Abstract
The Government of India established four Technical Teacher Training Institutes in 1964 in Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chenna, and Kolkata to develop technician education. These institutes offered both short-term and long-term faculty development programs, revised the curricula, and planned new diploma programs to meet the needs of fast-growing Indian industries. Further, they offered diverse global faculty development programs, executive development programs for government departments, master's degrees, and interdisciplinary doctoral degree programs in engineering education. This research is based on the case study/action research approach. Based on the recommendations of expert committees, the Ministry of HRD elevated these institutes to the National Institute of Technical Teacher Training and Research. After completion of 60 years, the Ministry of Education offered Deemed University. Based on the needs, a set of faulty members, departments, and new interdisciplinary global programs, offering consultancy programs for MNCs, IDAs, and industries are suggested. Shortcomings of action research and suggestions for further research have been indicated.
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