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Edtech startup Newton School raises $5 million

Edtech startup

Bengaluru-based educational technology startup Newton School has raised $ 5 million Series A funding round led by RTP Global. Existing investors Nexus Venture Partners, Prophetic Ventures, and Unacademy co-founders, Gaurav Munjal, Roman Saini and Hemesh Singh, participated in the roundtable. Kalyan Krishnamoorthy, CEO of Flipkart, Kunal Shah of CRED, Girish Mathrubootham of Freshworks, Sujeet Kumar of Udaan and Harshil Mathur & Shashank Kumar of Razorpay, as well as several angels also attended the round.

Founded in 2019 by serial entrepreneurs and college peers Nishant Chandra and Siddharth Maheshwari, Newton School is an educational technology platform that enables people to be highly skilled software developers and pursue technical careers in top companies and startups. Newton School’s 6-month cohort-based course includes over 1,000 hours of coding, over 50 hours of social skills training, live projects, and mentor supervision, designed around the needs of industry, reverse engineering, and taught by industry professionals.

Also read: EdTech firm MyClassboard raises Rs 45 cr from ICICI Bank

Newton School Co-Founder Nishant Chandra commented: “On the one hand, there are more than a million college graduates each year with low single-digit employment rates, and on the other, thousands of companies are scrambling to find talent. We want to close this huge gap with Newton School’s personalized learning platform. We are building an online academy and solving the deep problem of graduates employability. “

The startup is considered a market leader in this area. Students are hired by more than 100 companies, from top startups like Zomato, Unacademy, Nykaa, Affle to large multinationals like Publicis Sapient, Thoughtworks, Motorola, and Nutanix. Newton School receives tens of thousands of applications for each group and has grown rapidly in one year. The youngest cohort has more than 300 students. With the goal of closing the gender gap in the workforce, a women-led technology program was recently launched to help women re-enter the workforce.

NEET 2020 cut off for BDS admissions be reduced by 10 percentile

NEET 2020 cut off for BDS

The 2020 NEET Dental College admission threshold has been revised for BDS admission. The Supreme Court recently called for a resolution to reduce the approval deadline for BDS by 10 percentage points for the 2020-2021 academic year.

According to the Terms of Reference, General Category applicants who achieved a 40th percentile in NEET 2020 are eligible for admission to the BDS program offered in dental schools. The percentile requirement for applicants belonging to the reserved categories (SC / ST / OBC) has also been revised to 30 percentiles, while the threshold for persons with disabilities has also been revised to 35 percentiles.

The tribunal of Supreme Court justices L Nageswara Rao and Krishna Murari, in delivering the verdict, said that the regulation of Indian dental schools was sufficient to lower the threshold of students. The court order also found that the center’s opposition to lowering the threshold requirements was not justified.

Indian dental schools had proposed in a letter dated December 2020 to reduce the threshold requirements by 20%, which was rejected by the central government. The central government said in its argument that there is no reason to lower the limit as there are a sufficient number of candidates available.

Also read: NEET 2020 stray round list of eligible candidates released at mcc.nic.in

Approximately 7.71 lakh applicants scored the 2020 NEET exams for the 91,367 MBBS seats, 26,949 BDS seats and 52,720 AYUSH seats offered at universities across the country. The government argued that qualified students left BDS positions because they were unwilling to pay the high costs of private medical schools and students were more inclined to MBBS programs.

The central government had also argued that, given the current rate, the country had a good ratio of 1: 6080 dentists per person, which was better than the WHO rules of 1: 7500. The ratio of places available to eligible students is 1: 4.5 instead of 7, which is the acceptable level. The court also decided to lower the limit, warning that a reasonable number of dentists and mail carriers, including students who did not opt for BDS seats due to high fees, were not relevant and that the decision to lower the limit could not influence. Therefore, the court annulled the central government orders of December 2020 and allowed the limit value to be lowered.

