Planning Programming Monitoring and Evaluation Division

National Council of Educational Research and Training

New Delhi
Minutes of the 48
th
Meeting of the Programme Advisory Committee
(PAC) of NCERT held on 8-9 March 2011
The 48
th
meeting of the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) of the
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was held on 8
th
and
9
th
March, 2011 in Room No.202, CIET Building, NCERT, New Delhi. The meeting
was chaired by Prof. G. Ravindra, Director, NCERT. The list of persons who attended
the meeting is placed at Annexure - 1.
The meeting commenced with a word of welcome by Prof. A.K. Srivastava,
Head, PPMED. Prof. Srivastava informed the members that PAC was constituted for
the first time in 1969. He also mentioned about the constitution and functions of PAC.
He emphasized that the functions of PAC are to examine the academic aspects of the
work of NCERT Constituents and to ensure a coordinated approach to the
development of their programmes. He further stated that the 48
th
Meeting of PAC
assumes special significance for a few reasons. First, it is being held during the
Golden Jubilee Year of NCERT. Second, the NCERT had developed One-Year and
Five-Year Action Plans and presented the same to HRM on 16 August 2010. Majority
of the programme proposals put up for consideration to this PAC are related to the
Action Plans. Third, all NCERT constituents, at the behest of Government of India,
have prepared Results Framework Document (RFD). Based on these RFDs, a
Composite RFD of NCERT has been prepared and submitted to MHRD. Prof.
Srivastava informed the members that a total of 451 programme proposals have been
put up by NCERT constituents for consideration of this PAC. Of these, 12% are
research proposals, 37% are development programmes, 33% are training programmes,
and 18% are extension programmes. He further mentioned that the Agenda of this
meeting is presented in three volumes. The first volume contains the abstracts of the
programme and budget proposals. The minutes of the meetings of Departmental
Advisory Boards (DABs), Academic Committee (AC), Institute Advisory Boards
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(IABs), and the Management Committees (MCs) are presented in the second volume.
The third volume contains RFD of NCERT for the year 2011-12 as well as RFDs of
different constituents of NCERT.
Prof. G. Ravindra, Director, NCERT, in his inaugural address, observed that
the 48
th
meeting of PAC is significant for several reasons. First, it is being held during
the Golden Jubilee Year of NCERT. Second, the 100
th
International Womens Day is
being observed today. Third, it is being organized in the beginning of March itself to
enable NCERT Constituents to begin work from 1
st
April, 2011 itself. He made a
mention of the visits of the Honble Minister for Human Resource Development
(HRD) to NCERT on 23
rd
June 2010 as well as on 1
st
September, 2010 to inaugurate
the Golden Jubilee Year. During his visits, the Honble Minister highlighted several
issues such as RTE, RMSA and National Vocational Education Qualification
Framework etc. The HRM also gave a direction to focus on the issues of initiating
ICT based education in schools. Prof. Ravindra informed the members about some of
the new initiatives taken up in the Council during the last one year such as holding of
monthly meetings of the Heads of the Departments and Council Secretariat,
constitution of a Standing Committee for Institutional Research, establishment of Lab
in Box, and work related to the launch of 24X7 channel. The monthly meeting of
HoDs gave a forum to have a creative dialogue between the Academic and Secretarial
staff. Such kinds of meetings can also be started at PSSCIVE and RIEs. Regarding the
institutional research, two research proposals have already been proposed by DEE and
DEME on RTE Act-2009 and CCE, respectively. The 24 X 7 channel approved by
HRM will be run by CIET as nodal agency in collaboration with NIOS. The trial of
the channel will start on 15
th
June 2011 and it will be formally launched on 14
th
November 2011.
The Director also highlighted some of the important activities of the
Constituent units during the year 2010-11. Included among these activities are:
International Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling, launch of ECCE Centres
in Demonstration Multipurpose Schools (DMS), four-year B.A.B.Ed. courses in RIEs,
running of a course in Teaching of English for the students of Afghanistan, work
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related to the development of textbooks for B.Ed. Programme, development of
exemplar materials in Science and Mathematics, development of supplementary
material on RTI and Illustrated Dictionary of Geography, development of Brail
Literacy Curriculum, holding of National Consultation using Visualized Pedagogical
Aid for Gender Sensitivity, development of an anthology of childrens literature,
conduct of National Achievement Survey and Programme Evaluation studies, All India
School Education Survey, development of Science and Mathematics Kits,
development of Manual about the use of Library and organization of Vasant
Mahotsava. He also informed the members that in order to cater to the needs of
secondary education, a new department called Department of Secondary Education
(DSE) has been established in NCERT.
While appreciating the work of NCERT, Prof. Ravindra also cautioned the
members about some of the challenges before NCERT. These are the followings, (a)
the RFD makes us accountable to our work. He urged all the Heads of the
departments/institutions to ensure that the programmes are completed as per details
given in the RFD. (b) The Director informed that there is a possibility of getting the
budgets for the programmes reduced from Rs.10 crores to Rs.8 crores during the year
2011-12. This demands judicious use of the available money. He called on the faculty
members to optimize their air travel related to conduct of the PAC programmes. He
urged that faculty could travel in economy class and frequent unrequired visits be
curtailed. (c) The Director emphasized that all completed programmes should be
followed by a report. All the departments/institutes should prepare a booklet
containing abstracts of all completed programmes at the end of the year which can be
disseminated to DIETs, SCERTs, Libraries etc. (d) The Director desired that before
proposing programmes for the next PAC, all the departments/institutes should assess
the needs of the States and convert them into the programme proposals. (e) The
Director urged that priority should be given to the research programmes. (f) He
further advised to give less emphasis on training programmes and focus on training of
Master Trainers only. He also suggested that the component of Follow-up should be
in-built into the training programme proposals. Henceforth, no training programme
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without a follow-up component should be taken up. (g) He further desired that there is
a need to include one representative of Demonstration Multipurpose Schools (DMS)
on the PAC.
Shri R.K. Singh, Secretary and CAO of NCERT, informed the members that
for the next year (2011-12), the plan budget of the Council has been reduced from
Rs.40 crores tro Rs.25 crores. As such, there would be reduction in the budget
allocation to the Programmes. It may be reduced from Rs.10 crore to Rs.8 crores.
We may get additional funds if we are able to spend this well in time. As such, the
programmes should start from the first week of April, 2011 itself. He further informed
that out of the budget allocated to programmes, (1) one crore is earmarked for the
north-east region, and (2) 20% and 10.75% of the allocated budget has to be spent on
programmes for SC and ST groups respectively. While allocating the budget to
different constituents, PPMED may make separate budget provisions for these
categories. In the context of RFD, Mr. Singh informed the members that our
performance will be evaluated on quarterly basis and additional funds would be
available after satisfactory performance appraisal.
Prof. Vashudha Kamat, Joint Director, CIET in her opening remarks expressed
her happiness that PAC is being organized in the early part of March which will
provide us opportunity to start conducting programmes from the first week of April
itself. She suggested that many of the training programmes can be conducted using
EDUSAT which will reduce unnecessary travel expenditure and allow us to complete
maximum number of projects with limited resources. She further advised the
members to consider launching on-line courses. She shared her experience of using
the EDUSAT and on-line courses which, according to her, has been quite satisfactory.
This was followed by general discussion by the members. A summary of the
discussion is given below:
The Director, SCERT, Gujarat, suggested strengthened linkages between
SCERT and NCERT. It was pointed out by the members that despite our best
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efforts, SCERT representatives hardly participate in the meeting organized by
the NCERT. Even in meetings which are exclusively meant for Directors of
SCERT, very few Directors personally attend the meeting and majority of them
send their representatives.
It was suggested that in order to strengthen the SC and ST component in the
programme proposals of NCERT, DEGSN may draw an Action
Plan/Guidelines which may be circulated to all the departments/institutes. It
was felt that such an endeavour will facilitate our effort in addressing the
concerns of SC & ST groups.
PAC was of the opinion that there is no need of separate IABs for RIEs.
However, an internal committee could be constituted for screening the
individual PAC programmes of RIEs before sending to PAC meeting.
It was suggested that there is a need to review programmes of RIEs related to
secondary stage of Education in context of RMSA.
Thereafter, the members took the agenda item-wise. The details of discussion
with regard to each item are summarized in the following sections:
Item No. 1: To Confirm the Minutes of the 47
th
Meeting of the
Programme Advisory Committee held on 29-30 March
2010
The minutes were confirmed.
