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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - August 2023

Aug 2023

Dec 23, 2025

Telangana and West Bengal Account for 70% of Zero-Enrolment Government Schools

A government education data release shows that over 65,000 government schools across India reported fewer than 10 students in 2024–25, with 5,149 institutions having zero enrolment. Telangana and West Bengal together accounted for about 70% of zero-enrolment schools, highlighting regional disparities in attendance. The report notes a 24% rise in institutions with very low or no enrolment between 2022–23 and 2024–25, now constituting 6.42% of all government schools. This data signals challenges in infrastructure, enrolment retention, and equitable access to education across states, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and policy reforms.

Over 65,000 government schools have fewer than 10 students; 5,149 with zero enrolment.
Telangana and West Bengal account for ~70% of zero-enrolment schools.
Total institutions with very low/no enrolment up 24% since 2022–23.

Dec 21, 2025

PGIMER Chandigarh Retains Top Spot as India's Best Health Technology Assessment Institute

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, has once again emerged as a national leader in health policy research by win the title of India's Best Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Institute for the 2nd consecutive year. The award was conferred by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) at the ARISE 2025 national conclave held in New Delhi. This recognition highlights PGIMER's growing importance in supporting the Government of India with evidence-based, cost-effective, and equitable healthcare decisions.

Dec 20, 2025

India to Get Its First Forest University in Gorakhpur

India plans its first Forest University in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, to advance forestry, wildlife conservation, and environmental sciences. The project aims to train professionals for forest departments, conduct biodiversity and climate research, and support sustainable forest management. It would focus on agroforestry and environmental biotechnology while strengthening biodiversity protection. The university is expected to be located near the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre, with collaboration between state and central authorities to facilitate approvals and implementation. The initiative underscores India’s emphasis on conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development through specialized higher education.

First Forest University planned for Gorakhpur, UP.
Focus areas: forestry, wildlife conservation, climate research.
Aims to train professionals and advance biodiversity protection.
Location near Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre; cross‑agency collaboration.

Dec 19, 2025

Apollo SHINE Foundation partners to promote college student preventive care

Apollo SHINE Foundation, part of Apollo Hospitals, partnered with an AI‑driven health platform to promote preventive care among college students at DG Vaishnav College, Chennai. The program targets students identified as at risk for non‑communicable diseases (NCDs) through a screening initiative led by Apollo SHINE and provides early access to the EatGPT digital health platform by Tweak & Eat. The collaboration aims to reduce future health burdens by encouraging healthier lifestyles, nutritional awareness, and timely medical interventions for young adults in higher education settings.

Partnership: Apollo SHINE with AI health platform
Target: DG Vaishnav College students, Chennai
Focus: prevent NCDs via screening and education
Platform: EatGPT by Tweak & Eat
Goal: early intervention and healthier student populations

Dec 18, 2025

SRMIST signs MoU for oil-field lab with Pon Pure Chemicals

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pon Pure Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, to establish a joint laboratory for oil-field chemical product development and analytical testing. The facility, named SRMIST–Pon Pure Chemicals Lab, will be on the SRMIST campus and focus on drilling fluids and related formulations. The collaboration aims to bridge academic research and industrial application in the oil and gas sector. SRMIST plans to offer certificate, diploma, and degree programmes in areas including mud engineering, aligned with industry needs, according to a press release.

MoU with Pon Pure Chemicals to create joint lab at SRMIST.
Lab focuses on oil-field chemical development and testing.
Facility to be named SRMIST–Pon Pure Chemicals Lab on campus.
Programs planned include mud engineering and related fields.

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