Teach our children about Indian traditions and cultural heritage, says Vice President

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August 16, 2018

The Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said that children should be taught about our traditions and rich cultural heritage to preserve them.

While interacting with the students various schools of Delhi on Independence Day, the vice president said that children are future of our nation and they should be given good education as well as good conduct. He said, “We should also teach them about sacrifices made by our great leaders for freedom as a tribute to the leaders.”

“Children should be made to remember mother, mother tongue, motherland, and birth place. We should also make our children to speak only in mother tongue at home. We should imbibe the feeling of first we are Indians, then we are others,” he further said.

“We should teach our children to respect nature and live with nature. We should make them understand nature and culture together for better future which is important in everyone’s life” he added.

AICTE Chairman Stresses on Innovation in Education

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August 14, 2018

AICTE Chairman Anil Sahasrabudhe has stressed on the congregation of the new initiatives of AICTE and Indian National Academy of Engineers (INAE) to encourage innovation.

The AICTE chairman, while speaking on the Centre’s measures aimed at prompting innovation at the 2nd Indian National Academy of Engineers Youth conclave held on 12th August at the IIT Kharagpur, said many important schemes have been initiated by AICTE to improve laboratory condition of institutions – and, under one of those, the research fellows will now be provided travel grant for presenting their research paper at conferences and distinguished fellows can now visit other centres for a full semester and claim reimbursement.

In a message to the organiser of ‘Smart India Hackathon’ initiative launched by the AICTE and MHRD, he said, the ‘Smart India Hackathon’ was aimed at solving challenging problems of different government departments and ministries and state governments and engage with young students for creating world’s largest open innovation model.

“Many countries such as Canada, Australia, South Korea and Singapore have shown a keen interest in participating under this banner. Certainly, these exercises help bring awareness and fundamental skills among students and help build the foundation for future innovation and skill development,” he said.

Speaking at the conclave, IIT KGP Director Partha Pratim Chakrabarti mentioned that the current era is an era of convergence where people from different sectors need to work together to solve complex problems.

Students from different institutes competed in six sections at the Youth conclave which ended on August 12. While the School of Aeronautics, Neemrana, won the top prize for ‘Optimising Food Chain Aspects’ in which students were asked to devise a product to store farm produce, Future Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata won the first prize in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan category in which students had to segregate household waste. The IIT KGP team lifted the first prize for ‘Town Planning. In the Mobile Application Development category, IIT KGP won the top prize for both healthcare app development and digitisation of agriculture.

12th WES 2018 brainstormed about innovations in education

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August 10, 2018

In a bid to showcase the innovations, initiatives and best practices being followed across the globe in the education space, Elets Technomedia organised the 12^th World Education Summit (WES) 2018 in New Delhi on 9-10 August.

Inaugurated by Uttarakhand’s Higher Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat and Nagaland’s Higher & Technical Education Minister Temjen Imna along with other eminent dignitaries, the summit was divided into segments: School Education, Higher Education, Expo and Awards.

During the first day of two-day long summit ministers and other officials launched the 150^th issue of digitalLEARNING magazine.

“Due to shortage of funds in education that too mostly in the higher education, institutes are facing faculty shortage and lacking quality education. The Uttarakhand Government has recruited teachers through state public service commission which resulted into improved attendance of students in the institutions of the State. The attendance increased to 68% from 47 % within a short span of time,” said Dr Rawat.

“When we talk of higher education we are talking about the future of the state and the nation. Our professors and teachers are capable and qualified enough to impart world class education if given the chance and facilities. I can see zeal in our teachers”, he added.

“India is a young nation with 65 per cent of the population under 35 years, and half the country’s population is under 25. Education is needed for the youth and country to grow, but due to lack of funds education institutes are suffering with shortage of faculty and facilities,” said Temjen Imna Along.

The 12th WES witnessed insightful discussions on various aspects of school and higher education for two days. Eduleaders from Dubai and the UAE, India, UK and various parts of the world along with industry leaders deliberated upon the subject of futuristic education spectrum, said Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd CEO and Editor-in-Chief Dr Ravi Gupta.

Anju Sharma, Principal Secretary, Higher and Technical education, Government of Gujarat, said “Country’s present higher education system was aimed at creating machine out of human being and showcasing students as models for selling a product. Students are being taught learning books and instead of innovations. Government in Gujarat is now focusing on innovations and start-ups at college level. Each innovative project is being provided Rs two lakh aid and about 550 projects have been funded till date.”

Ashutosh Pednekar, Secretary, Higher Education and Commissioner College Education, Government of Rajasthan, said “Biggest problem from college pass outs is finding a job. Rajasthan Government is tying up with various companies and IGNOU for skill based development of students. It has already tied up with CISCO and Microsoft for training of students and faculty from colleges in the state. Students will be awarded certificates on successful completion of the various courses.”

