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New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday defended the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, stating that there was a need to establish a "uniform pattern" in regulation, standard-setting, and university accreditation, aligning it with the National Education Policy (NEP). Pradhan introduced the Bill in Parliament on Monday, and it was later referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee amid opposition. Also Read | Hyderabad Shocker: Mentally Un ...Read More >
Marking a major shift, the Centre will also ensure that the new regulator is divested of all funding/grant mechanisms, which will instead be handled by the Union education ministry. New Delhi: The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, set to be introduced in the Parliament this week, will do away with existing regulators AICTE and UGC (allowing a transitional role) and instead bring in a new 12-member regulatory council (Viksit Bharat Shiksha Viniyam Parishad). It will be backed by an ac ...Read More >
Delhi schools will adopt a uniform Class 1 admission age of six years starting in 2026-27. This change aligns with the National Education Policy 2020. The foundational stage, including Nursery and KG, will see revised age criteria phased in from next year. New admissions to KG in 2026-27 will require children to be four years old. New Delhi, The Delhi government will implement the uniform age of admission of 6+ years for Class 1 in all the government, government-aided and recognised unaided pri ...Read More >
T'puram: Sidestepping CPI's political arguments and protests, the state govt on Thursday signed an agreement with the Union govt to join the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme. General education secretary K Vasuki signed the agreement on behalf of the state govt in New Delhi. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) director Supriya A R also accompanied the general education secretary to New Delhi.Earlier, state govt had opposed the scheme and refused to become a signatory to the proje ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that universities and colleges in Jammu and Kashmir are building an inclusive and innovation-driven academic ecosystem to empower students and contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047. The Lieutenant Governor was delivering the inaugural address at the NEP Conclave-2025, which was organised by the Higher Education Department. Speaking at the event, the LG applauded the efforts of all the stakeholders for speedy implementation of Nationa ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha delivered the inaugural address at the NEP Conclave-2025, organised by the Higher Education Department today. While speaking at the event, Sinha applauded the efforts of all the stakeholders for speedy implementation of National Education Policy. He said, it is a matter of pride that Jammu Kashmir is among the first in the country to implement the National Education Policy across all Higher Educational Institutions in the Union Territory. Follo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) State Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Friday clarified that Kerala's decision to sign the PM SHRI agreement was a strategic move aimed at securing funds rightfully due to the state, while ensuring that Kerala's public education policies -- rooted in secular, democratic, and scientific principles -- remain unaffected. The clarification came amid strong objections from the CPI, the second-largest ally in the ruling Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF governmen ...Read More >
Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has alleged that not only the PM SHRI scheme but every new incident in Kerala is part of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Communist Party of India (Marxist) secret understanding. Speaking at a press conference here, Venugopal accused the left government of cooperating with the BJP on multiple fronts while pretending to oppose it publicly. Venugopal clarified that the Congress was not implementing the PM SHRI scheme. "It's wrong to say Congress is implementing ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday announced that the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 will be held in two sessions -- the first between January 21 and 30, 2026, and the second from April 1 to 10, 2026. Registration for session 1 wil commence from October 25, 2025 and the registration for session 2 will commence from last week of January 2026.Candidates can apply online through the official website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in.To ensure greater accessibility, the NTA ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved an outlay of Rs 12,000 crore to set up 2,200 primary schools under Godabarish Adarsha Vidyalaya (GAV) scheme in three years from 2025-26, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said. The State Cabinet meeting, chaired by Majhi, also approved three other proposals including beautification of Maa Tarini Temple at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district at a cost of Rs 226 crore. Briefing mediapersons after the meeting, the Chief Minister said at least one mod ...Read More >
The Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved an outlay of Rs 12,000 crore to set up 2,200 primary schools under the Godabarish Adarsha Vidyalaya (GAV) scheme in three years from 2025-26, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said. The state Cabinet meeting, chaired by Majhi, also approved three other proposals including beautification of the Maa Tarini Temple at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district at a cost of Rs 226 crore. Briefing media persons after the meeting, the chief minister said at least one model p ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Odisha Cabinet in a significant decision, on Monday, approved the proposal for the development of model schools (Adarsha Vidyalayas) at the gram panchayat level across the state under the Godabarisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (GAV) Scheme, the flagship programme of the state government. In a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the state Cabinet gave its approval to four proposals, including the approval to a proposal of the School and Mass Educ ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Cabinet Monday approved an outlay of Rs 12,000 crore to set up 2,200 primary schools under the Godabarish Adarsha Vidyalaya (GAV) scheme in three years from 2025-26, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said. The state Cabinet meeting, chaired by CM Majhi, also approved three other proposals including beautification of the Maa Tarini Temple at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district at a cost of Rs 226 crore. Briefing media persons after the meeting, the Chief Minister said at least on ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Sunday said when Chhath Puja finds a place in Unesco's list, people across the world will be able to experience its grandeur and divinity, reports Manash Gohain. He pointed out that Kolkata's Durga Puja had earlier received a similar recognition, reinforcing the possibility of Chhath securing global acknowledgment.During his campaign for Bihar's last assembly poll, Modi had highlighted his scheme of free distribution of foodgrains, saying it ensured that women in Biha ...Read More >
