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Mar 01, 2024

BHU Launches Two New Scholarships for Chemistry Students

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is instituting two new scholarships for the students of Chemistry. These scholarships are slated to be awarded from the next academic session.
Madan Mohan Kayastha and his wife Santosh Kayastha made the donation to start the scholarships. Kayastha is an alumnus of BHU and had earned his MTech in Industrial Chemistry in the year 1951.
The new scholarships will encourage excellence and competitiveness among students.

Amit Shah Inaugurates Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science and Research in Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries, inaugurated the 'Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science and Research' at the Swaminarayan Vishwamangal Gurukul in Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This significant development marked a pivotal moment in the advancement of medical education and healthcare services in the region.

Feb 29, 2024

Dharmendra Pradhan Launches 'SWAYAM Plus' Platform, IIT Madras to Operate It

The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched the 'SWAYAM Plus' platform for courses developed collaboratively with the industry. These employability and professional development‐focused programmes have been developed with industry players including L&T, Microsoft and CISCO.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) is the operator of the 'SWAYAM Plus' Platform.
The establishment of SWAYAM Plus enhances the employability of both college students and lifelong learners. The Industry-academia partnership would combine the academic rigour of SWAYAM's educational platform with the real-world expertise and relevance offered by industry partners.
SWAYAM Plus platform will offer programmes in sectors including manufacturing, energy, computer science and engineering, IT or ITES, management studies, healthcare, hospitality and tourism besides Indian knowledge systems.

Walmart Launches Centre for Tech Excellence at IIT Madras for AI Adoption

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) collaborated with Walmart Global Tech (WGT) to establish the Walmart Centre for Tech Excellence to help local entrepreneurs with the tools needed for sustained growth in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector.
The idea is to leverage cutting-edge solutions in artificial intelligence (AI) and digitisation to enhance operational efficiency and profitability for businesses.
The Walmart Centre for Tech Excellence plans to build an open-sourced, domain-agnostic platform for engineering analytics solutions, making them accessible to a wide range of businesses. The centre will also create a repository of case studies, accelerating AI adoption in manufacturing and retail while offering skilling programs focused on the fundamentals of AI.

Reliance Launches 'Vantara', a National Initiative for Animal Welfare

Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation launched a bold initiative, Vantara (Star of the Forest), dedicated to the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of animals in need. This ambitious program, spearheaded by Anant Ambani, aims to create a national and international impact on animal welfare.
Spread over 3,000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, Vantara aims to be one of the leading contributors to conservation efforts globally.
Vantara transcends geographical boundaries by collaborating with renowned international organizations, including: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), Venezuelan National Foundation of Zoos, Smithsonian Institution and World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Vantara prioritises collaboration with national institutions like: National Zoological Park, Delhi, Assam State Zoo, Nagaland Zoological Park and Sardar Patel Zoological Park, Ahmedabad.

IIM Jammu and NIFT Srinagar Forge Alliance for Innovation

In a significant stride towards fostering academic collaboration and promoting innovation, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This event marks the genesis of a promising partnership between the two esteemed institutions, IIM Jammu and NIFT Srinagar, setting the stage for collaborative endeavours and mutual growth.
This partnership aims to enhance academic excellence, foster research endeavours, and cultivate entrepreneurial talent in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Feb 28, 2024

Odisha CM Launches Scholarship Scheme for UG, PG Students

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched a scholarship scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The 'Nutana Unnata Abhilasha Odisha' scheme aims to empower the state's youth and help them to carry forward their studies.
The scholarship amount for General and OBC students is Rs. 9,000 and Rs. 10,000, respectively, whereas for SC/ST and 'Nirman Shramik' students, it is Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 11,000, respectively.

IIT-Delhi to Set up Centre of Excellence on Applied AI for Sustainable Systems

IIT Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with R. Systems International Limited, an IT service management company, to setup a Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Applied AI for Sustainable Systems.
This new centre will be set up on the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi campus, and will include a cutting-edge research lab, the creation of an endowed faculty chair position, and the initiation of merit-based student scholarships.
For this partnership, the R. Systems CoE will serve as an R&D hub, bringing together R. System researchers with faculty members and students to address at-scale real-world problems. The work produced by this CoE would enhance the research and development capabilities of both R. Systems and IIT Delhi.

Over 1,000 Start-ups, Investors, Incubators to Participate in 'Start-up Mahakumbh'

Over 1,000 start-ups, along with numerous investors and incubators, are set to convene at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from March 18 for the 'Start-up Mahakumbh,' a three-day event led by ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM, Bootstrap Incubation & Advisory Foundation, TiE and Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) and supported by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Government-e-Marketplace (GeM), Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) and Zomato. This event aims to be one of the largest gatherings of start-ups, unicorns, investors, and industry stakeholders, providing a platform for brainstorming on sector-related issues.
The 'Start-up Mahakumbh' will feature various activities such as mentoring sessions, master classes, keynote addresses, and Unicorn roundtables, fostering an exchange of ideas to strengthen India's start-up ecosystem.

Feb 27, 2024

IIT Madras, THSTI Researchers Develop First India-specific AI Model for Foetus Age

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, as part of 'Interdisciplinary Group for Advanced Research on Birth Outcomes – DBT India Initiative' (GARBH-Ini) programme, developed the first India-specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) model to determine the age of a foetus in a pregnant woman in the second and third trimesters precisely.
Accurate 'Gestational Age' (GA) is necessary for the appropriate care of pregnant women and for determining precise delivery dates. Called 'Garbhini-GA2', this is the first late-trimester GA estimation model to be developed and validated using Indian population data.
Currently, the age of a foetus ('Gestational Age' or GA) is determined using a formula developed for Western population
They are likely to be erroneous when applied in the later part of pregnancy due to variations in the growth of the foetus in the Indian population
The newly developed 'Garbhini-GA2' accurately estimates the age of a foetus for the Indian population, reducing error by almost three times.

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) Achieves Category-1 Status from UGC

The University Grants Commission (UGC) granted Category-1 status to the Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), a first for a university in the state.
For the CUSB, which was set up in 2009 and received the highest 'A++' rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in June 2023, it is another feather in the cap in a state where state universities are mostly unaccredited and struggling with late sessions and poor performance.
The Category -1 status means that the CUSB will be automatically deemed to be under section 12B of the UGC Act, 1956, without requiring inspections and makes it eligible for research grants. It will not require approval for starting new course, programme, school or centre in disciplines that form a part of its existing academic framework.

Feb 26, 2024

Indraprastha University Launches PhD in Sports Injury

The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University launched a PhD programme in sports injury.
The programme will be offered at the Sports Injury Centre of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, an affiliated medical college of the university.
The programme was launched keeping in mind the surge in demand of specialised persons in the field of sports injury and increase of sports culture in the country.

Haryana Launches Innovative 'Savera' Program for Early Breast Cancer Detection

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the 'Savera' program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at early detection and prevention of breast cancer in women. Developed in collaboration with the Medanta Foundation and the Health Department, Savera leverages the unique ability of visually impaired women to conduct breast cancer screenings.
The program capitalises on the naturally heightened tactile sensitivity possessed by visually impaired individuals.
The launch of Savera coincided with the establishment of the National Cancer Institute at AIIMS Jhajjar, equipped with 1,000 beds.

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