SCERT was established in :

Correct option is A

The correct answer is 1988. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) was established in various Indian states as an autonomous body to support and enhance school education, teacher training, curriculum development, and educational research at the state level. While the exact year of establishment may vary from one state to another, 1988 is widely recognized as the year when SCERTs were formally given shape and expanded in several states following the recommendations of the National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 and the Programme of Action (POA) 1992.

SCERTs work closely with NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) and are instrumental in implementing educational reforms at the state level. Their key functions include:

• Designing curriculum and textbooks for school education

• Conducting teacher training and workshops

• Undertaking educational research and innovation

• Supporting District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs)