This book provides a focused and comprehensive overview of gradual development and reforms in teacher education in India It discusses historical development policy perspectives quality concerns current practices and trends of teacher education in India It highlights the prevailing social image of teachers and the teaching profession as well as the emerging problems and issues faced in teacher development programs indicating the need to focus upon the transformative changes Each chapter provides an in depth research based analysis and reflects on a specific theme education policies and commissions curricular reforms ICT integration and the digital revolution It offers alternative practices by drawing a comparison with developed nations It is an indispensable resource for teacher educators school administrators curriculum designers policymakers and researchers in teacher education