs in Maharashtra State.
During first phase District Institute of Education and Training established at Kolhapur.