Speaking during the Summit, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Chairman Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe said, “We have to gear ourselves for the new education era and should transform our educational patterns to empower students.”

The expo witnessed unique yet effective teaching methodologies, networking and product interactions among different sections of the education stakeholders. Over 50 exhibitors showcased their new initiatives in edtech at the summit.

Awards presented to leading schools, higher education institutes and edu-tech corporate during the summit aimed to recognise, highlight, honour and encourage leading models/projects/processes of excellence and sustainable innovations in school and higher education.

12th Elets World Education Summit to be held in Delhi

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August 9, 2018

In an endeavour to explore solutions for ensuring innovative and quality education for all, the Elets Technomedia will organise 12th Elets World Education Summit (WES) from August 9-10 at the Leela Ambience in New Delhi.

The World Education Summit, an initiative of the Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd, will act as a global platform for discussing problems related to education sector and their solutions along with various practices important for better future of education sector through panel discussions on various topics during the two-day long conference.

The Summit will bring together State Government ministers, officials, educational bodies, edu-leaders, edupreneurs, edu-investors, chairmen, CEOs and MDs of schools, corporate, colleges and universities, edu-startups and edu-tech providers on one platform.

The grand conference will offer a big knowledge-exchange and networking opportunity to all the participants and speakers.

During the two-day conference, over 600 delegates will share their thoughts, and figure out new methods to impart education in a better way within two streams of the event.

The summit will also witness the conglomeration of eminent speakers like Dhan Singh Rawat, Higher Education Minister, Government of Uttarakhand; Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, Minister for Higher & Technical Education, Government of Nagaland; Kadiyam Srihari, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Education, Government of Telangana; Anil Swarup, CEO, State Development Council, Government of Jharkhand; Rajesh Aggarwal, Director General (Training), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India; Anju Sharma, Principal Secretary, Higher & Technical Education, Government of Gujarat; Ashutosh A T Pednekar, Commissioner-College Education & Secretary-Higher Education, Government of Rajasthan and many others.

Key discussion points of the summit will include: Innovation & Technology, The Game Changer for Higher Education Scenario; Adjustment vs Variety – 21st century leadership challenge; Creative blending of traditional pedagogical approaches with digital contents and technology for School Education etc.

Over 70 exhibitors will showcase latest innovations adopted across the world at the summit. It’s an opportunity for schools, colleges, universities and corporate to network with globally renowned organisations, improve their customer base and choose the best and most suitable practices for their institutions.

At the 12th Elets World Education Summit 2018, preschools, schools, higher education institutes will be awarded for their exemplary contribution to the education space. The summit will also felicitate edu-tech corporate and start-up for their innovation in education landscape.

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Talat Ahmad takes over as new VC of Kashmir University

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August 8, 2018

Renowned earth scientist Talat Ahmad took over as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir. He replaced Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi.

Prior to this role, Ahmad was the Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi.

He completed his MSc in geology from Aligarh Muslim University in 1977 followed by an MPhil in Ore Petrology from JNU in 1980. He then completed his PhD in Igneous Petrology from JNU in 1985.

In 1988-89, Ahmad did a Post Doctoral Fellowship with University of Liecester, while in 1997-98, he did Post Doctoral Fellowship with University of Cambridge. In 1999-2000, he did another Post Doctoral Fellowship with Nagota University (Japan).

He holds several significant assignments including being the Vice Chancellor of University of Kashmir from June 2011 to May 2014 and Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi from May 15, 2014 till August 6, 2018.

He has been a recipient of several prestigious awards and citations, including the National Mineral Award, 1994 from the Government of India. He has also been a fellow of the Indian National Science Academy in New Delhi, Indian Academy of Sciences in Bangalore, fellow of the National Academy of Sciences in Allahabad, J C Bose National Fellowship, DST, New Delhi.

Government’s nod to 122 New Research Projects under IMPRINT-II

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August 7, 2018

Government has approved 122 new research projects at a cost of Rs 112 crore under its ‘IMPRINT-2’ initiative. The projects that have been approved cover domains such as Energy, Security, Healthcare, Advanced Materials, ICT and Security/Defence domains.

“Out of 2145 proposals, 122 best proposals were selected for funding under IMPRINT-II, advancing cutting edge level technology,” Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said in a statement today. “Of the 122 new IMPRINT projects sanctioned, 81 are sponsored by industry…This industry-academic collaboration will bring excellence in research,”Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said.

Prakash Javadekar also added that the knowledge portal for monitoring the progress of research projects and to disseminate findings will be launched in October 2018.

The new research project proposals selected include: 35 (ICT); 18 (Advanced Materials), 17 (Healthcare Technology), 12 (Energy Security); 11 (Security & Defence); 9 (Sustainable Habitat); 7 Water Resource & River Systems; 5 (Environment & Climate); 4 (Manufacturing); and 4 (Nano Technology).

