The Journal of Indian Education is a reviewed periodical published in May,August, November and February by the National Council of EducationalResearch and Training, New Delhi.The NCERT encourages original and critical thinking in education. The JIEprovides a forum for teachers, teacher educators, educational administrators and researchers through presentation of novel ideas, critical appraisals ofcontemporary educational problems and views and experiences on improvededucational practices. Its aims include thought-provoking articles, challengingdiscussions, analysis, challenges of educational issues, book reviews andother related features.The Journal reviews educational publications other than textbooks. Publishersare invited to send two copies of their latest publications for review.The views expressed by individual authors are their own. They do notnecessarily reflect the views of the NCERT or the views of the Editors.