The reduced cap applies to the 2020-2021 academic year, and the 2021 NEET cap is expected to remain the same at 50 percentiles. The revision notice for 2021 is expected to be published soon on the official website.

KIET Group of Institutions signs MoU with FACENS University, Brazil

KIET

Can there be a more conducive time to sign a MoU with Brazil? Our country, despite reeling under the situation to vaccinate 138 crore lives, has already extended a helping hand to many countries and one that significantly stands out is Brazil. With its rich heritage, India always believes “Helping others is the way we help ourselves”. Following the footsteps of our country, KIET Group of Institutions, the educational institution affiliated to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow (UP) India has signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ASSOCIAÇÃO CULTURAL DE RENOVAÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA SOROCABANA – ACRTS- sponsor of FACENS University–Centro Universitário de Facens “Institution” located atSão Paulo, Brazil, an educational institution organized under the laws of Brazilfor academic co-operation.

The MoU was formally exchanged between Dr. (Col) A Garg, Director, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, Dr. Manoj Goel, Joint Director, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, Dr. Anil Ahlawat, Dean Academics, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, Mr. Satendra Kumar, General Manager, TBI, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, Dr. Neeraj Kumar Gupta, HoD-EN, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, Dr. Preeti Chitkara, Coordinator- Career Guidance Centre for National and International Affairs, Dr. Nitin Kumar Saxena, Associate Professor (Research)-EN, D. Blandina Miracle, Assistant Professor-EN, from KIET’s side and Eng. Paulo Carvalho, Dean, Dr. Lester Abreu, Research Director, Dr. Regiane Romano, Professor Associated, Dr. Roberto Netto, Professor, Coordinator of IoT Graduate Course and Technical Coordinator of IP Facens, Rosi Vieira, MsC., Coordinator of International Relations Office from FACENS’ side. The ceremony was organized on 30 January 2021, wherein the esteemed members of both institutes congratulated each other and promised to initiate the promises done through the understanding through the projects of eminence.

Dr Neeraj Kumar Gupta, Head of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, KIET Group of Institutions, initiated the discussions with proposed areas for collaboration. He said “We are open to collaborate with your organization. Some are listed; however we are open for other proposals too; Collaborative researches proposal, Collaborative research publications, Collaborative supervision of UG, PG and Ph.D. students, Collaborative Faculty Development Program in India as well as Brazil by means of offline or online method, Collaborative Workshop in India as well as Brazil by means of offline method or online method, Collaborative ideas, Joint Conferences and Seminars, Guest Lectures, Summer Internships/Schools, Online Programs,  Diploma Programs that can be pursued along with degree program on our campus and International Internships for Students”.

Also read: KIET Group of Institutions ties up with MBS India

Director-KIET Group of Institutions, Dr. A Garg was proud about the similarities of both Institutes: the 5000 plus students in both the Institutes, emphasis on technology, entrepreneurship, Innovation, leading to compatibility of both Institutes and said “FACENS-a highly decorated University like KIET, has rightly selected KIET for collaboration and hand in hand, we can straight away start with online webinars, collaborative publications, research supervisions, joint projects etc. Once the situations normalize and with mutual convenience, we plan to make cultural exchanges between the countries.” He added, “We are truly excited by this venture and would like to learn from the strengths of FACENS University and is keenly looking forward to the value addition, a healthy and long-lasting relationship.”

Eng. Paulo Carvalho, Dean, FACENS said “This is a very important and significant time for both Brazil and India as well as FACENS and KIET. FACENS is very innovative, dynamic and flexible, always striving to move ahead taking the best of everything in real time solutions. On February 11, 2021, FACENS is going to inaugurate their INDUSTRY 4.0 Laboratory with 5G, which is one of a kind for any University in Brazil, where FACENS is a pioneer.” He also said, “The pandemic taught us the education sector should move on-learning online, which has explored long digital distance learning. Let’s make a BRAZIL-INDIA technical event!”

Dr. Preeti Chitkara and Dr Romano, Managers, International Relations of KIET & Facens respectively, were indeed enthralled and extended their soul-felt thanks to all for their support.

