PM Modi gives students mantra of ‘Self-3’

Government News

By

-

February 23, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned IITs about the dangers of climate change and natural disasters, such as the recent outbreak in Uttarakhand, and called on IITs to develop a disaster-resistant infrastructure that can withstand its effects.

At the 66th meeting of IIT (Kharagpur), India’s oldest technology institute, he gave students the mantra “Self-3”, “Self-awareness, self-confidence and selflessness” to become startups that make a difference in people’s lives.

He also spoke of the need to provide people with safe, affordable and environmentally friendly energy through initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance.

“Climate change is a great challenge because natural disasters destroy infrastructure. India has sensitized the world on the issue of disaster management.

“You can see what has happened recently in Uttarakhand. We need to focus on developing a disaster resistant infrastructure that can withstand natural disasters,” he said.

The Prime Minister referred to the Global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), which he announced at the United Nations Climate Change Summit in 2019.

CDRI envisions a partnership between national governments, UN agencies and programs, multilateral development banks, financial mechanisms, the private sector, and knowledge institutions to promote the resilience of new and existing infrastructure systems to risks climate and disasters and ensure sustainable development.

He praised the role of IITs in developing technologies to combat COVID-19 and said that holy institutes should now work quickly to find futuristic solutions to other health problems.

“You represent the aspirations of 130 million people in India,” he said, addressing the rally virtually.

Noting that India’s needs and aspirations in the 21st century have changed, Modi said that IITs must also evolve from purely Indian technological institutes to indigenous technological institutes.

Pokhriyal discusses implementation of NEP in 54th meeting of IIT Council

Higher Education

By

digitalLEARNING Network

-

February 23, 2021

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank chaired the 54th session of the Council of Institutes of Technology (IIT) to discuss the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

During the virtual meeting, Pokhriyal asked the IITs to develop an institute development plan envisaged at NEP 2020 to enhance mobility of faculties between institutions and industries. The mobility of professors and industry experts between technical institutes and industry will foster collaboration between industry and science, he said.

Previously, under the chairmanship of Dr. K Radhakrishnan, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the IIT Council, a committee was formed to propose the hiring of faculties for IIT (interaction with industry and faculty mobility).

Based on the recommendation of the Chairman of the Standing Committee to the IIT Council, four working groups were formed on issues related to NEP-2020: – Group 1: Graduated autonomy, empowered and responsible BoG and Director, Group -2: Prepare distinguished scientists at the head of IITs, Group 3: Reform and restructuring of the University Senate and Group 4: Innovative financing mechanisms

The reports of these groups, as well as a new group that will deal with the development of the faculty, will be presented at a meeting chaired by the Union Minister of Education, the press release said.

At today’s meeting, the Board also presented a proposal to host an IIT Research and Development (R&D) online fair for your consideration, to showcase the quality research conducted by IITs and the IIT’s work from the IIT industry to present.

Also Read:- Pokhriyal: Need to train students, teachers for NEP to succeed

Pokhriyal highlighted various government initiatives and mentioned the approval of funds to improve the overall infrastructure of the 4 IITs in Madras, Delhi, Kharagpur and Mumbai.

The Minister spoke of making IIT multidisciplinary institutions for comprehensive growth in all educational disciplines without losing sight of scientific research and technological development. He urged IITs to take full advantage of the program recently announced by the National Research Foundation.

Education Dept gets over Rs 2.18 lakh Cr in Bihar budget

Government News

By

digitalLEARNING Network

-

February 23, 2021

Education Dept gets over Rs 2.18 lakh Cr in Bihar budget

The Bihar government presented a budget of more than Rs 2,180 million to the assembly on Monday for the 2021-22 fiscal year, with the highest allocation of Rs 38,035,930 million for the government’s education sector, compared to a eight percent increase from the previous budget.

It was the first budget presented after the state elections last year.

Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad, who has the financial portfolio, presented the budget for the excess household income.

“We have submitted a budget of Rs 2.18302.70 billion for 2021-22, which is Rs 6,541.21 billion more than the total estimate for the current fiscal year. Excess revenue is estimated at Rs 9,195.90 billion “he said during the budget presentation.

In the budget, the state government allocated the highest allocation of Rs 38,035.93 billion for the education sector, followed by Rs 16,835.67 billion for rural development, Rs 15,227.74 billion for roads and Rs 13,264.87 billion for health and Rs 8,560 million for the energy sector.

An allocation of 4,671 rupees was made for the second phase of the Saat Nischay program (seven resolutions), which was implemented immediately after the takeover of the NDA led by Nitish Kumar last November.

The Rs 2.7 billion Saat Nishchay (Seven Resolves) program was first announced by Nitish Kumar before the 2015 Assembly elections and he committed to implementing the second phase of the program when he was in the last assembly and was elected to power at the polls. Electricity, sewerage, toilets, drinking water pipes, sanitary facilities and metal roads, as well as water to the agricultural field were some of the components of the program.

Bihar to reopen schools for primary students from March 1

Schools News

By

digitalLEARNING Network

-

February 22, 2021

The Bihar Department of Education has confirmed that schools for primary school students- from grade1 to grade 5, regular lessons will start on March 1, 2021. Currently, Bihar schools serve 6th to 12th grade students with 50% students and strict adherence to COVID prevention measures -19.

The decision to reopen schools for elementary students as of March 1 was made by the Department of Education in consultation with the Crisis Management Group. The recent consultation meeting between officials from the Crisis Management Group and the Department of Education concluded that schools can organize regular classes in the best academic interest of students.

Also read: BSEB Class 10 Exam 2021 paper leak: Bihar Board cancels Social Science exam

Review meeting after 15 days of reopening, with the nationwide pandemic still in a severe stage, the state Department of Education plans to take all important and preventative measures as part of the reopening process. Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar, chairman of the meeting that made the decision to reopen elementary schools, issued a statement saying: “We have decided to reopen the school to students as of March 1. We will have a review meeting after 15 business days to decide whether or not classes will continue. Mandatory Masks for Elementary School Students to provide a safe learning environment for students, the Department of Education plans to implement COVID-19 guidelines and precautions. As part of these measures, all students entering school facilities receive two masks the day it reopens.

The education official confirmed the news: “Like older students, elementary students will receive two masks on the first day of their reopening. Elementary schools must follow the same Covid-19 safety directive issued for grades 6-12. “

Naveen Jindal commits Rs 1,000 Cr to expand O.P. Jindal Global University

News

By

digitalLEARNING Network

-

February 22, 2021

The leading Indian industrialist and philanthropist and founding chancellor of the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Naveen Jindal, has announced a detailed investment plan of Rs 1000 crore for the sustainable futuristic expansion of the university in line with JGU Vision 2030 for the next decade.

JGU, based in Sonipat, Haryana, was recognized as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Indian Ministry of Education in 2019.

The investment plan focuses on academic development, infrastructure development, the creation of new world-class student facilities, hostels, schools, teachers’ offices and teaching facilities. Chancellor Naveen Jindal will make significant contributions to JGU Vision 2030 with the financial, academic and physical results set out in his implementation plan to become an “institution of eminence” with worldwide recognition and reputation.

Also read: Jindal Global University to train teachers from Afghanistan

JGU founding chancellor Naveen Jindal said: “O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) was founded in memory of my father O.P. Jindal was founded as a learning and science center to produce outstanding leaders in various fields of life. I am pleased to see that JGU is realizing its founding vision through intellectual excellence and the sustained hard work of all students, faculties, and staff. At JGU Vision 2030, we established plans for the subsequent construction and development of the JGU campus. We will have offices for 1,600 teachers, facilities for more than 12,000 students, a world-class sports complex with shooting ranges with a total investment of Rs 1,000 cr. “

This year marks the twelfth year of the Chancellor of Naveen Jindal and Vice Chancellor of C. Raj Kumar. JGU’s top tier introduced the JGU Vision 2030, which aims to strive to rise among the elite group of the world’s leading universities and contribute to nation-building by producing the best and brightest minds in the country.

