Seminar on National Curriculum Framework
National Curriculum Framework (2005) Introduction The process of development of National Curriculum Framework (NCF) was initiated in November, 2004 by setting up various structures like National Steering Committee chaired by Prof. Yash Pal and twenty-one National Focus Groups on themes of curricular areas, systemic reforms and national concerns. Wide ranging deliberations and inputs from multiple sources involving different levels of stake holders helped in shaping the draft of NCF. The draft NCF was translated into 22languages listed in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution. The translated versions were widely disseminated and consultations with stakeholders at district and local level helped in developing the final draft. The NCF was approved by Central Advisory Board on Education in September, 2005. Vision and Perspective § To uphold values enshrined in the Constitution of India § To reduce of curriculum load § ...