How does CPD work for teachers and professionals in India?
Short answer
In India, continuing professional development is embedded in policy for school education and is a requirement of several statutory professional bodies. Requirements are set by the relevant council, board or regulator rather than nationally, so the applicable rules depend on the profession and the state.
For educators, national policy has placed sustained emphasis on regular in-service development, and many schools and school groups now run structured annual programmes. For regulated professions such as accountancy, medicine and engineering, the relevant council sets its own hours requirement and approved-activity rules.
Because requirements are set body by body and revised periodically, confirm your current obligation with your own council directly. Independently accredited activity with stated hours is generally the most portable evidence across states and employers.