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Mar 24, 2021

Delhi: 100 Schools of Specialised Excellence Get Govt. Nod

The Delhi Cabinet has cleared a proposal to set up 100 schools of "specialised excellence", which are to be modelled for the needs of "gifted students". The proposal for these schools was announced by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in his budget speech. Currently, there are five Schools of Excellence run by the government. These are the most resource-rich amongst its schools, with the best teachers and infrastructure.
The proposed schools of specialised excellence are to cover grades 9-12, and four domains of specialisation — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Performing and Visual Arts, Humanities and "high-end 21st century skills". "The idea is that children with interest and ability will be filtered towards specialisation in these areas. These schools are to not just focus on rote learning but on innovation and exploration," said a government representative.

Certificate Programme on Business Model Innovation by IIT-Hyderabad

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Hyderabad) launched a certificate programme on business model innovation. The programme in collaboration with Business Design Lab targets business leaders, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs senior design and strategy professionals.
IIT-Hyderabad in its statement mentioned, "Businesses, whether big or small, must pivot their business models and strategies to stay relevant in the market. With unprecedented challenges emerging every day, strong leadership skills, a humane approach to building superior business models is imperative."
The course is specially curated focusing on the market needs. Through the programme, the candidates can identify opportunities and design real-time experiments for discovering market needs and validate their riskiest assumptions, as per IIT-Hyderabad.

Mar 23, 2021

UGC Recognises CMA on Par with PG Courses

The recognition accorded to Cost Management Accountants (CMA) qualification on par with the PG Degree, by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education; has given fillip to the CMA Course. This has opened up multiple new vistas for students opting for it.
The CMA course is a specialised Cost Accountancy course, offered by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). With this recognition, the post intermediate two-and-half year CMA course can provide the students with a head start in their career vis-a-vis their peers. It also enables them to pursue for Ph.D. or specialisation courses in India or abroad.
Those desiring to pursue teaching profession can also attempt for SLET/NET after completion of CMA.

Karnataka Govt. Launches Online Exam Preparation Portal for JEE Main, NEET

The Karnataka government launched an online examination preparation portal for students preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET), Common Entrance Test (KCET), close on the lines of last year's initiative. In 2020, the portal was focused on NEET and CET preparations, but JEE is included this year.
The initiative has benefitted the students coming from poor socio-economic background. Alongside, the students can access the online exam preparation materials in one go." The portal- GetCETgo was launched in collaboration with Digilearn Pvt Ltd, it is available as an app on the Android Play store and will be available through eDUCATOR.

Mar 22, 2021

Arunachal Gets First Formal Indigenous Knowledge System School

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has inaugurated the state's first formal indigenous language and knowledge system school in East Kameng district.
The first-of-its-kind school called 'Nyubu Nyvgam Yerko' was inaugurated at Rang village near Seppa.
Mr. Khandu said the school will help in promoting and preserving indigenous traditions, culture and language.
He lauded the Donyi Polo Cultural and Charitable Trust for the initiative and Pai Dawe for donating land for the Gurukul-type institution.
Mr. Khandu said that his government is committed to preserving the indigenous culture of the state and has established the Department of Indigenous Affairs, for which he has earned the praise of people from even the neighbouring states.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan Inaugurates New Advanced High Resolution Microscopy Facility

Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Science & technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the new Advanced High Resolution Microscopy Facility at National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) and Unveiled the 4 Star GRIHA Certification of Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB) Lab and Admin Building at Mohali in Punjab.
Both NABI & CIAB are autonomous institutes under Dept. of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology.
Following the gathering Dr. Harsh Vardhan urged both the institutes to address the problems of hunger & malnutrition and to bring nutritional revolution in the country. Minister emphasized that with government impetus on doubling the farmers income by 2022-23, NABI and CIAB's roles are crucial to achieve this ambitious goal.

Delhi Government to Mentor Girls of Classes 9-12 under Education Mentoring Programme

The Delhi Government launched 'Education Mentoring Programme' for girls of classes 9 to 12. Over 200 students from Indira Gandhi Delhi Technological University for Women are going to mentor as many as 1,000 girl students of Delhi government schools in grades 9 to 12 under the AAP dispensation's 'Education Mentoring Programme'.
The Delhi Government initiative comes under 'Youth for Education' initiative, which focuses on mentoring girls studying in grades 9 to 12.
Under the Education Mentoring Programme, each IGDTUW mentor will guide five girls studying in grades 9 to 12, clearing their doubts related to careers in STEM, share strategies for clearing entrance exams, support in accessing learning resources and motivate them as they transition from school to colleges and careers.

Mar 19, 2021

IIT Kharagpur, University of Manchester Launch India-UK Dual Doctoral Programme

IIT Kharagpur and The University of Manchester announced the launch of a dual award PhD programme which represents the next phase of their strategic partnership. This will serve to consolidate and build on existing research collaborations across a number of thematic areas including environmental geochemistry, biomaterials and Industry 4.0.
Students will be jointly recruited and spend time in both Manchester and Kharagpur, benefiting from the expertise, facilities and infrastructure of two globally renowned institutions.
The programme, launching this July, will be open to IIT and IISc graduates from India during its initial phase.
Successful candidates will be required to enrol at both institutions spending the first year at IIT Kharagpur with the remaining time on the programme split between the University of Manchester and IIT Kharagpur according to the project requirements as determined by the supervisors and the Joint Programme Board.

Rajasthan Passes Demand for Higher Education Grants

The Rajasthan Assembly has passed the demand for grants of Rs. 370.60 for the higher education by voice vote.
The bill was passed amid the protest by the opposition legislators. The bill was passed in line with the government's focus on the skill development and quality education.
Demand for Grant is a form where the estimates of expenditure from the Consolidated Fund are included in annual financial statement or the Budget. The demand for grant is required to be voted upon in Lok Sabha or in the state assembly. The demand for grants is submitted in light with Article 113 of the Constitution.
It comprises the provisions with respect to the revenue expenditure, grants to state & Union Territory governments, capital expenditure along with the loans and advances. The demand for grant is presented with respect to each ministry or department. On the other hand, for the large ministries and departments more than one demand is put forward. It includes both the voted and the charged expenditure.

Mar 18, 2021

Delhi Board of School Education Registered

Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) to get started as the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the official confirmation.
Delhi's Directorate of Education tweeted, "Now Delhi has its own education board. Delhi Education Board got registered today."
The directorate of education has congratulated students, teachers, and other stakeholders adding that this will bring the most awaited reform in their assessment system.
In the coming 2021-22 academic session, 20 to 25 schools will be under the new board, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had earlier said.
On March 6, the Chief Minister had informed that Delhi Cabinet has approved the constitution of its own school education board - the Delhi Board of School Education.
The Governing Body is going to be chaired by the Education Minister. The Executive Body for day-to-day functions will be headed by a CEO. Both bodies will have experts - from professional industries, the education sector, principals of government and private schools, and bureaucrats.

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