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Aug 28, 2025

CBSE, AIIMS-Delhi Launch Project 'MATE' for School Counsellors

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi, launched a five-day offline training programme under Project MATE (Mind Activation Through Education). The training, at the AIIMS Delhi runs until August 30.
According to CBSE, Project MATE has been developed by AIIMS Delhi as an adolescent wellness programme designed to enhance resilience, build coping strategies, and strengthen peer connectivity through the "MATE-5" framework.

Aug 27, 2025

IIM Raipur Hosts Leadership Summit 2025 on Building Future-ready Organisations

IIM Raipur successfully organised its ninth edition of the Leadership Summit 2025. The two-day conclave gathered CXOs, policymakers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders under the theme 'The CXO Compass: Navigating Beyond Boundaries to Build Future Ready Organisations.'
The summit featured six panel discussions covering leadership virtues, people-first strategies, disruption, global geopolitics, globalisation, and the integration of technology with human capability. The event reaffirmed IIM Raipur's position as a bridge between academia and industry.
The inaugural session was led by Chief Guest Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Pvt. Ltd. and Executive Officer, Hitachi Construction Machinery Japan.

Aug 26, 2025

UP Announces Scholarship in Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Name for Space Tech Students

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new scholarship in the name of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian man to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), which will support students from the state pursuing higher education in space technology.
The announcement came during a felicitation ceremony for Shukla, who returned from the historic Axiom-4 mission.

Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils 25-year Roadmap to Make IITs Inclusive and Future-ready

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the 56th IIT Council meeting, where he presented a comprehensive 25-year roadmap aimed at transforming the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The proposal seeks to make these institutions more inclusive, deeply research-oriented, and responsive to the demands of the 21st century.
The 25-year vision focusses on bolstering inclusivity by widening access for students from underrepresented socio-economic groups and expanding research capacity within IIT campuses.

Aug 25, 2025

NCERT Launches Modules on India's Space Journey and ISRO's Key Milestones

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) rolled out two new educational modules titled 'India: A Rising Space Power', designed to showcase the country's remarkable progress in space science and technology.
Aimed at middle- and secondary-level students, the modules trace India's journey from the modest days of transporting rockets on bicycles and bullock carts in the 1960s to today's status as a cost-effective leader in global space exploration, with achievements like Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1. Illustrated with timelines, photographs, and diagrams, the modules aim to make India's space story accessible and engaging for students.

Kerala Becomes India's First 100% Digitally Literate State

Kerala Chief Minister declared the state as India's first fully digitally literate state, achieving a significant milestone under the Digi Kerala project. This recognition marks not only the completion of Phase I of the initiative but also Kerala's leadership in bridging the digital divide through grassroots participation and inclusive training.
Kerala's digital literacy drive was built on community-centric implementation, ensuring maximum coverage and inclusiveness.

Aug 21, 2025

NCERT Introduces Operation Sindoor Modules

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) unveiled new curriculum modules on Operation Sindoor, calling it a 'saga of courage' and a transformative moment in India's military and political response to terrorism. The modules are designed for Classes 3 to 12, narrating the events leading to and following the May 2025 precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
The operation was named 'Sindoor', symbolising solidarity with the widows of the victims. Sindoor, traditionally worn by married Hindu women, was chosen to represent empathy, unity, and a vow to uphold national dignity.

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