Indian Institute of Teacher Education

The Indian Institute of Teacher Education (IITE) is a state university located at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It was established in 2010 by the Government of Gujarat and focuses on teacher education.

Indian Institute of Teacher Education
TypeState university
Established2010
ChancellorGovernor of Gujarat
Vice-ChancellorHarshad A. Patel
Location, ,
India
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.iite.ac.in

History

With a vision of exporting teachers from India, Narendra Modi, serving as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014, was the main proponent of the institute. The curriculum was designed by a team of experts led by Kireet Joshi.[1] The institute was establishment by an act of the Government of Gujarat in 2010.[2]

References

  1. "About IITE". Indian Institute of Teacher Education. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  2. "Indian Institute of Teacher Education, Gujarat Act". Government of Gujarat. 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2017.

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