Education

Kendriya & Navodaya Vidyalayas students on their way to Japan

Ministry of Education, Government of India in collaboration with Japan Science and Technology (JST) Agency, today flagged off a team of 63 students and escort teachers to Japan for an educational exposure visit to various places of importance – industrial organisations, museums, universities, research institutions etc. […]

Education

3rd EdWG Meeting commences in Bhubaneswar

The 3rd Education Working Group Meeting (EdWG) under India’s G20 Presidency commenced in Bhubaneswar today. Day 1 of the meeting witnessed the inaugural address by Union Minister of State for Education, Shri Subhas Sarkar. […]

Education

Scientific research in traditional knowledge systems

VP to Universities; Courses should be dynamic and flexible, tuned to changing market demands; Vice President calls upon universities to develop local linkages, to come up with solutions for region-specific problems; Vice President visits Sikkim, lays the foundation stone virtually for Khangchendzonga State University. […]

Education

AIM, NITI Aayog & Snap Inc to drive AR Skilling

Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog today announced their partnership with Snap Inc. to drive Augmented Reality (AR) skilling among the Indian youth. Snap Inc. is a global camera company and Snap’s camera plays a transformative role in how people experience the world around them, combining what they see in the real world, with all that’s available to them in the digital world. […]

Education

Govt issues caution against Ed-tech Companies

Given the pervasive impact of technology in education, many ed-tech companies have started offering courses, tutorials, coaching for competitive exams, etc. in an online mode. In this background, the parents, students and all stakeholders in school education have to be careful while deciding on opting for online content and coaching being offered by a host of Ed-tech companies […]

Education

IIT Chennai tops India Rankings 2021

Union Education Minister releases India Rankings 2021; Indian ranking framework to contribute to the global learning landscape – Shri Dharmendra Pradhan; Shri Dharmendra Pradhan called for regional ranking frameworks […]

Education

National Level Exhibition of the INSPIRE Awards commences

The 8th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) for the INSPIRE Awards – MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and Knowledge), which commenced today, showcased the innovative ideas from 581 students representing various States and UT’s of the country. […]

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Shri Subhas Sarkar addresses the G20 Research Ministers’ Meeting virtually

Shri Subhas Sarkar participated in the G20 Research Ministers’ meeting today. The meeting was hosted in blended mode by Italy. G20 Education Ministers exchanged views on enhancing research collaborations and sharing digital space among G20 Countries for a strong, sustainable, resilient and inclusive recovery. […]

Education

Landmark decision taken by Government of India in Medical Education

the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken a historic and landmark decision for providing 27% reservation for OBCs and 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in the All India Quota (AIQ) Scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical/dental courses (MBBS / MD / MS / Diploma / BDS / MDS) from the current academic year 2021-22 onwards […]

Education

DRDO & AICTE launch regular M. Tech. Program in defence technology

A regular M.Tech. Program in Defence Technology has been launched by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to impart necessary theoretical & experimental knowledge, skill and aptitude in various defence technology areas […]