Archive · 21 Jul 2026
NCERT Invites Maharashtra Teachers for Innovative Education Projects
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has invited teachers and educators in Maharashtra to submit innovative project proposals.
These proposals should aim to improve classroom teaching, school management, and teacher education.
Selected projects will receive a seed grant of ₹10,000 to help implement their ideas.
The proposals can be submitted in Marathi, Hindi, or English and must be sent to the Principal of the Regional Institute of Education (RIE), NCERT, Bhopal, by July 31, 2026.
The initiative is part of NCERT's effort to promote innovation in education and aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Teachers can propose innovations on various themes, including foundational literacy, experiential learning, and technology integration.
The evaluation process involves two stages: regional and national levels.
Finally, selected participants will present their work at a National Seminar, where the final seed funding and certification will be awarded based on the quality of the completed project.
NCERT invites Maharashtra teachers to submit innovative project proposals for improving classroom teaching, school management, and teacher education.
Selected projects will receive a seed grant of ₹10,000 from NCERT.
Proposals must be submitted by July 31, 2026, to the Principal of the Regional Institute of Education (RIE), NCERT, Bhopal.
The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and focuses on themes like foundational literacy, experiential learning, and technology integration.
The evaluation process involves two stages: regional and national levels, with final selection based on project implementation and presentation at a National Seminar.
- Who
- Teachers, teacher educators, and trainee teachers from Maharashtra
- What
- Submission of innovative project proposals for improving classroom teaching, school management, and teacher education
- When
- Submission deadline is July 31, 2026
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To encourage practical, locally relevant solutions that improve learning outcomes and strengthen teacher education
Proponents of Innovation in Education
Traditionalists in Education
Innovation vs. Tradition
Proponents of Innovation in Education
Proponents argue that innovation is crucial for improving learning outcomes and adapting to modern educational challenges.
Traditionalists in Education
Traditionalists believe that established methods have proven effective and should be maintained to ensure consistency and stability in education.
- Organisation
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
- Initiative
- Promoting Innovative Practices and Experiments in Education
- Seed Grant
- ₹10,000
- Submission Deadline
- July 31, 2026
- Eligible Participants
- Teachers, teacher educators, and trainee teachers from recognised schools and institutions
- Priority Themes
- Foundational literacy, experiential learning, multilingual education, technology integration, competency-based assessment, inclusive education, Indian Knowledge Systems, environmental education, teacher professional development
- Evaluation Process
- Two-stage evaluation: regional and national levels
- Final Selection
- Based on project implementation and presentation at a National Seminar