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Apr 21, 2025

Amit Shah Unveils 'HEALD' Initiative to Combat Liver Diseases across India

The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) marked a milestone with the launch of HEALD, Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention, a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative aimed at tackling liver disease in India on the occasion of World Liver Day.
HEALD is envisioned as a multi-sectoral program combining public education, early screening, psychological and medical treatment of alcohol use disorder, and liver disease management.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while unveiling the HEALD initiative and inaugurating India's first Integrated Liver Habilitation (LiHAB) Centre, applauded ILBS for setting a national example in healthcare innovation.

Apr 17, 2025

IIM Lucknow Appoints Prof Manmohan Prasad Gupta as New Director

Prof. Manmohan Prasad Gupta was appointed as the director of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow). Professor He succeeded Professor Archana Shukla. Professor Shukla finished her five-year term on April 4 last year (2024) and was directed to continue till the appointment of a regular director.
Manmohan Prasad Gupta had received a PhD from IIT Delhi.
IIM Lucknow was set up in 1984 as the fourth IIM by the Government of India. IIM Lucknow offers post-graduate diploma, fellowship and executive programs in management. The institute is ranked seventh in the category of "Management" in the NIRF 2024 rankings.

Apr 14, 2025

Committees for VC Appointment & Faculty Recruitment: Odisha Governor Gives Assent to University Bill

With Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati giving his assent, the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024, came into effect, marking a significant reform in the state's higher education sector. The Odisha University bill was passed after extensive deliberation in the Odisha Assembly.
According to the provision of the Odisha University act, the recruitment of faculty in universities will not be conducted through the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). Instead, universities will form a committee comprising educationists for faculty recruitment.
Regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors, the Odisha University act has provision of forming a three-member committee for the selection of the VCs. Only distinguished educationists from the field of higher education will be part of this committee. The age limit for VCs has been increased from 67 to 70 years.
The new Odisha University Act also ensured the reintroduction of the Senate in universities. The senate is the highest advisory body of a university, comprising educationists, faculty, students, and administrative staff, and it plays a vital role in the development of the university and the higher education sector.

Vineet Joshi Appointed as Interim UGC Chairperson

The Ministry of Education gave an additional charge to Vineet Joshi, the current Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. He was appointed as the interim chairperson of the University Grants Commission (UGC). This decision was taken following the retirement of the previous UGC chairman, Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. Joshi will discharge his duties as UGC chairperson till a full-time appointment is made or until further orders are issued.
A BTech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Joshi is an alumnus of the institute.

Apr 11, 2025

Jamia Millia Islamia Launches Skill Hub for Technical Education

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) unveiled its new Centre of Excellence for Professional Skill Development at the University Polytechnic. The facility was inaugurated by the vice chancellor, Prof Mazhar Asif. The centre aims to foster industry-aligned, future-ready technical education for students.

Apr 10, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Introduces LEAP to Revolutionise Education

In a move to revolutionise its education landscape, Andhra Pradesh introduced a comprehensive new model named LEAP (Learning Excellence in Andhra Pradesh). The initiative aims to revamp the curriculum, teaching methodologies, and school infrastructure across the state, with implementation in the 2025-26 academic year.
The LEAP model is designed to foster foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) while incorporating play-based learning, digital literacy, and 21st-century skills. A key feature is an AI-powered remedial assessment system that will help track student progress and provide targeted interventions.

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