
NCERT Minority Cell Holds First Meeting For 2026-27, Focuses On Inclusive Education
What Happened?
The NCERT Minority Cell convened its first meeting for the 2026-27 session on October 23, 2026, in Meghalaya, focusing on improving school accessibility and reducing dropout rates.
Key points
- The meeting was chaired by Prof. Ranjana Arora, Head of DCS&D.
- Key recommendations included teacher training through NISHTHA and CPD programmes.
- The agenda addressed linguistic diversity and promoted community participation.
- NCERT also launched an online diploma course for middle-grade science teachers.
- Registration for the online course began on October 12, 2026, and ends on November 12, 2026.
Key insights
- Improving teacher training could lead to better educational outcomes for minority students.
- The focus on community participation may strengthen local support for schools.
- Addressing linguistic diversity is crucial for inclusive education.
Why it matters
This meeting aims to enhance educational accessibility and quality for minority communities.
Source
Times Now



