National Council of Educational Research and Training

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organization of the Government of India, established to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies and programmes for qualitative improvement in school education. NCERT develops and publishes instructional materials, textbooks, and resource books for teachers, covering various subjects including arts and crafts. Their publications include practical manuals like "Batik: For Pre-Vocational Courses," foundational textbooks such as "An Introduction to Indian Art- Textbook in Fine Arts for Class XI and XII," and pedagogical resources like "Arts Education (Resource Book for Teachers)" and "Textile Craft- Textbook for Class XI, Paper III."