Punjab CM virtually inaugurates 1,467 smart schools

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November 7, 2020

Under the ‘Mission Shat Pratishat’ Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh virtually distributed 2,625 tablets to students in 372 primary government schools and inaugurated 1,467 smart schools.

The Chief Minister launched ‘Mission Shat Pratishat’ (Mission 100 per sent) for the academic year 2020-21 to empower schools to achieve 100 per cent results despite the COVID-19 crisis in the state.

At the virtual event, which connected him to teachers, students and their parents from more than 4,000 schools and Ministers, MLAs, officials and non-teaching staff through WebEx, Facebook and YouTube, the Chief Minister also announced the creation of 8393 pre-primary school teachers posts and said the same would be filled up soon by the Education Department.

Pointing to the challenges in education in view of the COVID-19 situation, Captain Amarinder Singh said Mission Shat Pratishat was aimed at strengthening the digital education infrastructure.

Also read: Punjab CM launches scholarship scheme for students

“The mission aims to strengthen the digital educational infrastructure through E-Books, EDUSAT Lectures, E-Content and Online classes through Zoom App, Radio Channel, Broadcast of lectures through TV, Khan Academy Lectures and Video Lectures prepared by the teachers,” the Chief Minister said.

“This would help further boost the standards in government schools, which had witnessed massive improvement in the education quality and performance in the past three years, in line with the state government’s decision to curb all malpractices in Board exams,” he added.

The Chief Minister further lauded the contribution of smart schools to raising educational standards in Punjab and said of the total 19,107 schools in the state, 6,832 were currently Smart Schools, to which another 1,467 were being added.

NEET Counselling 2020 final results declared

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November 7, 2020

Medical Counselling Committee, (MCC) has released the NEET–UG Counselling Round 1 Final Results 2020 on mcc.nic.in. All the candidates who had qualified NEET Exam conducted on September 13, 2020 and in October, can check the results now on the official website by following the easy steps stated below.

As per a notice released the provisional results were declared and the candidates had the time till 8 PM on November 6, 2020, to inform the MCC of any discrepancies. Take a look at the steps to check results and the documents required below. Check the direct link of allotment letter here.

Also read: NTA releases NEET 2020 admit card

On the basis of their choices filled, candidates as well as the All India NEET Ranks – as assigned by NTA, the seat allotment process is being done. Candidates would be required to get their documents verified which are High School & Intermediate Mark Sheets, High School & Intermediate Passing Certificate, Identity Proof, Birth Certificate, Category Certificate (If Applicable), Passport size photograph (Six), NEET 2020 admit card as issued by NTA, NEET 2020 rank card, Provisional allotment letter – which would be available on mcc.nic.in.

NEET Counselling 2020: How to check round 1 final result

Candidates need to visit the official site of MCC on mcc.nic.in.

Click on NEET Counselling 2020 Round 1 list available on the official site.

The Round 1 list would open where candidates can check their results.

PM Modi urges students to focus on quality, never compromise

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November 7, 2020

Addressing the 51st annual convocation of IIT Delhi via video conferencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the post-COVID-19 world is going to be very different and technology will play the biggest role in it.

COVID-19 has taught the world that globalisation is important but self-reliance is equally important, the prime minister said.

Modi also urged the graduating students to focus on quality, never compromise, and make their innovations work at a mass scale.

Also read: PM Modi: Lot of focus on structural reforms in higher education

The PM also said “the country will ensure ease of doing business for its youth while they should work for providing ease of living to people, particularly the poorest of the poor, through innovations”.

“India is fully committed to give its youth ease of doing business so that the youth through their innovation can bring about a change in the lives of crores of people of the country,” Modi said addressing the graduating students of IIT Delhi.

He said: “After all, you passed one of the toughest exams, the JEE and then you came to IIT. But, there are two things that will enhance your ability even more- One is flexibility, other is humility.”

“Your work will give global recognition to our products. Your efforts will lead to swifter recognition of Indian products,” Modi told the students, calling them the best brand ambassadors of Brand India.

The nation has seen how technology can provide good governance and reach the poor and the needy in the last few years, he said.

Technology has made last mile delivery of services efficient and reduced the scope of corruption, the prime minister said.

22 IIT Guwahati researchers featured in list of world’s top scientists

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November 7, 2020

In a major development, twenty two faculty members and researchers of Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati were featured in the list of the world’s top two per cent scientists created by Stanford University of the USA.

