Question

Explain the following statement giving reason for your answer.

The NCERT was established.

Answer 1

1. The National Council of Educational Research and Training was created in Delhi on September 1, 1961.
2. Its primary goal is to assist the Central Government in problems of school education within the framework of a complete policy and in the implementation of educational schemes.
3. The NCERT was in charge of educational research and development, training, extension, educational activities, and the reorganisation of school curricula and textbooks.
4. It has played an important role in developing school curricula and textbooks in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It advises and cooperates with state governments on elementary and secondary education issues.
5. It has designed teacher workbooks and handbooks, provided teacher training, developed teaching-learning methodologies, and conducted national talent searches.