The government is going to help needy students by spending Rs 6,600 crore in next three years in the form of loan interest subsidy, revealed by Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar.
The 2009 scheme was extended at a recent meeting of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the next three years.
“It’s a great equity initiative of the Narendra Modi government that in next three years, more than 10 lakh students…who don’t have means, whose income is below Rs 4.5 lakh per year will be eligible for the education loan and interest subsidy,” Javadekar said.
The scheme will facilitate eligible students to get loans without any collateral or guarantee whereas the interest will be paid by the government for the duration of the course plus one year after its completion.
The students can take loans up to a maximum of Rs 7.5 lakh under the scheme. The Minister said that the central government has spent a total of Rs 5,400 crore in the last three years on this scheme, which it would increase to Rs. 6,600 crore for the next three years.
“Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan was started by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1998. For the last 20 years, the scheme is operating with little changes made here and there. But now after consulting the states, we have come to decide that from Class 1 to Class 12 there will be one scheme,” Javadekar said.
The minister also said that in coming five years the government will replace blackboards with smart board for classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 in all its schools.
Sachin Tendulkar has launched BMW India’s “Skill Next” programme to impart hands-on expertise and to automobile engineers across the country.
The initiative will help the engineering students in gaining theoretical and practical knowledge as the car manufacturer would provide 365 BMW engines and transmissions to various engineering and technical institutes across the country free of cost.
“Skill Next is a vision which we are extremely passionate about. Apart from the theoretical knowledge, the aspiring engineers and the youngsters will have a special opportunity for practical training as well. It is like me playing book cricket without a bat,” Tendulkar said, after launching the initiative at the factory.
Tendulkar, the brand ambassador of the German luxury car manufacturer, has launched the initiative by assembling an engine and a transmission unit along with the students of Anna University’s College of Engineering at the company’s factory in Chennai.
“The learning experience would also be a fantastic opportunity for the students to chase their dreams ,” Tendulkar added.
“There is going to be a big shortage of technical skills in the next 10 years and under this initiative, thousands of students will get access to the technology,” BMW India’s president Vikram Pawah said.
At Chaitanyaa, we have created a unique blend of world-class curricula, contemporary teaching methodologies, and equal focus on intellectual, physical and personality development, resulting in future leaders who are ready to take on the world, says Rajith Rajiv Gowda, CEO, Chaithanyaa International School, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).
Tell us about the initiatives taken by Chaithanyaa International School to boost skill-based education.
Rajith Rajiv Gowda CEO, Chaithanyaa International School
With a proud gesture I can state that Chaithanyaa International School is committed to impart quality education. Our modern education is subject oriented and only utilitarian in concept, but does not stress on the human side of personality. At this juncture, it is essential to teach children subjects directly linked with real life in an attractive mode. To fill this gap it is very much essential to impart skills, like soft skills, life skills etc. Therefore it is imperative that any attempt at imparting real education should invariably cover all facets of such education directed towards the good of all in society. In this direction any future programme should also imbibe in the aspirants a true spirit of it so as to include moral and ethical foundations. Such education will equip students with the skills to face the challenges of life. In our school we integrated these skills with the curriculum through various methods and sources.
What best practices in curriculum and teaching – learning process are implemented by Chaithanyaa International School to nurture future leaders?
In our school we have introduced a unique system of teaching-learning that inculcates inquisitive approach and problem solving confidence in children. It is 5-Step experiential learning approach where skills are inculcated among children in their initial years of learning. It involves experiences like trying on their own, failing, getting feedback and then trying again in order to succeed. It makes children believe that learning is a life-long process. We give more importance to skill development. We developed and implemented a practical approach which is yielding good results in terms of bringing out creative thinking among students.
What is your opinion on the current scenario of private school education in India?
Private schools are doing well in achieving our Government’s vision of “Education to All”. The competition between private schools is notably high but I wish the competition should be healthy and not to aspire for commercial gains. One concern of mine is the entry of corporate and multinationals in the field of education. Many educational institutions and government schools which have adopted education as a service are at stake and under great threat.
What is the vision and mission of Chaithanyaa International School for upcoming years?
Our vision is to generate youth with lots of wisdom, thinking beyond themselves i.e. about society, community, country and the world & thereby creating a society with concern for human welfare, social consciousness and a sense of belonging. To make our vision true we provide quality education through creative and innovative practices in teaching and learning. The mission of Chaithanyaa International School is to make children the most Competitive to face any challenge successful to achieve the desired
deserved to get rewards & awards respectful to be an asset to the society.
Higher Education Secretary Anil Swarup on Friday announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct a re-examination for the Class 12 Economics paper on 25 April.
The re-examination was announced after a controversy that made national headlines over an alleged question paper leak forced to cancel the exam held earlier this week.
The Class 10 Maths exam, which too was cancelled by the Board following paper leak allegations, would be re-conducted in July if required in Delhi and Haryana, the Secretary said.
Swarup further maintained that after a preliminary investigation, the leak of the Class 10 paper was restricted within Delhi and Haryana and did not effect students in other states across the country.
Close to 2.2 million students appearing for the exams were affected following Board’s decision to cancel the exams.
University Grants Commission (UGC) has agreed to provide two credit points under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) to higher education students completing the Swachh Bharat Summer Internship (SBSI), the Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation (MDWS) on Friday revealed.
The Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation along with the Ministry of Human Resource Development announced the internship with an aim to engage students in the cleanliness, sanitation drive under the ambitious Swachh Bharat Mission in their villages during summer vacation.
