Prof. Sharad Sinha stands as one of India’s mo accomplished educationists, bringing over three decades of transformational leadership to the field of teacher education. Currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Teacher Education at NCERT since December 2021, she represents the pinnacle of academic excellence with her M.Sc. (Chemistry), M.Ed., and Ph.D. (Education) qualifications, uniquely positioning her at the intersection of scientific rigor and educational innovation.

Prof. Sinha’s extraordinary career trajectory showcases her evolution from educator to national policy architect. As a key person in dissemination  of National  Education Policy NEP 2020, she has masterfully navigated the complexities of implementing comprehensive reforms across India’s diverse educational landscape through advocacy, training , research and extension. Her  ability to translate visionary policies into practical, implementable solutions is visible through her activities in the national educational arena.

Her work has been marked by  efforts and contributions to teacher education:

• Strategic contribution  To Rastriya Madhyamika Shiksha Abhiyaan in curriculum researches, Inservice Teacher Professional Development across the States /UTs
•  To NCERT’s Teacher Education contributing towards Social Audit of Samagra Shiksha, of excellence and national influence
• Policy Innovation: Integral to developing Bluebook of National Mentoring Mission, Innovative Integrated Teacher Education Programmes
• Digital Transformation: Spearheaded cutting-edge online and offline professional development initiatives, aligning with NEP-2020 vision
• Research Excellence: Extensive portfolio of research papers, guiding educational researches capacity building programmes programs, and projects that have shaped educational discourse in Teacher education.

Prof. Sinha’s exceptional contributions have earned her distinguished accolades, including the Diamond Jubilee Quiz Winner and the prestigious Broad Outlook Learner Teacher (BOLT) Award, (by Air India & The Tribune) cementing her status as a thought leader in educational excellence.

With her collaborative approach, interdisciplinary expertise, and unwavering commitment to educational equity and quality, Prof. Sinha continues to shape India’s educational future, positioning the nation’s teacher education system for 21st-century global challenges while honoring India’s rich pedagogical heritage.