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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - September 2021

Sep 2021

Mar 14, 2023

Surekha Yadav, Asia's First Woman Loco Pilot who Now Operates Vande Bharat

Surekha Yadav, Asia's first woman loco pilot, became the first female to operate the newly-introduced semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express train. She achieved the feat as she piloted the semi-high speed train between Solapur station and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai.
Surekha Yadav became India's first female train driver in 1988. Hailing from Satara in the western Maharashtra region, Yadav has won many awards at the state and national levels so far for her achievements.

Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin New Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia

Members of the court (Anjuman) of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) elected D.r Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin as the chancellor (Amir-e-Jamia) of the university. Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin will hold the post for a period of five years.
Dr. Saifuddin succeeded Dr. Najma Heptulla whose term was completed last year (2022).
Dr. Saifuddin has been honoured with a number of awards and accolades including featuring in the 500 Most Influential Muslims list. A citation was read in the US House of Representatives for his contributions. He has been received as a reverent state guest in several countries.

IIT Roorkee Researchers Discover New Antibacterial Molecule 'IITR00693'

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee discovered a new antibacterial small molecule (IITR00693) that could help in the fight against drug-resistant infections.
The research was led by Prof Ranjana Pathania, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Mahak Saini, and Amit Gaurav of the same institute; Ashish Kothari and Balram ji Omar of AIIMS, Rishikesh; Varsha Gupta of Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh and Amitabha Bhattacharjee from Assam University.
The molecule, discovered after a rigorous screening process, has shown potent antibacterial activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including some of the most problematic drug-resistant strains.

Bihar has Lowest Literacy Rate Followed by Arunachal, Rajasthan

According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan.
The literacy rate in rural India is 67.77 per cent as compared to 84.11 per cent in urban India.
The information was shared by Union Minister of State for Education, Annapurna Devi in response to a written question in Lok Sabha.
According to the data shared by the Ministry of Education, Bihar (61.8 pc) has the lowest literacy, followed by Arunachal Pradesh (65.3 pc) and Rajasthan (66.1 pc).
Kerala has the highest literacy rate (94 pc) followed by Lakshadweep (91.85) and Mizoram (91.33 pc).

Mar 13, 2023

IIM Ahmedabad Hosts Two Day International Research Conference on 'FinTech: Innovation, Inclusion ...

Misra Centre for Financial Markets and Economy (MCFME) at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), along with the Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL) organised the 'International Research Conference on FinTech: Innovation, Inclusion, and Regulation' on campus.
The two-day conference was organised with the objective of bringing top researchers, practitioners, and regulators from across the globe together to deliberate on key issues that accompany the exponential growth that FinTech has seen in the past few years.
IIMA-CAFRAL FinTech conference came at an opportune time during India's Presidency of the G20. The G20 Finance Track emphasizes improving financial inclusion through harnessing emerging technologies, improving the financial architecture, digital financial literacy, and bridging the digital divide.

IIT Kanpur Licenses Gene Therapy Technology to Reliance Life Sciences

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur licensed a gene therapy technology that has the potential to treat many hereditary eye diseases to Reliance Life Sciences Pvt Ltd. The gene therapy technology from IIT Kanpur will be further developed as an indigenous product by Reliance Life Sciences.
Developed by Jayandharan Giridhara Rao and Shubham Maurya from the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSBE), IIT Kanpur, the patented technology modifies the gene of an organism to treat a hereditary disorder.
Reliance Life Sciences is developing several gene therapies to address unmet clinical needs. Besides, the company is also developing a range of human and animal health vaccines and mRNA products.

BITS Pilani Launches BITS Law School in Mumbai

BITS Pilani launched BITS Law School in Greater Mumbai. The law school would offer two five-year integrated degree programmes, BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons). The first academic year will commence on August 1, 2023.
The law students will also gain access to and benefit from the over 1,70,000 BITS Pilani Alumni Network spanning across 55 countries. BITS Law School will seek intellectual guidance from luminaries of the legal fraternity, higher education, business, and policymaking.
As per reports, scholarships will be offered for meritorious students to enable access and preserve diversity. Among the specialisations offered are technology and media law; entertainment and sports law; corporate and financial law; and alternate dispute resolution and mediation.

Mar 12, 2023

University of Melbourne, 3 Indian Varsities Launches Joint BSc Dual Degree Course

The University of Melbourne will offer a new Bachelor of Science Dual Degree to Indian students. The dual degree will be offered in partnership with the University of Madras, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (Hyderabad).
Indian students who enrol in the new dual will complete their degree both in India and Australia. They will be spending the first two years of their course in India and the remaining two years at the campus in Melbourne.
After completing the degree, they will be awarded a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne.

IIT Kanpur to Launch New eMasters Program on Sustainable Construction

The Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will launch India's first-ever online post-graduate level programme on Construction Engineering.
The programme is a new addition to the unique eMasters degree programme being run by the institute and is focused on 'Sustainable Construction Practices and Project Management'.
The programme is designed to cater to the needs of the rapidly growing infrastructure and construction sectors in India.
This programme aims to equip practising civil engineers and architects with the knowledge and skills to manage projects effectively, using minimum resources and energy requirements, and with a minimum carbon footprint.

Mar 11, 2023

IGNOU Launches MA in Migration and Diaspora (11)

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) launched M.A. in Migration and Diaspora. As per the varsity, this is the first-of-its-kind to be introduced in India in the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode from January 2023 cycle.
The programme aims at developing knowledge and understanding for professionals who intend to work in the field of migration governance, diaspora engagement, human trafficking and labour flow.
The 80 credits, MA programme, is expected to open new avenues of employment to students in external and foreign affairs ministries, diplomatic missions, UN organisations, civil societies and non-government organisations.
The duration of the course is one year.

Mar 10, 2023

Kerala Govt. Announces Slew of Schemes and Initiatives to Support Women Entrepreneurs

The Kerala government launched significant initiatives to support female entrepreneurs in the state on International Women's Day, including a rise in the loan limit for women under the KSIDC's 'We-Mission Kerala' initiative from Rs. 25 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh at 5% interest.
Industries Minister P. Rajeeve made the announcement at the women entrepreneurs' meeting held by the Department of Industries and Commerce. He said that the decision would assist women entrepreneurs participating in the 'We-Mission Kerala' project of the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) in scaling up their businesses.

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