Item No.2: To Receive a Report of Action Taken on the Minutes of
the 47
th
Meeting of the PAC.
The Action Taken Report was noted.
Item No.3: To Ratify the Programmes Approved by the Chairman,
PAC since the 47
th
Meeting of the PAC held on 29-30
March 2010.
The programmes were ratified.
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The PAC was informed about constitution of a Standing
Committee for Institutional Research in NCERT. Head, DERPP
will be the Convener of the Committee. The research projects
approved by the Committee will be funded by PAC. The PAC
ratified the constitution of the Committee.
Item No. 4:To consider the Programme Proposals of the Constituents
of NCERT for 2011-12.
The progress of the programmes during 2010-11 and new programmes
proposed for 2011-12 were presented by Heads of the
Departments/Institutes and discussed in the PAC. A summary of the
discussion is given in the following paras.
Department of Elementary Education (DEE)
Prof. Kiran Devendra, Head, DEE presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
1.01 An Exploratory Study of Implementation of the Right of Children to Free
and Compulsory Education Act 2009 in States/ UTs.
1.02 An investigation into the quality concerns at Elementary stage in Ashram
Schools of Jharkhand. (With special reference to classroom processes and
learning accomplishments)
This may be taken up exclusively as a programme for ST
1.03 Development of Audio-Video programmes on Early Literacy.
1.04 Development of Source Books on Assessment for the Upper Primary Stage
1.05 Development of Curriculum and Evaluation Procedure of the Elementary
Stage in the Context of the RTE Act.
1.06 Development of Manual for Greening of Elementary Schools.
1.07 Development of Indicators of School Readiness at Pre and Early Primary
Level
The programme may be taken up as a Research programme
1.08 Publication of the Journal: 'Prathmik Shikshak'
1.09 Publication of the Journal: The Primary Teacher.
1.10 Development of material to Sensitize Parents, Teachers, Educational
Planners and Administrators against Corporal Punishment.
1.11 Diploma Course in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) (Sixth
DC-ECCE)
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1.12 National Seminar on Early Literacy
This may be organised before 1
st
September 2011 as a part of Golden Jubilee
Celebrations of NCERT
1.13 Academic Support to States and UTs on Implementation of Right of
Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009
1.14 Popularization of the Source Books on Assessment for Classes I to V
1.15 National Documentation Unit for Pre-primary and Elementary Education-
A resource centre
Department of Languages (DoL)
Prof. Ram Janam Sharma, Head, DoL presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over.
It was observed that the suggestions of the Academic Committee have not been
incorporated in the programme proposals. The PAC observed that the following
programmes will be approved subject to carrying out modifications in the programme
proposals in the light of the minutes of the Academic Committee. The proposals so
modified may be submitted to Chairman PAC for approval.
2.01 Position of Sanskrit in the school curriculum of India- A status study.
The PAC wants to know why the programme is being carried over for the last
twenty five years.
2.02 Study of Evaluation of NCERTs Hindi Textbooks of Secondary & Higher
Secondary Stage.
2.03 Need assessment of the curriculum of Hindi Language as a discipline
(subject) at secondary and Higher Secondary stage
2.04 Development of textbooks in Language Education for B.Ed. programme
(Hindi & English).
2.05 A collection of the poems of Ajyay, Shamsher, Nagarjun and Kedarnath
Agrawal to commemorate their birth centenary.
6. Development of an activity book in Hindi to create awareness about
environmental values among children at primary stage.
2.07 Development of Integrated teacher's Manual for the new series in English
at the primary stage: 'Raindrops' series (Classes I-V).
2.08 Development of a book on History of Urdu Literature for senior secondary
stage.
2.09 Development of Source book on Assessment in Urdu at Primary Stage.
2.10 Development of Source book on Assessment in Urdu at Secondary Stage.
2.11 Development of an anthology on different forms of Urdu literature for
Secondary and Senior Secondary stages.
2.12 Development of an anthology of Patriotic poems written during freedom
struggle in Urdu Language for Secondary and Sr. Secondary Stage.
2.13 Development of a monograph on eminent Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib.
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2.14 Review and finalisation of Sanskrit MSS (4) (vidyarthi Sanskrit Sahitya
sandarbh kosh, bal Sankrit sabda kosh, Panchatantra and Hitopadesh)
2.15 Development of Teacher's Handbook in Sanskrit for Upper Primary Stage
(Ruchira series for classes VI to VIII).
2.16 Translation of Barkha (series of 40 books) into Sanskrit
2.17 Urdu Translation of textbooks and supplementary materials developed as
a follow up to NCF - 2005.
2.18 Folk Theatre as a pedagogical tool in Education.
2.19 Development of Audio-video and a (print) materials bank for English
language teaching-learning for upper primary and secondary stages of
schooling.
2.20 Orientation of key resource persons teaching English at the Primary
Stage.
2.21 Orientation of key resource persons teaching English at the Upper
Primary Stage.
2.22 Orientation of Key Resource Persons in English at secondary stage. (One
for North East and One for SC, ST & minority)
2.23 Orientation of Key Resource Persons in Hindi at Upper Primary Stage.
Specific
2.24 Orientation programme for key resource persons teaching Hindi as second
language at upper primary stage.
2.25 Orientation of the key resource persons (Teacher educators/Teachers)
teaching Hindi (Second Language) at Upper Primary to Secondary Stage.
2.26 Orientation programme for key resource persons teaching Hindi as first
language at secondary stage.
2.27 Orientation programme for key resource persons in Hindi as Core and
Elective at Senior Secondary stage.
2.28 Multiple teacher training programme for key resource persons in Hindi at
Secondary and Higher Secondary stage
2.29 Orientation of Key Resource Persons in Urdu at Primary Stage
2.30 Orientation of Key Resource Persons in Urdu at Upper Primary Stage.
2.31 Orientation programme for key resource persons teaching Urdu at
secondary stage.
2.32 Orientation Programme for teachers and key resource persons in Urdu as
Core and Elective subject at Sr. Secondary Stage.
2.33 Orientation programmes for key resource persons in Sanskrit at Upper
Primary Stage. (For North-Eastern States, SC and ST teachers and
national level KRPs.)
2.34 Orientation of Key Resource Persons in Sanskrit at Secondary and Senior
Secondary Stage
2.35 Training of English language teachers of Sr. Secondary stage in North-
East region.
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2.37 Two day National Seminar on Nagarjuna and KedarNath Agrawal on the
occasion of their birth centenary.
2.38 National Seminar on 'Teaching of Urdu' at school level
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The seminars should be organised before 1
st
September 2011 as a part of
Golden Jubilee Celebrations of NCERT
2.39 National Seminar on Faiz Ahmad Faiz on the occasion of his birth
centenary.
Department of Education of Groups with Special Needs (DEGSN)
Prof. Neerja Shukla, Head, DEGSN presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
3.01 Development of a Manual for teaching-learning Braille.
3.02 Designing of a Framework for professional development of teachers in the
multilingual and multicultural context in high tribal population states.
3.03 Development of Plan for the education of children from tribal areas
affected by Human Action and Conflict.
3.04 Orientation programme for SSA-functionaries on Barrier Free Access to
Quality Education in Inclusive Schools.
3.05 Teachers Training on issues and concerns reflected in the Right to
Education Act, 2009 for education of children from Scheduled Castes.
3.06 An Exploratory Study of Home Based Education Practices for Children
with Special Needs in SSA
3.07 A study on challenges in behaviours of school going children.
3.08 Assessment of Essential Teachers Competencies (Essential competencies of
teachers) of Upper Primary School Teachers Teaching Children from
Scheduled Castes
3.09 Meetings for Minority Cell and Activities of Minority Cell.
3.10 Development of Action Plan for education of linguistic minorities for
enhancing quality of school education in UTs/States with high tribal
population.
3.11 Implementation of Policy of Inclusive Education of Children with Special
Needs through Development of State Plans
Approved for carrying over up to 30
th
April 2011 to conduct a two-day
workshop for Deputy Directors and co-ordinators of IEDSS Cells of the States
and UTs.
Department of Womens Studies (DWS)
Prof. Gouri Shrivastava, Head, DWS presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
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4.01 Post Primary Education of Scheduled Tribe Girls under National
Programme for Education of Girls at Elementary Level (NPEGEL): A
Case Study of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
4.02 A Study on Implementation of KGBVs in the Muslim Concentrated
Districts of Four States of India
Title should be revised as per the recommendations of the Academic
Committee Meeting held on 1-2 February 2011
4.03 A Study of the Maktabs and Madrasas of Southern States of India from a
Gender Perspective
4.04 Translation of Textbook of Human Ecology and Family Sciences (HEFS)
for class XII in Hindi and Urdu.
