IMPHAL, April 6: A `Committee for implementation of NCTE Regulations 2014, Manipur” was constituted under the Chairmanship of the Education Minister on April 2 at 3 pm in the State Coordination Meeting to examine the new NCTE Regulations 2014 in detail in the context of the existing conditions of the Teacher Training Institutions/B.Ed Colleges in the State in terms of infrastructure, courses, etc. in respect of Teachers Training needs and submit recommendations that are considered necessary for the implementation of the new NCTE Regulations 2014 in the State of Manipur with the objective to study the problems, lacuna and other shortcomings faced by the Teacher Training Institutions or inconsistency with any clause or provision with reference to the new NCTE Regulations, 2014 along with any other issues, particularly relating to promotion and improvement of access, equity and quality in Teachers education in the State.
According to a release of the Secretariat of the Higher and Technical Education Department, after a comprehensive study of the new NCTE Regulation 2014 in the context of the existing B.Ed institutions, the committee will submit a detailed recommendation to the Government by April 30, so as to enable the Government to take all possible concrete action before the commencement of next Academic Session 2015-16.
The Committee will consists of Director, (University and Higher Education), Government of Manipur as Chairman, Director, (SCERT), Government of Manipur as Co -Chairman, Director, (Education/S), Government of Manipur as Member, Nominee of Vice Chancellor, Manipur University as Member, Principal, D.M. College Teacher Education as Member, Principal, R.K. Sanatombi, College of Teacher Education (Pvt.) as Member, OSD/CC, Ole of Hr Education, Govt. of Manipur as Member and Joint Secretary/Higher & Technical Education, Government of Manipur as Member/Secretary.
The terms of reference for the above Committee are, to Examine, study and analyze the new NCTE Regulations 2014 in the context of the existing Teacher Training Institutions/B.Ed Colleges in Manipur and submit its proposals and recommendations for implementation in the State, to Study the existing status, conditions and functioning of the Teacher Training Institutions/B.Ed Colleges in Manipur and submit its recommendations for their improvements for the purpose of implementing the new NCTE Regulations 2014 effectively in letter & spirit in Manipur, to Examine the need or requirement of establishment of a separate Council for Teachers Education as a Regulatory Body in the State in the context of the new NCTE Regulations 2014, to Study and examine the difficulties in implementation of the new NCTE Regulations 2014 in Manipur within the given timeframe and if there be any difficulty that constraint the Teacher Training Institutions/B.Ed Colleges in Manipur, submit its reports for examination and further necessary action of the State` Government, The Committee may study the need and criteria, if any, for establishment of new Teacher Training Institutions/B.Ed Colleges in the State for consideration of the State Government. No fresh NOC may be given unless recommended by this Committee and to Examine any other issue pertaining to Teacher Training Institutions/B.Ed Colleges in Manipur and cover all spheres of Teachers Education so as to improve them in the context of the new NCTE Regulations 2014 and its implementation in both letter and spirit, it said.
The Committee may co-opt any additional member as deemed necessary in the course of their work, it said.