What does NCERT and SCERT stand for?

NCERT stands for National Council of Educational Research and Training. It is an autonomous organization set up in 1961 by the Government of India to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and programs for the qualitative improvement of school education.

SCERT stands for State Council of Educational Research and Training. Each state in India has its own SCERT, which functions as the apex academic authority at the state level, developing curriculum, textbooks, and educational resources tailored to the needs and context of the state's students.