The Education Minister also added that now IMPRINT proposals are also open for higher education institutes including private institutes.

IMPacting Research INnovation and Technology or IMPRINT is the first of its kind government supported initiative to address the major science and engineering challenges that India must address and champion to enable, empower and embolden the nation for inclusive growth and self-reliance. It is a first-of-its- kind Pan-IIT and IISc joint initiative aimed at developing a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology challenges in selected domains needed by the country.

Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) had launched the IMPRINT Second phase in March. For the second phase the government had sanctioned a fund of Rs 1000 crore for research in Science and Technology which will be provided over the course of next two years, i.e. 2018-19 and 2019-20.

HRD Ministry to Grade States on Quality of School Education

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August 6, 2018

Aimed at bringing uniformity in educational standards across Indian States, the HRD Ministry has introduced a 70-point grading index to assess the quality of school education offered by states.

Elaborating on why a grading mechanism was preferred this time instead of previously-used ranking model, a source in the ministry said, “The idea is not to rank the states but grade their performance as ranking may bring unhealthy competition. Grading will help motivate more states to adopt structural reforms in school education.”

According to sources, the grading parameters will include school infrastructure, number of teaching posts and vacancies against them, transparency in recruitment and promotion of teachers.

Further, the ministry is also planning to set up a Central Institute of Assessment (CIA) which will work with NCERT and the states on pedagogical interventions to improve the learning outcomes.

Universities not mere degree factories: President Ram Nath Kovind

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August 6, 2018

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, on Sunday said that the best scientific universities and institutions of learning are not just teaching shops or degree factories but increasingly they are sources of innovation and incubators of technology and technology-driven start-ups.

“The knowledge ecosystem of public investments in science, academic institutions and universities, research laboratories, commercial applications and private enterprise has an almost magical potential. Its best example is, of course, Silicon Valley in the United States. At the core of Silicon Valley are basic science and technology campuses and their talented faculty and students, The President said while addressing the seventh convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad.

Lauding the individual accomplishments being achieved by research institutions in the country, he added that there is a need for more inter-universities collaborations. “IIT Hyderabad is not envisaged as just an add-on to this ecosystem. Rather, it needs to be the hub of this ecosystem. It must be the connecting tissue and the catalyst for a greater synergy”, he added.

Further, he urged IIT Hyderabad to break out of silos and to assist others in breaking out of silos. He said that India will judge the success of IIT Hyderabad by the vitality and the output it can ensure for not just itself but for the entire Hyderabad knowledge ecosystem.

UGC Recommends Deemed University Status for IIMC

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August 4, 2018

Aimed at furthering the status of Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) as one of the prestigious journalism schools in the country, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended the HRD Ministry to grant deemed university status to the prestigious mass communication school.

Worth noting is, the UGC had last year formed a four-member committee headed by B K Kuthiala, the vice-chancellor of Makhanlal Chaturvedi University, Bhopal, to analyse the proposal by the IIMC, which functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and offers diploma courses in journalism, advertising and public relations.

“Based on the committee’s recommendation and inspection team’s feedback the UGC has recommended that the ministry should issue a Letter of Intent (LoI) to the journalism school under the ‘De Novo’ category. The status will enable the institute to grant degrees instead of diplomas,” a senior UGC official said.

‘De Novo’ refers to an institution which focuses on teaching and research in emerging areas of knowledge.

The development comes in the backdrop of a review of higher education institutes by the Niti Aayog in June, wherein, it was recommended that the IIMC be merged with either Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Centre for Media Studies or Jamia Millia Islamia’s AJK Mass Communication Research Centre. However, the institute as well as the information and broadcasting and the HRD ministry, had rejected the idea.

The idea to grant deemed university status to the IIMC is not a new one. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry had also approved such a plan in 2016. Over the last five years, the IIMC has expanded from two campuses in Delhi and Dhenkanal to six campuses across the country – Jammu, Amravati, Kottayam and Aizawl.

Free education upto 12 in Delhi’s government schools: Sisodia

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August 2, 2018

Delhi’s Government schools are going to impart free education upto class 12, said Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who also holds education portfolio.

Presently, the govt schools in Delhi provide free education upto class 8 and students of class 9 to 12 pay a fee of Rs 20 per month.

Manish Sisodia, who chaired a meeting of the city’s education department, directed the Secretary Education to submit a proposal to scrap the school fee.

Sisodia informed about the decision through a tweet from his official social media handle.

In another tweet related to school education in Delhi, he said that four new government schools are likely to be ready by September 2018. In the tweet he also informed that on ground construction of four more schools and 12,700 classrooms is likely to be start by October 2018.

In another initiative to improve the quality of education in Delhi, the government schools will get around 9,000 guest teachers by mid-August to curb the shortage, said Sisodia.

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