IGNOU launches two new BA courses in Urdu and Sanskrit for the 2022 session

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January 29, 2022

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The school of humanities at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced two new programmes, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Sanskrit (BASKH) and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Urdu (BAUDH). These would begin from the January 2022 academic session. The candidates interested in the programme can visit the university website and admission portal at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in and can register themselves.

Through his official statement, Vice-Chancellor, IGNOU Nageshwar Rao said that in our day-to-day life we use many Urdu words and the blending and amalgamation of the languages makes our culture unique.

A project steering committee will monitor and assess the program’s success. Representatives from both the varsity and the skill ministry will serve on the committee.

An MoU has been signed by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and IGNOU with the aim to create work opportunities for India’s youth and further strengthen the vocational and technical training framework. The MoU was signed for a term of 10 years and is subject to reciprocal renewal. According to the official statement, nearly 32 NSTIs, 3000 ITIs, 500 PMKKs, and 300 JSS will be associated with the varsity as registration, examination, and work centres.

Pariksha pe charcha registration date extended to February 3

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January 29, 2022

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The deadline for programme Pariksha Pe Charcha has been extended till February 3. This has been mentioned in an official communication by the Ministry of Education.

The registration for the Pariksha Pe Charcha programme with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been further extended till February 3. This is the second time in a row.

The Ministry of Education official statement mentioned the date has been further extended and also elaborated on the usefulness of the programme. “The last date to participate in the fifth edition of Pariksha pe Charcha has been extended till February 3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conceptualised the unique interactive programme, wherein students, parents and teachers from across the nation and also from overseas interact with him to discuss and overcome the stress emerging out of examinations in order to celebrate life.”

The format of this programme is proposed to be in the online mode like in 2021. An online creative writing competition is being conducted on various topics to select the participants. The questions asked by the selected winners will be featured in the Pariksha Pe Charcha programme”.

Pre Budget Byte 2022: Mukesh Sharma, Chairman, Prometheus School, Noida

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January 28, 2022

As all eyes are on Union Budget 2022 that is all set to be announced on February 1, 2022, Digital Learning spoke to a few industry experts about their expectations from the Union Budget 2022.

Digital transformation has become the way forward today. Startups are increasingly bringing in new technologies and innovation to foster digital excellence. The government is also surely stepping up in facilitating and furthering the same, along with private initiatives. With the vision of Digital and Startup India, the coming years would witness a boom not just in harbouring a digital ecosystem but also helping startups in ease of business – India having the 3rd largest startup ecosystem in the world, is testament to the same.

Boosting the startup ecosystem is a pivotal aspect, especially with the upcoming Union Budget. Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister – Commerce and Industry, also recently shared his views on how startups need to “leverage modern technologies for local and global markets”. With the government helping startups via simplification of taxes and compliances, boosting such an ecosystem in India would prove beneficial in the years to come.

With the onslaught of the pandemic, Unicorn startups have seen a boom – with over 42 startups being born in just one year – but there is still a long way to go for building a more robust architecture and enhancing investments. The upcoming Union Budget would play a conducive role in augmenting the startup ecosystem in India with the recommendations suggested by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Boosting the startup ecosystem will not just help India lead the entrepreneurial development but also help in increasing jobs and digital transformation. My hope is to see how the Union Budget puts key focus on this facet and realizes the vision of Digital India by supporting niche startups.

Delhi government plans to set up smart boards in 20,000 classrooms

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January 28, 2022

Delhi government plans to set up smart boards

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The Delhi government has started working on its plan to set up smart boards in 20,000 classrooms in the state government schools. In the first phase, the government is installing them in 16 classrooms in a North Delhi school.

The 16 “Smart Classrooms” have been set up at Shaheed Amir Chand Sarvodaya Vidyalaya located in Shankaracharya Marg. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, while reviewing these smart classrooms, said cameras will also be installed in these classrooms to record classes.

“These smart boards are equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This would not only make the teaching-learning process a joyful one, but also help children learn better. With the integration of technology, children will have access to all online learning resources. Along with this, modern cameras for recording will also be installed in classrooms so that live recording of the class can be done. These recorded videos can be further accessed by students and teachers for educational purposes, whenever required,” Sisodia said.

He further stated that the Delhi government has constructed more than 20,000 classrooms in its schools in the last few years and it plans to convert all of these into “smart classrooms” in a phased manner, as well as those under construction. He also said that teachers will be given “special training” to make better use of the boards.

HR College gets students and faculty vaccinated through NSS and Rotaract Club

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January 27, 2022

Mumbai, Maharashtra

As education institutes are ready to re-open as per the government guidelines, there is a higher risk of being exposed to the virus due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai. Thus, to ensure minimal threat (in case of exposure) and safer travels, the Rotaract Club and the NSS Unit of HR College of Commerce and Economics, decided to shoulder the responsibility of encouraging students and faculty to get vaccinated.

Witnessing the spike, Mumbai’s one of the prominent colleges under the HSNC Cluster University, observed the necessity to be fully vaccinated. For seamless operation, HR College conducted the vaccination in collaboration with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the college premises.

Commenting on this initiative Dr. Hemalata Bagla, Vice-Chancellor – HSNC University said, “This was an attempt to move towards a COVID free India”. She supported this statement with Henry Ford’s quote, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”

This organized effort was undertaken on 21st January, 2022, where all the unvaccinated students, teachers and staff members were encouraged to take the shot. More than 100 people benefitted through this noble initiative.

IIT Delhi to organise 5th SciTech Spins Lecture For School Students on January 29

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January 27, 2022

New Delhi

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi will be hosting the 5th SciTech Spins lecture for school children titled “The Building Blocks of Matter: From Particles to Strings” on January 29. Institute professors Abhishek Muralidhar Iyer and Tarun Sharma from the Department of Physics will deliver talks, accompanied by laboratory demonstrations.

It may be noted that the SciTech Spins is an academic outreach initiative by the institute for school students especially from classes 9 to 12. The lecture will also be live streamed on its official YouTube channel.

According to officials, “In this talk, we will zoom into the peculiar but interesting world of the fundamental building blocks of nature and the laws of physics, which govern their behaviour. We will highlight the important contributions that lead to our current understanding of particle physics and end with questions that still puzzle the scientific community.”

IIT Delhi would give e-certificates to all registered students nominated by their respective schools who attend the lecture. “Schools may may reach out to Associate Dean, Academic Outreach and New Initiatives, IIT Delhi (adoni@iitd.ac.in; acadoutreach@iitd.ac.in) to nominate their students for the SciTech Spins lecture series,” the official statement said.

Education & Literature wins big at the 2022 Padma Awards

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January 27, 2022

This year, as the President of India announced the Padma Awards for 2022, 32 names were from the field of education & literature, writes Swar Makhija of Elets News Network

Education wins big at the 2022 Padma Awards. As the President of India announced the country’s highest civilian awards on 26 January this year, the list saw several luminaries from the field of education and literature being decorated.

The Padma Awards are given in various fields every year. The awards are one of the country’s highest civilian honors and are announced by the President on Republic Day and later, given at a glittering ceremony organised in March or April. President Ram Nath Kovind announced the list of Padma awardees on 26th January 2022.

A Total 128 awards will be given this year out of which 4 are Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 107 Padma Shri awards. The disciplines for the awards are art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, sports, civil service, etc. Padma Vibhushan is awarded for distinguished and exceptional service whereas Padma Bhushan is awarded for distinguished service of a high order. Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field.

Here is a list of the awardees from education and literature world –

In the field of literature and education, Shri Radheyshyam Khemka (Posthumous) will be honored with the Padma Vibhushan and Ms. Pratibha Ray, Swami Sachidanand Shri Vashishth Tripathi will be honored with Padma Bhushan.

The list of Padma Shri awardees includes Pro. Najma Akhtar, Mr. T. Senka A, Mr. JK Bajaj, Sri Sirpi Balasubramaniam, Shri Akhon Asghar Ali Basharat, Shri Harmohinder Singh Bedi, Mr. Maria Christopher Biersky, Shri Khalil Dhantejvi (Posthumous), Sri Dhaneshwar Ingati, Sri Narasimha Rao Garikapati, Shri Girdhari Ram Ghoj (Posthumous), Shri Shaibal Gupta (Posthumous), Shri Narsingh Prasad Guru, Shri Avadh Kishore Jadia, Ms. Tara Johar, Mr. Rutger K. Artenhorst, Sri P Narayana Kurup, Mr. V.L. Naghaka, Sri Chirapat Prapandavidya, Shri Vidyanand Sarek, Shri Kali P Sr., Shri Dilip Shahani, Shri Vishwamurti Shastri, Ms. Tatiana L. Shaumyan, Sri Siddalingaiah (Posthumous) Ms. Vidya Vindu Singh, Shri Raghuvendra Tanwar and Ms. Badaplin War.

Pre Budget Byte 2022: Deepak Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, Manupatra Information Solutions Pvt Ltd.

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January 27, 2022

As all eyes are on Union Budget 2022 that is all set to be announced on February 1, 2022, Digital Learning spoke to a few industry experts about their expectations from the Union Budget 2022.

In 2021, the Government had cut the allocated Budget for the education sector by 6% on account of diverting the same to healthcare for the COVID Crisis. Now, given the strength displayed by the Market in the later months of 2021 and the reduced duration of the Third Wave of Covid being limited to Q1 2022, it is time for the Government to step up and drive the online education sector given the pivotal role played by the same in the last 2 years.

The Online Ed-tech start-ups have become the forerunners in disseminating skills and conceptual knowledge to student during the pandemic, holding the bastion when traditional educational systems took a hit, increasing penetration of access to information and skills for students across the country.

1. Removal of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on education delivered through digital means should be considered by the government reducing the cost for students across the board. This would encourage skill development beyond the academic boundaries offered by colleges and universities for students as well as continued professional development for the working crowd.

2. To strengthen the boost of online education a step further, companies private and public should encourage their staff to undertake courses and training offered by the online ed-tech which can be taken into account as part of their CSR responsibilities, creating a better skilled, dynamic workforce.

3. In the longer run and with impetus on collateral factors, this kind of government support would reduce students in India seeking greener pastures abroad. Other than tax relief, other areas imperative for the growth of the edu-tech sector are the ease of raising capital, investment in the internet connectivity to the entire expanse of the country and the reach to enhance our digital infrastructure.

Pre Budget Byte 2022: Rishi Khemka, Founder & CEO of MindBox and ICT360 Platform

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January 27, 2022

As all eyes are on Union Budget 2022 that is all set to be announced on February 1, 2022, Digital Learning spoke to a few industry experts about their expectations from the Union Budget 2022.

Online Education and Blended Learning is here to stay and might help shape our country’s skill and education landscape in the future. To prepare our students for the future workforce, schools across India need to practice Computational thinking and deliver context-based learning through skill-building programs and tech-oriented pedagogies.

Government should increase budgetary allocation to educational institutes and encourage them to offer creative education programs to students. Courses on 3D Printing, AI, Animation, Augmented Reality, Automation, Coding, Data Science, Design, IoT, Multimedia and Virtual Reality related courses can nurture student creativity and encourage innovation which is the key to success for ‘Make in India’ program.

EdTech will play a vital role in supporting schools across India to deliver online learning to students. To bring changes in the teaching pedagogies, assessments, course modules and syllabuses would require more investment in the education sector. Government should also announce programs to improve internet connectivity infrastructure across the nation, provide access to affordable 5G devices, and help EdTech players with a robust online learning infrastructure.

Government should provide research incentives to encourage academia-industry collaboration, multidisciplinary research, and implementation of tech-based pedagogies to accelerate the digital transformation in education.

Education makes people independent, builds confidence and self-esteem, which is important for the development of a country. By establishing a ‘National Education Bank’ that gives education loans at the lowest possible interest rate will reduce the financial burden of students and ensure equitable access to quality education in the country.

Reduction in the GST slab for investment in the education sector from the current 18% to 5% will attract more investors in the education sector. Investment in education is crucial to building a globally competitive education system.

Government can support EdTech players with a budget that offers support to them in terms of finance, technology, and longer-term tax exemptions.

Pre Budget Byte 2022: Dr. Dishan Kamdar, Vice-Chancellor, FLAME University

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January 27, 2022

As all eyes are on Union Budget 2022 that is all set to be announced on February 1, 2022, Digital Learning spoke to a few industry experts about their expectations from the Union Budget 2022.

“We hope that the budgetary allocation to the overall education sector will see an increase this year, as the last two years have severely impacted both institutions and students, with a shift to the online mode. A fund allocation for the advancement in Technology Infrastructure to help enable institutes to invest in the latest technology tools, software, and high-speed connectivity will surely deliver a seamless high-quality learning experience to their students. The Government could also develop an education loan scheme for the ease in accessibility, disbursement and repayment terms which will support students from the lesser privileged strata and the deeper pockets of the country to benefit from.”

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