The correct answer is: B. National council for teacher’s education
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a statutory body set up by the Government of India to oversee the development and regulation of teacher education in India. It was established in 1973 under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1973. The NCTE is responsible for the following:
- Setting standards for teacher education institutions
- Accrediting teacher education institutions
- Regulating the conduct of teacher education programmes
- Promoting research in teacher education
- Disseminating information on teacher education
The NCTE has been instrumental in the development of teacher education in India. It has set up a number of initiatives to improve the quality of teacher education, including the introduction of a new curriculum for teacher education, the establishment of national resource centres for teacher education, and the provision of scholarships for students pursuing teacher education.
The NCTE has also been active in promoting research in teacher education. It has funded a number of research projects on teacher education, and it has published a number of reports on the state of teacher education in India.
The NCTE is a valuable resource for the teaching profession in India. It provides a number of services to teachers, including information on teacher education programmes, accreditation of teacher education institutions, and regulation of the conduct of teacher education programmes. The NCTE also promotes research in teacher education and disseminates information on teacher education.
The other options are incorrect because:
- A. University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body set up by the Government of India to coordinate and maintain standards of higher education in India. It is not responsible for the implementation of reforms in teaching profession.
- C. National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes for school education in India. It is not responsible for the implementation of reforms in teaching profession.
- D. National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. It is responsible for research and training in educational planning and administration. It is not responsible for the implementation of reforms in teaching profession.