Budget proposed is very high. Needs to be reduced substantially.
4.05 Development of Training Material for Teacher Educators on Gender
Equality and Empowerment
4.06 Training Programme on Gender Issues in Education of SSA State and
District Gender Coordinators
4.07 Training Programme for KGBV Teachers on bridge course and
customized Teacher Training Package.
4.08 Analysis of the Curriculum and Textbooks of NCERT and States at the
Upper Primary Stage from a Gender Perspective in the Light of NCF-
2005.
Budget proposed is very high. Needs to be reduced substantially.
Department of Education in Social Sciences & Humanities (DESSH)
Prof. Saroj Yadav, I/c Head, DESSH presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
5.01 Preparation of Textbook on Health and Physical Education for secondary
stage (Hindi & Urdu Versions)
5.02 Development of a Dictionary of Economics for Schools (English, Hindi,
Urdu)
5.03 Development of a Dictionary of History for Schools (English, Hindi, Urdu)
5.04 Development of Dictionary of Political Science for Schools (English, Hindi,
Urdu)
5.05 Development of Supplementary Reading Material on Money and Banks
5.06 Development of Supplementary Reading Material on Case Studies in
Business Studies (higher secondary stage).
5.07 Development of Supplementary Reading Material on Global Economic
Challenges
5.08 Development of Supplementary Reading Material on the peoples of
Andaman & Nicobar Islands (In Hindi)
Recommendations of the Academic Committee should be carried out.
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5.09 Preparation of Supplementary Reading Material on Right to Information
Act 2005 (Hindi & Urdu versions)
5.10 Development of Manual for Teachers & Teacher Educators of Economics
(higher secondary stage)
5.11 Capacity Building of PGTs in Geography in Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) as Master Trainers
5.12 Capacity Building of Commerce PGTs as Master-Trainers
5.13 Development of Learning Material in History for Visually Challenged
Students (upper primary stage)
Recommendations of the Academic Committee should be carried out.
5.14 Development of an Illustrated Dictionary of Geography for Schools
(English, Hindi, Urdu)
5.15 In-service Training of Teachers and Teacher-Educators in Social Science
for Capacity Building in States
5.16 Development of Textbook on Schooling, Socialization and Identity
5.17 Development of Textbook for the Pedagogy of Social Sciences
5.18 Development of Learning Resource Material: Audio-Video Programme on
Lakshadweep Islands
5.19 Development of Syllabus and Textbooks on Human Rights for Higher
Secondary Stage
5.20 Development of a Training package on Computerised Accountancy System
(CAS) for PGTs in Commerce.
Recommendations of the Academic Committee should be carried out.
5.21 Development of Teachers Guide on Health and Physical Education for
Upper Primary Stage
5.22 Women Achievers of North-East
5.23 National Project Progress Review Workshops of National Population
Education Project (NPEP) and Adolescence Education Programme (AEP)
5.24 Organization of Co-Curricular Activities - Regional and National Role
Play Competition.
5.25 Training of State Resource Persons in Population Education and
Adolescence Education.
5.26 Organization of Regional Seminars on Adolescence Education.
The seminars should be organised before 1
st
September 2011 as a part of
Golden Jubilee Celebrations of NCERT
5.27 Development of New Materials in Adolescence Education and Population
Education.
5.28 A study of Life Skills based activities in Adolescence Education in NCERT
Demonstration Schools
5.29 Introduction of Yoga in Schools
Title may be modified as Scheme of Promotion of Yoga in Schools.
5.30 An Evaluation Study of the National Population Education Project.
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Department of Science and Mathematics (DESM)
Prof. Hukum Singh, Head, DESM presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
6.01 Study of Physics Curriculum at Higher Secondary Stage
6.02 Study of Chemistry Curriculum at Higher Secondary Stage
6.03 Study of Biology Curriculum at Higher Secondary Stage
6.04 Study of Mathematics Curriculum at Higher Secondary Stage
6.05 Development of Modules on Different Themes in Science for Lateral Entry
at Upper Primary Stage
6.06 Development of Modules on Different Themes in Mathematics for Lateral
Entry at Upper Primary Stage
6.07 Development of Training Package in Science at Secondary Stage and
Orientation of Master Trainers.
6.08 Development of Training Package in Mathematics at Secondary Stage and
Orientation of Master Trainers.
6.09 Development of Exemplar Problems in Science for Class VIII (Hindi
Version).
6.10 Development of books in new and applied areas of science and
mathematics under the project Reading to Learn
6.11 Development of Textbook on Pedagogy of Science (Hindi version)
6.12 Development of Textbook on Pedagogy of Mathematics (Hindi Version)
6.13 Development of Source Book on Assessment in Science at Upper Primary
Stage (Hindi Version)
6.14 Development of Source Book on Assessment in Mathematics at Upper
Primary Stage (Hindi Version)
6.15 Development of ICT Based Support to Higher Secondary Curriculum in
Chemistry
6.16 Four decades of Jawaharlal Nehru National Science Exhibition for
Children-A Monograph
It was suggested that the monograph may be prepared before 1
st
September
2011 to be released on the occasion of culmination of Golden Jubilee
Celebrations of NCERT.
6.17 Capacity building of Master Trainers to use Source Book on Assessment in
Science at Upper Primary Stage.
6.18 Capacity building of Master Trainers to use Source Book on assessment in
Mathematics at the Upper Primary Stage
6.19 Orientation of Master Trainers in Science at the Upper Primary Stage for
the SC category
The first objective needs to be modified (as to identify training needs of
teachers teaching in the SC dominated regions).
6.20 Orientation of Master-Trainers in Physics at the Higher Secondary Stage
for North Eastern states
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6.21 Orientation of Master Trainers in Laboratory Techniques using Micro-
scale Chemistry Kit at Higher Secondary Stage
6.22 Orientation of Master Trainers in Biology at the Higher Secondary Stage
for the ST category.
6.23 Orientation of Master Trainers in Mathematics at Higher Secondary
Stage.
6.24 Orientation of Master Trainers in ICT based teaching and learning in
Mathematics at the Higher Secondary Stage.
6.25 Popularisation of Project Books on Environmental Education
6.26 School Science A Quarterly Journal
6.27 Centre for Popularization of Science
6.28 State Level Science Exhibitions for Children
6.29 Jawaharlal Nehru National Science Exhibitions for Children (JNNSEC)
2011 2012
The title may be revised as Jawaharlal Nehru National Exhibition for Science
and Environmental Education for Children (JNNESEC) 2011 2012
6.30 Monitoring the Implementation of Environmental Education by all
States/UTs in compliance with Honble Supreme Courts Order.
Department of Computer Education and Technological Aids
(DCETA)
Prof. Raja Ram Sharma, Head, DCETA presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
7.01 Development and Dissemination of Open Education Resources
7.02 Development of ICT based support to Higher Secondary Curriculum in
Biology (Class XI and XII)
3. ICT Options for the School System Development of a testing
laboratory
7.04 Development of resources and support for web and online activities
7.05 Development of textbooks on Computers and Communication Technology
(CCT) for Classes XI and XII
Faculty and programmers from DES&DP may also be involved
An additional fund of Rs. 50,000/- is approved for review of text
book by the experts
Department of Educational Measurement and Evaluation (DEME)
Prof. Avtar Singh, Head, DEME presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
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year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
8.01 Achievement Survey at the End of Class III (Third Cycle)
8.02 Validation of the Scheme of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation
(CCE) in the Context of RTE.
8.03 Achievement Survey at the End of Class VIII (Third cycle)
8.04 Achievement Survey at the End of Class V (Third cycle)
8.05 Development of a Handbook on Educational Measurement and Evaluation
8.06 Capacity Building Programmes for State Education Boards and SCERTs
in Educational Evaluation (Four Programmes)
8.07 National Conference on Recent Trends in Assessment at School Stage
8.08 National Conference of Chairpersons of Boards of School Education
The programme may be conducted before 1
st
September 2011 as part of Golden
Jubilee Celebrations of NCERT
8.09 Implementation of the National Talent Search Scheme
8.10Conduct of Nurturance Programmes for NTS Awardees (Ten)
8.11 Chacha Nehru Scholarships for Artistic and Innovative Excellence
General suggestions:
PAC suggest that the data generated through earlier Achievement Surveys may
be made available to other NCERT Constituents for the purpose of re-
analyzing the same.
