In a recent tweet, Shree Dharmendra Pradhan mentioned his meeting with CENTA along with his senior leadership team. In what could be an important signal for teachers across India, the Minister met Ramya Venkataraman, founder and CEO of Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA) Pvt Ltd, and discussed in detail, models of creating career pathways and rewards for teachers based on competencies.

This is where the National Professional Standards for Teachers, or NPST, comes in. In simple terms, the framework aims to define what good teaching looks like at different stages of a teacher’s career. It is also expected to shape how teachers are guided, assessed and recognised over time.