Teacher education aims to develop the skills and capacities of prospective teachers to prepare them for their roles and responsibilities. It empowers teachers to face challenges and meet the demands of the profession. Effective teachers require skills like critical thinking, communication, organization, creativity, leadership, teamwork, computer skills and time management. Teacher education programs in India are conducted within multidisciplinary institutions and aim to ground teachers in Indian values and knowledge while keeping them informed on advances in education. Accreditation processes help ensure teachers are competent and qualified.