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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - August 2020

Aug 2020

May 15, 2024

AIIMS New Delhi Signs MoU with University of Bolton Institute of Medicine

AIIMS New Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with University of Bolton Institute of Medicine to collaborate in the field of medical research, innovation and education. The medical institute said that the MoU was signed through a virtual event by executives from both institutions. It added that the partnership will encompass various initiatives such as staff and student exchange, educational conferences and collaborative degree programmes. This MoU will help the institutes to address global challenges and share expertise with the world.

IndiaSkills Competition Commences

The IndiaSkills Competition 2024 – the country's biggest skill competition designed to demonstrate the highest standards of skilling commenced on May 15, 2024. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organised an inauguration ceremony at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi which will witnessed the participation of over 900 students from more than 30 states and Union Territories and over 400 industry experts.
The four-day-long IndiaSkills will allow participants to showcase their diverse skills and talent on a national platform across 61 skills – from traditional crafts to cutting-edge technologies. While 47 skills competitions will be held onsite, 14 will be held offsite in Karnataka, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat keeping in mind the availability of best infrastructure. The students will also participate in 9 exhibition skills such as Drone-Film making, Textile-Weaving, Leather-Shoemaking, and prosthetics-makeup.
Winners of IndiaSkills, with the help of the best industry trainers, will get prepared for the WorldSkills Competition scheduled to take place in Lyon, France in September 2024, which will bring together 1,500 competitors from over 70 countries.

BHU to Consider UGC, CSIR NET Scores for PhD Admission

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) announced to use University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) 2024 scores as criteria for admission to its PhD programmes for the academic session 2024-25.
BHU stated that the comprehensive PhD information bulletin for 2024 will be made available on the official website, bhu.ac.in.

May 14, 2024

Kerala Govt Ramp up Efforts to Tackle Bird Flu Outbreak

In light of incidents of bird flu cases in Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta districts, the Kerala government directed the authorities there to step up efforts to bring the situation under control. State Animal Husbandry Minister J. Chinchu Rani chaired a high-level meeting to assess the situation in various poultry and duck farms in the above districts, as well as those under the department. The minister convened the meeting following the outbreak of avian influenza reported from the Government Duck Breeding Centre at Niranam in Pathanamthitta. An official release stated that 4,081 ducks would be culled at the Niranam Government Duck Breeding Centre.

May 13, 2024

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan Honoured with Honorary Doctorate by McGill University

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, a globally renowned leader in public health and infectious diseases, was named among the 10 exceptional individuals to receive an honorary degree from Canada's prestigious McGill University during the Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies.
Swaminathan has had an illustrious career spanning over 40 years in clinical care and research. She joined the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 as the Deputy Director-General (Programmes) and was appointed as the organization's first Chief Scientist in March 2019, a role she served through the COVID-19 pandemic until late 2022.
McGill University, a public research institution in Montreal with a history spanning more than two centuries, grants honorary degrees to individuals "who have lifetime records of outstanding scholarly, scientific, or artistic achievement, or of exceptional contributions to the public good through professional or philanthropic activity."

May 12, 2024

IIT Bhilai, TeamLease EdTech Launch 3 New Advanced eMasters Courses

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai (IIT Bhilai) launched three advanced eMasters programme in partnership with TeamLease EdTech for working professionals, to up skill candidates in the evolving fields of electric vehicles (EVs), data science, and robotics.
The programmes launched by IIT Bhilai jointly are eMasters in advanced electrical vehicle systems, eMasters in applied mechatronics and robotics, and eMasters in data science & data analytics.
These online eMasters programs are mainly targeted toward working professionals and those learners who cannot dedicate full time to undergoing master's programs and their jobs. Also, eMasters courses include dedicated in-campus modules that offer students physical learning experience in an IIT environment and hands-on laboratory sessions.

IIT Guwahati, NSDC Introduce Daksh Gurukul Skill Academy for Credit Based Programs to Youths

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati introduced the Daksh Gurukul Skill Academy to provide credit-linked programs in new-age skills to the youth.
The academy was launched formally during a roundtable discussion on 'Capacity building for adoption of the New Education Policy and National Credit Framework' organized at IIT Guwahati and moderated by NSDC. The discussion centered on the comprehensive approach of empowering students with new-age employability skills by seamlessly integrating credits into mainstream degrees through credit transfer facilitated by the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) under the National Credit Framework (NCrF).

UT Austin, Rice University Declared as Ivy League Schools

Two Texas schools, University of Texas (UT), in Austin and Rice University in Houston, joined the ranks of Ivy League institutions, according to Forbes.
The two institutions are attracting the smartest students and plaudits from employers.
The development came as a piece of great news for Indian international students who are enrolled in large numbers in these two Texas schools, especially after India surpassed China as top source of International graduate students.

May 11, 2024

Karnataka Scraps NEP's 4-year Degree Plan, Reverts to 3-year Degree Programme

The Karnataka government decided to revert from the NEP (National Education Policy) 2020 recommended four-year degree programme to the traditional three-year degree programme in public universities and affiliated colleges from the academic year 2024-25.
This move came following concerns raised by students and colleges regarding the lack of clarity and feasibility of the four-year degree programme under the NEP.
A government order was issued after considering recommendations made by the State Education Policy Commission, led by Professor Sukhdeo Thorat.
The commission recommended changes in the duration of the degree programme, curriculum structure, multidisciplinary curriculum, and multiple entry-exit features with certificate (after one year) or diploma (after two years).
The Karnataka government has decided to restrict the degree programme to three years and recommended three undergraduate curriculum frameworks (CFW). It allows for flexibility in majors and specialisations, with a focus on industry-relevant skill-based courses.
The National Education Policy of India 2020 (NEP 2020), which was started by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July, 2020, outlines the vision of new education system of India. This new policy replaced the previous National Policy on Education, 1986. The policy is a comprehensive framework for elementary education to higher as well as vocational training in both rural and urban India.

IIT Madras, Birmingham University Partner for Masters in Sustainable Energy

Addressing the pressing global challenge of climate change, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the University of Birmingham joined forces to introduce a pioneering master's programme in Sustainable Energy Systems.
This collaboration came on the heels of the successful launch of their first Joint Master's programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence last year (2023).
The interdisciplinary nature of the programme underscores its holistic approach to sustainable energy. It covers a broad spectrum of subjects, ranging from technology development and engineering to societal, economic, environmental, and policy aspects.

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