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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - January 2023

Jan 2023

Dec 31, 2023

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar Appointed as Ex-Officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University

In a significant development, the Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, was appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University. This appointment came as a result of a modification in Statute 1(1) of the Pondicherry University Act of 1985. The official communication from Rajneesh Bhutani, Registrar-in-charge of the University, highlighted that this change is effective from December 5.
Pondicherry University, established in 1985 by an Act of Parliament, has been a prominent institution for higher education in the region. The Pondicherry University Act of 1985 outlines the governance structure of the university, including the position of the Chancellor.

Dec 29, 2023

IIT-Guwahati Collaborates with Assam Govt to Promote STEM Studies

The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati collaborated with the Government of Assam's flagship Arohan scheme to motivate meritorious students to pursue STEM subjects in their higher education.
To date, the Institute has successfully hosted 3311 students (2009 girls and 1302 boys) and few hundred mentee teachers, inspiring them to explore the vast opportunities and interests in STEM education.
Under the Arohan scheme, IIT Guwahati has hosted meritorious students (Mentees) along with their Guide teachers/Officers in a total of 12 batches. During their visit to IIT Guwahati, these students had the opportunity to engage with institute faculty members, interact with students, and explore institutional facilities.
Arohan, conceived as a Mentor-Mentee program for secondary class students in Government schools, is an initiative championed by the visionary Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Dec 28, 2023

Certificate, Professional Courses in Product Management by ISB Executive Education, Emeritus

ISB Executive Education launched a 'Certificate in Products Management' programme as well as an extensive 'Professional Certificate in Product Management' programme. These courses were launched in partnership with Emeritus, a platform that offers professional courses and certification programmes.
The 'Certificate in Product Management' programme has 11 modules, and the extensive 'Professional Certificate in Product Management' has an extended 23-module syllabus.

'MPhil Not Recognised Degree'

The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued a warning, cautioning students against pursuing Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programmes from universities.
This alert followed the cancellation of the MPhil course by the UGC, despite which some universities persist in offering it.
The UGC had earlier declared the MPhil degree illegitimate, instructing higher educational institutions not to offer MPhil programmes.
The UGC advisory urged universities to take immediate steps to cease MPhil admissions for the upcoming academic year and advised students against enrolling in MPhil programmes.

Dec 27, 2023

NADT and NLIU Join Hands to Impart Education in Income Tax and Law

An MoU was signed between the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT) and the National Law Institute University (NLIU) Bhopal.
The MoU was inked between NADT Regional Campus Bhopal and NLIU to promote learning and educational work in both institutions.
Additional Director General of Income Tax (Training), NADT Academy Regional Campus, Rajkumar Ghosh and NLIU Bhopal Vice Chancellor S. Surya Prakash signed the MoU.
With this MOU, both the institutes will be able to explain the theoretical and practical aspects related to income tax and laws to the students, trainees, and faculties.

IIT Delhi, Maker Bhavan Foundation to Conduct Finale

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD) is partnering with the Vishwakarma Awards for Engineering Innovation to conduct an annual competition to crown and champion technology innovators from science and engineering colleges in India.
The Vishwakarma Awards 2023 is co-organised by the WIN Foundation in partnership with IIT Delhi. The finale of the Vishwakarma Awards will be held at eDC IIT Delhi on January 6, 2024.
This award is conferred upon the students with the best innovation in each track/theme. This year's tracks are water and sanitation, smart mobility, and clean tech. Innovations are evaluated on their suitability to solve a real-world problem.
The objective of this competition is to motivate student teams to create inventive solutions addressing real-world challenges within the fields of water and sanitation, clean technology, and smart mobility.

Dec 26, 2023

ISB Announces Vidula Jalan Scholarship for PGP Students

The Indian School of Business (ISB) announced the setting up of Vidula Jalan Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded on a need-cum merit basis to two PGP students (one female and one male), commencing from the Class of 2025.
Instituted in memory of an alumna of the ISB Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) Class of 2003, Late Vidula Jalan, the scholarship is a gift by the Anshuman and Vidula Jalan Foundation. As per ISB, this is the largest scholarship endowment to them to date.

Manipur Initiates SAANS Campaign 2023-24 for Pneumonia Prevention

In a significant move aimed at addressing childhood pneumonia, Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, the State Health and Family Welfare Minister of Manipur, inaugurated the SAANS Campaign 2023-24 in Imphal. Concurrently, the minister also dedicated the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) as the State Newborn Resource Centre, emphasising the state's commitment to child healthcare.
SAANS, which stands for Social Awareness and Action to Neutralize Pneumonia, is an annual campaign implemented in states and Union Territories. The primary objective of SAANS is to accelerate action against childhood pneumonia, a leading cause of child mortality.

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