The research Directives/ proposals/Execution Plan of MoU of the Institute includes projects, programs and activities in different areas of cooperation and common interest, to facilitate education and research activities for scientific, technological and cultural development and dissemination for the exchange of information and training at University level.

Excellence centers at KIET Group of Institutions on Biomedical Instrumentation and Power Systems will go a long way in giving life to realize the above-mentioned directives.

Focus on holistic growth of kids is our motto – Radhika Bhushan, Founder & Director, SKB Little Folks Preschool, Kanpur

RADHIKA BHUSHAN

What was the idea behind starting Shree Kant Bhushan (SKB) Little Folks preschool?

Shree Kant Bhushan (SKB) Little Folks Preschool was started in 1980 in the city of Kanpur with just 13 students and one teacher in a single classroom. 40 years on, the school is one of the pioneers in early childhood education and sought after preschools in Kanpur. My father, mother and grandparents based their lives and work on the core belief that humanity is achieved from a holistic and well-rounded education. I have lived this philosophy and my dedication, commitment to education continued to grow at an early age of 22, as I mentored my three younger sisters after my father’s sudden demise. I named the school after my father.

Within a few years, the number of students and teachers rose substantially, and almost instantly, SKB Little Folks had become an education brand to reckon with. A common woe among sensitive conversations around the social evils in our country is the need for holistic education in smaller parts of the country. The lack of such an education is, often, considered the root of a large part of the malaise. Almost as an answer to that, SKB Little Folks has been a platform to create real, tangible change.

With the vision of ‘Transforming Early Childhood Education’, the school has been at the forefront of early childhood education. SKB Little Folks preschool adopts a whole-brain approach to learning and takes inspiration from the progressive Reggio Emilia & play-based methods of teaching to create a robust and innovative learning environment and focus on holistic growth of kids- emotional intelligence (ability to be in control of and express one’s emotions), intellectual intelligence (ability to engage in critical thinking), empathy, mindfulness, critical enquiry, social and emotional behavior.

With an aim to impart the highest quality of education to young minds, the school caters to children aged 2-and-a-half to 6, where they learn at their own pace to hone their skills and creativity, while the teacher acts as a gentle facilitator. The low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 ensures that teachers work closely with each student, guiding and helping them develop their skills. The impact of the school has been enormous. It has trained over 400 teachers till date, who in turn have impacted several thousands of kids.

Also read: Uttar Pradesh Boosting Educational Ecosystem for Growth of All

The school values children and their needs. The mission of the school is to enable kids to be knowledgeable, kind, committed, globally minded and confident. Democracy, mutual respect, honesty, inclusiveness, caring, a secure environment and gender equality are some of the core values which we cherish at SKB Little Folks preschool.

How COVID-19 pandemic has affected the preschools recently?

The first 5 years of life are formative, and socializing definitely plays an important role in a child’s holistic development. Having said that, kids in this age group are vulnerable as it is difficult to expect them to wear masks at all times and strictly follow distancing/hygiene protocols. At this stage, reopening preschools presents far too great a risk, not only endangering the children, but their parents, grandparents, and other household members.

We, at SKB Little Folks, have devised an online curriculum, based on activities, team work and socializing. However, I do understand that screen time needs to be reduced and that children need to play outside. We have started inviting kids in groups of two to four to visit school at different timings. A teacher watches them closely to ensure safety and hygiene protocols are met at all times. All our classrooms, equipment and outdoor play areas are sanitized and social distancing norms maintained. It is a difficult situation but with the new vaccinations, there is now a ray of hope.

The NEP 2020, has showcased huge reforms for education, how it will help preschools ?

Several welcome steps were noted for the education sector, as India received its first budgetary announcement after the launch of the much-lauded National Education Policy (NEP), as a paradigm shift in the spectrum of Indian Education. National Education Policy was ear-marked as a document of success for the sector as it skillfully articulated a need for integrating ‘Early Childhood Care and Education’ in the mainstream narrative of formal schooling and providing a much-needed push. Strengthening and expanding the Anganwadi network can go a long way in disseminating ECCE education to the most rural corners of the country.

