NCERT Constitutes 19-Member Panel for Textbook Revision in India
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), India’s top advisory body for school education, has taken a significant step towards textbook revision. The council has formed a 19-member committee responsible for aligning school syllabi, textbooks, teaching materials, and learning resources with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The committee’s mandate covers Classes 3 to 12, and it also aims to ensure a seamless transition from Classes 1 and 2 to subsequent grades.
The 19-member committee responsible for the revision of school textbooks and alignment with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) comprises experts from various domains. Each member brings their unique expertise to the table, collectively working towards enhancing the educational experience for students.
MC Pant – Chancellor of NIEPA and Committee Head
Manjul Bhargava – Distinguished Professor and Fields Medallist
Bibek Debroy – Economist and Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to PM
Chamu Krishna Shastry – Founding Member of Samskrita Bharati
Sudha Murty – Philanthropist and Social Worker
Shankar Mahadevan – Renowned Singer and Musician
Sanjeev Sanyal – Economist and Economic Advisory Council Member
U Vimal Kumar – Former Chief National Badminton Coach
M D Srinivas – Chairperson of Centre for Policy Studies
Shekhar Mande – Former Director-General of CSIR and Professor
Surina Ranjan – Retired IAS Officer and Education Administrator
Michael Danino – French Author and IIT Gandhinagar Professor
Sujatha Ramadorai – Mathematics Professor at University of British Columbia
Pratyusha Kumar Mandala – NCERT Representative
Dinesh Kumar – NCERT Representative
Kirti Kapoor – NCERT Representative
Ranjana Arora – NCERT Representative
Rabin Chetri – Director of SCERT, Sikkim
K Kasturirangan – Scientist and Former Head of National Steering Committee
With a diverse range of expertise spanning mathematics, arts, economics, sports, policy, and administration, this committee aims to create an educational framework that aligns with contemporary needs while embracing cultural and regional diversity. Each member contributes their valuable insights, driving the transformation of India’s school education system.
The pre-draft of the National Curriculum Framework, made available for public feedback on April 6, suggests significant reforms in school education. These recommendations include implementing biannual board examinations, introducing a semester system for Class 12, and offering students the flexibility to pursue a blend of science, humanities, and commerce subjects. While the final report’s contents are yet to be made public, these proposed changes indicate a transformative shift in the education system.
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