Foreign Relations

India UAE MoU on Education signed off

The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education, Government of India and the Ministry of Education of the Government of United Arab Emirates on cooperation in the field of Education […]

Foreign Relations

Bilateral meetings by Australia India Education Council held

Union Minister for Education & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan held a bilateral meeting and co-chaired the 6th meeting of Australia India Education Council (AIEC) with Australian Counterpart His Excellency Jason Clare at Western Sydney University (WSU) today. […]

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 […]

Health Care

Ayush to get visibility in the North East

The Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, announced a slew of major initiatives for promotion of AYUSH in Arunachal Pradesh here today. This is in continuation to the focused approach to develop the AYUSH sector in the entire northeast. […]

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. […]

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 […]

World

Toycathon 2021 grand finale inagurated

Union Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani and MoS for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre jointly inaugurate Toycathon 2021 grand finale; Toycathon 2021 aims to position India at 100 billion USD global toy manufacturing market […]

Education

India and UK to strengthen education collaboration

India and UK to strengthen education collaboration; Foreign Secretary Raab hails India’s National Education Policy 2020 as visionary, says it will strengthen education as a living bridge between the two countries; A joint Task Force to be set up for Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications; Education Minister says this will support India’s efforts for internationalization of education […]

General

VP calls for a mass movement to promote digital literacy in the country

Vice President calls for a mass movement to promote digital literacy in the country; Information is the main commodity today and ‘digitalization’ is the medium of access to such information; This is the era of digital life and virtual reality is the new reality Vice President calls for a hybrid education model for all-round development of students; Says, online education is here to stay in the post-pandemic period as well; Calls for bridging the digital divide in the society; Governments and the private sector need to enable a ‘digital India’; Says ‘closeness’ to an able Guru is very important to impart value-based and holistic education among the children; End rote learning and promote critical thinking; Virtually launches Adi Shankara Digital Academy […]

Education

Re-evaluate the education system: VP to universities and educators

Re-evaluate the education system to make it more value-based, holistic, and complete- Vice President to universities and educators; Asks them to take inspiration from the holistic Vedic education; Universities should produce well-rounded and compassionate human beings and not mere degree holders – Vice President; Education without values is no education at all – Vice President; Lauds New Education Policy for multi-disciplinary approach; Asks students to develop a positive outlook and work with sincerity and discipline to achieve their goals; Addresses E-Convocation of ICFAI University virtually; […]

Education

Edu Minister addresses virtual National Conference on Empowering through Zero

Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ addresses a virtual National Conference on ‘Empowering through Zero- Shunya Se Sashaktikaran; Cambridge University lauds National Education Policy of India and honors Union Education Minister for spearheading Education Reforms; NEP 2020 focuses on the curriculum, pedagogy and assessment reforms: Cambridge University […]