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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - December 2022

Dec 2022

Jul 03, 2024

Tamil Nadu Unveils New Education Policy, Submits report to M. K. Stalin

The Justice D. Murugesan Committee, tasked with formulating the Tamil Nadu Education Policy, presented its comprehensive report to Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. This committee was established to develop an educational framework that honours Tamil Nadu's rich heritage, addresses current challenges, and aligns with future goals.
As per reports, the panel proposed a dual-language policy, emphasising Tamil and English, for the state's educational system. Additionally, the committee recommended the abolition of public examinations for classes 3, 5, and 8 in all state-run schools.

IIT Madras to Conduct 'Sports Tech Start-Up Conclave' in New Delhi

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Centre of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) is going to organise a 'Sports Tech start-Up Conclave' in New Delhi on July 12 and 13, 2024.
The conclave will showcase IIT Madras' commitment to promoting sports start-ups in India and its plans to technologically support the Indian Government in facilitating hosting the Olympics 2036. Supporting indigenisation in the sports goods manufacturing firms will also be a focus area.

IGNOU Launches 13 New Academic Programmes

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) launched 13 new programs across IGNOU's various schools including 4 MBA programmes in new domains.
IGNOU's new programmes include; MBA in Construction Management, MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MBA in Agribusiness Management, MBA in Healthcare and Hospital Management, PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology, PG Diploma in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, MA Geeta Studies, Certificate Programme in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion – Visual Impairment, Certificate Programme in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion – Hearing Impairment, Certificate Programme in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion – Intellectual Disability, MSc (Home Science – Community Development and Extension Management).

Jul 02, 2024

NIT Calicut: Only NIT Placed under Top 10 Innovation Category

For the last three years, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut has maintained its position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework under the architecture category. From 2021 to 2023, the Institute's NIRF position has remained steady at second position. However, in 2019 and 2020, the Calicut-based engineering institute was placed in the third position.
With no ranking under NIRF's innovation category, the Institute changed its fortunes by getting the eighth rank in the 2023 ranking list. It is the only NIT to have ever been positioned in the top 10 category under innovation category in 2023.
Established in 1961 the institute secured second ranks in the architecture category of NIRF 2023 rankings by scoring 91.68 in teaching, learning, and resources (TRL) out of 100, 43.78 in research and professional practice (RPC) out of 100, 85.63 in graduation outcomes (GO), 67.36 in outreach and inclusivity (OI) and 71.96 in perception out of 100.

Jun 30, 2024

IIT Madras Launches World's First MBA in Digital Maritime and Supply Chain

The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras launched the World's First MBA in Digital Maritime & Supply Chain. It is designed to cater to the needs of working professionals worldwide. The launch event was held in the campus in the presence of industry professionals, faculty and students.
This pioneering 24-month programme, developed by IIT Madras Departments of Management Studies and Ocean Engineering along with industry partner i-maritime Consultancy, aims to equip global professionals with the skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape of maritime trade and supply chain management.

Jun 29, 2024

JNU Leads IIRF 2024 Central University Rankings

The IIRF University Ranking 2024 has set a benchmark in the realm of higher education assessments. In the category of Top Central Universities, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi topped the list, University of Delhi (DU) in New Delhi climbed to the second spot, and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi also secured the top positions.
In the category of Top Deemed Universities (Government & Private), the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, and Homi Bhabha National Institute in Mumbai have been recognised for their consistent academic excellence and significant contributions to research and education.
Among the Top Private Universities (Overall), Ashoka University in Sonipat climbed to top spot as compared to second last year, Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT) in Gandhinagar, and Shiv Nadar University in Dadri have been highlighted for their holistic education experience, industry linkages, and superior technical education. These institutions have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to academic rigour, research innovation, and industry collaboration, setting new standards in Indian higher education.

Jun 28, 2024

CBSE Launches Advanced Video Recording Studio to Boost Digital Education

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) inaugurated its state-of-the-art video recording studio, marking a significant step towards enhancing digital education. This new facility aims to enrich the learning experience for teachers, students, and parents globally.
The inauguration ceremony took place at the Centre of Excellence, Delhi (East). It was graced by prominent figures including Rahul Singh, IAS, Chairman of CBSE, Himanshu Gupta, IAS, Secretary of CBSE, and Ram Shankar, Director (Training). Heads of various departments within the board were also present to witness this landmark event.
The newly launched studio is outfitted with the latest technology to ensure the production of high-quality educational content.
This initiative is part of CBSE's ongoing commitment to advancing digital education. The new studio will facilitate the production of diverse educational materials, helping to make learning more accessible and engaging for students.

Doon School Srinagar Honoured with Prestigious Award at Mind Mingle's Indo-Norway International E...

Doon School Srinagar was honoured with the 'Award for Transformative Education Excellence' at Mind Mingle's Indo-Norway International Education Summit and Awards 2024, held in Stortinget, Norway. This recognition celebrates the school's outstanding contributions to education, particularly under the leadership of its Chairman, Showkat Hussain Khan.
The summit, which gathered global leaders to celebrate innovations in education, featured keynote speeches by notable figures such as Chief Guest Himanshu Gulati, Member of Parliament, Kingdom of Norway. Guests of Honor Ole Jacob Johansen, Minister of State for Akershus, and Dr Acquino Vimal, Indian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway, also praised the awardees for their significant contributions.

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