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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - July 2023

Jul 2023

Feb 10, 2024

Bhagavad Gita Lessons for Gujarat Government School Students in Classes 6 to 12

In a unanimous decision, the Gujarat legislative assembly passed a resolution endorsing the state's initiative to introduce teachings from the Bhagavad Gita into school education for students of classes 6 to 12, aimed at instilling cultural pride and values among students.
The resolution, tabled by Minister of State for Education Praful Pansheriya, received bipartisan support, with AAP backing it and Congress, albeit with initial reservations, eventually lending their votes to the cause.
For students in Classes 6 to 8, it will be taught in the form of stories and recitations. Meanwhile, students from Classes 9 to 12 will encounter the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita through their first-language textbooks.

Tata Trusts to Inaugurate India's First Small Animal Hospital in Mumbai

In a visionary collaboration with philanthropist Ratan Tata, Tata Trusts proudly announces the launch of the nation's first Small Animal Hospital in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. This groundbreaking initiative is a testament to Mr. Tata's enduring commitment to pet healthcare and veterinary care. Spanning an impressive 98,000 square feet across five floors, this state-of-the-art facility epitomizes excellence in pet healthcare.
Scheduled for inauguration in March 2024, the hospital is poised to revolutionize the landscape of pet healthcare.
With a capacity exceeding 200 beds, the hospital pledges round-the-clock services aimed at safeguarding the well-being of pets.
From Surgical Services encompassing soft tissue surgeries to orthopedic interventions, to Pharmacy Services ensuring the availability of essential medications, the hospital leaves no stone unturned in catering to the diverse needs of pets.
Advanced Diagnostic Facilities, including radiology and imaging services such as MRI, X-ray, CT scan, and ultrasonography, complemented by comprehensive laboratory services, further bolster the hospital's commitment to excellence.

Feb 09, 2024

BHU Faculty to Spend a Year in Top 500 Global Institutions

Banaras Hindu University introduced a new initiative known as the Global Experience Faculty Program (GEFP). Through this programme, the varsity aims to offer faculty members an opportunity to spend up to a year in the top 500 global institutions (as per THE or QS rankings) targeting teachers with limited international exposure in their academic careers.
Launched under the Institution of Eminence at BHU, the programme includes a monthly consolidated fellowship of $3000 and travel expenses.

Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme. During the event, Pradhan emphasised that the Vidyanjali Scholarship Program, aligned with the NEP 2020, embodies a comprehensive societal effort towards enabling education access and opportunities, especially for economically disadvantaged students.

'One Nation, One Student ID' System

The school education system launched the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) using Common Service Centres (CSCs) in remote villages across the country. APAAR, a part of the National Education Policy, aims to set up a unified student identification system called 'One Nation, One Student ID'.
It also mandates all college or university students to register on the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) since possessing an ABC ID has become compulsory for college or university admission, streamlining the process for students across the nation.
The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) revolutionises student mobility by serving as a comprehensive digital repository of academic records.
With the ABC ID, students can effortlessly transition between institutions, as universities can access their data instantly, simplifying administrative processes.

IGNOU Gets Campus in Jammu, Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates Building

Twenty-six years after starting its operations in Jammu and Kashmir, IGNOU now has its campus in Jammu. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan virtually inaugurated the state-of-the-art campus building of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre, Jammu at Bantalab in the outskirts of the city.
The new campus building has a high-tech electric, electronic, CCTV, solar, intercom, electronic private automatic branch exchange (EPABX) and fire alarm.
Regional Centre, Jammu currently has 31 Learner Support Centres (LSC) in prominent government higher education institutions, the University of Jammu campus and in reputed higher education institutions affiliated with the University of Jammu with LSCs at most of the district headquarters.

Feb 08, 2024

Malaysia's Lincoln University College to Set Up Campus in India

Malaysia's Lincoln University College became the first foreign university to apply through the University Grants Commission's (UGC) dedicated application portal to set up a campus in India.
The Commission has set up a five-member standing committee to examine the university's application to give its opinion.
The UGC (University Grants Commission) had opened the portal for inviting applications for setting up campuses of FHEIs (Foreign Higher Education Institutions) in India. An application was received from Lincoln University College, Malaysia, for setting up a campus in Telangana.

