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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - December 2018

Dec 2018

Aug 11, 2025

WHO Declares Kenya Free of Sleeping Sickness

The World Health Organisation (WHO) officially certified Kenya free of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as sleeping sickness, as a public health challenge. This milestone makes Kenya the 10th country to achieve elimination status, marking a significant victory in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
This is the second NTD eliminated in Kenya, following its certification as Guinea worm disease-free in 2018.

IIT Kharagpur Creates New Dean Position to Focus on Students' Mental Well-Being

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur appointed a dedicated dean to oversee students' mental health and overall well-being. The move came in the wake of four suspected student suicides in campus hostels since January.
Arun Chakraborty, a professor at the Centre for Ocean, River, Atmosphere and Land Sciences, assumed charge as the Dean of Students' Well-being. According to IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty, the role has been created exclusively to support students emotionally, help them navigate challenges, and encourage their holistic growth.

Delhi University Secures NAAC A++ Grade in Second Assessment Cycle

The Delhi Unversity (DU) received the highest accreditation grade of A++ from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its second evaluation cycle. The result, announced gives the university a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.55. This accreditation will remain valid for five years, until 2029.
In the previous assessment in 2018, DU had earned an A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.28. The improved score marks a significant rise for the institution. DU officials said that the result reflects sustained efforts in upgrading teaching, research practices, and administrative processes.

Aug 09, 2025

IIT Madras Sets up School to Boost Start-up Culture, Global Innovation Goals

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) took a new step in its start-up journey with the launch of its School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The aim is to build a strong system to support deep-tech start-ups and put the institute among the world's top entrepreneurial universities.
The school was formally launched on campus by Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, along with faculty, start-up founders, students, alumni, and industry partners. It will be led by Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal, a faculty member known for encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship at IIT Madras.
The institute already supports over 475 start-ups through its Incubation Cell and other centres, with a combined value of more than Rs. 50,000 crore.

Aug 08, 2025

IIT Guwahati Unveils K12 AI Curriculum under Project Vidhya

IIT Guwahati, in collaboration with edtech platform Get Set Learn (GSL), launched a new artificial intelligence learning programme for school students from Grades 6 to 12. Titled 'The Artificial Intelligence Quotient' (AIQ), the initiative is part of IIT Guwahati's broader Project Vidhya and aims to introduce AI, robotics, and IoT into mainstream school education across India.
This programme is part of IIT Guwahati's larger initiative called Project Vidhya, which aims to bring advanced digital skills into classrooms across India.

Aug 07, 2025

IIM-Udaipur Launches New Executive Program in Product Management

The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) announced the launch of a new Executive Program in Product Management (EPPM) and the commencement of admissions for the next cohort of its Senior Management Program (SMP). Both programmes are designed for working professionals and are offered in an executive education format.
Both the Executive Program in Product Management and the Senior Management Program are delivered through a combination of live online sessions and campus modules. This hybrid model is intended to provide flexibility to working professionals while maintaining in-person engagement. IIM Udaipur has partnered with TeamLease EdTech to support the delivery of the programmes and to provide technical and learner support throughout the duration of the courses.

Aug 06, 2025

IIT-Jammu Signs a Tripartite MoU to Drive Regional Innovation

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu, formalised a collaboration by signing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) and three pioneering start-ups to accelerate translational research, foster technology-driven entrepreneurship and bolster regional economic development.
The MoU was inked by IIT Jammu Director Manoj Singh Gaur and CSIR-IIIM Jammu Director Jammu Zabeer Ahmed in the presence of senior scientists, faculty and officials from both institutions.
The representatives of the three start-ups — Songbaran Chatterjee (Biogreen Projects), Manigandan Kumarappan (Evlogia Eco Care) and Mahadeva Swamy (Crop Domain) — also participated in the ceremony, marking their induction into this collaborative framework.

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