The list prepared by experts at Stanford University has names of over 1,00,000 scientists, whose published research manuscripts have accelerated progress in their respective fields and influenced productivity of other researchers as well.

The institute’s Director T G Sitharam and other faculty members were listed and ranked for their research publications citations for the year 2019 and their lifetime contribution to their specific fields of research.

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IIT Guwahati faculty members featured in the list are from the Departments of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Chemistry, Electrical and Electronics.

“This recognition of several faculty of the institute in the world’s top two per cent of Scientists List has placed it in the global map of science and has brought great pride to the Institute. I congratulate all the 22 scientists and their hard work and commitment to furthering science,” Sitharam said.

The database report on field specific analysis was prepared by Prof John P A Loannidis of Stanford University and his team and was published in the prestigious journal PLOS Biology, the statement said.

Govt: Odisha Schools to remain closed till Dec 31

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November 7, 2020

In a first, Odisha state government announced to keep all schools closed till December 31. With the notice, Odisha became the first state to decide to extend the closure of schools for the entire year since March when schools were shut due the pandemic.

The decision to keep the schools closed in Odisha was taken in view of the apprehensions of a second wave of pandemic. With experts predicting a second wave mid-December, the Odisha Government announced its decision to keep the schools closed.

The School and Mass Education (S&ME) department in a notification reads: “… the state government does hereby direct that all schools in the state shall remain closed till 31 December, 2020.”

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Education Minister of the state Samir Ranjan Dash has clarified that said that the state will not open schools for the students of class 8 to 12 from November 15 as was decided earlier. The decision came after CM Naveen Patnaik expressed concerns over possible second wave of the pandemic. Also, the contraction of infection by hundreds of teachers and students in Andhra Pradesh was a matter of concern and worry.

Maharashtra Government announced its decision to reopen the schools in the state from November 23 for classes 9 to 12. As for Karnataka, the decision to reopen schools has not been taken as yet and no date has been announced.

Notably, Uttarakhand announced closure of 84 schools after about 80 teachers tested positive. Also, neighbouring state Andhra Pradesh too has reported as many as 829 positive cases among the teachers since the schools reopened in the state from November 2, 2020.

Sisodia: GB Pant Engineering College to be part of Skill and Entrepreneurship University

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November 6, 2020

The GB Pant Engineering College, whose students are on a hunger strike over no admissions this year, will get the status of a constituent college of the proposed Skill and Entrepreneurship University, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

“GB Pant Engineering College will get the status of Constituent College of Skills and Entrepreneurship University. Furthermore, new courses will be introduced in the engineering college as well,” Sisodia said.

“Currently, students come through entrances every year and the goal is to enrol at least 1,000 students annually in GB Pant,” he added.

Also read: Sisodia: Delhi Schools to remain closed for now

The students of the college have been protesting against non-inclusion of the college in the admission counselling process this year by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

“Through the university, World-Class Skill Centres (WCSC) will be set up to provide skill-based training and degrees, but will also cater to the students by identifying future-centric jobs. The purpose of establishing this university is to fix the existing gaps in this country by upskilling students and readying future-entrepreneurs of this country,” Sisodia said.

“In 2020, we must prepare our children by upskilling them to face world over challenges, especially in an era of global economy, online marketing and work-from-home set-ups by creating hands-on employable courses,” he added.

The minister directed the officials to aim to develop the capacity of enrolling at least 1.25 lakh students every year in the university in the coming years.

IIT Hyderabad & NMDC launch 5-year incubation and fellowship program

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November 6, 2020

Country’s premier institute Indian Institute of Hyderabad (IIT) Hyderabad & NMDC Limited has collaborated and launched a 5-year joint Incubation and Fellowship program. The program would commence from November 2020.

The initiative titled NICE Program aims to support deep-tech startups by providing them incubation and fellowship support. Students who want to apply for the program can visit the official site of niceprogram.in to apply.

The main objective of NICE is to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in the country and to support the Startup India movement.

Also read: IIT Hyderabad partners TalentSprint to equip young talent in AI

The five-year program would support 5 fellows and 15 startups by providing them financial aid, mentoring support, co-working space, other infrastructural benefits, and many more. With the total program budget of INR 10 Crores funded by NMDC, NICE aims to support 5 startups every year with the financial aid of up to INR 25 lakhs to convert their proof of concept into a scalable business.

