Educational Organizations, Schemes & International Partnerships — India (2025)
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Central Bodies
Central Body
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Coordination and maintenance of standards in universities — policy, funding and higher education regulation.
2025 update: UGC issued revised guidelines for multidisciplinary universities and eased lateral entry norms for research positions.
Head: Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar
Teacher & Curriculum
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Develops school curricula, textbooks and teacher training aligned with NEP 2020.
2025 update: NCERT released consolidated NEP-aligned textbooks for Classes 1–8 in 12 Indian languages and teacher modules for competency-based assessment.
Chair: Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani
Teacher Education
National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
Regulates teacher education programs, sets standards for BEd, D.El.Ed and allied professional courses.
2025 update: NCTE introduced competency-based accreditation metrics and a streamlined online approval process for teacher education institutions.
Chair: Prof. Pankaj Arora
Accreditation
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Evaluates and accredits higher education institutions to ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement.
2025 update: NAAC piloted a ‘Digital Readiness’ parameter in grading, assessing e-learning preparedness and data governance at universities.
Chair: Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan
Technical Education
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Regulates technical and professional education — engineering, management, pharmacy and polytechnic institutes.
2025 update: AICTE launched stackable micro-credentials for engineering students and a quality assurance framework for blended learning.
Chair: Prof. T.G. Sitharam
Planning & Policy
National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)
Provides research, capacity building and technical support for educational planning and governance.
2025 update: NIEPA released state-level dashboards to monitor NEP implementation and learning outcomes across districts.
Director: Prof. N.V. Varghese
EdTech
Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET)
Develops audio-visual and digital content for school education; manages SWAYAM PRABHA and tele-education platforms.
2025 update: CIET expanded multilingual video lessons and integrated AR-enabled classroom modules for primary science.
Head: Dr. Amarendra P. Behera
Open Schooling
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
Provides flexible education through open and distance learning for school-age and adult learners.
2025 update: NIOS launched hybrid exam centres and competency-based modules for vocational pathways linked with Skill India.
Chair: Director General (NIOS)
Government Schemes & Initiatives
Scheme
PM SHRI (Schools of Rising India)
Upgrading model schools with smart classrooms, labs, green energy and experiential learning pedagogy.
2025 update: 14,500 PM SHRI schools reported improvements in learning outcomes; pilot hybrid pedagogy frameworks tested in 7 states.
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Education
Scheme
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
Holistic program to improve access, equity and quality of school education with emphasis on infrastructure and teacher development.
2025 update: Samagra Shiksha integrated learning recovery modules and teacher mentorship networks post-pandemic.
Implementing Agency: Dept. of School Education & Literacy
EdTech
SWAYAM & SWAYAM PRABHA
Free online courses, video channels and telecast services to enhance access to higher education and upskilling.
2025 update: SWAYAM expanded short professional micro-courses tied to digital badges and employer partnerships.
Operated by: Ministry of Education / UGC
Nutrition
PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal)
Provides hot cooked meals to students in primary and upper primary schools to improve nutrition and attendance.
2025 update: PM POSHAN guidelines emphasised local sourcing, nutrition diversity and kitchen-cum-storage support for rural schools.
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Education
Skill Development
Skill India & NSDC
National skilling mission linking industry, certification (NSQF) and placement support to boost youth employability.
2025 update: NSDC launched sector-specific bootcamps aligned with the PM Internship & On-The-Job training pathways.
Nodal Agency: Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
Higher Ed Scheme
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)
Funds improvement of state universities and colleges, supporting infrastructure, research and equity initiatives.
2025 update: RUSA 2.0 emphasised research clusters and state-university partnerships for regional skill ecosystems.
Implementing Agency: MHRD (Higher Education Dept.)
International Partnerships
International
UNESCO — Education for Sustainable Development & Policy Support
Supports integration of climate, digital and inclusive education policies aligned with NEP priorities.
2025 update: UNESCO funded state pilot projects for climate education and teacher upskilling in three coastal states.
International
World Bank — STARS Program
Funding and technical assistance to improve learning outcomes and governance in select states.
2025 update: STARS extended results-based financing to include digital assessment platforms and teacher performance incentives.
International
UNICEF — Learning Recovery & Equity
Partnerships with states to support remedial learning, early childhood care, and inclusive education programs.
2025 update: UNICEF partnered with three states to scale foundational literacy programs and menstrual hygiene education in schools.
International
OECD — PISA Participation & Benchmarking
Support for India’s phased participation in PISA tests and capacity building for large-scale assessments.
2025 update: India prepared national sample operations and capacity plans to participate in PISA 2028 cycle.
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