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The aim of the education is to enable the learner to apply, analyse, synthesize and evaluate the basic concept of Education in classroom settings. Now a days the field of education is not only limited with books but has broadened in various new horizons. In this age of liberalization, privatization and globalization to enhance the quality of teacher educationpowerful pedagogical strategies required to acquire the higher order thinking. This could be supported by integration of ICT. Modern technology which consists Synchronous and Asynchronous media made education no longer limited to the four walls. Through its access we can’t only meet the global requirements but also can exchange our ideas knowledge as well. This has made even far distance places near to our disposition. After using ICT, the classes have become more decorative, lively and interesting. In order to make the best use of interactive environment, it is necessary that all people who are engaged in the educational field and especially teachers and teacher educators should understand sufficiently first the mechanism of technology and should also know what and how latest trends can be incorporated to make environment interactive while teaching. The present study aims to give a capturing glance on the integrating ICT in teaching-learning process which will not only be fruitful for interactive learning but also seems helpful for self-learning. These trends will include use of podcasting, multimedia products, concept of virtual classrooms, use of teleconferencing, web-based learning formats and what contribution we are getting from government for ICT access and its dissemination. The study also aims to discuss and analyse about various ICT initiatives started by Government of India for integrating ICT in educational framework. These initiatives are imparting a new dimension in various aspects of teaching-learning process.