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@article{190601,
        author = {SASMITA BEHERA and ABHAY PRASAD GIRI},
        title = {Empowering Educators: A Critical Insight into the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) under NEP 2020},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {6036-6041},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190601},
        abstract = {National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) is a commendable measure initiated by NEP 2020 in supporting and strengthening school teachers in the country. Under the aegis of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the mission itself believes that teachers require more than just training but also continued mentorship, fresh ideas, and the comfort of a peer support community. At the core of NMM is mentorship: bringing experienced teachers into schools to support them both professionally and personally. Expert mentors are now working with teachers on areas like early literacy, classroom management, digital tools and inclusive practices through a special digital platform. Still in its infancy, NMM has been gaining interest from thousands of educators and has generated meaningful conversations about best teaching practices and teacher wellness. But it is also confronted with challenges — usage of mentors is low, digital access and digital issues in rural areas and the requirement for local content.
This article examines some of the goals and accomplishments of the mission, as well as its strengths and weaknesses. It showcases how NMM has the potential revolutionize the education system by starting with those who influence it the most––our teachers. With the proper support and ongoing assessment, NMM has the potential to be a powerful agent of change in Indian education.},
        keywords = {Mentoring, NEP 2020, professional support, teacher development},
        month = {January},
        }