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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - July 2023

Jul 2023

Sep 02, 2023

Maharashtra to Establish 1,499 New Colleges this Year

The Maharashtra government is taking a significant step forward in its educational agenda by announcing the establishment of 1,499 new colleges across the state this year.
This massive novel endeavour was disclosed by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Aiming for the period of 2024-29 under this ambitious plan, the deputy CM's announcement has propelled Maharashtra's educational sector into the limelight.

Sep 01, 2023

T. V. Narendran is New Chairperson for IIT Kharagpur Board of Governors

The CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited, T. V. Narendran was appointed as the new chairperson of Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.
Narendran has over 34 years of experience in the field of mining and metals industry. He is a mechanical engineer from NIT Trichy and MBA from IIM Calcutta.

Aug 31, 2023

IIT Madras Bags Third Rank in Norway's Njord Challenge 2023

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) student team Aritra secured the third place globally and also won the Sustainability Award in Njord Challenge 2023, a global competition hosted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway. They also won a cash prize of 10,000 NOK (Norwegian Krone).
Njord - Autonomous Ship Challenge is a unique, international student competition in which participants are tasked with designing and building an autonomous ship. Teams are invited to bring their vessels to Trondheim's fjord, where they compete in a series of challenges and events.

India's Largest Exam Centre at Five Storeys Comes up in Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, inaugurated the ambitious Bapu Pariksha Parisar in the Kumhrar locality of Patna, characterising a significant landmark in the field of education. The five-storey building, sprawling over a substantial six acres, is now deemed the largest examination centre of the state and indeed the whole of India.
The state-of-the-art centre has been strategically named the Bapu Pariksha Parisar, symbolising the commitment and respect toward Mahatma Gandhi's visionary ethos of education for the nation's youth.
This centre embodies the immense strides the state has made in prioritising education and expanding the accessible infrastructure for all.

Aug 30, 2023

Chapter on National War Memorial Included in Class 7 NCERT Curriculum

Class 7 students will now have a chapter on National War Memorial — 'A Homage to our Brave Soldiers' as a part of the NCERT curriculum. This initiative is jointly undertaken by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education.
The objective of this initiative is to inculcate the values of patriotism, devotion to duty and courage and sacrifice among school children, and increase the participation of youth in nation building.
The National War Memorial was set up by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25, 2019 in New Delhi. It was set up to inculcate a sense of sacrifice & national spirit among the people and pay a befitting tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives defending the nation.

Aug 29, 2023

Ministry Of Education Unveils Smart India Hackathon-2023

In a stride towards nurturing innovation and collaborative problem-solving, the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell and the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) unveiled the much-anticipated sixth edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023. This landmark event continues to be a testament to the growing spirit of innovation in India's educational landscape.
The Smart India Hackathon acts as a remarkable platform that unites the ingenuity of India's young minds with the practical obstacles encountered by diverse government entities and ministries. With a vast network comprising more than 7500 Innovation Institutes spanning the nation, SIH is a breeding ground for unconventional solutions and fresh perspectives.
Since its establishment in 2017, the initiation of the Smart India Hackathon has marked a significant milestone. It has evolved into a global exemplar of a Hackathon and innovation framework, embodying its dynamic progression over time. The array of themes embraced by this Hackathon reflects its diversity, spanning from agriculture and health tech to transportation and even extending beyond these domains.

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