Srinagar- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has tightened eligibility norms for students appearing in Class X and XII board examinations, making 75% attendance mandatory. The Board clarified that Classes IX-X and XI-XII are two-year programmes, and students must study all subjects across both years to qualify. Internal assessment, now integral under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, requires regular attendance; without it, results cannot be declared. Defaulters will be pla ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the eligibility criteria for the Class 10 and 12 board exams for the 2026-27 academic year. According to the new rules, students must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance to be eligible to appear for the exams. The board has also specified that all subjects must be studied for two full academic years. Furthermore, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, internal assessments are now a compulsory and integral ...Read More >
Rohtak (Haryana): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday asserted that the goal has been set to fully implement the new National Education Policy in the state by 2025. The Chief Minister inaugurated Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Shiksha Sadan in Rohtak. He said that to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of making India a developed nation by 2047, the education system in the state is being strengthened. The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to making Harya ...Read More >
Haryana is committed to enhancing its educational framework to align with Prime Minister Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized initiatives like implementing the National Education Policy and promoting digital learning. The state also focuses on skill development, women's education, and setting up educational infrastructure. In a determined push towards educational excellence, Haryana is aligning its academic strategies with Prime Minister Narend ...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 >
New Delhi: OpenAI on Monday launched an "India-first" Learning Accelerator, announcing a Rs 4.5 crore research grant to IIT-Madras and the distribution of five lakh free ChatGPT licenses for teachers and students across government schools and AICTE-regulated institutions. Calling India a "lighthouse" for its global education strategy, the company said the programme will be co-created with leading institutions to expand access, training and research in AI-enabled learning.A central element is the ...Read More >
Shillong: The Meghalaya State Education Commission, formed to recommend reforms aligning the state's education system with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has submitted its report to the state government, officials said on Wednesday. The report, prepared after consultations with educators, professionals, and teacher associations, outlines proposals in areas including school consolidation, higher education reform, teacher training, student performance, and structural changes across the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Aug 13: The Meghalaya State Education Commission (MSEC), tasked with recommending systemic reforms to align the state's education system with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, submitted its report to the state government on Wednesday. MSEC Chairperson Prof Sherwin May Sungoh along with other members submitted the report to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. In its report, the Commission offered key insights into the state's evolving education landscape, officials said, without ...Read More >
Lucknow: A new school pairing initiative in Uttar Pradesh aims to address longstanding challenges in rural education by linking small, under-resourced government schools with better-equipped institutions nearby. The move is intended to ensure access to improved facilities, smarter classrooms, and stronger teacher-student ratios for all children, without closing down any existing schools. Under the plan, schools with enrollments below 50 students will be paired with larger institutions within a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to t ...Read More >
Bengaluru : The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) held a press conference at its Bannerghatta Road campus earlier today to formally introduce two undergraduate programmes to its academic portfolio: BSc Honours in Economics (with a minor in Data Science and Business) and BSc Honours in Data Sciences (with a minor in Economics and Business), under the umbrella of the School of Multidisciplinary Studies. IIMB leadership, including Prof. Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIMB; Prof. P.D ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in ...Read More >
Chandigarh: It has been three months since the beginning of the new school session and summer break is also over. However, Class V and Class VIII students in government schools across Chandigarh are still waiting for several updated NCERT textbooks. Despite repeated assurances and advance payments by the education department, the books are yet to arrive in many schools, forcing teachers and students to rely on stopgap arrangements.This delay is not new to the city's school system. In March-April ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) India's higher education ecosystem has undergone a fundamental transformation making it flexible, interdisciplinary, inclusive and innovation driven, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Thursday. Inaugurating two-day Vice-Chancellors' Conference of Central Universities in Gujarat's Kevadia, Pradhan also said the total student enrolment has touched 4.46 crore, a 30 per cent increase since 2014-15. "...the female enrolment has grown by 38 per cent and fema ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of Education will host a two-day Vice Chancellors' Conference of Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat from July 10-11, bringing together top academic leadership from across the country to mark five years of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and strategise its future course. Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar, and senior ministry officials will participate in the event, which ...Read More >
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