The program was launched on November 6 by Sumit Deb, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NMDC Limited in presence of Prof B S Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad. The launch program was conducted virtually that was attended by students, faculties, and team members of the organizations.

Prof B S Murty, IIT Hyderabad Director said, ““The vision of IIT Hyderabad is to be the cradle for inventions and innovations. This joint program is one important step taken towards the vision of IITH and the commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and innovations. This program would also act as a template for Industry-Academia collaboration to enrich the Startup India initiatives.”

Prof Hiren Doshi joins SAGE University as Pro Vice Chancellor

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November 6, 2020

Prof Hiren Doshi has joined SAGE University, Indore has its new Pro Vice Chancellor. Prof Hiren Doshi has huge experience in working in education industry. He is skilled in lecturing, curriculum development, public speaking, drug design, natural product, chromatography and bioremediation.

Earlier, he was campus director, Ratnamani Education Campus for two years. He was also Dean science and agriculture in Madhav University for three years.

Also read: Dr Sanjay Kumar Mallick joins DY Patil International School, Bokaro as founder principal

SAGE University is amongst Premier Private Universities, where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity works effectively towards preparing professional graduates for significant roles in business and society globally. It is promoted by the Management of Sagar Group of Institutions which has earned an enviable reputation as an award-winning Education Group through its achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and international levels.

SAGE University’s sound approach to nurturing school leavers into qualified professionals will result in our graduates being highly sought after by the employers.

Dell Technologies, AIF, NSDC launch “Project Future Read” to impart career skills to 1 lakh students

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November 6, 2020

IT major Dell Technologies in partnership with American India Foundation (AIF), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and University of Mumbai has launched ‘Project Future Ready’ to equip the workforce with career skills.

The project is set to impact over 1 lakh students in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, of which 60 per cent are females.

The project launch was graced by the presence of Alok Ohrie, President and Managing Director, Dell Technologies India Mathew Joseph, Country Director, AIF, Manish Kumar, MD & CEO, NSDC, and Suhas Pednekar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai,.

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The project aims to provide skills development for these students through career mentoring, leveraging online skilling platforms and providing market aligned skills training for employability and inculcating entrepreneurial mind-set.

On completion of the program, the students will receive a certification from NSDC and University of Mumbai.

Alok Ohrie, President and MD, Dell Technologies India said, “Technology is a powerful tool that can break down barriers and create new possibilities.”

Mathew Joseph, Country Director, American India Foundation said, “A rapidly evolving employment landscape, brought on by the global pandemic, has necessitated that skilling be reoriented towards the needs of the hour.”

Dr. Manish Kumar, MD & CEO, NSDC said, “The young workforce requires skills for the jobs of the future. Core functional knowledge and competencies enhances individual’s ability to secure a job, offering them an edge in the work environment too.”

UGC releases guidelines for reopening of higher educational institutions

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November 6, 2020

The University Grants Commission (UGC) released guidelines advising higher education institutions, outside containment zones, to reopen in phases. The regulator stated that the institutions must start opening with research, masters and final-year undergraduate students. However, the number of students attending classes on campus, at a given time, should not be more than half the total student strength.

Higher institutions and schools across the country are closed since March 16. Last month, the Ministry of Home Affairs allowed state governments to decide on phased reopening after October 15.

Aside from standard precautions of regular disinfection of premises and screening of teachers and students on campus, the higher education regulator has also suggested institutions extend teaching hours and follow a six-day schedule to accommodate students in batches and ensure social distancing.

Also read: UGC extends application deadline for scholarship programmes

Wearing a mask is mandatory for all teachers and staff on campus. Attendance for students will be voluntary. Universities have been asked to continue online classes for students who wish to study remotely.

Residential campuses will be allowed to operate hostels where it is necessary, but sharing of rooms has been forbidden.

“Isolation facilities for symptomatic persons and quarantine facilities for those who were in contact with the positively tested persons should be there on campus or a tie-up may be made in advance with some Government hospital or approved premises or as advised by the local authorities so that, in case of necessity, prompt action may be taken. Proper arrangement of safety, health, food, water etc. should be ensured for those in quarantine and isolation facilities,” the guidelines also stated.

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