Department of Educational Surveys and Data Processing (DES&DP)
Prof. D.K. Vaid, Head, DES&DP presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved:
9.01 Eighth All India School Education Survey
9.02 Development of Software and Analysis of the Data of the Projects/Major
Activities undertaken by Constituents of NCERT
Department of Teacher Education & Extension (DTEE)
Prof. Shakuntala Nagpal, Head, DTEE presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
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10.01 An Evaluative Study of Teachers Training Institutions (DIETs) in
Jharkhand, Chattishgarh, Rajasthan, Assam, Bihar for Strengthening
their Functioning and Performance
10.02 A study of private secondary teacher education institutions in the country
10.03 A comparative study of Pre service Teacher Education Curriculum in
different States of North Eastern Region
10.04 Development of Resource Book on Language Proficiency and
Communication Skills
10.05 Development of Textual Material on Vision of Indian Education: Issues
and Concerns
10.06 Hindi Version of Book Constructivist Approaches to Teaching Learning
10.07 Development of Resource Book for Teachers on RTE Act, 2009.
10.08 Revival of Selected Heritage Schools
10.09 Memorial Lecture Series on Eminent Educationists
Recommendations of the Academic Committee should be carried out
10.10 Publication of (i) Journal of Indian Education (JIE) and (ii) Bharatiya
Adhunik Shiksha(BAS)
10.11 Capacity Building of Heads of Teachers Education Institutions (DIETs)
in the Emerging Perspective of School Education
10.12 Orientation Programme for Teacher Educators on Learning to function
as a teacher a resource book developed by NCERT for 2 year B.Ed
through Face to Face and Teleconferencing Mode
10.13 All India Competition on Innovative Practices and Experiments in
Education for Schools and Teacher Education Institutions -2011-12
10.14 Conference of Directors of SIE/SCERTs
10.15 Development of Resource Book on Emerging Perspectives of Teacher
Education
Suggestions:
The budge of each programme may be reviewed.
Department of Educational Psychology & Foundations of Education
(DEPFE)
Prof. Sushma Gulati, Head, DEPFE presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
1. An Exploratory Study of Students Engagement with School in the
Context of Age-Grade Admissions under RTE
11.02 A Study of Conflict Resolution Styles of Adolescents in Schools
11.03 Developing a Template for SCERTs to augment Guidance and Counselling
Services in Schools in the context of RMSA
11.04 Development of a Textbook on Learner, Learning and Cognition for
B.Ed.
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11.05 Development of Media Support for Online International Diploma Course
in guidance and Counselling
11.06 International Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling Through
Distance/Online Mode
11.07 Scheme for Strengthening Education in Values
The programme will be conducted subject to receiving funds from
MHRD
Budget should be shown separately as MHRD grant.
11.08 Outreach Programme for Implementation of Peace Education at State
Level
11.09 Development of Guidance and Counselling Resource Centre
11.10 National Library of Educational and Psychological Tests (NLEPT)
Department of Education Research and Policy Perspective (DERPP)
Prof. Poonam Agrawal, Head, DERPP presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
12.01 Research Methodology Course for DIET and SCERT Faculty
The title may be modified as Research Methodology Course for the Faculty
from ST Population Dominated Districts of DIET and SCERT
12.02 Capacity Building for Conducting Action Research among Practitioners at
Secondary School Level
The programme may be conducted before 1
st
September 2011 as part of Golden
Jubilee Celebrations of NCERT
12.03 Development of a Textbook titled Basics in Education for B.Ed. Course
12.04 Seventh Survey of Research in Education
12.05 NCERT Doctoral Fellowships
12.06 Publication of Indian Educational Review
12.07 Publication of Indian Educational Abstracts
12.08 Lecture Forum
12.09 On-going ERIC Activities: SPMC Meeting and the General Body Meeting
of the ERIC
12.10 Study of Existing Public Private Partnership Initiatives in Elementary
Education with Focus on selected States and to evolve Implement able
model(s)
Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET)
Prof. Vashudha Kamat, Joint Director, CIET presented the role and functions
of the Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals
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for the year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following
programmes were approved:
13.01 A study of use ICTs by the school students
13.02 Comparative study of Educational Technology (ET)/Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) curricula of D.Ed. , B.Ed., M.Ed.
13.03 Integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in
Secondary Schools: A status Study
13.04 Contextual factors and Teachers Role of Effective Use of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in Secondary and Sr. Secondary Level
in Smart Schools
13. 05 Feedback Study on Educational Television Programmes, Produced
by CIET, NCERT.
13. 06 A study of Infrastructural facilities for ICT and use of ICT in Education
at the DIETs in Tribal Districts in India
13.07 Audio and Video Programmes in Secondary Science and Higher
Secondary Biology utilizing the ICT
13.08 Development and transmission (recorded and live i.e. EDUSAT) of video
support materials on curricular areas and other themes pertaining to
different stages of education.
13.09 Production and digitalization of Audio/Radio Programmes
13.10 Designing of Scripts for Audio-Video Educational Programmes in
Curricular and Co-Curricular Areas
13.11 Development of database on the audio Video programmes produced by
CIET.
13.12 Development of syllabus and course material for an on line certificate
course for Elementary teachers on "Pedagogy of Educational games and
Activities"
13.13 On line course on Audio Scriptwriting
13.14 Development of a Handbook on Qualitative Research for Training of
Teacher Educators in ICT
13.15 Development of e-content using Free Software
13.16 Development of a Kit based on the Manual Developed for Educational
Games in Different Curricular Areas at Primary Stage
13.17 Designing and development of LEARNING OBJECTS in Mathematics
for the upper primary stage of education
13.18 Dvelopment of LEARNING OBJECTS in Social Sciences, Science and
Languages (English) for the Secondary and Sr. Secondary stage
13.19 Online course on Video Scriptwriting
13.20 Training programmes for Teachers of on Puppets in Education.
13.21 Orientation of Teacher Educators on Research Methodology in ICT
through Edusat Network
13.22 Orientation of Teachers and Teacher Educators through EDUSAT
teleconferencing on various aspects of Educational Technology and
different Content Areas.
13.23 Training of Mentor-Coordinators and Mentors in the use of ICT for
Teaching-Learning process in schools
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13.24 Professional Development of NCERT Personnel in ICTs in Education
13.25 Use of Mobile Technology in Disseminating Vision of NPE, RTE, NCF and
National Focus Group position paper on Educational Technology
13.26 Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Video Production for M.Ed
students and their faculty.
13.27 Organization of Online course on Action Research in ET for Teacher
educators
13.28 Training programmes for Teachers on graphic software used on visual art.
13.29 All India photography Contest for Students
13.30 All India Posters Contest on RTE for Teachers
13.31 All India Digital Photograph/ Video Contest for Teachers on Selected
Themes of School Education
13.32 Film shows in schools
13.33 Establishment of Media Clubs in Schools
13.34 Maintenance of CIET Website/Portal/Repository
13.35 Dissemination of Information about CIET Activities and Educational
Technology Initiatives through E-newsletter
13.36 Lecture Series on Information and communication Technology
13.37 CIET-SIETs Coordination Meetings
13.38 17
th
All India Childrens Educational Audio-Video Festival
13.39 Development of catalogues, brochures and Dissemination of Educational
Media Programmes Developed by the CIET through sales mechanism
13.40 International Conference on web 2.0 tools for Education
13.41 Exploration of use of ICTs in education through the Computer Lab-in-Box
Facility.
General Suggestions:
Out of the total budget 20% for Scheduled Caste Plan and 10.75% for Tribal
Sub-Plan component may be earmarked exclusively for the programmes for SC
and ST.
It was pointed out that, as per the Councils decision, JPFs can only be
appointed in Research and Development programmes where field work is
required. In this context, CIET needs to look into the number of JPFs
proposed for appointment in the year 2011-12 in various kinds of programmes.
Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education
(PSSCIVE), Bhopal
Dr. V.S. Mehrotra, Associate Professor on behalf of Prof. K.B. Subramaniam,
I/c Joint Director, PSSCIVE presented the role and functions of the Department,
achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the year 2011-12
including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes were approved
with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
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14.01 Development of District Plan for implementation of Vocational Education
Programme in the Tribal Territory of Lakshadweep.
14.02 Enrichment and Maintenance of PSSCIVE Website.
14.03 Training on the Implementation of Vocational Education and Training for
Teachers of Minority Institutions.
