Education In India

Cabinet approves ₹60,000-cr ITI upgradation plan, 5 NSTIs to be revamped

The centrally sponsored scheme will revamp 1,000 government ITIs in partnership with states and industry, and co-financing support from World Bank and Asian Development Bank

Kerala launches 'Jyothi' to ensure education for migrant workers' children

The Kerala government has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at ensuring access to education for the children of migrant workers. Titled "Jyothi", the programme seeks to bring all children of migrant workers aged 3 to 6 into the anganwadis while ensuring those aged 6 and above are fully integrated into public schools, a CMO statement said here on Wednesday. Migrant workers form an essential part of Kerala's workforce, with over 35 lakh workers contributing across various sectors, it said. Many live in the state with their families, making it imperative to extend Kerala's legacy of universal and free public education to their children as well. The initiative also focuses on fostering cultural and educational inclusion, it said. This project marks a crucial step in advancing the welfare and empowerment of migrant workers and reaffirms the Kerala Government's commitment to inclusive development, the CMO statement added.

Education plays a key role, govt working on modernising system: PM Modi

Education system plays a key role in preparing youth for the country's future and the government is working on modernising it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing a gathering at the YUGM conclave, he said his government's goal is to "Make AI Work for India". "We have to work to make India best in world in every future technology," he said, adding there was a need to modernise the country's education system to meet the needs of the 21st century. Modi also noted that the gross expenditure on R&D was only Rs 60,000 cr in 2013-14 and it has now been increased to Rs 1.25 lakh crore. It is crucial that the journey from idea to prototype to product is completed in the shortest time possible. The trinity of Talent, Temperament and Technology will transform India's future, he said. India's university campuses are emerging as dynamic centres where Yuvashakti drives breakthrough innovations, he added.

Educators welcome govt's focus on AI to create future ready talent

Educators on Saturday welcomed the government's proposals to boost Artificial Intelligence (AI) focused education and create a strong talent base in the Union Budget 2025-26. "Centres of Excellence in AI-focussed on education in the Union Budget continues to be a strong signal by the government on skilling and creating the strongest talent base and workforce from India for India and the world. India, by far, is the fastest-growing economy, and today's Budget addresses core areas to elevate our global standing," Upgrad co-founder Ronnie Screwvala said. Building a powerful infrastructure for AI in the nation is critical for innovation, employment, stronger exports, foreign direct Investments (FDIs), and overall competitiveness among global economies - and the budgetary allocation of Rs 500 crore sets the right growth tone, he added. TeamLease Edtech founder and CEO Shantanu Rooj said the 2025-26 Budget presents an important opportunity to strengthen India's education, skilling, and ..

India has become education hub due to Modi govt's policies: BJP leader

Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reshaped India's educational landscape through the National Education Policy, asserting that it is not a mere policy but a roadmap to make India a "knowledge superpower". Addressing the "Education Excellence Award 2024: Kuwait Edition" in Kuwait, Naqvi said leadership emerges after being tested in the "furnace of struggle". "The world is a witness to numerous leaders born from the womb of struggle and crisis like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, (Abraham) Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Margaret Thatcher, Indira Gandhi, Dr B R Ambedkar, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia, Dr APJ Kalam, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Narendra Modi and others, who not only led the country but also planted the saplings of new talent and leadership," he was quoted as saying in a statement by his office. The former minister for minority affairs said India is the power centre of democracy and asserted that this is not due to any ...

Need to develop education infra that surpasses global standards: Pradhan

Education infrastructure is a multi-dimensional concept that is beyond just developing brick-and-mortar structures, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. The minister was at the inauguration of a national workshop on higher and technical education attended by secretaries of states and Union territories (UTs). "The country has to become a producing economy by utilising the opportunities presented by Industry 4.0 and leapfrog and develop education infrastructure that surpasses global standards. Education infrastructure is a multi-dimensional concept and beyond just developing brick-and-mortar structures," he said. Pradhan also suggested key areas for academic leaders and administrators to focus on -- strengthening public universities through innovative modes of funding; setting up thinktanks to align and tailor curriculum as per industry demand and also the needs and aspirations of states and UTs; adopting a multidisciplinary approach to research and innovation for assumi

6.5 mn students failed class 10, 12 in 2023, even more in state boards: MoE

More than 65 lakh students did not clear class 10 and 12 boards last year with the failure rate being higher in state boards than national boards, according to Ministry of Education (MoE) sources. An analysis of class 10 and 12 exam results of 59 school boards, including 56 state boards and three national boards, revealed that more girls appeared in class 12 exams from government-managed schools but it is opposite in private schools and government-aided schools. However, across school management girls are outperforming boys by a big margin. The pass percentage is also in favour of the girls by more than six percentage points. "Around 33.5 lakh students of class 10 did not reach next grade. While 5.5 lakh candidates did not appear, 28 lakh failed. This is one of the cause for low retention rate and Gross Enrolment Ration (GER) at higher secondary level," a source said. Similarly, around 32.4 lakh class 12 students did not complete the grade. While 5.2 lakh did not appear, 27.2 lakh

Budget 2024: What does the education sector expect from Nirmala Sitharaman?

