SSA Scheme benefits for Special children
The Central government is providing a number of facilities to children with special needs at various levels of education, Minister of State for Human Resource Development Upendra Kushwaha told the … Read more
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MHRD seeks suggestions from public to trim school syllabus
To ensure all-round development of students and to reduce their burden, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) on Monday sought suggestions from public on rationalizing curriculum for Class I … Read more
PMRF scheme in IITs and IISc will attract best talents, says Satya Pal Singh
Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Dr Satya Pal Singh said that the Central government has approved the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) scheme for Doctoral Studies (Ph.D) … Read more
Top colleges in India to study MBA
With many reputed MBA institutes such as IIMA, IIMB, IIMC and XLRI, India is becoming a hub of MBA institutes for students who would like to take up MBA as … Read more
Vice President Naidu urges all to address challenges in education
In an appeal to students and teachers’ community, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu urged them to come forward and address the challenges in education, stating a need to turn the … Read more
Vice president calls for complete overhaul of education system
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on February 27, 2018, called for a complete overhaul of the education system in the country and said institutions should churn out ideal citizens. “I … Read more
National Science Day: Ruminating Sir CV Raman’s contribution to science
National leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on February 28, 2018, paid rich tributes to Sir CV Raman and wished the nation on National Science … Read more
National Panchayat Book Fair Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Higher Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat on February 24 inaugurated the National Panchayat Book Fair and said the state government will provide adequate budget to set up more than … Read more
Schools, colleges play big role in shaping young minds, says Vice President Naidu
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on February 27, 2018 stressed on the importance of the roles being played by schools and colleges in shaping young minds and said the future of … Read more
2019 School Syllabus reform by NCERT
The new academic session starting from 2019 will bring big relief to school students as the NCERT syllabus will be reduced by half. In an effort to promote co-curricular activities … Read more
Why students don’t turn up for scholarship exams?
The Pre Upper Primary (PUP) Scholarship and the Pre Secondary Scholarship exams (PSS) held on February 19, 2018 in Maharashtra witnessed a low turnout of students with the overall number … Read more
Now, a Baal Aadhaar for children below five years
From pursuing educational programmes and receiving government scholarships to opening bank accounts, Aadhaar card is increasingly becoming mandatory for everyone. Looking at the increasing importance of Aadhaar card, the Unique … Read more
UK research centre launches scholarship honouring Indian scientist
The John Innes Centre in the UK recently launched a scholarship for post-graduate students in honour of Indian scientist, Dr Janaki Ammal. “We take great pride in our international alumni … Read more
No shoes, socks in exam hall: New initiative to prevent cheating in Bihar
In an effort to prevent cheating and to bring transparency in examination system in the state, the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has on February 20, 2018 asked its students … Read more
UGC forms 4-member panel to select 20 Institutions of Eminence
The University Grants Commission has on February 20, 2018 constituted a four-member Empowered Expert Committee (EEC) with former chief election commissioner N Gopalaswami as its chairperson to shortlist 20 Institutions … Read more
International Mother Language Day 2018
With an objective to promote multilingualism and to spread awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, the International Mother Language Day is celebrated across the world on February 21. National leaders including … Read more
Education must build a ‘New India’: Vice president Naidu
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on February 19, 2018 said that education must mould a strong character among students and it should develop overall personality of an individual in a … Read more
Creative minds, skillful hands and artistic hearts: The vice president’s vision of an empowered India
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on February 17, 2018 stressed on the importance of teaching varied and rich learning experiences to students by educational institutes and said educational institutions must … Read more
Scholarships were given to over 2.42 crore minority students in the past 3 years, says Naqvi
Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on February 17, 2018 highlighted his ministry’s initiatives for the educational development of minority students in the country and said over 2.42 crore … Read more
‘Pariksha Par Charcha’: PM Modi urges students to focus on learning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 16, 2018 interacted with students on subjects related to examinations and how to deal with stress and anxiety and said students should focus on … Read more
Preparing for MBBS outside India, prepare for NEET first
Indian students who want to study MBBS abroad will now have to clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The Union Ministry of Health has on February 13, 2018 … Read more
Top scholarships to study in Germany
With special focus on quality education, Germany is increasingly becoming one of the famous educational hub for students in Europe. The country’s student-friendly policies have also contributed largely for a steady … Read more
SC/ST students of Bihar will now get scholarship amount in bank accounts
SC/ST students of Bihar will now get scholarship amount directly in their bank accounts, thanks to the initiative taken by the state cabinet under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish … Read more
Sarojini Naidu’s 139th birth anniversary: All you need to know about the scholar
The nation on February 13, 2018 paid tribute to Sarojini Naidu on her 139th birth anniversary. Many Indian leaders such as President Ram Nath Kovind, N Chandrababu Naidu, Mamata Banerjee … Read more
Over 200,000 school students to receive education as Prince Charles launches Impact Bond for India
With an objective to improve the education of over 200,000 primary school students from marginalised communities in India, Britain’s Prince Charles has on February 7, 2018 launched a new 10-million-dollar … Read more
Government to launch Special Portal for Study Abroad
With an objective to help Indian students who want to study abroad, the Indian government is planning to launch a portal listing accredited institutes of higher education in various countries. … Read more
Prime Minister’s Research Fellows Scheme will convert brain drain to brain gain, says Prakash Javadekar
Union Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar on February 8, 2018 appreciated the decision of the Centre to implement ‘Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF)’ scheme and said this initiative … Read more
Creative education and schooling system crucial for research and innovation, says President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind on February 5, 2018 stressed on the need of creative education and schooling system in the country to develop a culture of innovation and research. “Without … Read more
Pres. Naidu gives education lessons to students
Terming character as extremely important for an individual to chart out the right path, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on February 3, 2018 said education must build character and promote … Read more
Union Budget 2018-19: Focus on making education accessible to tribal children
With an objective to make education accessible and affordable to tribal children of the country, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitly on February 1, 2018 said by the year 2022, every … Read more
Govt is working to strengthen education system- President Kovind
With an objective to strengthen the educational system in the country, President Ram Nath Kovind on January 29, 2018 said that the Union Government is working with commitment for the … Read more
Union Budget 2018-19: Over 65 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas to come up in new districts
To take the education sector in the country to new heights, Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on January 24, 2018 said that there will be an increase in … Read more
Indian Scholarships for PhD students from ASEAN countries
With an objective to boost India’s relation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in terms of education, the country will offer 1,000 scholarships at Indian Institutes of Technology … Read more
AICTE’s new syllabus: A tool to chisel Engineering courses
To meet the latest technological needs, an industry-specific syllabus for all engineering colleges was unveiled by Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on January 24, 2018. Speaking on the … Read more
Plan to identify out-of-school children will be rolled out in September
Keeping in mind the rising dropout rates in the country, the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has on January 23, 2018 decided to formulate an action plan in … Read more
National Girl Child Day: Women who promoted girls’ education
With an objective to empower girls through education and awareness, National Girl Child Day is being observed in India on January 24, 2018. The day is observed to celebrate the … Read more
Apple, Malala Yousafzai join hands to educate 100,000 girls around the world
With the objective to educate more than 100,000 girls around the world, Apple has on Monday joined hands with Malala Fund, the nonprofit organization of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala … Read more
New books to titivate libraries of govt schools in Delhi
The libraries of government schools in New Delhi will now wear a new look with the launch of a mega book fair in the national capital from where these schools … Read more
AICTE to unveil new engineering syllabus on Jan 24
To cater to the latest technological requirements, the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) will on January 24, 2018 unveil an industry-specific syllabus for all engineering colleges. To be … Read more
HRD minister reasserts govt commitment towards education
To give the education sector a further thrust in the country, the union government has over the past few years helped over 24 lakh students with student loans and subsidies … Read more
Govt working for welfare of minorities, says Naqvi
Stressing on the importance of uplifting the minorities in the country, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on January 18, 2018 said the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) … Read more
There is a need to reshape education system in India, says vice president
Stressing on the need to reshape the education system in the country, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on January 17, 2018 said education is the key lever for transforming India. … Read more
Haj subsidy to be used for education of minorities, says Naqvi
In what can be called as a move to empower the minorities, the Central government has on January 16, 2018 withdrawn subsidy for Haj pilgrims and will use the funds for … Read more
Now get degrees in your inbox: Reputed Universities to offer online degrees
With the objective to make education available and accessible to students and executives anywhere anytime, the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has decided to allow 15 per cent … Read more
Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Cheat India’ to focus on education system in India
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi’s new co-production Cheat India will shed light on the other side of the education system in the country, the actor announced in a series of tweets … Read more
Aadhaar to keep a track of out-of-school children
With an objective to arrest school drop outs and to keep a track of out-of-school children, the Centre is planning to ensure Aadhaar IDs for all children. The decision to … Read more
Operation Digital Board in all schools in next five years
With the objective to focus on digital education and to increase the use of information and communication technology in classrooms, the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has on … Read more
Prepare separate merit list for girl students: MHRD to IITs
In an effort to increase the number of girl students in Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across the country, the Union Human Resource Development (MHRD) has directed all IITs to … Read more
No fee for SC/ST students seeking admission in IGNOU
The latest to join the bandwagon of universities offering free education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on January 12, 2017 announced to exempt fee for SC/ST candidates who … Read more
West Bengal CM announces INR 100 crore for research work in innovation
Noting the importance of research works in innovation in institutions of higher education, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on January 11, 2017 announced to provide financial support of INR … Read more
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