JEE Main 2021 Exam begins tomorrow, NTA issues guidelines for students

Higher Education

By

digitalLEARNING Network

-

February 22, 2021

The JEE Main 2021 Engineering Entrance exam for February Session is all set to get underway from tomorrow onwards – 23rd February 2021. The February session of JEE Main 2021 exam will be held over a period of 4 days starting tomorrow – 23, 24, 25, and 26 February 2021.

The NTA has issued detailed exam guidelines, COVID-19 precautions and dress code details. According to tentative estimates, around 6.6 lakh students have registered themselves to appear for the JEE Main 2021 February Exam this year.

According to the schedule released by the NTA, the JEE Main 2021 exam which will be starting from tomorrow, will be held in two shifts i.e. morning and afternoon shift. The morning shift would commence from 9 AM to 12 PM while the evening shift would operate from 3 PM to 6 PM.

Also read: JEE Main 2021 Exam: NTA issues Fresh COVID-19 guidelines for exam day

The key among them are as follows:

-The seating area of the exam halls to be thoroughly sanitized before start of the new shift

-All equipment and components including monitor, keyboard, mouse, webcam, desk, and chair and all door handles, staircase railing, lift buttons, etc, to be disinfected thoroughly

-Social distancing guidelines to be implemented thoroughly with students required to maintain minimum of 6-feet distance between them at all times

-Queue manager/ropes and Floor Marks will be arranged outside the center, follow the instructions provided by center staff.

-3-Ply Face Masks will be provided to the students at the exam hall which will have to used by the students compulsorily during the examination.

-Lab numbers will not be displayed outside the center to avoid any crowding at any one place in any situation.

-Hand Sanitizer will be available at entry and inside the exam venue at various places for candidates and center staff to use.

Venkaiah Naidu: Primary Education in mother tongue can boost children’s self- esteem

News

By

digitalLEARNING Network

-

February 22, 2021

Primary education in the mother tongue can boost children’s self-esteem and creativity and is expected to become the primary language of instruction until at least fifth grade, said Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.

Raising a child in a language that is not spoken at home can be a major barrier to learning, especially at the primary level, he said during the opening session of a webinar organized by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture. .

Referring to various studies, Naidu said that teaching his mother tongue in the early stages of education can boost a child’s self-esteem and stimulate creativity, according to an official press release. He called the new education policy a visionary and forward-thinking document and encouraged its implementation in letter and spirit. The vice president focused on five key areas to promote the use of the mother tongue.

In addition to the emphasis on the use of the mother tongue in primary education, other areas are the use of national languages in administration, judicial processes and the issuance of judgments in these areas. He also wants a gradual increase in the use of indigenous languages in higher education and technical education, and emphasizes that everyone should proudly and preferentially use their mother tongue at home.

Also read: ConveGenius acquires Gray Matters India to boost adaptive learning platform

Naidu underscored the importance of the mother tongue for governance and recommended increasing it, especially at the state and local level.

He advocated for an inclusive governance model, saying: “Only when we communicate with the common person in a language they understand, can we involve them in the governance and development process.

Naidu suggested that language inclusion should also take place at higher levels, citing the case of Rajya Sabha, who predicted that its members would be able to speak one of the 22 intended languages.

Naidu posted the tweets in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Gujarati, Kashmiri, Konkani, Marathi, Odia, Urdu, Malayalam, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, Nepal, Assamese, Bengali, Manipuri, Bodo, Santhali, Maithli, Dogri, and Sanskrit.

Country’s first digital university inaugurated in Kerala

News

By

digitalLEARNING Network

-

February 22, 2021

Kerala University of Digital Science, Innovation and Technology (KUDSIT), the country’s first digital university, was virtually launched by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. According to the university, KUDSIT is based at Technocity in Mangalapuram. The digital university was established through the modernization of the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management in Kerala, which was a center of excellence in information technology established by the Kerala government.

