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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - August 2023

Aug 2023

Mar 09, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Bans Corporal Punishment in Schools

In a major step to safeguard students from physical and psychological abuse, the Madhya Pradesh Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) issued a directive prohibiting corporal punishment in all schools in the state. The directive is applicable to both government and private schools, adding strength to the legal repercussions of such acts.
The move came after the Madhya Pradesh Child Rights Protection Commission wrote to the School Education Department in February, requesting stern action against corporal punishment. The DPI's new directive reflects the government's resolve to create a safe and respectful learning environment for students.

Mar 08, 2025

Central University of Pondicherry Appoints Prof P. Prakash Babu as Vice-Chancellor

The Ministry of Education appointed Prof P. Prakash Babu of the University of Hyderabad as the Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Pondicherry. Prof Babu, a senior faculty at the department of biotechnology and Bioinformatics under the School of Life Sciences in Hyderabad University, was appointed to the post for a period of five years.
Prof Babu's academic journey includes a BSc in Zoology from Nagarjuna University, an MSc in Zoology from Andhra University, and a PhD from the School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad. His research areas are Neurosciences and Neurodegenerative diseases.

Mar 07, 2025

Delhi University Drops Accountancy Route for Bcom (Hons), Math Now Compulsory

Aspiring commerce students at Delhi University (DU) face a major change this admission season as Mathematics or Applied Mathematics has now been made a mandatory subject for the BCom (Hons) programme. Previously, students had the option to apply with Accountancy as an alternative to Mathematics under Combination II, but that flexibility has been removed this year.
This unexpected shift has left students currently in Classes 11 and 12 who had opted for commerce without Mathematics in a state of uncertainty. With no written proposal addressing the transition, the final decision now rests with the admission council, which is yet to clarify how such students will be accommodated.

Mar 06, 2025

IIT Roorkee, Japan's Niigata University to Offer Double PhD Programme

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee partnered with Japan's Niigata University to offer a double PhD program where doctoral students will be able to pursue and earn degrees from both varsities.
Prof K. K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, and Prof. Matsuo Masayuki, Dean of the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise this partnership.
Further, the initiative facilitates the exchange of students and researchers, providing access to diverse educational resources, world-class mentorship, and a global perspective while fostering holistic development among scholars.

Mar 05, 2025

IIT-Kanpur Collaborates with the Art of Living Foundation for a Well-Being Programme for Students

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) partnered with The Art of Living Foundation (TAOLF) to launch a well-being programme. The programme is focused on enhancing mental resilience, stress management, and personal growth among the students. The initiative aims to support students in navigating academic and personal challenges with greater ease.
As part of this collaboration, TAOL will conduct specialised sessions at IIT Kanpur that will integrate meditation, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices to enhance focus, emotional stability, and overall mental well-being. The programme will include interactive sessions, group activities, and guided meditation programmes led by experienced facilitators from TAOL.

IIT-Madras Pravartak, L&T Launch Industry-Skilling Training for Students, Professionals

IIT-Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation partnered with L&T EduTech to launch over 100 industry-skilling joint certification programs. These programs, as per IIT-M, are designed to equip students and professionals with the essential skills needed to meet the dynamic demands of the engineering and technology sectors.
The curriculum is prepared by industry experts from Larsen & Toubro (L&T), ensuring the programs are highly relevant to the latest industry trends and practices.
these joint certification programs offer short term certification and executive certification options. The programs cover key engineering disciplines such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Electronics and Communication Engineering. Emerging Technologies like AI, IoT, Digitalisation, Robotics, Cyber Physical Systems, Next Gen Energy Storage, Hydrogen Technology and Industry 4.0, among others, will also be covered.

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