Krishna Kumar

Krishna Kumar (born 1951) is an Indian academic and author who served as the Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) from 2004 to 2010. During his tenure, he oversaw the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF). He is a former Professor of Education at the University of Delhi.

In 2011, Kumar was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, for his contributions to literature and education.

 Early life and education 
Kumar was born in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Saugar. He later moved to Canada for doctoral studies, earning a PhD in educational theory from the University of Toronto.

 Career 
Kumar began his academic career at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, in 1971. In 1981, he joined the Central Institute of Education (CIE) at the University of Delhi, where he later served as Professor and Dean.

 Awards and recognition 
 2011: Padma Shri, Government of India.
 2011: Honorary Doctorate, Institute of Education, University of London.
 Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship.

References

 External links 
 Krishna Kumar Profile

Category:Living people
Category:1951 births
Category:20th-century Indian writers