The university is focused on creating futuristic universities offering postgraduate and research courses. According to the published statement, the university will open five schools of knowledge: the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Computational Sciences, the Faculty of Electronic Systems and Automation, the Faculty of Computer Science and the Faculty of Humanities and digital humans covering the science, technology and humanities aspects of the digital world.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinrayi Vijaran also presided over the online ceremony in which the university plaque was unveiled. The governor, who is also president of the university, said that the launch of the digital university was part of the state’s response to adopt and use new technologies to generate positive changes in people’s lives and become a global center of education and technology.

Also read: Assam CM lays foundation of first Skill University of Eastern India

The governor praised the state government for recent initiatives in higher education, including the launch of the Sree Narayana Guru Open University, and stated that knowledge brings value, understanding, acceptance, unity, and frees people from ignorance. He added that the company expects the digital university to provide intellectual assistance in the opportunities offered by courses on artificial intelligence, blockchain, data analytics, and other digital transformation courses.

The prime minister said at the ceremony that the digital university aims to use developments in digital technology for social progress and that the benefits of digital technology should be available to people from different walks of life.

Around 300 schools adopted under Odisha’s adoption programme

Schools News

By

digitalLEARNING Network

-

February 20, 2021

More than 200 bureaucrats, judges and legislators adopted around 300 schools just weeks after the Odisha government announced a school adoption program to improve its standards.

On January 25, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged everyone to adopt schools and help students in government and sponsored schools stay motivated and dream big about transforming the public education system. The acceptance is part of the Mo School program launched in November 2017 to strengthen the education system with the participation of alumni and the public. Approximately 40,000 alumni have raised £ 60 million through this program.

The state government launched the adoption program last month, which allows people to adopt up to three schools to enhance academic and extracurricular activities.

Also read: Odisha government to overtake more than 7,000 schools

“An institution that wants to be world-class needs a physical, digital, intellectual and emotional infrastructure. All of these are interconnected and complementary. The School Adoption Program brings everyone together to help build the four elements to make Fantastic Public Schools The program it will harness the intellectual capital and career success of the alumni, ”said Bhupendra Singh Poonia, a member of the Mo School’s program secretary. He added that 224 people had adopted 292 schools so far.

Lawmaker Pranab Prakash Das, Chairman of the Odisha Skills Development Authority, Subroto Bagchi, and Secretary General Suresh Mohapatra are among those who have adopted the schools. The state has 67,961 schools through grade 10.

Officials said the adoption program is expected to lead to lower academic quality in public schools.

According to the 2018 National Achievement Survey, only 53% of Odisha students were able to correctly answer the questions about basic skills.

Ed Tech start up Leverage Edu raises Rs 47 crore

News

By

digitalLEARNING Network

-

February 20, 2021

Delhi-based start-up Edtech Leverage Edu has raised Rs 47 crore in Series A financing led by Tomorrow Capital. Existing investors Blume Ventures and DSG Consumer Partners also participated in the round.

Founded by Akshay Chaturvedi, Leverage Edu has become the leading catalyst for international higher education admissions with access to over 2,500 personalized mentors and universities around the world. The company provides comprehensive college admissions services, from discovering and selecting universities, preparing for international exams, processing applications, to other valuable services including student loans, visa applications, and accommodation options. It also offers a SaaS platform, Univalley.com, which helps universities find the best talent for their various programs.

The company plans to use the proceeds to accelerate its expansion into new markets with access to new colleges and universities, for product innovation, and to deepen the student-centered approach with a greater emphasis on pedagogy and student-centered tools.

Also read: Ed Tech start-up Udayy raises $2.5 million funding

Launched in early 2017, Leverage Edu helps students select a higher education program based on tutoring workshops and apply to universities and colleges around the world through its OneView student platform. Subsequently, it also provides students with value-added services such as student loans, visas, foreign currency, and accommodation options.

The startup says it gives students comprehensive access to more than 2,500 personalized mentors and global universities and claims to have served more than 3,000 students this season.

For universities, Leverage Edu provides a software-as-a-service platform called Univalley.com, which helps universities find the best talent for their various programs.

LATEST NEWS

Top Trending News

Top Trending Categories