Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, reconstitutes the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). It outlines the new composition of the NCTE, including members from various educational institutions, government bodies, and parliamentary representatives. The notification supersedes a previous notification from May 1, 2013, with immediate effect on March 24, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
Reconstitution of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE):
- The Central Government reconstitutes the NCTE, as per the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993.
- This reconstitution supersedes the earlier notification S.O. 1109E, dated May 1, 2013, except for actions already taken or omitted before this supersession.
Composition of the Reconstituted NCTE:
- Chairperson: Dr. Santosh P. Mathew, IAS.
- Member Secretary: Sh. Sanjay Awasthi, IRS.
- Ex-Officio Members:
- Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
- Chairman, University Grants Commission (or a nominated member).
- Director, National Council for Educational Research and Training, New Delhi.
- Director, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi.
- Advisor Education, Planning Commission.
- Chairman, Central Board of Secondary Education.
- Financial Advisor, Ministry of Human Resource Development.
- Member Secretary, All India Council for Technical Education, Delhi.
- Chairpersons of the Eastern, Western, Southern, and Northern Regional Committees.
- Other Members:
- Prof. K.S. Likhia, Vice Chancellor, Children's University, Gandhinagar.
- Dr. Ajit Kumar Pandey, Principal, P.B.T.T. College, Bhagalpur, Bihar.
- Dr. Prem Narayan Singh, Professor, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi.
- Dr. Prof. Rama Mishra, School of Education, Devi Ahilya VishwaVidyalaya, Indore.
- Dr. Dilip Manohar Senad, Retd Prof in M.Ed. College.
- Mrs. Shobhana Bhide, Vice President, N.S.P. Mandal, Nashik.
- Sh. Bharat Bagwanjibhai Dhokai, Niyamak, Kuchchh Kalyan Sangh, Gandhidham.
- Ashaben Thanki, Shishuvatika Sanyojak.
- Prof. Dr. Medha Somaiya, Tata Chair Professor, TISS.
- Shri Manoj Soni, Former Vice Chancellor.
- Shri Mohan Lal Sar, Linguist and Kashmiri Language Expert.
- Prof. Mahesh Baxi, Principal, Dharampeth Polytechnic, Nagpur.
- Shri Mahesh Chandra Pant, Former Chairman, NIOS.
- State Representatives: Education Secretaries or Directors of State Councils of Educational Research and Training from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Manipur, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- Members of Parliament:
- Prof. M.V. Rajeev Gowda, Rajya Sabha.
- Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Lok Sabha.
- Shri Srinivas Kesineni, Lok Sabha.
- Principals:
- Shri Paresh Bhai Trivedi, Principal, B.M. Commerce High School, Bhavnagar.
- Shri Rishi Goel, Principal, Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya, Kurukshetra, Haryana.
- Dr. Rajiv Pandya, Principal, Shasakiya Uchcha Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Suwasa, Ujjain.
Impact Analysis:
Ministry of Human Resource Development:
Impact: Responsible for overseeing and implementing the reconstituted NCTE.
Action Required: Ensure the NCTE operates according to the new composition and provisions.
National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE):
Impact: The council's structure and membership are altered, influencing its operations and decision-making.
Action Required: Adapt to the new council composition and continue functions as per the NCTE Act.
Educational Institutions and Teacher Education Programs:
Impact: Affected by the policies and guidelines set by the reconstituted NCTE.
Action Required: Stay informed about any changes in teacher education standards and practices.
Members of the Reconstituted NCTE:
Impact: New responsibilities and duties in guiding teacher education policy.
Action Required: Participate actively in council meetings and contribute to policy formulation.
State Governments (through Education Secretaries/Directors):
Impact: State-level teacher education programs are influenced by NCTE policies.
Action Required: Align state teacher education initiatives with the new NCTE guidelines and participate in council discussions.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of School Education and Literacy: A department within the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
University Grants Commission: A statutory body established under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The Chairman or a nominated member is an ex-officio member of the National Council for Teacher Education.
New Delhi: The location of the National Council for Educational Research and Training and the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration.
All India Council for Technical Education: A statutory body. The Member Secretary is an ex-officio member of the National Council for Teacher Education.
Dr. Santosh P. Mathew: IAS, Chairperson of the National Council for Teacher Education.
National Council for Teacher Education: An organization reconstituted by the Central Government as per the notification, consisting of various members.
National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993: The Act under which the Central Government exercises its powers to reconstitute the National Council for Teacher Education.
Ministry of Human Resource Development: The Government of India ministry responsible for the Department of School Education and Literacy, which issued the notification.