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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - August 2023

Aug 2023

Nov 30, 2023

Odisha Government Signs MoU for Establishment of NMIMS University

The Odisha government and SVKM trust signed a Rs. 300 crore MoU to establish NMIMS University in Bhubaneswar with an aim to enhance higher education, signalling a significant stride towards educational development in the state.
The formalisation of the MoU took place in a ceremony held at the Lok Seva Bhawan. It was attended by Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, the Minister of Higher Education, along with other guests.

IGNOU Launches Channel-based Counselling in Manipuri Language

IGNOU launched a channel-based counselling initiative titled 'Swayam Prabha' in the Manipuri language. The program, organised by IGNOU in Imphal, was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Education Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh who was the chief guest.
The event was attended by more than 700 students, educationists, media persons, and the general public.
As per reports, the newly developed studios of IGNOU in Regional Centre Imphal for live transmission of Swayam Prabha transmission were also inaugurated.
The initiative is aimed at opening up doors of education for aspirants living in far-flung areas where conventional educational facilities are limited and people prefer to be taught in their own mother tongue.

Supreme Court Quashes Re-appointment of Gopinath Raveendran as Vice Chancellor of Kannur University

Supreme Court quashed re-appointment of Gopinath Raveendran as Vice Chancellor of Kannur University
The Supreme Court quashed the re-appointment of Dr. Gopinath Raveendran as the Vice Chancellor of Kannur University on the grounds that the appointment was vitiated by undue interference from the Government of Kerala.
The Bench of Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud, Justice J. B. Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra observed that though the notification of appointment was issued by the Chancellor in November 2021, the same was vitiated by 'unwarranted interference' by the state government.

Nov 29, 2023

Bharat Biotech, University of Sydney ink MoU for Vaccine Research

In a significant step towards advancing vaccine research initiatives and strengthening global efforts to combat infectious diseases, Bharat Biotech International, a leading vaccine manufacturer and the University of Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute (SydneyID) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to foster academic-industry partnerships, design novel methodologies for tackling future epidemics and leverage the strengths of both entities to advance the science of vaccines and biotherapeutics.
The agreement underscores the commitment of Bharat Biotech and the University of Sydney to building strong sectoral and cross-organisational collaborations. By pooling their resources and expertise, the two entities seek to develop innovative approaches to address infectious diseases and epidemics. The collaboration also aims to create a framework for sustained cooperation in the field of vaccine research.

Nov 28, 2023

Delhi Schools Asked to Have Minimum 220 Working Days in an Academic Year

A circular issued from the Directorate of Education (DoE) mandates Delhi schools to ensure a minimum of 220 working days in an academic year.
As per section 19 of RTE Act-2009 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, it is mandatory for all the schools running under the Directorate of Education to observe the minimum 220 working days in an academic year giving consideration to the notified lists of gazetted/restricted/local holidays for the calendar year (January to December).
The directive specifies that before the commencement of the academic year and proceeding with the holiday periods, the heads of government schools are required to confirm the completion of 220 working days.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2023

In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is 'authentic'.
Authentic cuisine, Authentic voice, Authentic self, Authenticity as artifice. Lookups for the word are routinely heavy on the dictionary company's site but were boosted to new heights throughout the year.

Union Education Minister Calls for Multi-disciplinary Shift in IITs, IIMs

In a significant move aligning with the National Education Policy of 2020, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) to embrace a multi-disciplinary approach.
Emphasising the need to broaden their scope beyond traditional specialisations, Pradhan's directive aims to enhance educational diversity and innovation within these prestigious institutions.
During the inauguration of the Odisha Research Centre (ORC) in collaboration with prominent institutions, Pradhan highlighted the centre's pivotal role in exploring diverse research areas encompassing Odisha's rich history, culture, economy, and societal aspects.

IIT Madras Sets up New Centre for Career Guidance Services

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras set up a new career guidance service centre at its institute to integrate all placement, internship and student career development activities. The student-run Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of IIT Madras has also been integrated into this.
With the establishment of the Career Pathway Centre, the institute seeks to set up a unified platform to provide assistance to students in diverse career trajectories. This initiative, an IIT Madras statement said, is a pivotal step towards providing students with the opportunities, tools and skill set they need to succeed in the ever-evolving professional landscape.
The objective of Career Pathway Centre is to empower students to independently navigate and decide their career paths. It has been designed to provide students with knowledge, essential skills, and exposure to an entrepreneurial environment, all located in one facility. The Placement and Internship office facilitates students in establishing connections with companies to explore potential career prospects.

Nov 27, 2023

Ministry of Education Launches Third Phase of Yuva Sangam

The Ministry of Education initiated the third phase of Yuva Sangam, a program designed under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative. This phase involves a delegation of 50 students from various parts of Madhya Pradesh embarking on a cultural-cum-educational tour to West Bengal.
Yuva Sangam aims to foster experiential learning and introduce youth to the rich diversity of India. The program provides an immersive experience into the unique facets of life, development landmarks, architectural and engineering marvels, industrial progress, and recent achievements in the host state, with a primary focus on people-to-people connections.

IIT-Madras to Counsel BTech Students, Parents Before Admission

In a bid to mitigate stress among students and prevent suicides, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras decided to start counselling parents and assessing mental health of students during the admission process.
Relaxing mandatory attendance is also planned to reduce the stress among BTech students. The institute also said that it will take retests for students who miss so that the UG engineering students are reduced of the burden.

Nov 26, 2023

IISc, Mercedes-Benz Sign Agreement for Advanced Research Collaboration (26)

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for advanced research collaboration.
This industry-academia partnership is a significant step towards achieving Mercedes-Benz's Ambition 2039, which aims to make the entire fleet of new vehicles net carbon-neutral along the entire value chain and over the vehicles' entire life cycle by 2039.
With the vision of 'solving global problems locally', this agreement aims to facilitate joint research, nurture talent, and promote collaborative innovation in sustainable mobility.

Bihar to Launch 'Mission Daksh' for Nearly 25 Lakh Academically Weak School Children

The Bihar government will launch a programme, 'Mission Daksh', in December for nearly 25 lakh children lagging woefully behind their peers in schools with some of them incapable of reading simple Hindi words despite having reached upper primary classes.
As part of the programme, 'Mission Daksh', the state Education Department has directed teachers to intensively mentor such students, in batches of not more than five, with the warning that any laxity will cause them to face action.

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