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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - August 2021

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Aug 20, 2025

Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Establish IIM Guwahati in Assam

The Lok Sabha passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of a new Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati, Assam. The move represents a major stride in expanding premier management education to the north-eastern region of India, fulfilling a long-standing regional demand.

India's First Private Mathematics Research Institute Comes in Mumbai

India's first privately funded mathematics research institute was launched in Mumbai. The Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute (LMSI) was inaugurated in the presence of global dignitaries from the field of mathematics, including Dr. Manjul Bhargava, the first Indian-origin winner of the Fields Medal.
The Lodha Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Lodha Group, has backed the initiative with a major endowment. Last year (2024), the Lodha family donated about Rs. 20,000 crore to the foundation to support education and research initiatives. The LMSI is the first project to come from this donation.
The institute will be headed by Dr. V Kumar Murty, a mathematician with significant contributions to number theory and arithmetic geometry. He had earlier served as director of the Fields Institute and professor at the University of Toronto.

Aug 19, 2025

Education Ministry Launches 5 Free Artificial Intelligence Courses on Swayam

The Ministry of Education announced five free courses in Artificial Intelligence for students across different streams. These courses have been made available on the SWAYAM portal, aiming to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in a rapidly advancing technological world.
With AI expertise becoming one of the most sought-after skills, these courses are designed to guide students in understanding the fundamentals and applying them to real-world challenges.

Aug 18, 2025

IIT Kharagpur Launches School for Skills to Train Rural Youth in Healthcare Jobs

IIT Kharagpur announced the launch of a new facility, the School for Skills: Healthcare and Technology, designed to provide specialised healthcare training to rural and semi-urban youth.
The initiative aims to prepare allied health professionals who can strengthen community-level healthcare delivery across India.
The programme has been structured to give students both academic instruction and practical exposure.

IIT Bhubaneswar, Tata Steels Sign MoU to Launch TomorrowLAB Accelerator Programme for Start-ups

Tata Steel signed an MoU with IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park (IIT BBSR REP) and India Accelerator (IA) to jointly launch a 6-month-long TomorrowLAB Accelerator Programme for emerging startups. This programme will go live in September 2025 and aims to empower start-ups, offering a tailored environment that nurtures their growth, facilitates industry connections, and accelerates their journeys.
TomorrowLAB Accelerator Programme is planned to foster innovation and bridge the gap between academia and industry, and create a dynamic environment for startups to thrive while providing valuable resources and mentorship to turn entrepreneurial ideas into viable and sustainable businesses.

Aug 16, 2025

New Karnataka-Specific Education Policy to Include Two-language Formula & Mother Tongue-based Lea...

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that steps are being taken by the state government to frame a comprehensive "Karnataka-specific" education policy which will lead to holistic development of the youth.
A commission constituted for this purpose has recommended a two-language policy in school education and that Kannada or the mother tongue be the medium of instruction up to Class 5.

Bihar Fixes Rs. 100 Fee for all Recruitment Exam Prelims

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar declared that all state-level competitive examinations will now have a uniform preliminary test fee of Rs. 100. This applies to exams conducted by various recruitment bodies, including the Bihar Public Service Commission, Bihar Staff Selection Commission, Bihar Technical Service Commission, Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission, and the Central Constable Selection Board.
Under the new arrangement, candidates who qualify for the mains stage of these examinations will not be required to pay any fee for appearing in the mains.
The move, according to the Chief Minister, is aimed at reducing the financial burden on aspirants and encouraging more participation in government job recruitment processes.

Aug 15, 2025

Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh Top in Education Loans

Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu emerged as the leading states in public sector bank (PSB) education loan disbursals over the last three financial years, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data shared in the Rajya Sabha.
Between FY 2022-23 and 2024-25 (provisional), Maharashtra recorded Rs. 11,426.47 crore in sanctioned education loans, followed by Kerala with Rs. 8,937.78 crore, Andhra Pradesh at Rs. 8,101.06 crore, and Tamil Nadu at Rs. 7,198.63 crore.
At the other end, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland saw the lowest loan disbursals, with amounts ranging from Rs. 0.17 crore to Rs. 19,76 crore.
Among PSBs, the State Bank of India emerged as the largest lender, disbursing Rs. 32,311.02 crore in education loans during the same three-year period. Union Bank of India followed with Rs. 14,558.77 crore, and Bank of Baroda came third at Rs. 8,468.53 crore.

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