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Teacher Education Programme
Teachers are the cornerstone of quality education. Sterlite EdIndia Foundation’s Teacher Education Program strengthens India’s professional development of teachers through the capacity-building of pre-service and in-service teachers.
The program works closely with State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) and the District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs) to ensure that every teacher entering the classroom is confident, reflective, and future-ready.
Our goal is simple: to ensure that every child in India learns from a well-prepared, compassionate, and competent teacher.
Data Analytics Support
Program
The Indian education system is one of the largest recipients of data inputs related to various academic and administrative aspects of education. With the advent of digitisation, the Department of Education has initiated efforts to collect data and record the same.
However, efforts to initiate data analysis have remained nascent. With the advancement in data analytics and technology, administrators can make well-informed academic and administrative decisions.
Given the wealth of data and its potential use, Sterlite EdIndia Foundation has been working with state governments to support them in making informed decisions.
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Why Teacher Education Matters
India's education system faces a crucial challenge: while millions of teaching posts remain vacant, only 16.3% of aspirants clear the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The real solution lies in strengthening teacher education institutions (TEIs), nurturing the next generation of educators.
Sterlite EdIndia Foundation bridges this gap through digital learning, practical exposure, and reflective practices.
Why Teacher Education Matters
India's education system faces a crucial challenge: while millions of teaching posts remain vacant, only 16.3% of aspirants clear the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). The real solution lies in strengthening teacher education institutions (TEIs), nurturing the next generation of educators with strong pedagogical understanding, digital literacy, and leadership skills.
Sterlite EdIndia Foundation bridges this gap through a comprehensive program that combines digital learning, practical exposure, and reflective practices, ensuring that teaching becomes an aspirational profession once again.
Our Approach
We believe that effective teacher preparation requires intervention across all stages of a teacher's professional journey:
Pre-service | Induction | In-service
Our approach integrates technology, experiential learning, mentorship, and research, focusing on both teacher and institutional development.
We work with:
- Pre-Service Teachers to be in alignment with National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST)
- SCERTs and DIETs for state level capacity building
- B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. colleges to enhance curriculum implementation
- Key Resource Persons (KRPs) and administrators to enable informed, data-driven decisions
Together, these efforts create classrooms that are inclusive, engaging, and grounded in real world learning.
Program Objectives
Strengthen teacher capacity through digital and experiential learning
Bridge the gap between theory and classroom practice
Build faculty leadership and continuous professional development
Foster data-driven decision-making within teacher education institutions
Align teacher training with NEP 2020 and National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST)
Key Pillars of the Program
Digital Content and Assessments
Interactive courses, mock CTET/REET/TET tests, and webinars through the akrava app help student teachers prepare for competitive exams and build modern teaching skills.
Events and Competitions
National and state-level events such as the Teaching Plan Competition and Question Making Competition nurture creativity, critical thinking, and assessment design skills.
Leadership and Professional Development Initiatives
Workshops for teachers to transform skills into classroom-ready practice, spark collaboration among peers, and inspire reflective leadership.
Learning Circles for Attitude Development
Peer-led discussions to encourage growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and reflective practice, shaping well-rounded educators.
Our Impact
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Data as of Dec 2025
Program Highlights
MoU Signed with Aishabai College, Mumbai
Supporting pre-service teachers through digital learning, practical exposure and capacity-building initiatives.
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Recognising Top Performers on akrava App
Celebrating outstanding engagement and learning achievements of pre-service teachers in Rajasthan.
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MoU Signed with Kautilya Mahila Shikshak Prashikshan Mahavidyalaya
Advancing teacher education through digital learning, capacity-building and practical exposure for future educators.
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Future classrooms begin
In collaboration with SCERT Uttarakhand, strengthening teaching practices.
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Capacity building for educators
Focused initiatives to empower teachers with effective tools.
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Strengthening teacher education
Collaborative efforts towards impactful teacher education.
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Learning outcomes through
Driving meaningful change in classrooms through partnerships.
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Aligned with National Priorities
The Teacher Education Program directly supports the vision of the National Education Policy 2020, emphasising teacher capacity, blended learning, and institutional excellence.
By integrating these frameworks, the foundation ensures that educators are not just trained but truly empowered to lead 21ˢᵗ-century classrooms.
Launched in Rajasthan in 2019 and now spanning six states, EdIndia's Teacher Education Programme engages pre-service teachers across education institutions through competency-based learning aligned with NEP 2020 and NPST.
EdIndia supports pre-service teachers through:
- The akrava app with NPST-aligned courses, mock CTET/TET tests, worksheets, teaching ideas, etc
- Learning Circles for reflective teaching and peer dialogue
- Teaching Plan, Teaching Learning Material and Question Making Competitions
- Internship support and school visit programmes
- Workshops on classroom management, AI in education, and assessment practices
Digital education is the need of the hour. The foundation blended teaching opportunities through, the akrava app, online and offline workshops, webinars, NPST-aligned courses, mock tests, quizzes, and certificates, making quality teacher education accessible to pre-service teachers across remote districts in six states regardless of geography or institutional resources.
Through the akrava app, pre-service teachers take mock CTET and TET tests designed to simulate real exam conditions, receive instant feedback, and access performance reports that strengthen exam readiness and confidence.
NPST defines competency benchmarks for Indian teachers. EdIndia aligns all training, akrava app content, and institutional programmes with NPST, helping pre-service teachers and faculty meet national professional standards.
EdIndia's programmes integrate NEP 2020 goals across all interventions from competency-based teacher preparation and DIET strengthening to data-driven governance supporting India's vision for a transformed education system.
When education data is translated into actionable insights, it fundamentally changes how schools are governed. EdIndia's customised dashboards help administrators identify learning gaps, guide remedial planning, and monitor school performance shifting governance from intuition to evidence, at every level of the system.
Only 16.3% clear CTET, 8.4 lakh teaching posts remain vacant, and most teacher education institutions lack the systems, faculty capacity, and research culture needed to prepare future-ready educators at scale.
Digital programmes expand access, enable self-paced learning, and provide real-time feedback. On akrava, teachers complete assessments, earn certifications, and prepare for CTET regardless of geography or institutional resources.
Teachers are the single most influential factor in classroom quality. Without structured, continuous professional development, even qualified teachers struggle to adapt to evolving pedagogy, technology, and diverse student needs.
A teacher touches thousands of lives throughout their career. When their capacity is strengthened through reflective practice, digital tools, and structured training, it directly transforms how they teach every single day, creating classrooms that are more engaging, inclusive, and impactful for every learner.