14.04 Training on Pedagogy Training Module for In-service Vocational Teachers.
14.05 Orientation of Key Functionaries on Competency Based Training to
Implement Vocational Education Programme in Madhya Pradesh.
14.06 Orientation for Key Functionaries on Competency Based Training and
Assessment in VET for NE States.
14.07 Orientation on Competency Based Education and Training for the Key
Functionaries and Vocational Teachers of Goa State.
14.08 Sensitization of Key-functionaries on Vocational Education and Training.
Objectives need to be modified to include the innovative components.
14.09 Orientation Programme of the SC/ST Key Functionaries of Vocational
Education Programme.
14.10 Orientation cum Training Programme for the Vocational Teachers in the
State of Sikkim.
14.11 Indian Journal of Vocational Education Bi-annual Journal
14.12 Publication of Quarterly Bulletin on Vocational Education.
14.13 NCERT Awards for Excellence in Vocational Education - 2011.
14.14 Review of Social Science Book of NCERT of Class X for Integration of
Concept of Work Centered Education.
Faculty of DESSH may be involved.
14.15 Development of Curriculum for B.Ed. Vocational Course.
Budget is on a higher side. Needs to be reduced substantially. Guidelines may
be developed by conducting the programme in-house only.
14.16 Development of Guidelines on Competency Based Education and
Training.
Needs to be conducted in the beginning of the year itself. Guidelines
developed would serve the basis for organizing other competency based
programmes. (14.20,14.21,14.22, 14.23, 14.24,14.32, 14.33, 14.34, 14.35)
14.17 Orientation of Key Functionaries of Mizoram State on need and
importance of Vocational Education.
14.18 NCERT Awards for Excellence in Vocational Education - 2010.
14.19 Development of Competency Based Modular Curricula for Marine
Fisheries (Phase I & II).
14.20 Development of Competency Based Modular Curricula in the area of
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.
Programme to be initiated after the guidelines (prog. no. 14.16) is completed.
14.21 Development of Competency Based Modular Curricula in the area of
Plantation Crops and their Management.
Programme to be initiated after the guidelines (prog. no. 14.16) is completed.
14.22 Development of Competency Based Curricula in Floriculture.
Programme to be initiated after the guidelines (prog. no. 14.16) is completed.
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14.23 Competency Based Skill Training for the Vocational Teachers in the area
of Horticulture
Programme to be initiated after the guidelines (prog. no. 14.16) is completed.
14.24 Competency Based Skill Training in the area of Crop Production
Programme to be initiated after the guidelines (prog. no. 14.16) is completed.
14.25 Revision and Finalization of Modular Competency Based Curriculum in
Retail Marketing Management.
14.26 Revision and Finalization of Modular Competency Based Curriculum in
Marketing and Sales Management.
14.27 Teachers Training in Entrepreneurship Development for the Vocational
Teachers of Commerce.
14.28 Short-Term Vocational Teachers Training in the area of Accountancy and
Auditing
14.29 Training of Vocational Teachers in the area of Marketing and
Salesmanship.
14.30 Development of Modular Curricula in the area of Bakery and
Confectionary.
14.31 Development of Modular Curricula in the area of Health Care and Beauty
Culture.
14.32 Development of Competency Based Modular Curricula in the area of
Gerontology.
Programme to be initiated after the guidelines (prog. no. 14.16) is completed.
14.33 Development of Competency Based Modular Curricula in the area of
Institutional House Keeping.
Programme to be initiated after the guidelines (prog. no. 14.16) is completed.
14.34 Development of Competency Based Modular Curricula in the area of
Garment Grooming Technology.
Programme to be initiated after the guidelines (prog. no. 14.16) is completed.
14.35 Development of Competency Based Modular Curricula in the area of
Eggless Bakery.
Programme to be initiated after the guidelines (prog. no. 14.16) is completed.
14.36 Development of Modular Curricula for Computer Network Technician.
14.37 Review and finalization of Competency Based Modular Curriculum on
Information Technology.
14.38 Training of Vocational Teachers in Computer Technique.
14.39 National Seminar on Status and Prospects of Engineering & Technology
Vocational Education.
14.40 Development of Teachers Resource Book on Promoting Health among
School Children.
Not approved as it is a duplication of work already carried out by DESSH.
Needs to be examined by the institute.
14.41 Development of Modular Competency Based Instructional Material in the
area of Pathology Lab Technology.
14.42 Development of the Teachers' Resource Book "Common Diseases that
Affect School Age Children: their Prevention, Detection and
Management".
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Not approved in its present form. The institute may take-up a programme
related to vocational stream in the area of Health and Physical Education.
14.43 Finalisation of Competency Based Modular Curriculum on Commercial
Art.
14.44 Finalization of Competency Based Modular Curriculum in Videography.
14.45 Training of Vocational Teachers in Entrepreneurship Development
14.46 Orientation of the Key Functionaries of VEP for Implementation of
Vocational Guidance Programme.
14.47 Short-term Teachers Training in the area of Dairying.
Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Ajmer
Prof. K.B. Rath, Principal, RIE, Ajmer presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved:
15.01 Thinking School: An Experiment
15.02 Teacher with Conservation of Non-Conventional Food and Vegetables
used by different tribes of Northern India for awareness of Environment
Education
15.03 Environmental Education theme part for strengthening school education
programmes and training of school children for generating environmental
awareness
15.04 Training of KRPs for Promoting Education of Learners with Special
Educational Needs at Elementary, Secondary and Sr. Secondary stages for
the states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
15.05 Training of KRPs in cartographic techniques at Sr. Sec. Level for the state
of J & K
15.07 Content-cum-Pedagogy Enrichment Programme in Physics for KRPs at
Senior Secondary Level for the State of Jammu and Kashmir State.
15.08 Training of KRPs for promoting the Role and Importance of Use of
multimedia and ICT in Teaching of Science & Mathematics at Secondary
Level for the States of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand,
Rajasthan, Haryana and Chandigarh
15.09 Training of KRPs on implementation of Life Skills at Secondary and Sr.
Secondary level for the state of Punjab and Haryana
15.10 Orientation cum-Training of KRPs in NCF 2005 and classroom processes,
Teaching Strategies in Science at Secondary Level the state of Rajasthan,
Uttarakhand and Haryana
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15.12 Training of KRPs in teaching of English Language and Communication
Skills at Secondary Level for the states of Himachal Pradesh and J&K.
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15.13 Orientation cum Training of KRPs in NCF 2005 and classroom processes,
teaching strategies in Mathematics at Secondary level for the States of
Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Haryana
15.14 Training of KRPs for development of skills in mental Mathematics at upper
primary level for the State of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh
15.15 Capacity Building of SCERTs/DIETs Educational Functionaries in
conducting Programme Evaluation for the states of Uttrakhand and
Himachal Pradesh.
15.16 Orientation-cum-Training of KRPs for responsibility of teachers under
RTE for the children of SC/ST/Girls/Minorities population and children's
with special needs for the States of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
15.17 Training of KRPs in Content cum methodology of teaching Sciences for
Non-Science Teachers at Elementary level for the state J&K.
15.18 Training of KRPs for the development of universal Values in EVS (For
Urdu teachers ) at Primary and upper primary level for the states of U.P.
and Rajasthan.
15.19 Orientation of Principals and Teachers of Minority-run-Institutions on
improving Quality in Education through Action Research
15.20 Orientation of the Managers, Principals and Teachers of Minority-run-
Schools/ Institutions on Quality Related Issues with Special reference to
Science Education.
15.21 Training of DIET Faculty in Basic Computer and Preparation of Power
Point Presentation in Subjects At Elementary level for state of Rajasthan
15.22 International Diploma in Guidance and Counselling through Distance/On-
line Mode
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15.25 Conference of Head Masters / Principals of co-operating schools for
Internship in Teaching Programme of Four year B.Sc.B.Ed. and Two year
B.Ed.
15.26 State Coordination Committee Meetings
15.27 Extension lectures of Eminent educationists
General Suggestions:
Out of the total budget at least three programmes for Scheduled Castes and
one for Scheduled Tribes should be conducted. One programme for minority
run schools/institutions may be taken-up.
State co-ordinator should be sent to minority run institutions to assess their
problems
Associate ad-hoc faculty in conducting PAC programmes
Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Bhopal
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Prof. Reeta Sharma, Dean of Instructions, on behalf of Principal, RIE, Bhopal
presented the role and functions of the Department, achievements during 2010-11 and
the new programme proposals for the year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried
over. The following programmes were approved with the comments mentioned
against the specific programmes:
16.01 A Study of secondary school science laboratories in terms of
infrastructure, extent and method of use.
