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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - February 2025

Feb 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Manupatra Hosts Nationwide Law Teachers Conclave to Strengthen Legal Education

In its commitment to supporting the legal fraternity, Manupatra, a pioneer in legal technology, organised the Law Teachers Conclave across India's East, West, North, and South regions in collaboration with leading law schools. This initiative aimed to enhance learning, development, and digital transformation in legal education.
By hosting the conclave at regional levels, Manupatra sought to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for educators nationwide. The conclaves were organised in partnership with:
West Region Law Teachers Conclave - in association with GNLU, Gandhinagar
South Region Law Teachers Conclave - in association with R.V. University, Bengaluru
North Region Law Teachers Conclave - in association with NLU, Delhi
East Region Law Teachers Conclave - in association with NLU, Odisha
The conclaves witnessed participation from over 1,200 law educators, including full-time, part-time, ad-hoc, and visiting faculty members from across India. These events were supported by the hosting universities and industry bodies such as SILF and GCAI.

IIT Hyderabad, Australia's Swinburne University Launch SIMMECT for Research in Manufacturing, Ene...

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and Swinburne University of Technology (Swinburne), Australia launched SIMMECT—the 'Swinburne-IITH Manufacturing, Materials, Energy, and Communication Technologies Joint Research Institute.' This initiative aims to strengthen the research collaboration between IITH and Swinburne, fostering cutting-edge advancements with significant industry and societal impact.
SIMMECT will serve as a platform for research and technological development across three key thematic areas:
Materials and Manufacturing – Advancing Surface Coatings, Material Development, Additive manufacturing, and Digital Manufacturing technologies
Energy Transition – Addressing Decarbonisation in Heavy Industry, Critical Minerals processing, and E-waste recycling
Next-Generation Communication and Quantum Technologies – Pioneering research in 6G, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensors, and Quantum Theory

Feb 27, 2025

IIM Ahmedabad Launches IT Management Programme for Professionals

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) launched a new programme – Information Technology Management for Strategic Business Leadership: A Programme for Future Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs). The six-month IIM Ahmedabad ITMSBL programme seeks to bridge the gap between technology leadership and business strategy and help IT leaders transition from technical specialists to strategic business visionaries. Interested candidates can apply by April 29, 2025.
The programme — marketed by Jaro Education (marketing partner of IIMA's ITMSBL – CIO and CTO programme) — is designed to equip senior IT professionals with the necessary strategic and managerial acumen. The technology leadership training programme will be delivered with Jaro Education, India's online executive education service provider.

IIT-Roorkee Sets Up Standards Clubs across 14 Departments

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee established Standards Clubs across 14 departments in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This initiative aims to instill a culture of quality, safety, and standardisation in engineering and technology education, ensuring students gain crucial insights into national and international standardisation frameworks.
The departments participating in this initiative include Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Water Resources Development and Management, Design, Chemical Engineering, Polymer and Process Engineering, Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED), and Computer Science and Engineering. These diverse departments will engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, enhancing the scope and impact of standardisation across multiple domains.

Feb 26, 2025

Telangana Mandates Telugu as Compulsory Subject In All Board-Affiliated Schools

The Telangana government made Telugu a mandatory subject for students from Classes 1 to 10 in CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other board-affiliated schools across the state, starting from the 2025-26 academic year. The decision is based on the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act, which was originally passed on March 30, 2018. However, the previous government did not fully implement it. The current government decided to enforce it completely. A meeting was held with the management of CBSE, ICSE, IB, and other board-affiliated schools, where it was decided that Telugu will be introduced for Classes 9 and 10 from the upcoming academic year.
To make learning Telugu easier, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has approved the use of a simple textbook called 'Vennela' instead of the existing 'Singidi' for students of Classes 9 and 10 in CBSE and other board-affiliated schools. This will benefit students whose mother tongue is not Telugu or those from other states.

CBSE Dual Board Exam for Class 10th in 2026

Besides the proposed schedule for the two board exams for Class 10 students from next year, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released draft norms, according to which students can opt to take the exam once or both times. If they choose the latter, they can "opt out" of subjects/ papers that they don't want to take again.
According to the proposed schedule, the first phase of the Class 10 board exams will be held from February 17 to March 6, while the second will be held from May 5 to May 20. In both cases, the exam period has been compressed to 16-18 days, about half the current duration of 32 days.
This means students are likely to get only one or two days between two papers, depending on their subject choices.
The CBSE has sought public feedback on its proposal by March 9. Based on the suggestions received, it is likely to be reviewed and then finalised.

Feb 25, 2025

Sabyasachi Kar is Director of Institute of Economic Growth

The Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), a premier research and training institute based in New Delhi, appointed Professor Sabyasachi Kar as its new Director. He took over from Professor Chetan Ghate, bringing with him vast academic and policy-making experience. IEG, known for its contributions to economic and social research, and plays a key role in shaping India's economic policies.
Professor Sabyasachi Kar has been associated with IEG for a long time and has held several key positions in academic and policy circles. Before his appointment as Director, he was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Chair Professor at IEG. His expertise extends beyond academia, as he is also a member of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's (MoSPI) Committee on Regional Accounts.

Feb 24, 2025

Indian Vishvaa Rajakumar Prodigy Wins Global Memory Championship

In a remarkable feat of cognitive excellence, Vishvaa Rajakumar from India was crowned the winner of the Memory League World Championship. This prestigious competition challenged participants to memorise and recall sequences of numbers, images, and words in record time. Rajakumar's record-breaking performance saw him recalling 80 digits in just 13.5 seconds, demonstrating his extraordinary mental agility.

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