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 established in Delhi on the 1st of September 1961.
2. Its main objective is to help the Central Government in matters of school education in the context of a comprehensive policy and in implementing educational schemes.
3. The NCERT was given the responsibility of educational research and development, training, extension, educational programmes, restructuring of school curriculum and textbooks. 
4. It has played a central role in designing school curricula and textbooks with the cooperation of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
5. It provides guidance and cooperation in the area of primary and secondary education to the state governments.
6. It has been involved in designing workbooks and handbooks for teachers, in teacher training, in developing teaching-learning techniques, and conducting talent search examinations at the national level.