IIT Gandhinagar, SERB Host a National Conclave on Women in Science and Technology
The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), the Government of India and the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) organised a national conclave on "Women in Science & Technology: Fostering Innovation" for women researchers, scientists and engineers.
The event aimed to encourage women working in science, technology, and engineering fields to translate their innovative ideas into technology, instil the spirit of entrepreneurship in the participants, and facilitate discussions about translational research and its challenges.
More than 150 women scientists, researchers, engineers, students, and postdoctoral fellows from industry and academia across the country participated in the conclave. All those participants were recipients of SERB grants and fellowships and work on diverse research projects.
Sep 30, 2022
ASI Explores 100 Archeological Remains in MP's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
In a first of its kind exploration, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Jabalpur circle, found more than 100 remains including largest Varha sculpture of 2nd century to 15th century in the core area of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh's Umaria.
A large Varaha sculpture measuring 6.4x5.03x2.77 metre of 9th –13th century CE was found. It appears to be the world's largest sculpture.
Twenty-six caves of 2nd Century CE to 5th century CE were found. Most of the caves belong to Buddhist. The remains of Mahayana sect of Buddhism like chaitya shaped doors and cells containing stone beds came to light.
The team found a Votive Stupa and a Buddhist pillar fragment containing miniature stupa carving.
The other findings include stone games, water filter structure, coins and inscriptions.
Bhattacharya Removed as V-C of 2 Universities
The state government removed former WBSSC chairman Subiresh Bhattacharya as vice-chancellor of North Bengal University and Darjeeling Hill University, over a week after the CBI arrested him in connection with the SSC recruitment scam.
The government appointed Jadavpur University professor Omprakash Mishra as interim vice-chancellor of both the universities for three months, until it appoints a regular vice-chancellor through a search committee.
Omprakash Mishra, a former head of department of International Relations at Jadavpur University, was earlier a Congress leader in the state. However, he joined the ruling Trinamool Congress in 2020.
IIM Ahmedabad Launches New Programme for Professionals in Aviation and Aeronautics
The Indian aviation and aeronautics sector has emerged from a challenging pandemic period and is flying high once again. The number of travellers is expected to double to 400 million in the coming years and the market size is anticipated to grow to USD 4.33 billion by 2025.
To meet the needs of this rapidly expanding sector, premier B-School IIM Ahmedabad, in association with Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC) France, launched a programme that aims to equip new-age management professionals with skills necessary to lead the sector through its next phase of development.
Sep 29, 2022
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022
The 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022, with the theme "Education to Employability – Making It Happen," was inaugurated and addressed by the Union Minister of Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi.
The subject of the 13th Global Skills Summit, 'Education to Employability – Making it Happen,' would focus on facilitating the transition from education to employability for our country's youth. After 34 years since the National Policy of Education was launched in 1986, the new National Education Policy-2020 envisions a learning ecosystem that is second to none. Our country is currently on the verge of capitalizing on the demographic dividend, disruptive technology, and a changing world of work. The Summit would look through the NEP lens and focus on how India can become the "Skill Capital of the World," using the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) as an underlying theme.
IIT Roorkee Bags Eat Right Campus Award 2022 from FSSAI
The high quality of food served by IIT Roorkee bagged it the Eat Right Campus award 2022 from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) which conducted a third-party audit of all 12 messes of the institute in August 2022.
The audit was conducted on the basis of international standards and protocols, which assessed the preparation of food, the food served, the quality and sustainability of the food, cleanliness in the mess, and the health of the mess workers.
The audit is done through a checklist based on five parameters. On the basis of the final audit score, the institute is certified as 'Eat Right Campus' with a five-star rating by securing 90 out of 100 marks under this rigorous quality audit.
Sep 28, 2022
IIM Ahmedabad, Nykaa Team up to form Research Chair in Consumer Technology
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) signed an agreement with Nykaa, to set up the Nykaa Chair in Consumer Technology.
This partnership was established with the aim of promoting scientific practice of marketing. The focus would be on research and education that would present insights on the impact of digital, social, and mobile technologies on business models, customer behavior, and social changes at large and would facilitate incorporation of AI and machine learning insights in a disrupted marketplace.
India Achieves Significant Landmarks in Reduction of Child Mortality
In a significant milestone, India achieved landmark achievement in further reduction of child mortality rates.
As per the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2020 released by Registrar General of India (RGI), the country has been witnessing a progressive reduction in IMR, U5MR and NMR since 2014 towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets by 2030.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the nation on this achievement and thanked all health workers, caregivers and community members for relentlessly working towards reducing child mortality.
Himachal Pradesh Government Approves Tutor Scheme for 3 to 6 Age Group
The cabinet of Himachal Pradesh gave its nod to the 'Himachal Pradesh early childhood care and education tutor scheme-2022' for children in the age group of 3 to 6, in government primary schools under the National Education Policy.
The scheme envisages appropriate care and stimulation of the brain in early years to ensure healthy development and growth. Special attention and priority would be given to socio-economically disadvantaged districts and areas.
The cabinet also approved the policy to hire pre-primary teachers. The education department will frame recruitment and promotion (R&P) rules and till these are finalised, the department shall engage outsourced tutors.
Sep 27, 2022
IIT-Guwahati Develops Chemo Strategy for Cancer Patients that Reduces Side Effects
Researchers at IIT-Guwahati developed a new strategy to deliver chemotherapeutic drugs directly to the infected cells of a cancer patient, thereby significantly reducing side effects.
The research team was led by Prof. Debasis Manna, Department of Chemistry, IIT-Guwahati. He along with his research scholars Subhasis Dey, Anjali Patel, and Biswa Mohan Prusty, among others co-authored the paper.
Explaining it, professor Debasis Manna of the Department of Chemistry said the researchers had two needs in the development of chemotherapy drugs—it must be targeted at the cancer cells and must be released by an external trigger whenever it is required.
The molecules developed by the IIT-Guwahati researchers self-assemble as capsules to hold the drug, which then attaches only to cancer cells.
In a First, All IITs to Collaborate for a Mega R&D Event
In a first of its kind in India, the 23 IITs came together for a mega Research and Development (R&D) fair to be held from October 14-15, 2022 at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. The fair, called IInvenTive, will showcase 75 projects to mark the 75th year of India's Independence in accordance with Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The event will be attended by Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan.
These 75 projects were shortlisted based on their future potential and Technology readiness level (TRL), a measure which can ascertain the commerciality of the projects.
The event will cover ten broad themes focussed on Defence and aerospace, Healthcare (including devices and digital health), Environment and Sustainability (including air, water, rivers), Clean Energy & Renewables (including Hydrogen and EV), Manufacturing (including smart, advanced and industry 4.0), AI/ML/Blockchain technologies (including quantum computing),Smart Cities & Infrastructure (including smart mobility),Communication Technologies (including education and 5G) ,Robotics, Sensors & Actuators and finally, Semiconductors, Flexible electronics & Nanotechnology.
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