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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - August 2023

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Nov 25, 2023

IIM Sambalpur to Host 9th PAN IIM World Management Conference

The 9th PAN IIM World Management Conference will be held from December 21 to 23, 2023 at Sambalpur in Odisha. The conference will be hosted by IIM Sambalpur and will see the participation of all 21 IIMs across India.
The conference is spearheaded by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The theme of the conference is 'Entrepreneurial Innovation and Digital Governance for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth'.
Apart from the 21 IIMs across the country, IITs, NITs, and other premium management institutes will participate in the conference and is likely to be attended by over 500 delegates including Directors, VCs, Deans, Professors and other officials.

NMC Introduces 10-year Deadline for Foreign Medical Graduates to Sit for Licensing Exam

In a noteworthy development, the National Medical Commission (NMC) mandated that foreign medical graduates must appear for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) within ten years of completing their course. This new time limit is a crucial aspect of the licensing process.
The NMC defines FMGE as a screening test for Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India with a primary medical qualification from a foreign institution.

Nov 24, 2023

President of India Launches 'New Education for New India' Campaign in Odisha

In a significant move towards fostering values and uplifting the consciousness of students, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, launched the 'New Education for New India' campaign by Brahma Kumaris, in Sambalpur, Odisha. The campaign aims to instill moral values in students, contributing to the creation of a better society.
The launch of the 'New Education for New India' campaign reflects the commitment of the Indian government to the holistic development of students by integrating moral values into the education system.

Himachal CM Sukhu Inaugurates Vidhya Smiksha Kendra

Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurated Vidhya Smiksha Kendra and said that the Vidhya Samiksha Kendra of Himachal Pradesh is not just a data centre, it is a foundation for far-reaching changes in the education world ranging from daily attendance to periodic assessment, from digital home learning to remedial teaching, and from field monitoring to holistic Swiftchat is making tasks like creating report cards easier.
The education department of Himachal Pradesh incorporated the Ed-Tech company ConveGenius to establish Vidya Samiksha Kendra in the state.
In July, the Centre directed the States and UTs to establish a Central system (Vidya Samiksha Kendra) at the state level for tracking student enrolment, progress in their learning levels, textbook delivery, support required by teachers and schools, etc.

Nov 23, 2023

IIM Indore to Conduct Leadership Development Programme in Hindi

The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM-I) decided to impart lessons of leadership development in Hindi as well, and the premier institute is starting a 10-day course on this topic for professionals from different walks of life from January 2024, an.
This is the first time that lectures will be delivered in Hindi in the leadership development programme classes of IIM-I.

UGC NET Syllabus to Be Revised, Says Chairman Jagadesh Kumar

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to revise the syllabus for the National Eligibility Test (NET) and will form an expert panel for the exercise, its chairman Jagadesh Kumar said.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and as an eligibility test for the appointment of assistant professors in the subjects of Humanities and Social Sciences, including Indian and some foreign languages, as well as in certain science subjects.
The UGC-NET is held twice every year, usually in June and December, in 83 subjects. The UGC last initiated the process to update the syllabi of UGC-NET subjects in 2017.

BHU Reports Increase in Enrolment of Foreign Students, Highest from Nepal

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) registered a total of 312 international students from 30 countries for the academic session 2023-24. With this, the number of international students currently enrolled in the university reached an all-time high of 734 from 49 countries. This is also the first time that international enrolments have crossed the 300 mark.
Of the new 312 admissions in the 2023-24 session, as many as 172 students enrolled in undergraduate programmes, 112 for postgraduate programmes, while 16 students enrolled in PhD and 12 students took admission to the certificate or diploma courses.
The highest number of new entrants is from Nepal, with 155 students enrolling in various programmes, 85 students from Bangladesh, 11 from Sri Lanka and 10 from Myanmar.

Nov 22, 2023

MoE, IIT Kanpur's SATHEE Begin Outreach to Transform KVs, NVs, CBSE Schools Exam Preparation

The Ministry of Education and IIT Kanpur announced the successful outreach of SATHEE (Self-Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams), an online education platform to empower the millions of students preparing for competitive exams across the country.
This platform was unveiled by K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, in an event at Shastri Bhawan in presence of other invited dignitaries.
SATHEE offers a comprehensive suite of resources for NEET and JEE aspirants, including video lectures from faculties of IITs and IISc.
The outreach of SATHEE is an important step towards bridging the educational divide in India. The creation of the platform simplifies and enhances the learning process for competitive exams.

President Draupadi Murmu Inaugurates Eklavya Residential School in Mayurbhanj

President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated an Eklavya Model Residential School in the tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, rekindling memories of her own childhood. The event took place at Kuliana, where the President, hailing from Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj, expressed delight at the school's infrastructure.
President Murmu, the first person from the tribal community to hold the nation's highest office, conveyed confidence that this initiative would provide local children with enhanced educational opportunities.
Expressing satisfaction, President Murmu highlighted the nationwide establishment of over 700 Eklavya Model Residential Schools. These institutions aim to provide quality education to more than 3.5 lakh tribal students across India, enabling them to contribute to the development of society and the nation.

Nov 21, 2023

Abu Dhabi Added as Examination Centre for JEE Main 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) added Abu Dhabi as an examination city for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2024.
Based on the request of the Ambassador of India, Abu Dhabi to support the student community of Abu Dhabi, it was decided to add Abu Dhabi as an examination city for the JEE (Main) – 2024. The cities of Dubai and Sharjah are already examination cities for the JEE (Main) – 2024.

Dharmendra Pradhan Launches PM SHRI Scheme to Develop Schools in Odisha

In a significant move, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in Odisha. The initiative aims to enhance the development of thousands of schools across the country. Out of the 97 Central Schools and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, the scheme will be initially rolled out in 63 institutions managed by the Centre within the state.

IIT Madras Unveils India's First Incubator Information Platform for Start-ups

In a groundbreaking move, the Centre for Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST) at IIT Madras, in collaboration with YNOS, introduced 'Incubators'.
This innovative platform aims to consolidate information on India's diverse incubators and accelerators, easing the start-up selection process.
Incubators play a crucial role in a start-up's early journey. The new platform 'Incubators' serves as a game-changer, simplifying the identification, comparison, and analysis of these support systems.
For the first time, founders can access a centralised hub, mitigating the tedious task of individually researching the plethora of incubators.

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