The demand for a new model of social work education has been in existence since the 1940s. Amidst the recognition that social work education in India has made modest strides, academicians have vehemently criticized the present model of social work education and the profession over the years. The current article attempts to introduce a competency based framework to social work education in India. This framework adopts a Competency Based Education (CBE) approach by drawing directly from social work practice in India. The framework purports to address the shortcomings of the present model by being more relevant to Indian social realities, creating a strong link between theory and practice, and fostering greater commitment to the profession. It also hopes to be useful, to both social work schools and social welfare institutions, in setting standards of training for social work students and practitioners.
