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Mar 04, 2024

Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Project ODISERV for Odisha's Graduates

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated Project ODISERV in Sambalpur, Odisha, marking a significant step towards preparing young graduates for employment opportunities in the financial services sector. This initiative is poised to empower the youth, enhance their employability, and fulfil their career aspirations.
Pradhan emphasised the pivotal role of Project ODISERV in bridging the gap between education and skilling.
He highlighted the transformative impact of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in fostering synergies between academic knowledge and job-ready skills.
The 100-hour training program under Project ODISERV aims to equip Odisha's youth with essential skills for the banking, finance, and insurance industries.
Project ODISERV stands as a testament to the commitment of the government, industry, and educational institutions towards nurturing a skilled workforce.
Through collaborative efforts and innovative initiatives like Project ODISERV, India is poised to harness its demographic dividend and emerge as a global economic powerhouse.

IIM-Bodh Gaya, Medanta Sign MoU to Enhance MBA Hospital & Healthcare Management

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bodh Gaya joined forces with Medanta, a hospital chain, to make the MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) programme industry relevant.
IIM Bodh Gaya started the industry specific two year full-time MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) programme in 2023. With the new partnership, subject matter experts from Medanta will deliver lectures on relevant topics to the students which will enrich the programme content by incorporating and discussing real life cases as part of the course delivery.
Medanta will also offer summer internships to the students of IIM Bodh Gaya enrolled in the MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) programme at its hospital and healthcare facilities across India and abroad.

Mar 03, 2024

Odisha Government Announces Hike in Remuneration of Temporary Teachers

The Government of Odisha announced a hike in the remuneration of temporary teachers and regularisation of the services of those who passed the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET). Temporary teachers, also known as 'Gana Sikshyaks' will now get a remuneration of Rs. 10,000 per month. Earlier, they used to get Rs. 7,000 per month.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that the services of Gana Sikshyaks, who have passed the Odisha Teachers Eligibility Test (OTET), will be regularised, and they will become assistant teachers.

Mar 02, 2024

Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates I-Hub Foundation at IIM Sambalpur

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the I-Hub Foundation, an incubation centre, at IIM Sambalpur. The foundation will play a pivotal role in nurturing and supporting innovative ventures across diverse sectors, including textiles, art and culture, agriculture, healthcare, financial and digital inclusivity, tribal entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Pradhan also launched the Sambalpur chapter of '100 Cube' start-ups to establish 100 start-ups on its premises, each with an approximate valuation of Rs. 100 crore, by Odisha's centennial celebration in 2036.

Mar 01, 2024

BHU Launches Two New Scholarships for Chemistry Students

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is instituting two new scholarships for the students of Chemistry. These scholarships are slated to be awarded from the next academic session.
Madan Mohan Kayastha and his wife Santosh Kayastha made the donation to start the scholarships. Kayastha is an alumnus of BHU and had earned his MTech in Industrial Chemistry in the year 1951.
The new scholarships will encourage excellence and competitiveness among students.

Amit Shah Inaugurates Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science and Research in Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries, inaugurated the 'Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science and Research' at the Swaminarayan Vishwamangal Gurukul in Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This significant development marked a pivotal moment in the advancement of medical education and healthcare services in the region.

Feb 29, 2024

Dharmendra Pradhan Launches 'SWAYAM Plus' Platform, IIT Madras to Operate It

The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched the 'SWAYAM Plus' platform for courses developed collaboratively with the industry. These employability and professional development‐focused programmes have been developed with industry players including L&T, Microsoft and CISCO.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) is the operator of the 'SWAYAM Plus' Platform.
The establishment of SWAYAM Plus enhances the employability of both college students and lifelong learners. The Industry-academia partnership would combine the academic rigour of SWAYAM's educational platform with the real-world expertise and relevance offered by industry partners.
SWAYAM Plus platform will offer programmes in sectors including manufacturing, energy, computer science and engineering, IT or ITES, management studies, healthcare, hospitality and tourism besides Indian knowledge systems.

Walmart Launches Centre for Tech Excellence at IIT Madras for AI Adoption

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) collaborated with Walmart Global Tech (WGT) to establish the Walmart Centre for Tech Excellence to help local entrepreneurs with the tools needed for sustained growth in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector.
The idea is to leverage cutting-edge solutions in artificial intelligence (AI) and digitisation to enhance operational efficiency and profitability for businesses.
The Walmart Centre for Tech Excellence plans to build an open-sourced, domain-agnostic platform for engineering analytics solutions, making them accessible to a wide range of businesses. The centre will also create a repository of case studies, accelerating AI adoption in manufacturing and retail while offering skilling programs focused on the fundamentals of AI.

Reliance Launches 'Vantara', a National Initiative for Animal Welfare

Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation launched a bold initiative, Vantara (Star of the Forest), dedicated to the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of animals in need. This ambitious program, spearheaded by Anant Ambani, aims to create a national and international impact on animal welfare.
Spread over 3,000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, Vantara aims to be one of the leading contributors to conservation efforts globally.
Vantara transcends geographical boundaries by collaborating with renowned international organizations, including: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), Venezuelan National Foundation of Zoos, Smithsonian Institution and World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Vantara prioritises collaboration with national institutions like: National Zoological Park, Delhi, Assam State Zoo, Nagaland Zoological Park and Sardar Patel Zoological Park, Ahmedabad.

IIM Jammu and NIFT Srinagar Forge Alliance for Innovation

In a significant stride towards fostering academic collaboration and promoting innovation, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This event marks the genesis of a promising partnership between the two esteemed institutions, IIM Jammu and NIFT Srinagar, setting the stage for collaborative endeavours and mutual growth.
This partnership aims to enhance academic excellence, foster research endeavours, and cultivate entrepreneurial talent in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

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