Question

Identify the objectives and functions of NCERT, UGC, AICTE and ICMR.

Answer 1

1. NCERT – National Council of Educational Research and Training
   • Develops school textbooks and teaching-learning materials.
   • Conducts educational research and training.
   • Helps improve the quality of school education.
   • Provides guidance to schools and teachers on curriculum and teaching methods.
2. UGC – University Grants Commission
   • Promotes and coordinates higher education in India.
   • Maintains standards of teaching, examination and research in universities.
   • Provides financial assistance and grants to universities and colleges.
   • Advises the government on higher education matters.
3. AICTE – All India Council for Technical Education
   • Promotes the development of technical education in India.
   • Helps maintain standards and quality in technical institutions.
   • Deals with fields such as engineering, management and other technical education.
   • Encourages improvement in technical teaching and training.
4. ICMR – Indian Council of Medical Research
   • Promotes and conducts medical and health research.
   • Studies diseases and other public-health problems.
   • Supports research for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
   • Provides scientific information to improve healthcare in India.

Hence, these institutions contribute to the development of school education, higher education, technical education, and medical research, thereby helping form human capital in India.