16.02 A study of status and quality of Eklavya Vidyalayas of Chhattisgarh
16.03 A study of the current status of ICT use in School Libraries
16.04 A study of learning difficulties of rural students in Mathematics at
primary level
16.05 Training of teacher educators of DIETs, CTEs in inclusive education
16.06 Training on promoting gender sensitivity in schools for DIET faculty
16.07 Development & validation of ICT enabled education in science at
secondary level
16.08 Development & validation of ICT enabled education in social science at
secondary level
16.09 Organisational development and Leadership: A training programme for
heads of school in transforming the workplace to meet the challenges of
RTE and RMSA.
16.10 Improving classroom practices through action research: A training
programme for secondary school teachers/DIET/CTE faculty
16.11 Assessment of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS): A training
programme for developing test items for HOTS in Biology at Hr.Sec. stage
16.12 A training programme to empower teachers of Higher Secondary stage to
develop the skills in assessment of Higher Order Thinking in Mathematics
16.13 Training Programme on Administrative and Financial Management for
Administrators of Tribal Schools
16.14 A Training Programme on Content, Pedagogy and Assessment in English
language for Secondary School Teachers
16.15 Training programme on Spoken English at Primary Level for KRPs of
DIETs in Gujarat
16.16 Training programme in construction of objective based test items in
science at secondary level
16.17 Training programme for KRPs of DIET on implementation of continuous
and comprehensive evaluation (CCE)
16.18 Capacity building of educational functionaries on school supervision for
quality improvement
16.19 A training programme on content, pedagogy and assessment (science) for
the secondary school teachers
16.20 A training programme on content-cum- pedagogy and assessment in
(Mathematics) for the secondary school teachers.
16.21 RTE-Awareness, Implications, and Quality Concerns: A Training
Programme for Minority Institutions
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16.22 Conference on internship in teaching for principals/head masters and
teachers of co-operating schools
16.23 Working with community programme for the students of 2 year
BEd.,/BSc.BEd/BA.BEd. and B.A., B.Ed. IV semester.
16.24 To organize SCC meetings of the States of the Western Region (M.P.,
Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu,
Maharashtra & Goa) meeting of IAB and Management Committee
Meeting.
16.25 Introduction of ECCE centre in Demonstration School
16.26 International Diploma in Guidance and Counseling through
distance/online mode in collaboration with COL(2011-12)
16.27 Working on training of B.Ed., students in Arts and Aesthetics
16.28 Facilitating the scheme of Strengthening Education in Values followed
by its evaluation.
Programme will be initiated subject to receiving grant from MHRD.
Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Bhubaneswar
Prof. S.C. Panda, Principal, RIE, Bhubaneswar presented the role and
functions of the Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme
proposals for the year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following
programmes were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific
programmes:
17.01 Training for KRPs Teaching English at Secondary Level for State of
Jharkhand.
17.02 Training Programme for RRDs on Teaching Social-Studies at Secondary
Level for the State of Jharkhand.
17.03 Organization of B.Ed. Part-I: Internship-in-Teaching (Pre-Internship)
17.04 Training in Content-cum- Pedagogy Enrichment in Geography for the
KRPs of A & N Islands.
17.05 Training Programme for KRPs Teaching Science at Secondary Level for
the State of Jharkhand.
17.06 Training Programme on Environmental Education for KRPs at
Elementary Level for the State of West Bengal.
17.07 A Critical Study of the Four Year Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. Programme of
Regional Institutes of Education: Structure, Curriculum and its
Implication.
17.08 Development of Learning Material of Genetics at Senior Secondary Level
for SC/ST Model Schools.
17.09 Development of Source Book on Life Style Education for the KRPs of
West Bengal.
17.10 Implementation of Internship-in-Teaching Programme of 4-year
Integrated B.Sc.B.Ed. Student-Teachers.
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17.11 Training of KRPs of Bihar on Preparation of Working Models for
Teaching Science at Secondary Stage.
17.12 Content-cum-Pedagogy Enrichment Programme for KRPs in
Mathematics for Tribal Secondary Schools of Odisha.
17.13 Content-cum-Pedagogy Enrichment Programme in Science for Teachers
of Elementary Level of Odisha.
17.14 Working with Community Programme for B.Sc.B.Ed. part-IV.
17.15 Training programme on Action Research for Improvement of Quality of
Teaching Learning in different Subject viz. Language, Social Science,
Science & Mathematics.
17.16 Internship-in-Teaching for B.Ed. Part-II Student-teachers.
17.17 Orientation of Key Resource Persons (KRPs) of Elementary Level of
Jharkhand on Right to Education.
Programme should be organized involving internal faculty. Help of
faculty members from NCERT constituents may be obtained.
RIE, Mysore has already developed a training package on RTE which
may be utilized in this programme.
17.18 Fieldwork with Community for 2 Year B.Ed.
17.19 International Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling.
17.20 Development of Teaching Learning Material (TLM) for Differently Abled
Children.
17.21 National Seminar on Quality Dimensions of Early Childhood Care and
Education: Concerns and Issues
17.22 Training for KRPs on Physical Education at the Elementary and
Secondary Stage for A & N Islands.
Physical Education in the title may be removed with Health and Physical
Education
17.23 Development of Materials on Pedagogical Usages of ICT for Teacher
Educators.
17.24 Development of a Package on Implications of Emerging Pedagogy with
reference to NCF 2005 for Teacher Educators.
17.25 Status of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation at Elementary Stage.
17.26 In-service Orientation Programme for Teachers in Languages and
Humanities of D.M. Schools.
17.27 Orientation Programme of KRPs on Disaster Management at the
Elementary Level.
17.28 Training Programme for newly appointed Librarians for creation and
maintenance of Library facilities at the Secondary School Level of the
State of Bihar and Jharkhand.
17.29 In Service Training Programme for TGTs in Science and Mathematics of
D.M. Schools.
17.30 Implementation of Scheme of Financial Assistance for Strengthening
Education in Values by NCERT.
Programme will be initiated subject to receiving grant from MHRD.
17.31 Introduction of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Centre in
Demonstration Multipurpose School.
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Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Mysore
Prof. Prem Lata Sharma, Dean of Instructions, on behalf of Principal, RIE,
Mysore presented the role and functions of the Department, achievements during
2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the year 2011-12 including the on-
going and carried over. The following programmes were approved:
18.1 International Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling through
Distance and On Campus Mode in Collaboration with CoL, Canada
18.2 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme in D School,
RIE, Mysore.
18.3 Workshop on School based experiences and supervision of Practice
teaching for Cooperating Teachers of B.Sc.Ed. and M.Sc.Ed Internship
Programmes.
18.4 Workshop on Theater, Art and Heritage, Craft Traditions
18.5 Extension Lecture Series
18.6 Summer Science Camp for Students of Rural Upper Primary Schools
18.7 Implementation of CCE in KV and NV schools of the Southern region
18.8 National Seminar on Preparation and Professional Development of
Teacher Educators
18.9 Development of Text Book on Assessment and Evaluation
18.10 Training of KRPs of SCERTs and CTEs of southern region on planning,
implementation and monitoring of Continuous and comprehensive
Evaluation at secondary school level
18.11 Training Programme for Elementary Teacher Educators in Inclusive
Education from Southern region
18.12 Training on Emerging Pedagogies and Assessment Practices in Chemistry
at Senior Secondary level.
18.13 Training on emerging pedagogies and assessment practices in Biology for
senior secondary teachers of four regions KN, TN, AP & PU and LD
18.14 Training on Emerging Pedagogies and Assessment Practices in
Mathematics at Senior Secondary level
18.15 Training of KRPS on IT enabled curriculum transaction in Science at the
secondary level
18.16 Training of DIET faculty on Lab area activities for improving quality of
Elementary Education in Andhra Pradesh
18.17 Training of DIET faculties and teachers on Mathematics Laboratory
Approach to teaching of Mathematics at the Upper Primary level (Andhra
Pradesh and Puducherry)
18.18 Training on institutional and instructional strategies for low achievers at
the secondary school level (Andhra Pradesh)
8.19 Training in Communication Skills for Teaching different school subjects in
English Medium Schools.
18.20 Training of Head Masters on Educational Leadership in Upper Primary
Schools.
18.21 Training of Junior College Lecturers of Karnataka on Curriculum
Development.
