The Central Board of Secondary Education, Govt. of India, has introduced “Library and Information Science” as an
Academic Elective Subject in Senior Secondary Schools from the academic session 2014-’15 in classes XI-XII (Subject Code 079) on a pilot basis in some selected schools. One of the important aspects of this elective is to improve the education system for Library and Information Science at school level which may be equivalent to Diploma holders in Library and Information Science.The elective will import some of the basic of L.I.Sc to those who aspire to pursue higher studies in Library and Information Science.

The Course is defined with the following objectives:
1. To develop the basic understanding of theory and practical part of Library & Information Science among students
2. To develop knowledge and skill to pursue the subject for higher education in future; and
3. To develop basic skill to work as Library Semi Professional in the Library, if drop out after +2 Level.”

The Library and Information Science, an academic elective (Code No 079) would nurture the interest of students and expose them to the nuances of skills and approaches required in this field. The elective can be offered by students as one of the four elective subjects and also as an additional elective subject at senior secondary stage in combination with any of the subjects that are already available in the Scheme of Studies of the Board.”

The minimum qualification for Teachers in Library & Information Science is fixed as Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) from a recognized University.

See the circular here: http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/Circulars/2014/7_LIS.pdf
Here is a link to the report appeared on Amar Ujala on the subject.
http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps/blogs/item/introduction-of-%E2%80%98lis%E2%80%99-as-a-new-elective-subject-in-class-xi-xii