Union Ministers Launch Mobile Health Service 'Kilkari' and Mobile Academy in Maharashtra and Gujarat

Mobile health initiative Kilkari was launched with local content in Gujarat and Maharashtra, with Union Minister S. P. Singh Baghel saying the programme is in line with the government's commitment to prioritise health infrastructure and strengthen services by leveraging the country's expanding mobile-phone penetration.
It was launched in the two states virtually by Union Ministers of State for Health Baghel and Bharati Pravin Pawar.
The Kilkari programme is a centralised interactive voice response (IVR) based mobile health service which delivers 72 weekly and time-appropriate audio messages about pregnancy, childbirth and childcare directly to families' mobile-phones from the second trimester of pregnancy until the child is one-year-old.
Mobile Academy, a free audio training course designed to expand and refresh the knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and improve their communication skills via their mobile-phones, was also launched.

Bihar Government Unveils Paid Internship Programme for Engineering Students

In a bid to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical experience, the Bihar government introduced a pioneering paid internship scheme for students pursuing the four-year undergraduate BTech course in state-run engineering colleges.
This initiative unveiled marks a significant stride towards enhancing the employability and skillset of engineering graduates.
Under this scheme, students enrolled in the seventh semester of their BTech programme can now opt for a paid internship, offering them invaluable exposure to real-world work environments.
With a one-time stipend of Rs. 10,000, participants will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in practical settings, gaining hands-on experience in their respective fields of study.

Feb 07, 2024

Former Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit Joins K.R. Mangalam University

K.R. Mangalam University proudly announced the appointment of the distinguished former Chief Justice of India, Justice U.U. Lalit, as the eminent jurist and distinguished professor at the School of Legal Studies. This significant development followed closely on the heels of the university securing the 2nd position in Haryana, according to the BW Legal World Law School Rankings 2022, affirming its commitment to delivering unparalleled legal education.
Justice U.U. Lalit's appointment is not merely an addition to the faculty but a monumental step in enhancing the quality and depth of legal education at K.R. Mangalam University. With an illustrious career that spans several decades at the highest echelons of India's legal system, Justice Lalit brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a profound understanding of the law that will benefit the students immensely.

AICTE Urged to Exempt BBA, BCA Colleges from Seeking Its Approval

The Federation of Self-Financing Technical Institutions and the All India and Punjab Unaided Colleges Association have urged the All India Council of Technical Education to exempt BBA and BCA colleges from seeking its approval.
The Federation of Self-Financing Technical Institutions President Dr Anshu Kataria and Amit Sharma, the senior vice-president of the Punjab Unaided Colleges Association, met All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) Member Secretary Rajive Kumar and highlighted that BBA, BCA and BMS courses have never been part of it since the passing of the AICTE Act in 1987.

IIT-Delhi, Oil India Limited Launch 'DriftTECH'

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi collaborated with Oil India Limited and launched 'DriftTECH'. DriftTECH, according to IIT Delhi, is a strategically designed programme to address the dynamic challenges in the deep-tech and energy sectors. It aims to catalyse the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions.
The programme seeks to provide support through a 24-month-long incubation course in a physical interaction mode to support prototype and above-level start-ups' bringing innovative and impactful solutions to solve real-world sustainability challenges.

Feb 06, 2024

IIT Kanpur Breaks Ground with India's First Hypervelocity Test Facility, S2

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) successfully established and tested India's first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility, a major achievement that puts India amongst only a handful of countries with this advanced hypersonic testing capability. The facility, named S2, is capable of generating flight speeds between 3-10 km/s, simulating the hypersonic conditions encountered during atmospheric entry of vehicles, asteroid entry, scramjet flights, and ballistic missiles. This makes it a valuable test facility for ongoing missions of ISRO and DRDO including Gaganyaan, RLV, and hypersonic cruise missiles.
The S2, nicknamed 'Jigarthanda', is a 24-meter-long facility located at IIT Kanpur's Hypersonic Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory (HEAL) within the Department of Aerospace Engineering.

IIT-Madras Introduces Sports Quota for Admission to BTech Courses

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) announced a sports quota for admissions in its undergraduate programmes. A 'Sports Excellence Admission' (SEA) will be introduced from the academic year 2024-2025 under which IIT Madras seeks to offer two supernumerary seats, of which one will be exclusively for female students, in each of its undergraduate programs for Indian nationals.
Although the admission process through SEA will require a student to qualify JEE Advanced, but will not be through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) portal. The IIT Madras admission under the sports quota will be through a separate portal operated by the institute. It is jeeadv.iitm.ac.in/sea/.
To be eligible for admission through this programme, candidates must have secured a position in the Common Rank List (CRL) or category-wise rank list in the JEE Advanced, and must have won at least one medal in any national or international-level sports competition in the last four years.

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