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18.22 Development of the Training Package on Content Enrichment in General
Science for Teachers of Secondary Stage of Ashram Model Residential
Schools
18.23 Development of the Training Package on Content Enrichment in
Mathematics for the Teachers of Secondary Stages of Ashram Model
Residential Schools.
18.24 Training on Guidance and Counselling for the PGTs of UT of
Lakshadweep
18.25 Training of DIET faculty on Task based Approach to Language Learning
in Primary Schools
18.26 Effectiveness of project based approach to teaching of science at
secondary school level (Tamil Nadu)
18.27 Training of teachers on use of Science Kit for teaching of science in
Secondary Schools
General Suggestions:
There is need to review programmes of RIEs related to secondary stage of
education in the context of RMSA.
Organise four programmes exclusively for SC and three for ST to fulfil the
need of Scheduled Caste Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan components.
International Relations Division (IRD)
Prof. Poonam Agrawal, Head, IRD presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
19.01 General Body Meeting of the National Development Group (NDG) in the
context of APEID (Asia Pacific Programme of Educational Innovations for
Development)
19.02 A Study of Innovations in Education in Education in selected member
countries of APEID New Zealand and Republic of Korea.
19.03 A Study on Effect of Media on Sexual Belief/Behaviour of Girls and Boys.
Extended for a period of three months with a budget proposal of Rs. 54,000/-
Division of Library, Documentation and Information (DLDI)
Dr. Moortimattee Samantray, I/c Head, DLDI presented the role and functions
of the Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals
for the year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following
programmes were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific
programmes:
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20.01 Meeting of Professional Library Staff of NIE and its Constituent
Libraries.
20.02 Orientation Programme for Key Resource Personnels from Libraries of
SCERTs, SIEs, DIETs.
Academic Committee in its meeting held on 1-2 February 2011 recommended
to drop the programme. This cannot be included in the PAC Agenda hence
dropped.
20.03 Development of Manual for SCERTs/SIEs, DIETs and School Librarians
20.04 Development of Video CDs on Manual for SCERTs/SIEs, DIETs and
School Librarians
Planning Programming Monitoring & Evaluation Division (PPMED)
Prof. A.K. Srivastava, Head, PPMED presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved:
21.01: Case Studies of School Management of Select MCD Schools
21.02 Preparation of Annual Reports and Results Framework Document (RFD)
21.03: Training of DIET faculty in Educational Planning, Management and
Evaluation
Department of Secondary Education (DSE)
Prof. H.O. Gupta, Head, DSE presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved with the comments mentioned against the specific programmes:
22.01 An investigation into the Curriculum of Secondary Education in
States/UTs for Identifying Quality Curriculum Indicators
Quality indicators should be identified first before the evaluation of
Curriculum, Syllabus and Textbooks
22.02 Development of a Model In-service Teacher Professional Development
(ITPD) Package in Science and Mathematics for Secondary Stage
22.03 Development of source book on assessment at secondary stage.
Collaborate with DEME in conducting the programme
22.04 Development of a vision and guidelines for the improvement of quality of
secondary education in India. (PAC programme as part of Golden Jubilee
Celebration)
This may be organized before 1
st
September 2011 as a part of Golden Jubilee
Celebrations of NCERT
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22.05 Development of Curriculum Framework and Curriculum for In-service
Teacher Professional Development Programmes at Secondary Stage.
This programme should be completed first to provide in-puts to programme no.
22.01.
22. 06 Development of Prototype ICT Kit for Mathematics at secondary stage
Recommendations of t he Minut es of Academic Commi t t ee should be carried
out .
22.07 Textbook on Curriculum and School for Two-year B. Ed.
Department of Arts and Aesthetics (DEAA)
Prof. Pawan Sudhir, Head, DEAA presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved:
23.01 Teachers Handbook in Dance for Upper Primary Stage
23.02 Development of Training Package for Primary Teachers in Arts Education
23.03 Resource Center Events on Arts and Crafts
23.04 Workshops for Vetting of Hindi Translation of the Textbooks for Visual
Arts (1) Graphic Design (1) for Class XII.
23.05 Teachers Handbook in Music for Upper Primary Stage
23.06 Training of Master Trainers in Arts Education for Primary level of
Education
23.07 Training of Teachers for Heritage Crafts and Graphic Design
23.08 Capacity Building of DIET Faculty and Teachers for Art Integrated
Learning in MCD Schools.
General Suggestions:
The erstwhile Department of Vocational Education, developed a lot of material
on various art forms. This material can be utilized by DEAA in their
programmes.
Take-up at least one programme relating to SCP (Scheduled Caste Plan) and
TSP (Tribal Sub-Plan) components.
NIE-Workshop
Prof. H.O. Gupta, Head, NIE Worshop presented the role and functions of the
Department, achievements during 2010-11 and the new programme proposals for the
year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried over. The following programmes
were approved:
24.1 Design and Development of Upper Primary Science & Mathematics Take-
Home Kits along with Guided Enquiry Learning Activities Book.
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24.2 Design and Development of Senior Secondary Physics Laboratory Kit
24.3 Preparation of Interactive Multimedia Guide for Science (Physics,
Chemistry & Biology) and Mathematics Laboratory Kits for Secondary
Stage
24.4 Strengthening of States Functionaries / SRGs on preparation and use of
Science and Mathematics Kits for Secondary Stage developed by NCERT.
24.5 Apprenticeship Training of ITI passed Candidates
24.6 Production of Science and Mathematics Kits for all stages of School
Education.
North-East Regional Institute of Education (NE-RIE), Shillong
Dr. B. Devi, Associate Professor, on behalf of, Principal, NE-RIE, Shillong
presented the role and functions of the Department, achievements during 2010-11 and
the new programme proposals for the year 2011-12 including the on-going and carried
over. The following programmes were approved with the comments mentioned
against the specific programmes:
25.01: Role of NGOs in School Education at the Elementary level: Insights from
NE India
25.02: Development of a module on Child Rights and Child Protection for
Teacher Educators
25.03: Development of a framework on the Challenge and Opportunities of
Implementing Right to Education in the North East Region
25.04: Development of Materials on Constructivist Approach to Teaching of
Social Science (Democratic Politics) at Secondary Level
25.05: Development of Teachers Manual on Continuous and Comprehensive
Evaluation (CCE) of Social Sciences at Secondary Level
Programme should be initiated only after the manual on CCE is ready.
DEME is already working on this manual.
The programme should be offered at Elementary Stage only as the
objectives are related to RTE Act-2009.
25.06: Documentation of Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge System Related
to Biodiversity, Oral Tradition, and Art prevalent in Different
Communities of North East India.
Programme should be initiated after the development of Source Book, i.e.
after the completion of programme no. 25.08
25.07: Development of Teachers Manual on Continuous and Comprehensive
Evaluation (CCE) of Environment Studies (EVS) at Primary Level
Programme should be initiated only after the manual on CCE is ready. DEME
is already working on this manual.
25.08: Development of a Source Book on Indigenous Practices of Conservation
and Sustainability in North East context.
Programme should be completed before taking-up programme no. 25.06.
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25.09: Development of Bridge Course Material in EVS for the out of children
aged 11-14 years
Dropped. Duplication of work already completed by DWS.
25.10: Development of Syllabus on ICT for Certificate Course at NE-RIE
In addition to development of syllabus, the institute should also begin offering
the Certificate Course in the year 2011-12.
25.11: Development of a Source Book on Climate Change in the context of North
East.
25.12: Developing a Manual for Teachers for Early Identification of Psycho-
emotional Problems of School Children
Report prepared by DEGSN should be consulted in conducting the programme
25.13: Development of training module for KRPs on inclusive education for
North East Region.
25.14: Development of Language Database of Minor/Tribal Languages.
25.15: Development of Tools/Language kits for teaching English to children with
special needs to promote Inclusive Education.
25.16: Development of Teachers Manual on Continuous and Comprehensive
Evaluation (CCE) of English at Primary Level
Programme should be initiated only after the manual on CCE is ready.
DEME is already working on this manual.
Collaborate with DEME while conducting the programme.
The programme should be offered at Elementary Stage only as the
objectives are related to RTE Act-2009.
25.17: Development of Teachers Manual on Continuous and Comprehensive
Evaluation (CCE) of English at Secondary Level.
Programme should be initiated only after the manual on CCE is ready.
DEME is already working on this manual.
The programme should be offered at Elementary Stage only as the
objectives are related to RTE Act-2009.