In a year where schools have closed down, learning is virtual and education has been compromised for crores of students, a keener focus on early childhood education and foundational learning skills with a robust digital infrastructure would ensure that students are back on track. The government with its announcement of 15000 model ‘exemplar schools’ has laid out the foundations to ensure that we are on that path to achieve our NEP vision however a greater budgetary allocation for the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan, would help protect our children’s right to education and actualize the ambitious goals of the NEP on ground.

Why preschools are important for a child?

Neuroscience research confirms that the first six years in a child’s life are crucial and extremely formative, with 85% of the child’s brain developing during this time. In a study conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on the “The impact of pre-school education on retention in primary grades” (1992), a strong interdependence between pre-school education and retention, school attendance, and improved learning outcomes was noted. Simultaneously it becomes equally important to support institutional capacity building of teachers to ensure that this phase of discovery-based learning between ages 3-8 in a child’s life is well supported by nurturing pre-school educators. I The school believes that the maximum learning takes place in the first ten years of a person’s life. Therefore, children deserve to get the best learning exposure and environment at the preschool level.

With an aim to impart the highest quality of education to young minds, the school caters to children aged 2-and-a-half to 6, where they learn at their own pace to hone their skills and creativity, while the teacher acts as a gentle facilitator. The children are given free reign in the classroom to explore, question and innovate while teachers foster their curiosity by providing an environment filled with possibilities. The school endeavors to realise Dr. Montessori’s ultimate aim: to support the natural development of the human being from birth to maturity, enabling children to become the transforming elements of society leading to a harmonious and peaceful world.

The curriculum emphasizes the need for “learning by doing” to encourage students to leverage their curious minds and fosters creative expression through music, art and movement. The curriculum is dynamic and responsive, and meets the child where they are and tailors each student’s curriculum based upon talents and interests rather than age or grade.

Also read: New age school education for students

The low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 ensures that teachers work closely with each student, guiding and helping them develop their skills. The impact of the school has been enormous. It has trained over 400 teachers till date, who in turn have impacted several thousands of kids.

The school aims to empower women, provide access to great learning to kids and build strong communities by stronger collaboration amongst teachers, parents and students.

What are your expansion plans?

It is our goal to make SKB Little Folks Preschool a bridge between the home and school. A place where the child can have experiences that will help develop good attitudes, habits, and skills. These abilities help the child meet new situations with confidence. Therefore, the emphasis during the preschool years is on:

· Learning experiences that will promote the child’s total development: socially, physically, intellectually, culturally and emotionally, and

· Involvement of parents, implying the recognition of the individual child’s strengths and needs by the teacher in consultation with his/her parents and the director of the school.

The school celebrates the “unique genius in every child” with an educational philosophy called constructivism, which is a “learning by doing” approach that academically challenges each student to be an active learner, utilize interdisciplinary thinking, tap into their emotional intelligence and have civic-mindedness. In the classrooms, children are immersed in an environment that encourages their active imaginations to come alive.

The students receive a balance of structured class time and free play and teachers work with them on developing their social-emotional skills and independence. The curriculum is child-centered and uses a hands-on approach to teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Children are encouraged to explore, play, wander, and ask questions and find answers through observation and experimentation. The school emphasizes the importance of parental involvement so it’s common to find parents helping in the classroom, chaperoning field trips or participating in school-wide events.

The core curriculum focuses on developing social-emotional skills by working in small groups so children learn how to interact with each other. They also work on developing gross and fine motor skills, introducing a scientific view of the world through simple experiments. Every student at our school is respected as an individual.

Dignitaries from across India, Asia, the UK, and USA have visited my preschool in Kanpur and have invited me to set up similar ventures in their respective cities/countries. In 1998, I received the “Best Educationist” award by the Femina Magazine. In 2010, I was awarded the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award by TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), Outstanding Woman award by FICCI FLO among others.

