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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - July 2023

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Jul 04, 2025

Puducherry Becomes First State to Integrate TB Screening in Family Adoption Programme

Puducherry made a pioneering move in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by becoming the first Union Territory in India to integrate TB screening as part of the Family Adoption Programme. This innovative approach is being carried out through collaboration between medical colleges, students, and the local health department.
The Family Adoption Programme is a National Medical Commission-mandated initiative where medical students adopt 3 to 5 families as part of their community outreach and follow up with them over a period of three years.

India-Sri Lanka Educational Ties Grow Stronger with Launch of Hindi Language Course at KDU

In a step toward strengthening India-Sri Lanka cultural and educational relations, the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Colombo launched a Hindi Language Learning Programme. This initiative is in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the cultural wing of the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka.
The programme was formally inaugurated by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and KDU Vice Chancellor Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara. The event was attended by senior military officials, university faculty, and students, underlining the significance of this collaboration.
The new Hindi course at KDU will be offered as an undergraduate elective and is open to both military and civilian students. It will focus on developing basic language skills, with special attention to speaking, reading, writing, and understanding cultural context.

Jul 03, 2025

Department of School Education & Literacy Convenes National Conference on Curricular and Assessme...

The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education, Government of India, convened the National Conference on Curricular and Assessment Equivalence of Boards and Improving Learning Outcomes, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi.
This high-level gathering brought together more than 250 senior officials from the Ministry of Education, State Education Departments, State Education Boards, SCERTs, and representatives from Autonomous Bodies including CBSE, KVS and NVS.
Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, DoSE&L, chaired the event and underscored the importance of creating mechanisms for ensuring consistency in assessments and academic outcomes across diverse education systems while preserving flexibility for local needs.
A major highlight of the conference was the formal launch of the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan Dissemination Portal, which provides open access to National and State-level data on student performance. This tool is expected to serve as a key resource for States/UTs to design targeted improvement plans to enhance learning outcomes and bridge skill gaps.

Best Colleges 2025: India Today Ranks Top Institutions across 14 Streams

India Today released the 29th edition of its Best Colleges Survey, a guide for students looking to choose the right college in India. Students can visit the website to explore a wide range of lists, including those for Most Improved Colleges and top colleges from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
The survey ranks colleges across 14 major disciplines, including Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Mass Communication.
Conducted in partnership with research agency MDRA (Marketing and Development Research Associates), the rankings are based on five key areas: intake quality, academic performance, campus infrastructure, personality development, and career outcomes.

Bengaluru City University to be Renamed after Former PM Manmohan Singh

To honour the legacy of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Karnataka Cabinet approved a proposal to rename Bengaluru City University after him. The decision is seen as a tribute to Singh's pivotal contributions to the city's development, especially in the areas of urban infrastructure and education.

Jul 02, 2025

Vedic Maths to be Added to NCERT Textbooks for Classes 6 to 8 in Uttar Pradesh

In a new step towards revamping school education, the Uttar Pradesh government announced that Vedic Mathematics will be introduced in NCERT textbooks for Classes 6 to 8 starting the 2025-26 academic session. This new addition will apply to all government-run schools in the state.
Vedic maths, known for its quick and simple calculation techniques, will now be formally part of the school curriculum. It's being introduced as a way to sharpen students' numerical skills, reduce fear of maths, and bring Indian knowledge systems back into the mainstream -- just as the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) envisioned.

IIM Jammu 5th among 21 IIMs to Secure Two International Accreditations

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu became one of the few Indian B-schools to earn two prestigious global accreditations in the same academic year. The institute secured a five-year institutional accreditation from the Business Graduates Association (BGA) and a three-year programme accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) for its flagship MBA programme.
This double recognition places IIM Jammu among the top five IIMs out of 21 to hold both BGA and EFMD accreditations, a rare feat for a second-generation institution.

Jul 01, 2025

President of India Inaugurates Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The President said that the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University is an impressive modern centre of our rich ancient traditions. This inauguration is a milestone in the development of medical education and medical services, not only in Uttar Pradesh but also in the entire country.

Jun 30, 2025

IIT Bombay, IIM Rohtak Named in UGC's Anti-Ragging Defaulter List

In a major step to protect students, the University Grants Commission (UGC) listed 89 colleges and universities across India for not following anti-ragging rules. The list includes top institutions like four IITs, three IIMs, and other leading national institutes.
The IITs flagged for non-compliance are IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Palakkad. The IIMs in question include IIM Bombay, IIM Rohtak, and IIM Tiruchirappalli. Others on the list include AIIMS Raebareli and the National Institute of Design (NID) campuses in Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana.
The UGC issued show-cause notices to these institutions for not submitting the required anti-ragging undertakings from both students and the institutions themselves, despite repeated advisories, follow-up calls from the Anti-Ragging Helpline, and interventions by the Anti-Ragging Monitoring Agency.

UP Government Renames Five State Engineering Colleges

The Uttar Pradesh government renamed five state-run engineering colleges after national personalities and historical figures, aiming to reshape the technical education landscape with a focus on cultural and moral values.
The move, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and approved by Governor Anandiben Patel, seeks to integrate technical education with ideals such as social awareness, justice, harmony and nation-building.
Rajkiya Engineering College, Pratapgarh was renamed Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Rajkiya Engineering College; Rajkiya Engineering College, Mirzapur to Samrat Ashoka Rajkiya Engineering College and Rajkiya Engineering College, Basti will now be known as Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rajkiya Engineering College.
The Rajkiya Engineering College, Gonda was renamed Maa Pateshwari Devi Rajkiya Engineering College and Rajkiya Engineering College, Mainpuri will now be called Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Rajkiya Engineering College.

DU, University of Leeds Sign MoU to Expand Academic Collaboration

The University of Leeds (UoL), UK, and the University of Delhi (DU), India, formalised a strategic academic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement aims to enhance collaborative research, facilitate faculty and student exchange, and promote capacity-building initiatives between the two institutions.
The MoU outlines a framework for a long-term academic relationship covering joint research projects, academic events, co-teaching opportunities, and access to shared learning platforms. Both universities aim to build stronger institutional linkages that will support interdisciplinary collaboration and global knowledge production.

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