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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - September 2019

Sep 2019

Oct 19, 2024

Sanskrit to Become Mandatory in 416 Uttarakhand Madrasas

The Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board (UMEB) proposed making Sanskrit a compulsory subject in 416 madrassas across the state. This initiative aims to enhance the educational curriculum and support the academic growth of students. The board plans to formalise this change by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state's Sanskrit department.

Oct 18, 2024

Karnataka Renames All Residential Schools as Maharishi Valmiki Schools

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah honoured Maharishi Valmiki on his Jayanti by garlanding his statue at the Legislators' House in Vidhana Soudha. He used the occasion and announced key initiatives to promote equality and empowerment for marginalised communities.
In a major move, Siddaramaiah declared that all government residential schools in Karnataka will be renamed as 'Maharshi Valmiki Residential Schools.' Additionally, Raichur University will be renamed as 'Maharishi Valmiki University,' aligning with efforts to honour the contributions of Maharishi Valmiki.

SECL Becomes First Coal Company to Open Four AMRIT Pharmacies

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of Coal India, opened its fourth AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy, making it the first coal company to do so. This 216th AMRIT pharmacy, located at SECL's Health Centre in Indira Vihar Colony, Bilaspur, will provide generic and life-saving medicines at highly subsidised rates, benefiting SECL employees, the general public, and underserved tribal and rural communities. This initiative aligns with the government's Special Campaign 4.0 to promote inclusivity and improve access to healthcare.

CBSE to Host National Summit on Bridging School to Work Transition

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to host its second National Summit on "Facilitating School to Work Transition" in Bhubaneswar on November 21, 2024. School heads from CBSE-affiliated institutions have been invited to join the event, which aims to bridge the gap between academic education and the practical demands of the professional world. The summit will run from 10 am to 5 pm.
In response to the growing demand for skilled professionals, CBSE seeks to ensure that students are well-prepared to step into the workforce.
The summit will offer a platform for educators, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss innovative approaches and share best practices for facilitating this critical transition.

Oct 17, 2024

IIT-Kanpur Announces New Fellowship for Their PhD Students

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) announced the launch of the Fellowship for Academic and Research Excellence (FARE), a new initiative to recognise and support exceptional PhD students who demonstrate outstanding academic and research capabilities. The fellowship aims to encourage the timely completion of doctoral studies while promoting high-quality research output.
The fellowship offers financial support for up to 12 months, with a stipend equivalent to that of the Institute, post-doctoral fellows, along with additional research-related grants. The current thesis supervisor will continue to serve as the mentor, although collaborations with other faculty members during the fellowship period will be allowed.

Oct 16, 2024

Prof Priti Saxena is Vice-Chancellor of HPNLU Shimla

Prof. Priti Saxena was appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla
The appointment notification was issued by Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice and University Chancellor Rajiv Shakdher.
Prof. Saxena has been hired for a period of five years or until she attains the age of sixty-five years.
She succeeded Nishtha Jaswal as Vice-Chancellor of HPNLU, Shimla.
Saxena earned her law degree from Rohilkhand University, Bareilly and her PhD in Law from Kumaun University, Nainital. She has previously held the post of Dean, School for Legal Studies at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.

IIM-Indore, Emeritus Launch Executive Programme in Business Management

The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM-Indore) and ed-tech company Emeritus announced launch of their Executive Programme in Business Management. The 10-month long programme starts from December 2024.
The executive programme at IIM Indore is designed for mid-career professionals seeking to advance into management roles. As per IIM Indore, the new programme is tailored for early managers and team leaders aiming to develop a multidimensional view of business management, as well as for consultants and entrepreneurs looking to leverage critical management insights to tackle complex business challenges.

IIT Madras, French University Partner to Offer Bio-manufacturing Course

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is partnering with University of Tours, France, to offer a course on 'Sustainable Bio-Manufacturing of high-value Phytochemicals'.
This course is being offered through the 'Global Initiative of Academic Networks' (GIAN) programme to promote collaboration with international universities.
The course is in line with the vision of the Government of India's 'BioE3' Policy, which aims to promote and facilitate Large-scale Manufacturing of Bio-products for Sustainable Development with High-Performance Biomanufacturing.
The course deals with sustainable biomanufacturing of high-value plant-derived natural products using plant and microbial bio-factories, which can also conserve nature while fulfilling the increasing market demand for phytochemicals for various commercial applications.

Oct 15, 2024

ISB Only Indian Institute to Rank in FT's Executive MBA Rankings 2024

The Indian School of Business bagged 40th position in the Financial Times (FT) Executive MBA (EMBA) Ranking 2024. Under the rankings, the Institute was ranked 8 in the alumni network, and 19 in the percentage of salary increase among other parameters. It is also the only business school in India which made its place in FT Rankings 2024.
After maintaining the second position in the 2023 and 2022 rankings, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) climbed up to number one rank. The B-school under its salary increase percentage saw an increase of 102 per cent and has a work experience rank of 9. Under overall programme satisfaction, it scored 9.39.
Further, ESCP Business School ranked second followed by Washington University (Olin), IESE Business School, Trium: HEC Paris/LSE/NYU (Stern), MIT (Sloan), Arizona State University, EMBA-Global (Columbia/LBS), Insead, and China's Fudan University School of Management.

Top Day School Ranking: Noida Leads

The latest school rankings by Cfore, a trusted organisation for education and research in India, were released, showcasing the Top 10-Day Schools with an Indian Curriculum. This annual ranking, conducted between March and July 2024, provides a comprehensive evaluation of schools across the country, offering insights into where quality education thrives.
This year (2024), Step by Step School in Noida emerged as the best day school in India, while The Valley School in Bengaluru and Heritage Xperiential Learning School in Gurugram were jointly ranked second.
Cfore's survey was conducted across 92 cities and assessed schools on 14 key parameters. These parameters covered a wide spectrum of factors important to both parents and educators.
While Noida, Bengaluru, and Gurugram dominated the top three, the other seven schools which made the top 10 are: Sanskriti School, Delhi, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Delhi, La Martiniere for Boys, Kolkata, Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai, The Shri Ram School, Delhi, Mallya Aditi International School, Bengaluru and Vasant Valley School, Delhi.

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