After 40 years, I am ready to expand my school within India for its legacy to live on. Sharing the same vision is of utmost importance to me while choosing partners to run SKB Little Folks preschool. If I do find like-minded people who share my passion of educating and loving children, then yes I’m all for expanding my school beyond Kanpur.

What’s your preschool’s USP?

Building on a legacy of excellence in early childhood education, the Shree Kant Bhushan Little Folks preschool today is one of the best that one can find. While the school has grown both in numbers and quality, the management has firmly restricted the number of children on its rolls, to ensure the qualitative input given to each child. The low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 ensures that teachers work closely with each student, guiding and helping them develop their skills. The impact of the school has been enormous. It has trained over 400 teachers till date, who in turn have impacted several thousands of kids.

Shree Kant Bhushan Little Folks Preschool aims at imparting education in the emotional, social, language, and creative spheres, apart from pure book-oriented knowledge, to prepare little folks for more challenging pursuits in the future.

Discovering our little ones’ latent talents, making them confident individuals, and developing their capacity for application rather than rote skills, has been the most important to the Shree Kant Bhushan Little Folks preschool management.

Lessons at SKB Little Folks comes to life as students and staff make direct contact with their subjects. Regular activities at school consist of music, art, dance, drama, storytelling, craft — the list is endless. Visits from local professionals, that is, doctors, bakers, policemen, and so on, not only arouse interest in a child but also promote general awareness and make learning fun. Sometimes, the teachers themselves dress up as greengrocers or magicians to liven up the school’s already buzzing atmosphere.

The children are given free rein in the classroom to explore, question, and innovate while teachers foster their curiosity by providing an environment filled with possibilities. According to Montessori principles, the first 10 year period of a child’s life is called the “Foundational Decade of Learning” and teaches students to develop learning styles to serve them for a lifetime.

The curriculum emphasizes the need for “learning by doing” to encourage students to leverage their curious minds and fosters creative expression through music, art and movement. The curriculum is dynamic and responsive, and meets the child where they are and tailors each student’s curriculum based upon talents and interests rather than age or grade.

Encouragingly, this is evident from the fact that many of our little folks are today, pursuing their education in renowned academic institutions in and out of Kanpur and further, excelling in various fields like medicine, arts, engineering, politics, management all over the globe. And most importantly, they are very conscientious and productive citizens, bringing laurels to their homes and the nation.

Larger than life Events & Field Trips- Little Folks is known for its Annual & graduation events. Shows like the Jamboree – a Circus planned with Gemini Group, Jungle Book, Ramayana, Silver Jubilee Carnival, Sleeping Beauty Ballet etc. have been etched in people’s memories. The most striking feature of its annual events is the fact that all the children of the school are presented on stage. For our 40th year we created the story of the Cantebury Railroad and children performed on a life-size mobile train, especially built for the event. To give the children a hands-on experience, field trips are organised by the school every year. Visits over the years have been to the zoo, biscuit and sweet factories, banks, post office, the airport, Air Force flying club and amusement parks, to name a few.

The school lays emphasis on inculcating discipline without supervision, instilling moral values at this impressionable age, and imparting skills that aim at the overall personality development of the child.

The worth of our little folks cannot be measured immediately. There are no instant displays of our scores. Our scores are to be read in the lives that are being made, the perfections that are being reached, and the excellence that has been achieved already.

IGNOU introduces two new certificate courses through SWAYAM

Indira Gandhi National Open University

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced two new certification courses in Environmental Impact Assessment for Environmental Health and Environmental and Occupational Risks through SWAYAM, the massive platform of open online courses (MOOC) of the government of the India.

The two courses last 12 weeks, or about 105 courses already taught by SWAYAM. The Environmental and Occupational Hazards course covers natural hazards and disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides that affect people through property damage or loss of life. The course also covers geological hazards, meteorological hazards, or coastal hazards, among others.