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget in the Lok Sabha on July 23

77% low-income households saw no income increase in the past 5 yrs: Report

A Redseer survey on low to middle income households found that 65% respondents relied on family and friends for financial support, citing medical emergencies as a major cause for savings depletion

Young voters set to shape India's political future in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

The rising power of young voters in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections: How new demographics are shaping India's political future

Uttarakhand's Rs 89,000 cr Budget to focus on women's welfare & education

Dhami government has allocated Rs 574 crore specifically for women's welfare, with a strong focus on empowering women

APSET registration 2024 started at apset.net.in, check details inside

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, has begun the online application procedure for the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test or AP SET 2024. Applicants can go to apset.net.in and submit forms

Edtech unicorn Emeritus: Now a case study by Harvard Business School

The case study follows the journey of Damera, an HBS alumnus, and Kalipatnapu, an alumnus of INSEAD, who shared a dream of making societal impact by bringing access to high-quality education

More than 'Amrit Kaal', we need 'Shiksha Kaal' for India: Cong Prez Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday hit out at the Modi government over the state of education in the country, and said India shall ensure justice for its students in 2024. "More than 'Amrit Kaal', we need 'Shiksha Kaal' for India," he said in a post on X. "In 2024, India shall ensure NYAY for our students from the Modi Government, for its report card on 'Education' is marked with gross Failure," he said citing the Annual State of Education Report (ASER). Quoting from the report, he said "56.7 percent of 14 to 18-year-old students in rural India can't do class 3 math and 26.5 percent of this age group still cannot read a class 2 level text fluently in their regional language". He also noted that 25 percent of youth in the 17-18 age group have discontinued education, mostly due to "lack of interest". Kharge also posted a 35-second video along with his post that alleged that the "BJP is destroying the future of our young.

Lucknow University reschedules examinations slated for January 22

The Lucknow University has rescheduled examinations slated for January 22, the day of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The exams scheduled for January 22 have been postponed and the new dates announced, a senior university official said on Wednesday. After Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a holiday in all academic institutions across the state on January 22, the university has also postponed the examinations on the day, he said. The revised examination schedule for subjects, including commerce, physics, chemistry, software development and biochemistry, among others, has been released on the university website, according to the official. The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday declared a holiday for all academic institutions in the state on the day of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple. "Considering the significance of the consecration ceremony of the eagerly awaited new idol of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya Dham, the chief minister has declared

Srinivasan Services Trust to invest Rs 20 cr in 3-yrs on education infra

Srinivasan Services Trust, the social arm of two and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company and auto-components maker Sundaram-Clayton Ltd has lined up Rs 20 crore investment plan spread over the next three years, towards renovation of education infrastructure in rural areas. Srinivasan Services Trust said in the last 27 years, it has renovated about 1,000 anganwadis and over 800 schools at Rs 40 crore. In a press release on Friday, the Trust, commemorating National Education Day (November 11), said it plans to invest Rs 20 crore in the next three years towards the renovation of rural education infrastructure through the 'Namma School Foundation'. "As we celebrate National Education Day, I am proud to reflect on the transformative journey of Srinivasan Services Trust in Tamil Nadu. Over the past 27 years,T has dedicated Rs 13 crore to renovating more than 400 primary schools, ensuring a conducive environment for learning. In the last two years, our focus has shifted towards holistic

Edtech firm Unacademy appoints Sandhydeep Purri as chief people officer

Before joining Unacademy, Purri held the position of chief people officer at Sapphire Foods, overseeing HR strategies for brands like Pizza Hut and KFC

Education sector most targetted for cyber attacks in Apr-Jun: Study

The education sector has emerged as the most targeted industry for cyber attacks, accounting for more than 7 lakh detected threats in April-June 2023, according to a study. The substantial number of attacks underscores the increasing vulnerability of educational institutions to cyberattacks, the study said. The manufacturing industry stood second, reporting 3.29 lakh threats, and was followed closely by professional services with 3.28 lakh threats, the study by malware analysis la, SEQRITE Labs stated. These numbers indicate that cybercriminals are diversifying their focus, targeting a wide range of sectors with malicious intent, it highlighted. In the education sector, the most prevalent threat was identified as W32.Neshta.C8. This malicious software has proven to be a formidable adversary, posing a significant challenge to educational institutions. The manufacturing sector grappled with PIF.StucksNet. Professional services faced a similar threat landscape with Trojan.KillAv.DR.

Legacy and modernity: What India's best boarding schools offer in education

Elite institutes aim to build students who are suited for the modern world and have a sense of tradition

Over 1,300 security guards appointed for govt schools: Harjot Singh Bains

The Punjab government has appointed 1,378 security guards for all senior secondary government schools, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Wednesday. Chairing a programme at a local government school, Bains said these security guards would take care of the safety of students and also ensure they do not leave the school premises during study time. All senior secondary schools having student strength above 500 will have security guards, he said. The minister said these security guards will be deployed at the entry and exit gate of the schools and will ensure that no student leaves premises during school time without the permission of the principal, besides maintaining records of visitors, he said. The minister said the state government has embarked on a special drive to transform the education sector with state-of-the art infrastructure in government schools. He said the government has set aside Rs 250 crore to build boundary walls for all government schools. Likewise, ne