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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8: Award-winning early learning app Kiddopia has been nominated at the 2026 Webby Awards in the Apps, Software & Immersive → Consumer Apps → Kids & Family category. This recognition marks a significant milestone for the brand, reinforcing its position as a global leader in children's educational technology. Also Read | Mohsina Kidwai Dies: Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge Pay Tribute to Former Union Minister, Say Inspired Generations of Women Across Country. ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday called for intensifying enrolment of children at the foundational-level particularly from Shishu Vatika to ensure that no child in the state is deprived of education. Addressing the state-level 'Pravesh Utsav' and 'Khadi Chhuan' (initiation of toddlers into learning) programme held at Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School here, the chief minister said ensuring 100 per cent enrolment is a top priority of the government. Majhi said ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi flagged the challenges faced by ASHA and Anganwadi workers in the Rajya Sabha, demanding that they be given their remuneration on time, the amount given be doubled and the pending vacancies of nearly three lakh in ICDS be filled. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Gandhi said, "I rise to draw the urgent attention of this House to the continued distress of women workers implementing critical government programmes -- ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and hel ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi today delivered a powerful address in the Rajya Sabha, spotlighting the dire conditions faced by women workers integral to India's flagship government programs, including ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and helpers, and community resource persons under the National Rural Livelihood Mission. Speaking with urgency, Smt. Gandhi highlighted the paradox of these programs, designed to empower women, yet leaving the very workers who ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday urged the Centre to "work closely" with the state governments to fill all vacancies of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and Anganwadi workers in the country, and also flagged their "meagre" honorariums despite their vital contribution to public service delivery. Addressing the Upper House of the Parliament during the Zero Hour, Sonia Gandhi urged the government to e ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 3: The Central Government on Wednesday released a set of guidelines for the co-location of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) with primary schools, outlining the minimum infrastructure requirements and operational criteria necessary for effective implementation. India currently has over 14.02 lakh Anganwadi Centres, of which 2.9 lakh are already co-located with schools. This new initiative aims to expand co-location to ensure better utilization of resources, enhanced school readiness ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday called for developing a structured training module for Anganwadi workers, describing them as the "first teachers" in a child's life. Speaking at the launch of Guidelines for Co-location of Anganwadi Centres with Schools, Pradhan said Anganwadi workers play a critical role in shaping early childhood care and education (ECCE) and must be given opportunities to enhance their skills. "Many Anganwadi workers are highly commit ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday upheld the decision of the state govt to pair primary and upper primary schools, which have less than 50 students, with nearby institutions.The court said that the state govt is bound to ensure that no child is left out because of any action taken by it.Pronouncing the verdict reserved on July 4, 2025, the bench of Justice Pankaj Bhatia dismissed two separate writ petitions filed by Krishna Kumari and others. The petitioners had de ...Read More >
Dehradun: The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra was lifted on Monday, stated officials. While speaking to ANI, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said, "The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra has been lifted." The commissioner further stated that the District Magistrates of all districts along the Yatra route have been instructed to stop vehicles in view of weather conditions in their respective districts. About The Suspension This comes after the Char Dham Yatra was suspended on S ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The state government on Sunday announced to appoint Shishu Sevikas (child caregivers) in Sishu Batikas (childcare centers) of the state. A decision in this regard was taken by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The Shishu Sevika will assist the children in the Sishu Batika and help reduce the non-teaching workload of teachers, allowing them to focus on education. The chief minister said this move is expected to improve the quality of education for children in pre-primary classes. ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 has highlighted a notable increase in school enrolment in rural Assam and significant improvement in digital literacy and better learning outcome compared to the 2022 ASER results. The survey, facilitated by Pratham foundation, covered 24,275 children across 780 villages in 26 districts. The 14th nationwide field based ASER survey was conducted across over 17,000 villages across the country, comprising over 6.49 lakh students in the ag ...Read More >
Punjab: The Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development (WCD), Baljeet Kaur, today (December 11) announced a new set of standards that will ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children between the ages of three and six who attend private play schools and nurseries in Punjab. The Department of WCD will compel all such schools to register following these rules, which will be put into effect over the course of the next six months. The goal of this action is to control and enha ...Read More >
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