NEW EDUCATION POLICY SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TEACHER TRAINING IN

This overview explores the transformative impact of the New Education Policy (NEP) on teacher training in India, considering the urgent need for structured educational policies globally. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education, prompting a shift towards ed-tech and creating new opportunities that level the playing field among institutions. With India's youth-centric demographic advantage, the NEP aims to reshape the education system by emphasizing individualized learning, creative teaching strategies, and skill-based education.

Efforts in training teachers are highlighted, including the National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) program, impacting over 4.2 million teachers. The evolution from bearers of knowledge to facilitators, influenced by technology, has made education more inclusive, cooperative, progressive, and dynamic. The integration of technology, student-centric learning, holistic development, and skill-based education reflect the NEP's comprehensive approach.

The major NEP initiatives promoting teachers' skills include a multi-disciplinary approach, continual professional development, practical training, technological integration, inclusivity, and equity, along with standardization and accreditation. The NEP aligns with India's demographic dividend, emphasizing the constant upskilling of teachers to meet evolving demands. This transformative era in education, facilitated by NEP, prepares teachers to equip the younger generation for the challenges and opportunities of the future