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About the Venue: Gurugram, formerly known as Gurgaon, is the district headquarters of Haryana and a prominent satellite city of New Delhi. The city possesses rich historical and mythological significance deeply rooted in Indian tradition. The name Gurugram originates from ancient folklore and is closely associated with Guru Dronacharya, who is believed to have imparted knowledge to the Pandava and Kaurava princes, as described in the epic Mahabharata. In contemporary times, Gurugram has emerged as a major international IT and corporate hub, widely recognized as the “Millennium City.” It exemplifies rapid urban transformation and global economic integration while preserving its cultural, spiritual, and ecological heritage. Renowned landmarks such as Sheetla Mata Mandir, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Pataudi Palace, Damdama Lake, and the Aravalli Biodiversity Park further enhance its historical, spiritual, and ecological significance, making Gurugram an ideal venue for academic and intellectual engagements.

About the Host Institute: State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Haryana, Gurugram was established in April 1979 through the merger of the State Institute of Education and the State Institute of Science. The institute was envisioned as a leading organization to provide innovative directions to school education in the state. SCERT Haryana plays a pivotal role in strengthening teachers' professional competencies to ensure qualitative improvement across various levels of school education. Through its eleven specialized departments, the Council addresses diverse educational needs with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, innovation, and research. The institute continuously facilitates teacher professional development through regular training programmes, workshops, Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), and academic initiatives aligned with emerging trends in education. SCERT Haryana actively promotes research in teaching and learning practices and encourages teacher participation in academic forums. In recent years, the institute has successfully hosted several prestigious academic events, including the MTA-Northern Regional Conference-2024, TIME 2025 National Conference in partnership with IIT Bombay based Maths4All, and the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) National Convention 2025.

About the Conference: This National Conference is a flagship academic initiative of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Haryana. It provides a rigorous scholarly platform for academicians, researchers, teacher educators, policymakers, and educational practitioners to engage in meaningful dialogue on emerging perspectives, innovations, and challenges in teacher education aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and 21st-century skill requirements.

The conference focuses on critically examining and reimagining teacher education through transformative pedagogical frameworks, learner-centric approaches, and evidence-based practices. Emphasis is placed on innovative teaching models, technology-enabled teaching–learning processes, and the integration of digital tools to enhance classroom effectiveness and teachers’ professional preparedness.

Further, the conference aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration by bringing together diverse stakeholders to share research insights, professional experiences, and best practices from school and teacher education systems. Through reflective discourse and academic exchange, the conference aspires to contribute to sustainable, inclusive, and scalable models of teacher education capable of addressing the evolving challenges of the post-NEP 2020 era.

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