Also read: IGNOU begins registration for SWAYAM Courses

The course also covers occupational hazards. It covers risks posed by specific professions such as mining and construction, agriculture and related sectors, hospitals and health centers, and business sectors. Finally, threat management and mitigation are examined. On the other hand, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) course for Environmental Health covers the different stages associated with the different EIA development activities. This course consists of four blocks in which the EIA is described in detail.

The environment in the context of EIA focuses primarily on the physical, chemical, biological, geological, social, economic and aesthetic dimensions, as well as their complex interactions that affect individuals, communities and ultimately determine its form, character, relationships and survival. Last year, the university launched a Certified Course for Mobile Application Development (CMAD). Applicants who qualify for grade 12 can enroll in this six-month course.

CBSE reopens portal for class 9, 11 students registration

CBSE reopens

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) reopened the school enrollment portal on Monday to register its ninth and eleventh grade students on its official website. A notice of this decision has been uploaded to the council’s official website.

Newly affiliated schools can enroll their 9th and 11th grade students online at cbse.gov.in no later than February 13, 2021.

According to the notice, former affiliated schools can enroll their exuberant 9th and 11th grade students with a late fine until Feb. 13. Former affiliated schools can also complete their “Candidate List” (LOC) for those who dropped out of grades 10 and 12 by February 13.

Also read: CBSE releases date sheet for class 10 and 12 board exams

The 9th and 11th grade CBSE exams are expected to be taken offline at various schools across the country. While some students and parents have requested to take tests online due to ongoing COVID-19 and the risk of infection, several schools have asked their students to take their tests offline. Schools for ninth and eleventh grade students have reopened in various cities in India.

Meanwhile, CBSE’s ninth and eleventh grade students returned to school after ten months of online classes in New Delhi. “Today the children in grades 9 and 11 have also returned to school. Normality has returned to life. We can hardly wait for “Zero Corona Day” to revive life. We have to bring the light of life back carefully, but only in the midst of Corona’s challenge and it happens, ”said Manish Sisodia.

UGC: No field visits, counselling, online classes

UGC No field visits

Colleges and universities across the country have begun to reopen after having closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic. However, the reopened universities will be different from the previous ones. To keep COVID safe, the College Scholarship Commission (UGC) has issued special guidelines for colleges. Under these guidelines, universities or colleges have no more than 50 percent students at any one time, day classes can be extended, and field trips and activities outside of school are reduced.

UGC asked universities to hire a consultant to visit regularly to ensure mental well-being and stress-free campuses. Universities and colleges have also been urged to limit the presence of external experts on campus, study trips, field work, etc. Teachers, officials, staff, and students should be required to carry identity cards. Faculty, staff and students of universities and colleges should be encouraged to download the “Aarogya Setu application”.

“The new university session is taking place and universities and colleges need a localized plan to deal with any eventualities arising from COVID-19 before they can resume their activities on campus. Furthermore, the reopening of universities and colleges will free students from uncertainties about their careers, how universities and colleges work, including how to teach physical classes. It also frees teachers and other employees from uncertainties about the continuity of their services, their salary, etc. UGC said in an official letter to the directors of universities and institutions of higher education.

Also read: NTA releases UGC NET 2021 application form

Only universities and colleges outside of the security zones can reopen. Also, students and staff who live in these areas cannot attend colleges. Students and staff are also advised not to visit areas classified as safe zones according to the guidelines.

At no time should more than 50 percent of all students be present among reopened colleges. Students from all research programs and PhD students from science and engineering programs are preferred. Online courses will continue for the rest of the streams and for international students.

UP govt to start free competitive exam centers from Feb 16

UP govt to start

The Uttar Pradesh government will establish free training centers at the divisional state level starting on February 16 as part of a new program called “Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana” to help young people.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided to create Abhyudaya Training Centers for potential applicants who are preparing to qualify for NEET, JEE (major and advanced), CDS, NDA, UPSC and all other competencies.

The free training center will provide great support to poor and disadvantaged students, which are run by the state government, the spokesperson said.

