1.1 Participation in UNESCO ICT and other programme in abroad for professional Development

1. Participated and presented a paper in International Forum on “Education in Poverty Elimination and Sustainable Development” at Dujiangyan, China (25-26 July, 2019)
2. Participated and presented a paper in “2018 Asia- Pacific Regional Global Citizenship Education Network Meeting” in Jakarta, Indonesia from (03-04May, 2018)
3. Participated in the International high level conference “Achieving Education 2030 Agenda with Quality Education” held at the MECT-MASHAV Educational Training Centre, Jerusalem, February 15th through February 18th, 2016
4. Participated and presented a paper in UNESCO Seminar on Effective, Safe and Responsible use of ICT during 11-13 November 2015, organised by UNESCO, Bangkok at South China Normal University, Guangzhou, in People’s Republic of China
5. Participated and presented a paper in UNESCO Seminar on Reflective Practices on Pedagogy-Technology Integration during 10-12 November 2014, organised by UNESCO, Bangkok at Chiang Mai University, Thailand
6. Participated and presented a paper in the UNESCO Seminar on ICT-Pedagogy Integration during 9-11 October 2013 at Universiti Sains Malaysia, organised by UNESCO, Bangkok.
7. Participated in the UNESCO, Training Workshop on project method and multimedia held at Four Wings Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, Organised by UNESCO, Bangkok during 3-6 July, 2012
8. Participated in the 4th Dean’s Forum organized by UNESCO, Bangkok for preparation of Next Generation of Teachers on 29-30 June, 2009.
9. Participated in the Regional Workshop on ICT Integration Training for the next generation of teachers organized by UNESCO, Bangkok in Brunei from 12th to 15th May 2008.
10. Participated in the Regional Workshop on ICT Integration Training for the next generation of teachers organized by UNESCO, Bangkok in Kunming, China from 15th to 19th October 2007
11. Participated and Presented a paper entitled “Integrating Learning Organisation into Learning Centred Education”, International Conference on Learning Organisation in a learning World, The King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) Bangkok, and received an award for outstanding paper during April 18-22, 2005
12. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Policies for Investment/Inputs in Rural Basic Education in India” in the International Workshop on Policies for Investment/Inputs in Rural Basic Education in Developing Countries, organized by UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education, in Nanjing, China during December 7-9, 2004
13. Led the team to Oslo, Norway under UNESCO ASP exchange programme from 22nd October 2002 to 5th November 2002

1.2 Participation in Seminar and Conferences and other programme in India for professional Development

1. Presented a paper on ICT Mediated Constructivist Learning for the Professional Development of Teachers in the National seminar organized by DEP-SSA, IGNOU, New Delhi during 12-16 March 2009.
2. Small Schools in Orissa, An Analysis, National Seminar on Small Schools, organized by NUEPA, New Delhi from 5-7 February, 2009
3. Quality Dimension of Assessment with reference to Social Studies from Constructivist Perspectives, National Seminar on Quality Dimensions of Question Papers March 25-26, 2008.
4. Instructional Role of ICT in Constructivist Learning Environment, National Seminar on Constructivism in Education, Organised by Reigional Institute of Education, NCERT, Bhopal from 12th to 14th March 2008.
5. Creating a Pedagogical Base for Holistic Teacher Education, National Seminar on Holistic Teacher Education, CASE, M.S. University of Baroda, February 25-26, 2008.
6. Designing Teacher Education in a Framework of Multiple Intelligences for Technology Based Constructivist Learning Environment, international Conference on internationalizing Higher Education, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India from 28 to 30 January, 2008.
7. Creating Innovative Strategies in the Teaching Learning Process Integrating ICT at Higher Education Level, National Conference on Strategies and Innovations in Teaching at Higher Education, P.G.Department of Education, V.M.G. College, Gaziabad, U.P. from 15th to 16th December, 2007.
