Question : NCTE NORMS



(a) whether NCTE norms have not been adopted in Maharashtra;

(b) the names of other States which have not adopted these norms; and

(c) the action proposed to be taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ( Dr. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI )


(a) to (c) Section 1(2) of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Act 1993 provides that the Act extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. In view of this, the norms fixed by NCTE extends to the whole of India including Maharashtra. However, the Act does not extend to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.