Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Human Resource Development announces the reconstitution of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). It supersedes the notification S.O. 959(E) dated March 24, 2017, and details the new members of the council. The reconstitution is enacted under the powers conferred by the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993.
Key Points / Main Content:
Council Reconstitution:
* The Central Government reconstitutes the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
Council Membership:
* Chairperson: Dr. Satbir Bedi, IAS.
* Vice-Chairperson: Vacant.
* Member Secretary: Shri Sanjay Awasthi, IRS.
* Ex-Officio Members:
* Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
* Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC) or a nominated member.
* Director, National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi.
* Director, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi.
* Adviser (Education), NITI Aayog.
* Chairman, Central Board of Secondary Education.
* Financial Advisor, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
* Member-Secretary, All India Council for Technical Education.
* Chairpersons of Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Regional Committees.
* Other Members:
* Professors from various universities (P.K. Joshi, Dhananjay Joshi, Anil Shukla, Shashikala Wanjari, Sunita Singh, Umesh Chandra Vashishth).
* Dr. Ashok Pandey, former Principal, Ahlcon International School.
* Dr. Kinnari Pandya, School of Education, Azim Premji University.
* Shri Sambhrat Sharma, Member Executive, Sri Aurobindo Society.
* Shri Subodh Tiwari, Yoga and Education Expert.
* Shri Sandeep Joshi, Aadarsh Government Higher Secondary School.
* Dr. Shashi Banerjee, Principal, Shiv Nadar School.
* Shri Ajeet Singh Rana, Institute of Education.
* State Representatives:
* Education Secretaries or Directors of State Councils of Educational Research and Training from Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir.
* Other Educationists:
* Shri Rajkumar Sharma, Principal, Geeta Bal Bharti Senior Secondary Public School, Delhi.
* Ms. Rashmi Chauhan, Principal, Angels Academy Higher Secondary School.
* Shri Jobi Balakrishnan, Primary School Teacher, Government Junior Primary School.
Supersession:
* This notification supersedes the earlier notification S.O. 959(E) dated March 24, 2017, except for actions already taken or omitted before this supersession.
Impact Analysis:
Ministry of Human Resource Development:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the reconstitution and overseeing the functions of the NCTE.
* Action Required: Ensure the newly constituted council is operational and fulfills its mandate.
National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE):
* Impact: The council's composition and leadership have changed, potentially impacting its policies and operations.
* Action Required: New members need to be integrated, and the council should continue its functions under the new leadership.
Teacher Education Institutions:
* Impact: The policies and guidelines set by the reconstituted NCTE will affect teacher education programs and standards.
* Action Required: Stay informed about any changes in NCTE regulations and adapt their programs accordingly.
State Governments:
* Impact: State representatives are part of the council, influencing teacher education policies at the national level and implementing them at the state level.
* Action Required: Actively participate in the NCTE's activities and implement its policies within their respective states.
Key Entities Referenced
National Council for Teacher Education: The organization being reconstituted as per the notification.
National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993: The Act under which the notification for reconstitution is being issued.
Ministry of Human Resource Development: The Government of India ministry issuing the notification. It is now known as Ministry of Education
University Grants Commission: A statutory body established under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. Mentioned as an ex-officio member of the National Council for Teacher Education
NITI Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India, a policy think tank of the Government of India. Mentioned as having an Adviser Education as a member of the National Council for Teacher Education.
Central Board of Secondary Education: A national level board of education in India for public and private schools. Mentioned as having its Chairman as a member of the National Council for Teacher Education.
All India Council for Technical Education: A statutory body and a national-level council for technical education. Mentioned as having its Member Secretary as a member of the National Council for Teacher Education.
New Delhi, Delhi: Location of several organizations and committees, including the National Council for Educational Research and Training and the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration.