IIT Madras, IISc, ISI join together with tech firm to upgrade data

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November 3, 2021

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras , Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) partners with Semantic Web India, a firm based in Bengaluru in order to upgrade data.

It will upgrade a website collating critical COVID-19 data and provide standardised format for the advantage of people and researchers.

It will benefit researchers as it will automate the process of data collection from Central and State Government websites and collate them. This will provide historical data as well as analyses.

The official said that the website www.covid19india.org offered a view on the pandemic. The collaboration will help to upgrade the data.

Explaining this initiative, V Kamakoti, Associate Dean (Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research), IIT Madras, said, “The portal was providing a valuable service by making this data publicly available at one place, which is important to understand the pandemic.”

“It benefitted the general public and researchers studying the COVID-19 spread. Factoring these aspects, the three institutions are collaborating with Semantic Web India to provide similar data, with some added improvements,” he added.

“The data on COVID-19 is being put out in public domain by various government entities. This initiative collates all this data and provides a one-stop-shop in a standardised format for the benefit of researchers and general public,” said Kamakotii.

Speaking about this initiative, Siva Athreya, Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bengaluru, said, “covid19india.org has been available since the pandemic started and has tracked the pandemic across geographies in India. It has been a valuable contribution. While the website will remain active, they would not be updating the data. IIT Madras, IISc and ISI have joined hands with Semantic Web India to continue updating the data and making it available at a new public repository hosted at www.incovid19.org.”

“Further, the consolidated data will be made available to the general audience through a public repository with appropriate APIs (application programming interface) matching those currently available at the earlier portal to ensure least disruption to applications and consumers of information,” he added.

Language learning to be promoted as skill with formal credit earning system: Ministry of Education

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November 3, 2021

Language learning should be promoted as a skill with a formal credit earning system, said Union Education and Skill Development Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan during launch of Bhasha Sangam Initiative for schools, Bhasha Sangam Mobile App and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Quiz App.

To commemorate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas which is celebrated on October 31 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Minister also said that the National Education Policy 2020 outlines the vision to lay emphasis on promotion of Indian languages.

Going forward, language learning will be promoted as a skill with a formal credit earning system, he added.

The Minister said that the country is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark 75 years of India’s independence. The initiatives launched today will facilitate our students to embrace the linguistic diversity of our nation and sensitize them about the richness of our culture, heritage and diversity, he added.

Bhasha Sangam is an initiative of the Ministry of Education under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, to teach basic sentences of everyday usage in 22 Indian languages. The idea is that people should acquire basic conversational skills in an Indian language other than their mother tongue. We are aiming that at least 75 lakh people should acquire this skill during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav period.

Initiatives launched under Bhasha Sangam today:

An initiative for school children that is being made available on DIKSHA, ePathshala and through 22 booklets
Bhasha Sangam Mobile App developed in collaboration with myGov, by a start up called Multibhashi
A Mobile App based quiz with over 10,000 questions on states of India developed by Nazara Technologies through the Innovation Cell of this Ministry

Bhasha Sangam Initiative for schools

Developed by NCERT
100 sentences in 22 scheduled languages are presented in such a way that children in school will be able to read in the Indian language, in Devanagari script, in roman script and translations into Hindi and English.
100 sentences are presented in audio and video form with Indian Sign Language.
Through this programme of Bhasha Sangam learners in school will be able to get acquainted with all the languages-their scripts, pronunciation
Available on DIKSHA, ePathshala and 22 booklets

Bhasha Sangam Mobile App

This is an initiative of DoHE, in collaboration with MyGov
The App has been developed by a start up Multibhashi, selected by myGov through a competition
The App initially has 100 sentences of every day usage in 22 Indian languages. These sentences are available in both Roman script and in the script of the given language, and also in audio format. More sentences will be added to the list
A learner will pass through stages on the basis of testing. There is also a detailed testing in the end with generation of digital certificate
Available in both Android and iOS

EBSB Quiz App

EBSB Quiz game is targeted toward children and youngsters of Bharat for helping them learn more about our different regions, states, culture, national Heroes, monuments, traditions, tourist locations, languages, geography, history, topography,
We already have more than 10,000 questions as part of this quiz. The game play is simple – Play Quizzes, Learn & Achieve Grades. Moreover, this quiz has 15 different levels of toughness.
Currently, EBSB quiz is available on android OS, iOS version will be made available soon.
This game is currently available in English and Hindi. In the next 3 months EBSB quiz will be also available in 12 other different regional languages.

University of Lucknow extends deadline for direct admission to different courses

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November 3, 2021

The deadline for direct admission to courses like Btech, MCA and B Pharma has been extended by the University of Lucknow. The students can apply for admission till November 22.

“The date for submission of applications is hereby extended upto 22-11-2021 for direct admission in vacant seats in first year BTech / MCA/ BPharm and second year BTech (Lateral Entry) programs,” a statement on the Lucknow University website said.

The eligibility criteria for BTech programmes is 60 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (10+2) examination from UP board, CBSE or any recognized board. However, 55 percent marks is required for SC/ST.

For applying in MCA programmes, the minimum requirement is 55 percent marks in BCA/BSc (computer science)/B.Sc (IT). However, the criteria for SC/ST is 50 percent.

For B Pharma programmes, the students should obtain 60 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/Biology/Bio-Technology/Computer Science in intermediate (10+2) examination from U.P. Board, C.B.S.E. or any recognized board. For SC/ST, the criteria is 55 percent.

For BTech Programmes, the students should secure 60 percent marks in diploma in Engineering Examination from UP Board of Technical Education or any recognized board. For SC/ST, the candidates should obtain 50 percent marks.

Also, the candidates should have qualified entrance examinations like JEE 2021 or UPCET 2021 for admission.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviews reopening of schools and vaccination status of teachers across the country

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November 3, 2021

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviews

The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the vaccination status of teachers across the country and reopening of schools.

He also reviewed the vaccination status in the skilling ecosystem.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State for Education were also present in the reviewed meeting.

Pradhan has been regularly monitoring the vaccination of teaching staff and non teaching staff to ensure an enabling environment for schools to move towards reopening.

Also read: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Reviews Status as Schools Reopen

He stressed upon the need to restore normalcy and vibrancy in the educational institutions in wake of rapid vaccination at scale happening in the country.

As on date, a majority of states have already opened the schools for all the classes. Over 92 per cent of teaching staff have been vaccinated. In the institutions under the Central Government, over 96 % of teaching staff have been vaccinated.

Chief Minister MK Stalin distribute books in schools in Tamil Nadu after reopening

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November 2, 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin distributed books among students in Chennai as the schools reopened. He also distributed chocolate and books.

The classes have started from 1 to 8 on Monday onwards in the state. The chief minister inspected the government school in the state and welcomed all students.

After a prolonged period of closure, the schools have reopened in Tamil Nadu. He ensured that the schools have to maintain covid protocols so that safety and standards are maintained in the school premises.

He has inspected the cleanliness of the school, checked the mask and sanitisation process in order to maintain Covid protocols in the schools.

IIT Jodhpur introduces Btech in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering

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November 2, 2021

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur

The Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur has introduced the Bachelor of Technology (Btech) program in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering segment. The program will provide knowledge and guidance on Smart infrastructure and Environmental engineering.

The curriculum of Civil and Infrastructure will provide teachings in advanced Civil engineering such as infrastructure planning and designing.

It will also provide knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Smart materials and sensors, security of infrastructure and digital threats.

IIT Jodhpur is focusing on building a strong foundation in analytical, experimental and computational methods to study various aspects of civil and infrastructure systems.

Speaking about the uniqueness of this program, Dr Ranju Mohan, Head, Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, IIT Jodhpur, said, “Unlike the manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace industries, civil and infrastructure industries have been slow in embracing the digital and transformative technologies.”

“Application of artificial intelligence, cyber-physical systems, and digital twins will reduce cost and time, streamline construction, and reduce waste,” he added.

NTA declares NEET 2021 results; Meet the toppers of entrance exams

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November 2, 2021

The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2021 result for undergraduate aspirants today.

The candidates can check the results in the official website website-neet.nta.nic.in. The National Testing agency has sent the score cards to the students by email.

We have listed the name of the top NEET toppers below:

Mrinal Kutteri from Hyderabad obtained 720 out of 720 and has secured All India Ranking 1 in NEET 2021

Tanmay Gupta from Delhi secured All India Rank 2 in NEET 2021.

Karthika G Nair from Mumbai secured third rank and is the female topper in NEET result.

At Rank 4 is Aman Kumar Tripathi with 716 marks and All India Rank 5 in NEET 2021 has been secured by Nikhar Bansal from Agra with 715 marks.

The NEET UG 2021 exam was held on September 12. Over 16 lakh students appeared for the examination.

First Year Undergraduate classes begin in Odisha

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November 2, 2021

Physical classes for first-year undergraduate programmes for the 2021-22 academic year in Odisha have started. The higher education department said that the UG students need to follow covid protocols.

Classroom teaching has been suspended since the Covid 19 pandemic. Saswat Mishra, Principal Secretary said in a letter that face masks are mandatory and social distancing should also be maintained.

Classroom teaching will be provided to students from November 15.

Hostel facilities will also be provided to students but proper covid 19 guidelines will be followed.

Physical classes started for Classes 10 and 12 on July 256 onwards and Class 11 started from October 21.

Schools in Kerala reopen from today, students are excited to rejoin

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November 1, 2021

Schools in Kerala are set to reopen from today. Classes have started from 1to 7, 10 and 12. Thousands of students were excited to step into the schools and the schools welcomed students after such a prolonged period.

The school authorities tested the temperature of students, provided sanitizers and ensured everyone was wearing masks. The school authorities gifted packets like books, pens, masks, balloons and sanitizers. Even teachers were quite excited to welcome the students.

“Online classes have their own advantage but we may not get proper feedback at times. I am very much happy that the schools are now reopened and we could meet the children. We could teach them and spend time with them. However, we need to be extra careful as the pandemic is still here,“ Deepa, a teacher from a school in Ernakulam, told a news agency.

Meanwhile, the parents were also excited that the children will spend time in school as they were confined within the four walls of the house for a long time now.

The Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan said over 95 percent of the population beyond 18 years of age are vaccinated. The new covid cases have reduced and the state has been able to relax and reopen schools.

The guidelines prepared by the Health and Education departments has to be strictly followed by the schools, he said.

He further said the schools need to follow covid protocols and maintain social distancing and ensure cleanliness in classrooms and the surroundings.

Gurushala conducts training of teachers on Hybrid Learning in Classrooms

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November 1, 2021

Gurushala has conducted a one-day workshop session on the transitioning into Hybrid classrooms which was attended by teachers from various districts of Telangana and Nagaland.

Gurushala is a free of cost online teacher training and professional development initiative implemented by Pratham Education Foundation and funded by Vodafone Foundation and Indus Towers Ltd.

The initiative aims to build the capacity and skills of school teachers to effectively use digital technology to positively impact the learning levels of students.

The covid-19 pandemic has changed the education system forever. Most of the schools have been under the lockdown for long periods and are struggling to continue with the online teaching and learning classrooms. While most schools are opening and preparing to welcome students back to their classes, many parents are reluctant to send their children to schools and prefer online education. Keeping this in mind, Gurushala conducted the session intending to cater and engage with teachers to assist them on how to manage Hybrid classrooms in these times.

Gurushala invited Ms. Nikita Singhal, Founder of A Better Life to share her valuable insights and experiences with teachers.

She explained that Hybrid classrooms means bringing technology in the classrooms and for that to happen, schools need to take a collaborative approach, keeping the needs of both students and teachers in mind.

Nikita also shared how learning gaps can be bridged in classrooms and how teachers can overcome the challenges of post covid classroom setup.

The session was designed to engage teachers and provide them with strategies to enhance their pedagogical practices which they can adopt in their classroom especially now that schools are resumed. Curated in the context to also give an understanding of hybrid models in the classroom and how it would be more helpful for the students.

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