According to an official statement, the SBSI aims to engage lakhs of educated youth across the country, develop their skills and orientation for the sanitation sector, amplify mass awareness, and cement the people’s movement aspect of Swachh Bharat Mission.
Under the initiative, the students will have to devote a total 100 hours in a year and undertake activities, including shramdaan, creation of sanitation infrastructure, system building, behaviour change campaigns and other IEC initiatives in and around nearby villages, it added.
The best internship is said to be recognised at college, university, State and national levels. Every intern who completes the SBSI will also be provided with a certificate of an internship by the Swachh Bharat Mission.
The Ministry said to soon provide the internship guidelines in consultation with the Department of Higher Education.
Online learning platform Udacity on Thursday announced a partnership with KUKA Robot Learning Lab to offer a hands-on online learning experience to students of Robotics Software Engineer Nanodegree programs, Self-Driving Car Engineer, and Flying Car Nanodegree Program.
According to official statement, the partnership allows students at KUKA lab to validate in a simulation then use an exclusive web interface to put their code on a real-robot in a real-lab and watch the results in a real-time via a video feed.
Udacity (India) Managing Director Ishan Gupta said: “We are extremely proud of this initiative and look forward to catering to the demand for specialized talent in the industry better through our Robotics Software Engineer, Self-driving Car Engineer, and Flying Car Nanodegree Programs.”
Through the real-time stimulating environment and testing environment, Udacity’s graduates in the field of autonomous systems will get access to a real-world programming experience, something no other lifelong learning program can claim, the statement said.
The cabinet has approved the proposal for a new Integrated Scheme on School Education from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned the proposal of the Department of School Education and Literacy to subsume Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan and Teacher Education.
According to an official statement, the new scheme has been allocated Rs 75,000 crore for the same, a 20 per cent increase over the existing allocations, said an official statement.
“The vision of the scheme is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education from nursery to senior secondary stage in accordance with the (United Nations’) Sustainable Development Goal for Education. The main emphasis of the integrated scheme is on improving quality of school education by focussing on the two T’s — Teacher and Technology,” the statement said.
The news scheme aims to bridge social and gender gaps in school education, ensuring minimum standards in schooling provisions, and promoting vocationalisation of education, among others.
Other than this, the CCEA also nodded for continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Education Loans Scheme along with modified Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme with a financial outlay of Rs 6,600 crore from 2017-2018 to 2019-2020
Under the scheme, education loans will be provided to 10 lakh students in next three years with disbursal of around 3.3 lakh loans annually. “This reflects an increase of 20 per cent over the previous scheme,” the statement added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Minister for Human Resource Development Javadekar over the issue of CBSE Class 10 Mathematics and Class 12 Economics Board Exam 2018 paper leak case asking for a strict action against the miscreants, according to sources.
Yesterday, CBSE announced to re-conduct the examinations for Economics (Class 12th) and Mathematics (Class 10th).
In an official statement by the board, “The board has taken cognizance of certain happenings in the conduct of certain examinations as are being reported. With the view to uphold the sanctity of the Board Examinations and in the interest of the fairness to the students, the Board has decided to re-conduct the examinations in the following subjects. “
In another development against the CBSE Class 10 and 12 examination papers leak case, The Delhi Police Crime Branch has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for investigation.
As per the media reports, the SIT will be headed by the Joint Commissioner Alok Kumar along with officers in the team. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police Crime Branch is also conducting raids at various locations in the capital regarding the same case.
CBSE students appeared for the Class 10 Mathematics paper on March 28, while the Class 12 Economics exam was held on March 26.
Europe-based higher education networking company Global University Systems (GUS) has established the office of ‘GUS Education (India) LLP’ in Hyderabad HITEC City for supporting innovative technological solutions across country’s national level universities and colleges.
Speaking at the launch, GUS Founder and CEO Aaron Etingen said: “We will be working very closely with blue-chip companies and start-ups in India and internationally to achieve the next wave of technology and advanced processes in the education sector.”
Telangana Industries & Commerce Minister KT Rama Rao inaugurated the GUS Education office amid officials present from various Government departments, GUS and industry.
The Managing Director of the Company, Shashi Jaligama, said: “The ambition is to lead the way when it comes to innovation and technology for the education industry, and we will need the most creative and talented professionals to join GUS to support our global operations and local clients.”
GUS owns and operates networks of higher education institutions such as The University of Law, London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), Arden University and the Berlin-based GISMA Business School are part of the group.
The group has recently acquired London College of Creative Media and will soon be opening a new school of management in Toronto, Canada, the statement said.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has partnered with a department of Delhi Government to provide industry relevant job oriented education to students of two Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the State.
According to an statement by HMSI, the two wheeler company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Government of Delhi in this regard. DTTE acts as a nodal body for providing technical manpower for the technological upgradation of industrial production, services, productivity and innovation.
As part of the collaboration, HMSI would be investing in fully functional service workshops with tools in the two ITIs.
“Students can now have more industry relevant skills and increase their employability chances. Contributing to further boost the industry, Honda 2Wheelers will be collaborating with more ITIs in India in the next financial year,” HMSI Vice President – Customer Service Prabhu Nagraj said.
Since 2016, HMSI is actively supporting students’ education on industry focused curriculum. So far, the company has trained over 3,000 technicians across the country through five Honda Technical Centres of Excellence located at Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Pune, Bengaluru and Karnal.
