Authors : Rajesh Kumar; Amulya Kumar Acharya; Trupti Subhrajyoti

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar1895

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Abstract : This research paper highlights the pivotal role of education as a transformative weapon for national development, aligning with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With the emergence of Gen-Z and Gen-α learners, the research underscores the need for 21st century teacher trainees to upgrade their knowledge, understanding and practices regarding a balanced Indianized holistic approach ‘Panchakosha model’ as articulated in the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023 during their training period. 104 final year pre-service teacher trainees of different Teacher Education Institutions of Balasore were selected as sample and responded to both the self-constructed tools for the present study.74.47% of respondents revealed their understanding and practising Panchakosha model-based lesson delivery which get varied in case of different teacher education programmes. Furthermore, pre-service teacher trainees shared about the challenges they confronted during adoptions and integration of Panchakosha model in their teaching-learning process. By prioritizing teacher education and enhancing future teachers’ competencies, the study posits that Panchakosha model for holistic development can be effectively implemented which not only leading to improve the academic performance but also cultivate responsible, compassionate citizens for India's future – assets of ‘Viksit bharat 2047’.

Keywords : Panchakosha Model, National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, National Education Policy 2020, Pre-Service Teacher Trainees.

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