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Aug 14, 2022

IRMA Seeks National University Status under Co-operation Ministry

The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), the premier rural management institute founded by Dr. Verghese Kurien, applied for the Institute of National Importance (INI) or the national university status under the Ministry of Co-operation.
IRMA, which is currently an autonomous and self financed institution, plans for a pan-India presence along with expansion from only two diploma programmes and one fellow programme to multiple programmes, soon.
This special recognition, if granted, will not only allow it to open centres across the country but also receive funding from the central government.
The Institute of National Importance (INI) is a status that may be conferred on a premier public higher education institution by an act of Parliament, an institution which "serves as a pivotal player in developing highly skilled personnel within the specified region of the country/state".

India, UK sign MoU for Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications

The UK and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide mutual recognition of academic qualifications with the aim of boosting opportunities for students in India and the UK.
This agreement would cover higher education qualifications – including bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees of both countries. Due to this memorandum, Indian upper secondary qualifications will now be recognised as meeting entry requirements of higher education institutions in the UK.
Additionally, all UK degrees such as Masters degree will also now be formally recognised in India, which will help Indian students to apply for post-doctoral qualifications (after their return from the UK) when they return home — which is something they were not able to do earlier.

Aug 13, 2022

IIT Madras, Sony India Partners to Offer Free Tech Skills Course to EWS Students

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Pravartak Technologies Foundation partnered with Sony India Software Centre Pvt. Ltd. to equip students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with industry-ready technical skills. This course is offered completely free of cost.
Called the 'Sony India Finishing School Skill Development Training Programme,' it would provide training in select areas such as Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cyber Security and Computer Graphics, besides Business Communication skills.
Sony India SoftwareCentre will extend employment to the top 15 performers of this course. The Pravartak Technologies Foundation will assist the remaining students with placement in other companies by arranging for their interviews through the IITM PTF placement cell.

Aug 12, 2022

Adda247 Launches "Veer Samman" Project for Defence Martyr's Families

Adda247 launched a programme called "Veer Samman" which is for a government job preparation application, in honour of the nation's 75th Independence Day. According to the Adda247, the company hopes to honour the nation's defence martyrs as part of the effort. According to the announcement, "Under this programme, Adda247 would offer a free and excellent education to the families of deceased defence personnel, including children and widows, for a year.
As part of Veer Samman effort, children and widows of defence personnel are eligible to receive a year of free education by choosing from among the several courses offered on the Adda247 site.
The Veer Samman initiative would be applicable for any course offered on the Adda247 platform across banking and the Union Public Service Commission, SSC, railroads, and gate verticals, among others.

Aug 11, 2022

NCW, IIM Kozhikode Launches online Entrepreneurship Training Programme for Women

The National Commission of Women (NCW), in association with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) is offering an online short-term professional training programme in entrepreneurship for women.
Interested women should either hold a graduate degree or experience in running their own business. The last date to apply is August 16.
As per reports, women candidates can choose between 'Foundation Program in Entrepreneurship' and 'Advanced Program in Entrepreneurship'. The former is designed for women seeking to enter entrepreneurship while the advanced is for those who wish to enhance their skills.

Aug 10, 2022

Odisha to Introduce Gender Equity Curriculum in Government Schools

A gender equity curriculum will be integrated into the syllabus for students across government schools in Odisha to transform their attitudes, aspirations and behaviour.
The School Education Department signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-Pal), South Asia, and women rights' organisation Breakthrough in Bhubaneswar. The curriculum uses interactive classroom discussions to encourage adolescent boys and girls to reflect on the culturally-embedded gender norms, roles and discriminatory practices.
It will be integrated into the social studies syllabus for boys and girls from classes 6-10 in over 18,000 elementary and 5,000 secondary schools.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant Announces to Implement 100% NEP in Higher Education

Goa Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant announced that the state government will implement 100% of the syllabus in higher education institutes along the lines of the National Education Policy (NEP). The implementation of NEP from the college to university level has already started. From the next academic year, a hundred per cent of the syllabus in the higher education institutes would be online with the NEP.
Sawant also talked about the skills of manpower. He confirmed that Goa has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with around 35 industry associations in the state who will work on the skill development. The Chief Minister also mentioned the need for two lakh manpower in the hospitality industry over the next five years. The manpower will be trained by the government.

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