8. Creating New Pedagogical Possibilities Integrating Technology for the learners of 21st Century, International Conference on Learning Beyond Cognition held at St.Thomas College of Teacher Education, Pala, Kottayam, Kerala from 31st may 2007 to 2nd June 2007.
9. Creating an Educational Framework Integrating Technologies for the Learners of 21st Century, National Seminar on Technology Integrated Education, CASE, M.S.University, Baroda,12-13 February, 2007
10. ICT Based Secondary Education in Meeting the Challenges of Globalization, National Seminar on Challenges of Secondary Education in India, NUEPA, New Delhi, 5-7 February, 2007.
11. Scenario of Small Schools in Orissa, National seminar on Scenario of Small Schools organized by NUEPA, New Delhi from 6-8 December, 2006.
12. Learning Organization in Creating a New Institutional Culture for Enhancing School Effectiveness, National Seminar on School Effectiveness for Quality Elementary Education., March-2006 DEP-SSA, IGNOU,New Delhi
13. Pupil Assessment at Elementary Level: An Alternative Paradigm from Constructivist Perspectives, National Conference on Pupil Assessment System at Elementary Level, March 20-22, 2006, DEE, NCERT, New Delhi
14. Creating a Technology Based Constructivist Learning Environment for the Learners of Information Age, Quality Concern in Teacher Education, January 23-24, 2006, CASE, M.S.University, Baroda
15. General Agreement on Trade in Services and Higher Education In India, International Conference, organized by Department of Education and Community Services, Punjabi University, Patiala, during December 28-30, 2005
16. Educational Talent Search: An International Scenario, Seminar –Cum-Workshop for the review of National Talent Search Scheme, Organized by DEME, NCERT, New Delhi, during November 16-19, 2005.
17. Professional Development of Teacher in a New Paradigm of Learning, National Learning Conference 2005, organized by MHRD, Govt.of India, and Azim Premji Foundation, Bangalore during October 22-24, 2005
18. Elementary Education In Rural India, International Conference in Improving Rural Education, organized by Magnetic Educational Forum, Chennai, during October 10-12, 2005
19. Information and Communication Technology in a New Paradigm of Learning, National Seminar on ICT Initiatives for Qualitative Improvement of Elementary Education, DEP-SSA, IGNOU, New Delhi during March 29-30, 2005
20. Instructional Role of Technology in Learning Centred Education, International Conference on Learning Centred Education, January 27-29,2005, St. Ignatius College of Education, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
21. Designing a Framework for Information and Communication Technologies Based Teacher Education adapted to a new Paradigm of Learning" and chaired one session,National Seminar on Educational Management of Institutions of Higher Learning, June 4-6, 2004, Pondichery
22. Instructional Role of Technology in Constructivist Learning Environment, National Seminar on Developmental Challenges and Educational Technology, March 29-30, 2004, CASE, M.S.University, Baroda
23. Education in Rights and Human Rights for the Indigenous Peoples: An International Scenario, National Seminar on Minority Education, March 11-12, 2004, DEGSN, NCERT, New Delhi
24. Integrating Digital Technology into Constructivist Learning Environment, International Conference on Fourth Wave Education, January 10-12,2004, Saurastra University, Rajkot, Gujarat
25. Sustaining Quality in Higher Education Through Constructivist Learning, UGC Golden Jublee Seminar, November 8-10, 2003, Allhabad University, Allhabad
26. Integrating Constructivist Learning into Internet Technology – A Vision for Teacher Education, CASE, M.S. University of Baroda, December, 27-28, 2002
27. Integrating Internet into Schooling, National Seminar on Challenges in School Education, CASE, M.S. University of Baroda, March, 6-7, 2000.
28. Construction of Logico-Mathematical Knowledge – A Challenge for classroom transaction, National Seminar on Science and Mathematics Education, R.I.E., Bhopal, 12-14 February, 1999.
29. An Innovative Way of Constructing logico-Mathematical knowledge amongst primary school children – An intervention, Regional Seminar, RIE, Bhubaneswar, April, 30, May 1, 1999.
