Curriculum revisions have blurred the vision
The constant experimentation with one-, two- and four-year teacher education programmes, often dictated by the whims of policymakers, has generated confusion.
Updated At : 06:11 AM Sep 05, 2025 IST
BY the government's own estimates, India requires an additional 10 lakh teachers, with nearly four lakh vacancies at the elementary level alone. With political will and administrative resolve, such recruitment could be achieved within a year. The systemic apathy towards the teaching profession persists despite India being a signatory to numerous Sustainable Development Goals.
