Vol. 10, Issue 1, Part B (2024)

India is a country of millions, and in order to keep up with global advances, quality education for its population is required. Teachers are the most important medium to achieve this quality education. The national and educational development of our country is directly connected to the type of training given to our prospective teachers. Unfortunately, the programs of teacher education in India have severe quality issues. The Indian education system has relied on traditional ideas and methodologies of teaching from a long time, but now it is trying to adopt new technologies and explore new paths. Hence, it becomes important that, as part of teacher education, adequate focus is given on enabling the prospective teachers in adopting and adapting digital technologies and the most effective way of doing this, is through blended learning. This paper analyzes the concept, models and benefits of blended learning. The paper also suggests some ways to adopt blended learning model in Indian teacher education system. The result of this study can be used to reflect on the necessities of including blended learning in teacher education programs and assisting in the development of a better education system.