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Pradhan terms NEP 'guiding philosophy', calls for fast-tracking policy

Noting that the new National Education Policy (NEP) is not merely a document but a guiding philosophy, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called for fast-tracking its implementation.

PM Modi interacts with over 100 directors of premier tech institutions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with directors of centrally-funded technical institutions and stressed on the need to adapt higher and technical education to the changing environment and emerging challenges. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Modi noted that technological and R&D institutions will play a major role in the upcoming decade, which, he added, is also being called as "India's Techade". Interacting with over 100 heads of institutions via video-conferencing, Modi highlighted the need to focus on developing futuristic solutions in the fields of education, healthcare, agriculture, defense, and cyber technologies. He also lauded the research and development work done by these institutions towards meeting the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and appreciated the efforts of young innovators towards providing quick technological solutions. In a tweet, Modi later said, "Had an enriching interaction with Directors of leading IITs and ...

Statsguru: 6 charts show how Indian universities fare in global rankings

A key issue has been the number of foreign students, which has a bearing on the ranking of universities globally

Andhra trying to conduct board exams, cancellation last resort: Edu Min

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Adimulapu Suresh on Friday said that the state government is trying to conduct examinations for Class 10 and intermediate keeping students' future in mind

Online higher education firm upGrad goes bullish on small town India

upGrad said it is witnessing a great response from learners in the tier 2 and 3 cities and small towns in India

Board exams to be held in West Bengal after Covid crisis: Minister

Bengal education minister Bratya Basu on Thursday said this year's state board examinations will be held once the COVID-19 crisis is contained.

Camp K12 aims to change the way traditional education is delivered globally

Camp K12 targets children in the age group 6 to 18 globally

BSE Odisha fixes modalities for awarding marks to class 10 students

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has fixed modalities to award marks for Class 10 examinations, cancelled due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic

Covid helps reinvent roles for Avanti Learning Centres, discover true path

The pandemic experience has been transformational for Avanti. Avanti Fellows, the not-for-profit, now runs programmes in over 300 government schools

Education reforms based on data can cut govt spending by Rs 1.5 trn: Study

The government can sharply reduce education spends by paying heed to the research findings by two Indian economists

How closing schools for another year may set India back a few years

ASER data show that more students had fewer learning options, higher dropouts and a stark rich-poor divide; gender imbalance also showed in enrolments

Visa barriers to go for US to grow trade in edu services with India: USISPF

The bilateral trade in education services between India and the US could record exponential growth if Washington removes barriers like visa and entry restrictions

India's new national education policy is futuristic: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the new National Education Policy is futuristic and as per world standards, and aimed at fulfilling Dr S Radhakrishnan's vision of education that empowers a student to participate in national development. "India takes pride in being the mother of democracy as it's values are embodied in our social life," Modi said addressing the Association of Indian Universities' 95th annual meet and a national seminar of vice-chancellors via video conference. The Centre unveiled the new National Education Policy (NEP) last year. "The National Education Policy is futuristic and as per global parameters," Modi said. Every student has certain capabilities. These capabilities pose three questions before the student and the teacher, he said. "First, what they can do? Second, what is their potential if they are properly taught? And third, what they want to do?" Modi said. The answer to the first question is the inner strength of students,

Maharashtra state board exams for classes 10, 12 postponed due to Covid-19

The Maharashtra board exams were scheduled to start on April 23 and April 29 for classes 10 and 12, respectively

Use free time to increase curiosity about productive things: PM to students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday advised students on how to use the free time during studies while interacting with them at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021' via video conferencing

'Pariksha Pe Charcha' to be held on April 7 in new virtual format: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that his annual interaction with students, "Pariksha Pe Charcha", will be held on April 7 in a new virtual format.

Bihar BPSC result 2021 released on bpsc.bih.nic.in; steps to check result

Candidates who appeared for BPSC prelims 2021 exam can download the BPSC 66th Prelims result from bpsc.bih.nic.in

Separate school board for Delhi: A welcome step for students?

In this podcast, Business Standard's Ruchika Chitravanshi speaks to former MHRD official Vrinda Swarup to understand the significance of Delhi's decision to come up with its own education board

Rajasthan Assembly passes demand for higher education grants via voice vote

The Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday passed the demand for grants for higher education by voice vote amid an uproar by the BJP over the phone-tapping row

Delhi govt sets up its own education board, registration complete

The Arvind Kejriwal government on Tuesday has announced the setting up of the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE).