History of ETEI RNSTS, Cuttack

The Institute is located on the bank of the river kathajodi, the thousand-year-old silver city of Cuttack down the Ring Road. It is surrounded by the institutions like the High Court of Odisha and the historical Swaraj Ashram which bears the footprint of Mahatma Gandhi. The area carries the memory of Ravenshaw college which had its beginning here and it still bears the name Old college Lane.
Its inside atmosphere is shady and green due to presence of many kinds of trees and orchards. The chirping of birds and the cool breeze of the river kathajodi make its atmosphere pleasing and enjoyable.

Profile of the Institute:
Radhanath Government Elementary Teacher Education Institution, Cuttack reveals that the oldest Teacher Education Institute of Odisha came in to assistance in 1869 as the Cuttack Normal School with the purpose of training the lower class pundits to man primary schools as per recommendations of Wood’s Despatch of 1854 and Stanley’s despatch 1859.In 1923,after the establishment of the Cuttack training college, the school was renamed as Secondary Training School and thereafter Radhanath Secondary Training School Two years Diploma in Elementary Education(D.El.Ed)course is being offered by the institution in the year 2018 by approved by NCTE .

Government Commercial Class:
This institution came in existence in the year 1931. This is under the administrative control and supervision of the Principal, Radhanath ETEI, Cuttack. It imparts one-year training course in shorthand, Typewriting &Drafting and Book keeping.

Vision

The institution’s vision is to provide the students with knowledge, skills, values and sensitivity to face the challenges in life both in academic field as well as in their personal life.

Mission

  • To sustain a healthy teaching learning environment in the institution, while empowering students with life skills and vocational training.
  • To create a sound academic campus of learning of repute through action and interaction.
  • To inculcate good moral character and personality, training for healthy life both professional and personal and developing aptitude for community participation and leadership.
  • Providing on-site academic support to Head Teachers, Teachers, other stake holders acquaint them with the changing context in content and pedagogy.
  • Providing resource support to elementary teachers and schools.
  • Reflecting upon the present work and vision to improve the quality of Elementary Education.