25.18: Development of Languages Primers in 10 Recognised Tribal Languages of
Manipur for standard II in the light of NCF 2005.
25.19: Orientation on Constructivism and Critical Pedagogy
25.20: Training of Teacher Educators on CCE and Grading
25.21: Capacity Building of Secondary and Higher Secondary Teachers of NE
states in Evaluation.
25.22: Training of KRPs on vocational education for PC assembling,
troubleshooting and networking
Remove the word PC assembling from the title.
Training should be imparted keeping in view the first objective only.
25.23: Training of KRPs on ICT enabled teaching-learning of Science and
Mathematics Networking
25.24: Training of SC/ST Master Trainers on Evaluation of Experiments/
Activities in science at Secondary stage
25.25: Training of SCERT and DIET Faculty on Psychological Testing for school
Children
Training should be imparted keeping in view the first objective only.
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25.26: Training of teacher educators on CCE in social sciences at upper primary
level
Programme should be initiated only after the manual on CCE is ready. DEME
is already working on this manual.
25.27: Orientation of KRPs of North East States on Issues and Concerns in
Operationalising Children Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act
2009.
25.28: Tryout of the training module on inclusive education for KRPs,
SCERTs/DIETs/SIE etc of North East Region
25.29: Training of Teacher Educators on Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation
(CCE) at the Primary Level
Programme should be initiated only after the manual on CCE is ready. DEME
is already working on this manual.
25. 30: International Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling through
Distance/Online Mode in Collaboration with CoL (2011-12).
25.31: Implementation of the Scheme of Financial Assistance for Strengthening
Education in Values by NCERT
Programme will be initiated subject to receiving grant from MHRD.
25.32: Organizing Lectures on selected themes to Commemorate International
Year of Chemistry.
25.33: Sensitization of key-functionaries and NGOs of North Eastern States on
Implementation of Vocational Education
25. 34: Preliminary preparation for launching Certificate Course in Early
Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
25.35: Sensitization programme on Gender issues in Education for the
stakeholders in educational set up
General Suggestions:
It was pointed out that the PAC programme No. 25.11 conducted in
2009-10, namely Development of Education Management and Information
System (EMIS) for Minority Institutions of North Eastern States should be
shared with all the Constituents/Departments of NCERT.
Item No. 5: To consider the Minutes of the Meetings of DABs, AC,
IABs and MCs.
The Minutes were noted.
Item No. 6: To approve the Result Framework Documents (RFDs) of
NCERT and its Constituents.
The RFDs were approved.
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General Suggestions:
All the training manuals and packages developed by the
Department/Constituents should be uploaded in the NCERT website to
avoid the duplication.
The component of Follow-up should be in-built in the training
programmes proposals.
A group is to be constituted to prepare the guidelines for conducting
programmes exclusively for SC and ST. The guidelines will help the
Departments/Constituents in developing programmes to incur expenditure
of 20% for SC Plan component and 10.75% for Tribal Sub-Plan
component.
It is to be ensured that the programmes are to be completed as per
details given in the RFD.
Optimize the air travel and travel in economic class.
All the completed programmes should be followed by a report.
All the departments/institutes should prepare a booklet containing
abstracts of all completed programmes at the end of the year which could
be uploaded in the NCERT website and also disseminated to DIETs,
SCERTs, Libraries etc.
One representative of Demonstration Multi-Purpose Schools (DMS) is
to be included on the PAC.
The relevance of IABs in the case of Regional Institutes of Education
(RIEs) needs to be examined.
There is a need to review programmes of RIEs related to Secondary
Stage of education in context of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
(RMSA).
The meeting ended with a formal vote of thanks by Dr. M. Siraj Anwar to the
Chair and all the members.
(A.K. Srivastava) (G. Ravindra)
Head, PPMED Director, NCERT
& Chairman PAC
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Annexure-I
The following members attended the meeting:
1. Prof. G. Ravindra, I/c Director/ Joint Director(c), NCERT
2. Prof. Vasudha Kamat, Joint Director, CIET
3. Prof. K. B. Subramaniam, I/c Joint Director, PSSCIVE
4. Shri R. K. Singh, Secretary & CAO, NCERT
5. Prof. H.C. Pradhan,
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai
6. Prof. Hridya Kant Dewan
Vidya Bhavan Society, Udaipur
7. Sh. M. N. Bhad, Director,GCERT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
8. Prof. K.B.Rath, Principal, RIE, Ajmer
9. Dr. K.C. Sharma, Dean of Instruction, RIE, Ajmer
10. Prof. K.B. Subramanium, Principal, RIE, Bhopal
11. Prof. Reeta Sharma, Dean of Instruction, RIE, Bhopal
12. Prof. S.C.Panda, Principal, RIE, Bhubaneswar
13. Prof. Sabita Pattanaik, Dean of Instruction, RIE, Bhubaneswar
14. Prof. K.Dorasami, Principal, RIE, Mysore
15. Prof. Prem Lata Sharma, Dean of Instruction, RIE, Mysore
16. Prof. J.P. Bagchi, Principal, NE-RIE,Shillong
17. Dr. Brajyanti Devi, NE- RIE, Shillong
18. Prof. Mridula Saxena, PSSCIVE, Bhopal
19. Prof. Kiran Devendra, Head, DEE, NCERT
20. Prof. R.B.L. Soni, DEE, NCERT
21. Prof. Hukum Singh, Head, DESM, NCERT
22. Dr. Shashi Prabha, DESM, NCERT
23. Prof. Saroj Yadav, I/c Head, DESSH, NCERT
24. Shri M.V. Srinivasan, DESSH, NCERT
25. Prof. R.J.R.Sharma, Head, DoL, NCERT
26. Prof. Nauman Khan, DoL, NCERT
27. Prof. Pawan Sudhir, Head, DEAA, NCERT
28. Dr. Jyotsna Tiwari, DEAA, NCERT
29. Prof. Neerja Shukla, Head, DEGSN &
Head, Publication Department, NCERT
30. Prof. Dinesh Sharma, DEGSN, NCERT
31. Prof. Gouri Srivastava, Head, DWS, NCERT
32. Dr. Mona Yadav, DWS, NCERT
33. Prof. Rajaram Sharma, Head, DCETA, NCERT
34. Dr. Asha Jindal, DCETA, NCERT
35. Prof. Avtar Singh, Head, DEME, NCERT
36. Dr. A.D. Tiwari, DEME, NCERT
37. Prof. D. K. Vaid, Head, DES&DP, NCERT
38. Prof. Sridhar Srivastava, DES&DP, NCERT
39. Prof. S. Nagpal, Head, DTEE, NCERT
40. Prof. Sushma Gulati, Head, DEPFE, NCERT
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41. Prof. Anjum Sibia, DEPFE, NCERT
42. Prof. Poonam Aggarwal, Head, DERPP & Head, IRD, NCERT
43. Dr. N.K. Gupta, DERPP, NCERT
44. Prof. H.O.Gupta, Head, NIE Workshop & Head, DSE, NCERT
45. Dr. Y. Sreekanth, DSE, NCERT
46. Prof. A. K. Srivastava, Head, PPMED, NCERT
47. Dr. M. Siraj Anwar, PPMED, NCERT
48. Prof. Moortimattee Samantary, I/c Head, DLDI, NCERT
49. Ms. Pooja Jain, DLDI, NCERT
The following attended the meeting as special invitees:
1. Sh. Dheeraj Jandial, Asstt. Public Relations Officer, NCERT
2. Dr. Sandhya Sanghai, DEE, NCERT
3. Dr. P.D. Subhash, PPMED, NCERT
4. Sh. I.V. Patel, Principal, DIET, Surat, Gujarat
5. Dr. V.S. Mehrotra, PSSCIVE, Bhopal
6. D. Saroj Yadav, DTEE, NCERT
7. Dr. Ranjana Arora, DSE, NCERT
The following members could not attend the meeting:
1. Shri S. C. Khuntia, Joint Secretary (School IV),
MHRD, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi
2. Prof. Farida Khan,
Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
3. Prof. Anindya Sinha
National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru
4. Prof. Gita Sen,
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Bengaluru
5. Director, SCERT, Raipur
6. Director, DSERT, Bengaluru
7. Director, SCERT, Thiruvanathapuram
8. Director, SCERT, Kohima
9. Dr. Anubhuti Yadav, CIET, NCERT
10. Prof. Santosh Sharma, DTEE, NCERT
11. Dr. A.K. Wazalwar
Co-ordinator, Group Arithmatic, NCERT
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