30. Innovations in Fostering and Assessing Cognitive Development, National Seminar on Pupil Evaluation for Primary Classes, CASE, M.S. University of Boroda, May, 11-13, 1998.
31. Management of Education at the Grass roots – Case study of a rural school, National Conference on Management of School Education in India, New Delhi, 16-17, April, 1998.
32. Attended and developed a research proposal in the ‘Distance Teacher Education Seminar, jointly organized by NCERT, IGNOU, UNESCO Chair and DPEP – IGNOU, New Delhi, 406, April, 1998.
33. Innovations in the Process of Knowledge Construction – A Challenge for Instruction, National Seminar on Challenges in Instruction – Vision and Action, CASE, M.S. University of Boroda, 2-3, March, 1998.
34. Pedagogy at the Grass roots – A case study: Implications for Teacher Empowerment, Regional Seminar on Teacher Empowerment and School Effectiveness, Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, April, 1997.
35. Implications of Piagetian Conceptions of Knowledge Construction for Teacher Education, IATE National Conference on Teacher Education Curriculum and Quality Control, Womens Training College, Patna, 27-29 December, 1996.
36. Innovations in Classroom Transaction and curriculum for Cognitive Development, National Seminar on Management of Innovation and Change in School Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, M.S. University of Boroda, Gujurat, October, 1996.
37. Universalisation of Primary Education and Equity in Quality, International Seminar on School Effectiveness and Classroom Processes, NCERT, New Delhi, July, 1996.
38. Views of Urban, Rural and Tribal people towards various aspects of marriage, selection of partner, age at the marriage and size of the family, Annual Research Meet, Society for Learning Research and Development, Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, 26, May, 1996.
39. Open System Educational Programme – An Innovative approach to improve the quality of elementary education, Innovative practice in primary education, Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar from 22nd to 23rd May, 1996.
40. Education and Quality of Life – An Alternative Vision of Schooling, NIEPA Conference, (DPEP Research Studies Programme), Reforming School Education, Issues in policy planning and implementation, New Delhi, February, 1-2, 1996.
41. Piaget in the American Scene, American Studies Research Centre, Hyderabad, 5th January, 1996.
42. Manpower Planning in Teacher Education – A Vision for tomorrow, 29th National Conference of Indian Association of Teacher Educators, On Reform in Teacher Education for Quality Improvement, RIE, Bhubaneswar, December, 23-25, 1995.
43. Job Satisfaction of Secondary School Teachers in relation to their mental health, age, sex and management of school, 29th National Conference of Indian Association of Teacher Educators, On Reform in Teacher Education for Quality Improvement, RIE, Bhubaneswar, December, 23-25, 1995.
44. Teacher mental health: Effect of sex and management of school, 29th National Conference of Indian Association of Teacher Educators, On Reform in Teacher Education for Quality Improvement, RIE, Bhubaneswar, December, 23-25, 1995.
45. Effect of mental health, job satisfaction, sex, management of school, teaching experience and educational qualification on teacher effectiveness. 29th National Conference of Indian Association of Teacher Educators, On Reform in Teacher Education for Quality Improvement, RIE, Bhubaneswar, December, 23-25, 1995.
46. Achievability and Equity in Minimum Levels of Learning – A status survey, society for Learning Research and Development, Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, May, 1995.
47. Effect of Sex and Environment on Moral Judgement of Class IX students, Society for Learning Research and Development, Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, May, 1995.
48. Review of Total Literacy Campaign, Society for Learning Research and Development, Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, May, 1995. 49. Fostering Cognitive Development amongst Children, Annual Young Researchers Meet, DAVV, Indore, may, 1992.
50. Piagetian Model of Teaching – An Immediate Need of India, Indian Science Congress, Indore, January, 1991.
51. Application of Piaget’s Theory in Early Childhood Education – An Analysis, National Seminar on Child and Adolescent Psychology, NCERT, New Delhi, September, 1990.

