ICAI Hosts Conclave to Enhance Local Self-government accounting Practices
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Committee on Public and Government Financial Management (CPGFM), organised a one-and-a-half-day Local Governance Synergy Conclave at Hotel Le Meridien in New Delhi.
The Conclave was inaugurated by Girish Chandra Murmu, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, alongside key dignitaries, including Vivek Bhardwaj, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, and CA Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, President of ICAI.
Social Justice Minister Launches Programme for Educators to teach Children with Disabilities
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar launched a programme aimed at creating a skilled workforce of educators equipped to teach children with disabilities.
The Integrated Special and Inclusive Teacher Education Programme (ISITEP) is a four-year integrated Bachelor of Education degree programme designed to prepare special education teachers for foundational (up to Class 2), preparatory (Class 3-5), middle (Class 6-8), and secondary levels (class 9-12).
The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises the need for multidisciplinary, high-quality teacher education programmes.
Uttar Pradesh to Get 2 New Private Universities in Mathura, Meerut
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet gave the green light to the 'Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Promotion Policy, 2024,' aimed at improving the quality of education for the state's youth. The policy includes provisions such as stamp duty exemptions, capital subsidies, and special incentives for sponsoring bodies, with additional benefits for universities ranked in the top 50.
Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay highlighted that this initiative will boost private investment to meet the increasing demand for higher education within the state, providing students access to high-quality education locally. The policy is also expected to create both direct and indirect employment for young people in Uttar Pradesh.
As part of the meeting, the cabinet approved the establishment of two new private universities in Mathura and Meerut. The 'Rajiv Memorial Academic Welfare Society' has been granted permission to establish KD University in Mathura, while 'Vidya Bal Mandali' received approval to set up Vidya University in Meerut on a 42.755-acre campus.
Oct 02, 2024
Kerala Launches New Training Programme Benefiting over 8 Lakh Students
The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), a state-run organisation, launched a groundbreaking initiative to support and guide over 8,00,000 students from public schools as they prepare for various undergraduate entrance exams.
KITE, the technology arm of Kerala's General Education Department, introduced a program titled 'Key to Entrance'. The initiative was officially inaugurated by General Education Minister V. Sivankutty.
The initiative aims to strengthen the state's dedication to expanding educational opportunities and offering support to students in the Science, Humanities, and Commerce streams.
Oct 01, 2024
'Telangana Darshini' Program for Students to Visit Historical Sites
Telangana state government launched the 'Telangana Darshini' Program to those government school students to explore historical and tourist sites at no cost. It is also designed to enrich the educational experiences of government school students.
It aims to enhance student's knowledge through experiential learning rather than traditional classroom lessons.
Research shows that firsthand experiences contribute significantly to a deeper understanding of subjects.
IIT Madras to Launch Skill Training Programme for Engineering and Science Students
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation partnered with SWAYAM Plus to launch a new initiative to train Engineering and Science students with electronics backgrounds with industry-ready technical skills.
Placement assistance will be provided for students who excel in the program. Pravartak will select the students for the training program to impart industry-ready skills. The training program will be at IIT Madras Campus.
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a Section 8 Company housing a Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators and Control Systems. It is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted by IIT Madras.
Sep 30, 2024
IIT Delhi Introduces Research Award, Honours PhD Scholars with Rs. 25,000 Prize
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi launched the Research Communications Award (RCA) to enhance communication skills amongst its PhD scholars. The inaugural winners received a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 each for their exceptional work.
As part of the RCA initiative, PhD candidates were challenged to write engaging narratives about their research, making it accessible to a broader audience. The award aims to celebrate achievements in communication through competitions like the Research Story Writing Competition and the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT).
In the Research Story Writing Competition, participants were required to craft a compelling story that highlighted their research's significance. The 3MT competition allowed candidates to present a concise, three-minute overview of their work to an engaged audience, emphasising the importance of their findings.
Sep 28, 2024
IIT-Bombay, BITS Pilani Collaborate for Research, Skill Development
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BITS Pilani to collaborate on research, innovation, and skill development. Under this partnership, IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani will focus on conducting joint research at their facilities as well as through third-party collaborations.
This MoU outlines cooperation in facilitating positive scholarly and industrial interaction, as well as knowledge transfer and developing technology according to societal challenges. The aims of collaboration are mainly in the form of a joint research project, consultancy, student internships, faculty exchanges, and developing modern technologies.
The collaboration between BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay targets some key objectives such as: upgrading knowledge management, further development of technology, and up skilling human resources by providing continuous education and more.
IIT-Madras, Simplilearn Jointly Launch Programme in Applied Generative AI
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras' IITM Pravartak, the technology innovation hub hosted by IIT Madras, announced the launch of the Advanced Executive programme in Applied Generative AI. The new programme has been launched in collaboration with Simplilearn, an online bootcamp provider for digital skills.
The programme offers over 70 hours of live online classes led by industry experts, and masterclasses by faculty and/or alumni from premier institutes such as IIT Madras and other IITs. Learners will experience hands-on learning through 60+ exercises and seven industry-relevant projects, including AI application development, logo design using DALL-E, and more. They will also work with top tools like Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Studio, ChatGPT, OpenAI, DALL•E 2, and Hugging Face.
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