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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - June 2023

Jun 2023

Aug 02, 2023

NHPC and ALIMCO Sign MoU for Providing Aids and Assistive Devices to Divyangjans

NHPC Limited and Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, under which NHPC will provide CSR support for distribution of aids and assistive devices to around 1,000 Divyangjans (Persons with Disabilities) in the vicinity of NHPC Projects located in North and North Eastern states.
The MoU was signed at NHPC Corporate Office, Faridabad under the CSR initiative of NHPC. The MoU was signed by Group Deputy General Manager (HR), CSR & SD, NHPC and General Manager - Marketing, ALIMCO in the presence of Shri Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC; Executive Director (CSR & SD), NHPC, and other senior officers from NHPC CSR&SD Division and ALIMCO.

Jitendra Singh Launches India's First Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scanner

In a medical breakthrough, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh launched India's first indigenously developed, affordable, lightweight, ultrafast, high field (1.5 Tesla), next-generation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanner.

Aug 01, 2023

Education Ministry Inks 106 MoUs to Foster Innovation and Research

The Ministry of Education inked 106 MoUs with prestigious organisations and institutions, paving the way for an exciting era of collaboration in education and industry-academia partnerships. These agreements are set to fuel innovation, drive groundbreaking research, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge across diverse domains, promising significant advancements for the future.
The MoUs were signed in association with the Atal Innovation Mission, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Apparel Made-ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council, Automotive Sector Skill Council, Sports, Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure Skills Council, Central Square Foundation (CSC), Educational Initiatives Private Limited, Oxford University Press India, Logistics Sector Skill Council, Furniture and Fittings Sector Skill Council, Life Sciences Sector Skill Council, Textiles Sector Skill Council and Healthcare Sector Skill Council.

Centre Requests AIIMS-Delhi to Limit PhD Research Duration to Six Years

The union health ministry requested the All India Institute of Medical Sciences- Delhi to cap the duration of PhD scholars or scientists who are working on research projects to six years. However, the AIIMS administration has yet to implement the order.
However, PhD scholars and scientists working on research papers at AIIMS have been protesting against the decision.
The directive issued by the health ministry states, "Project staff will not be allowed to continue or hired to serve beyond six years of cumulative engagement in the institute."

Jul 31, 2023

CBSE Signs 15 MOUs to Promote Skill Education, Assessment and Teacher Training

With a vision to promote Skill Education, Assessment, and capacity building of teachers, CBSE signed 15 MoUs with different Institutes. The NEP emphasises stronger collaboration between academia and industry. The curriculum needs to be aligned with industry requirements, making provision for internships and apprenticeships for students to promote industry exposure.
It is equally important to update the capacity of teachers for desired outcomes. CBSE, through these initiatives, has thus entered into strategic partnerships for skill development, education, and training.
In order to ensure that students acquire a diverse set of expertise and ensure the availability of quality infrastructure along with exposure to students to emerging technologies, 12 MOUs have been signed with Sector Skill Providers such as Atal Innovation Mission, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Apparel Made-ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council, Automotive Sector Skill Council, Sports, Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure Skills Council, Logistics Sector Skill Council, Furniture and Fittings Sector Skill Council, Life Sciences Sector Skill Council Textiles Sector Skill Council, Healthcare Sector Skill Council.

Bhutan Announces Successful Elimination of Rubella

Bhutan announced the successful elimination of rubella. The World Health Organisation recognised Bhutan's efforts to tackle this highly contagious and potentially devastating disease.
In the past 20 years, Bhutan's health workers have worked tirelessly and fought against rubella, also known as German Measles. This infectious disease poses a threat to those infected and also causes severe complications for pregnant women, resulting in irreversible birth defects in newborns. However, Bhutan's efforts in vaccination promotion and creating awareness have resulted in commendable success.

To have a Say in Key IIM Appointments, Centre Set to Appoint President as Visitor

In a move that could potentially curb the autonomy granted to 20 Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) in 2017, the Centre introduced an amendment to the IIM Act in the parliament, proposing to make the President the Visitor of all B-schools.
The amendment, if comes into effect, will strip the IIM Board of the power to select and appoint chairpersons and directors to the institutes. Under the amendments, the Visitor will have the power to appoint the Chairperson to the Board of Governors of the institute, and nominate an individual to the search-cum-selection committee for the positions of Director, giving the government a say in these crucial calls.
The Visitor will also have the power to appoint the Chairperson to the Coordination Forum of the institute, as per the Bill.
The Visitor would also be empowered to set up an inquiry against the institute in case of suspected irregularities, and remove the institute's director, besides allowing the Central Government to constitute an interim Board in case of suspension or dissolution of the said Board of Governors.
This is the second attempt by the union government at curbing the autonomy granted to the 20 premier Business-schools.

Jul 30, 2023

Jammu University Launches 4-year 'Design your Degree' UG Programme

The University of Jammu launched a four-year 'design your degree' undergraduate programme which will begin from this academic session. The programme will transform higher education and revolutionise the way students pursue their academic aspirations.
The degree aims to create graduates who are not only experts in their chosen fields but also possess a holistic understanding of the world, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to society.
Under the programme, students will be offered an opportunity to craft a personalised, interdisciplinary learning experience.

IIM-Lucknow Launches Executive Management Programme in Sales and Marketing Leadership

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow collaborated with Imarticus Learning and launched an executive management programme in sales and marketing leadership for graduates with at least five years of work experience in relevant fields.
Under this course, students will get master classes delivered by CXOs to provide them with an understanding of real-life hurdles encountered in the field. The exposure aims to enhance their learning experience and facilitate networking opportunities, enabling them to forge connections within the industry and stay informed about career prospects, as per IIM-L.

Jul 29, 2023

Transgender Students in Kerala to Get Reservation in Nursing Courses

The Kerala government decided to grant reservations to transgender students pursuing nursing courses in the state.
Stating that reservations will be granted to transgenders in the field of nursing, Health Minister Veena George announced that one seat each will be reserved for the transgender students in BSc Nursing and General Nursing courses.
This is the first time that a reservation has been introduced for transgenders in the field of nursing. The LDF government is doing great work for the upliftment of the transgender community.

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