Projects undertaken during 2015-2020 as Director, NCERT

Projects undertaken:

i. Consultations related to New National Education Policy in States/UTs:
63 consultations with regard to NEP were conducted by the NCERT going to the grass root level. In December, 2016, National level Consultation with various stakeholders on NEP’s earlier draft was conducted. State/UT wise reports and a National Report were submitted to the Ministry. Also led the analysis of around 1.5 lakh suggestions received with regard to the NEP, 2020 in the year 2018 constituting 09 committees on various aspects of school education.
ii. Development of Learning Outcomes at the Elementary Stage:
This project was undertaken in 2017 and within one-year Learning Outcomes were developed and disseminated in states/UTs to address the requirement of learning outcomes at the elementary stage with regard to RTE,2009,
iii. Learning Outcomes for the Secondary Stage had also been developed in 2018
iv. Pre-school Curriculum and Guidelines:
In 2018, keeping in view the demand of the states/UTs emerged during NEP consultations, process of development of pre-school curriculum and guidelines was initiated and these two documents were completed in the year 2019 for wider dissemination
v. As an Academic Authority of Curriculum and Evaluation for RTE 2009, Guideline on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation was also developed for the elementary stage in the year 2018.
vi. Promoted Art Integrated Learning across classes leading development of supportive guidelines in 2019, other material related to this area and also conduct of activities such as ‘Art Festival- Kala Utsav’.
vii. Led Review of Textbooks of NCERT in the year 2017-18 for updation with regard to Census, 2011, national priorities and national level initiatives. Again in 2018-19, another review of the textbooks was done to address the reduction of curriculum load. This was done by analyzing suggestions received from around 27000 stakeholders on a web portal created by the ministry.
viii. For the first time, NCERT had undertaken publication of Vocational Education Textbooks for classes IX to XII to be implemented in the schools. Around 42 textbooks on various job roles were already published in 2018-2020.
ix. Led publication of two textbooks on ‘yoga’ and the development of Health and Well-being Curriculum under Ayushman Bharat.
x. Led publication of textbooks in new areas, such as Knowledge Traditions and Practices in India, Biotechnology, etc.
xi. Teacher Professional Development (NISHTHA and IMPACT):
A study on the quality of in-service teacher education programmes of the NCERT was conducted in the year 2017. Based on its findings, an innovative integrated programme of teacher professional development reducing cascade layers was designed and piloted in the state of Tripura. Further, this integrated programme was scaled up as National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement aiming at training of 42 lakh teachers and school heads at the elementary stage in the entire country. Under face-to-face mode, covering 17.5 lakh teachers and school heads, now NISHTHA has also been made available online on the NISHTHA and DIKSHA Portal. Further, on the demand of J&K, Integrated Multidisciplinary Professional Advancement Course for Teachers (IMPACT) for one-month duration was designed to be conducted for 32,000 teachers.
xii. Institutional Reform related to academic process:
(a) Promoted Integrated and Interdisciplinary field-based researches i.e. Study of six blocks in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Meghalaya and Tripura.
(b) Promoted development of curricular and teacher support material and capacity building through inter-departmental and inter-institutional team work and collaboration (Learning Outcomes, NISHTHA, e-content development, etc.
xiii. National Achievement Survey, 2017:
Led the conduct for NAS, 2017 for classes III, V and VIII with learning-outcome based tools for 22 lakh students. NAS for class X was also conducted in 2017.
xiv. During lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, lead the development of:
(a) Alternative Academic Calendar for all the classes in all the subject areas to engage Children at home through online education/parent guided education/ self-study
(b) PRAGYATA guidelines for online education
(c) NISHTHA-online
(d) Guidance and Counseling Live Interactive Sessions- ‘Sahyog
(e) Students’ Learning Enhancement Guidelines
xv. At present, continuing as professor in NCERT, Regional Institute of Education Bhubaneswar and engaged in academic works.