The free coaching institutes will start operating on the auspicious “Basant Panchami” day on February 16, and course registrations will begin on February 10, he added.

The “Abhyudaya” training centers will be established in the first phase at the division level and followed up in the next phase at the district level.

Also read: Uttar Pradesh government asked private schools to submit fee structure within 15 days

The coaching also includes direct advice to candidates of senior officials from IAS, IPS and PCS.

In exams like NDA and CDS, the principals of Sainik schools are fully UP trained.

There are also separate classes for the NEET and JEE exams. All courses and study materials, covering the entire syllabus of the various exams, are also available online.

Doubt resolution sessions will be organized to help applicants choose the best topic for them and these will be accompanied by discussions with experts as guest speakers.

Guest speakers will help them prepare quickly and use the techniques to write clear answers to the exam, the spokesperson added.

PM Modi advocates for institutions imparting education in local language

PM Modi advocates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he dreams of creating at least one medical school and one technical establishment in every state that provides education in the local language.

He spoke at a meeting after the launch of the Assam Mala program to modernize national highways and lay the foundations for two medical schools. “There is no shortage of talent in remote villages and areas. I have a bold dream that every state has at least one medical school and one technical institution that provides education in the local language, ”he said, promising to create such facilities in Assam after the general elections.

He said it will improve healthcare in remote areas as more and more doctors can reach people in their native languages and understand their problems. The two medical schools and hospitals will be located in the Biswanath and Charaideo districts. He claimed that Assam has experienced unprecedented development in the past five years with increasing development in health and infrastructure. There were only six medical schools in the state in 2016, but six more have been added in just five years.

Also read: PM Modi to lay foundation for two medical colleges in Assam

The number of openings in medical schools has increased from 725 to 1,600, he said. The Prime Minister said that the “Asom Mala” program will create new opportunities. Under this program, the Department of Public Works (PWD) will modernize national highways. Modi said that he has always linked the condition of the tea garden workers to the development of Assam. “But documents have emerged showing that a conspiracy has emerged outside the country to smear Indian tea. I am sure that the tea workers in Assam will give these forces an adequate response,” he said.

He stated without elaborating. The Asom Mala program, costing Rs 8,210, will link rural highways and roads and high-speed corridors. The Biswanath Hospital and Medical College will be established at an estimated cost of Rs 565 billion and Rs 557 billion will be spent on the Charaideo facility. Each will have 100 seats and will serve as a center for medical education and enhance the doctor-patient relationship.

Pokhriyal: Mulling to conduct NEET exams more than once

Mulling to conduct NEET exams

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has yet to announce the dates of the national aptitude tests for the NEET 2021 passing test. Social media platforms have been flooded with questions about NEET test templates, schedules and test dates.

During an interview Times Now, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said that the Department of Education plans to run NEET more than once in 2021, as the main JEE exam. However, the Minister of Education has not yet confirmed specific details about the NEET 2021 exam template. The Minister of Education also confirmed that the NTA and senior officials from the Ministries of Education and Health had recently interacted to discuss whether NEET should be conducted. -UG more than once a year, according to the report. He added that the exam dates for NEET 2021 would be announced soon, along with the decision on the paper sample and conducting an entrance medical exam twice a year.

The Department of Education said in an official statement that NEET will remain unchanged for this academic year in 2021. However, given the reduction of the program by some organizations across the country, it was decided to offer students internal options for eliminated materials.

Also Read:- Pokhriyal: NEET & JEE exams to be held on reduced syllabus

The 2021 NEET exam schedule is expected to be announced shortly once the questions are designed according to the JEE Main, where students will be required to answer 75 questions out of a total of 90. The NEET exam generally consists of 180 questions, but responses are expected to increase this year, among which students will be asked to answer only 180 questions of their choosing.

However, the NTA will commence the registration for NEET 2021 in online soon at ntaneet.nic.in or nta.ac.in. Only the eligible candidates can register for the medical entrance test.

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