Engineering students to undergo three mandatory internships

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July 27, 2017

In the wake of a lot of IT professions being removed from job recently due to lack of required practical skills, the Government has made it mandatory for students to do at least three internships during their duration of course.

The new rule would turn effective from the commencing academic session 2017-2018. It will be the sole responsibility of all the engineering colleges to ensure all students undergo internship.

According to the statistics of 2015-16, nearly 56 per cent of the engineering graduates remained unemployed.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, said: “Every student in technical institute should undergo three internships each spanning four to eight weeks before completion of his/her under-graduation course.”

“The responsibility will be on the institute to help students find a suitable industry for the internship.”

As per the data of 2015-16, nearly 56 per cent of the engineering graduates remained unemployed.

Presently, the system of summer internships is being carried out only in reputed engineering colleges.

Identification mechanisms to be incorporated in degrees: UGC

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July 26, 2017

In a bid to prevent the chances of replication of degrees, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed to all universities to incorporate the students photos and Aadhar numbers in degrees and certificates issued for higher education. The move is aimed at security and verification purposes.

This security feature aims to bring in uniformity and transparency in education system of the country.

Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Mahendra Nath Pandey revealed in the Lok Sabha that the UGC has requested all universities to inscribe the name of institution in which a student is enrolled for a programme to study as well as the mode of delivery (regular, part-time or distance).

He said it has been requested to all the universities to introduce such identification mechanisms, as mentioned in the UGC vide letter dated March 21, 2017.

In the recent past, the UGC also revealed the names of self-styled and fake institutions and universities operating in the country. And, with concern to such issues, the UGC took steps to maintain standards of higher education in the country.

Singing Vande Mataram mandatory in Tamil Nadu schools, offices: Madras HC

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July 26, 2017

Days ahead of the Independence Day, the Madras High Court (HC) has passed an order making mandatory playing and singing of the country’s national song — Vande Mataram — in Tamil Nadu educational institutions, government and private offices, and industries.

However, the court has also clarified in case any organisation or person is unable to sing, it must not be compelled to do so.

According to reports, Justice M V Muralidharan was quoted as saying that the National Song will be played and sung once a week in schools and once a month in office and all other work spaces.

The High Court has directed the Director of Public Information to upload and circulate the translated version of “Vande Mataram” in Tamil and English thereby making it available in the government websites and also in social media.

Youth of this country are the future and the court hopes and trusts that the order shall be perceived in the right spirit. The judge also expressed the hope that the decision will be implemented in letter and spirit by the citizenry of this great nation, said Justice M V Muralidharan.

Vande Mataram, a poem originally composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the 1870s, was included by the poet in his 1881 novel ‘Anandamath’.

Later, the song’s first two verses were adopted as the national song of the country in 1947 following the independence of the country. The song had inspired independence movement for the past five decades.

The title ‘Vande Mataram’ literally means “I praise thee, Mother” or “I bow to thee, Mother”.

IIM Lucknow, HPCL ink MoU to advance energy start-ups

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July 26, 2017

In a step to foster news ideas and innovations, the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM-L) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have signed an MoU.

The MoU was signed during Startup Pitch Day at the Noida campus of IIM-L. It’s a strategic partnership, which aims to incubate innovative ideas and business start-ups in the domestic energy sector.

Under the tie-up, the shortlisted start-ups will be able to avail seed funding, mentorship, trainings and will be incubated at IIM-L Enterprise Incubation Centre (L-INCUBATOR). The applications of start-ups were received mainly showing interest in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, Internet of things (IoT), solar energy, among others.

IIM-L received nearly 150 applications and after two rounds of screening, 12 applicants were shortlisted and invited for the pitching session, said IIM-L spokesperson.

The selected start-ups made presentations before steering committee comprising of HPCL and IIM-L faculties.

On the occasion, L-Incubator MD Akbar appreciating the start-up programme of HPCL said, “This agreement will unlock the unlimited and undeniable potential of the start-up ecosystem in India and will impact the economy as a whole.”

On this, HPCL Executive Director Rakesh Misri stated: “We are committed to foster new ideas in energy sector and promote entrepreneurship among the Indian youth. The MoU will play a vital role in promoting start-ups.”

NEET question papers to be similar in all languages: Javadekar

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July 25, 2017

Vernacular question papers for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) will be a translation of question papers in English, Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar has said.

Replying to a question about West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee recently stating that this year the students appearing for all medical entrance examination in vernacular languages had faced tougher questions than the ones set in English and Hindi, the Union Minister said: “The vernacular question papers for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) — the all-India entrance examination for entrance to medical colleges — will just be translation of the question paper in English.”

Stating that it was about ‘one nation one test’ in engineering Prakash Javadekar said: “We are yet to take a call on this issue. It is in discussion stage.”

The NEET-UG is an entrance examination for students who wish to study any graduate medical course (MBBS/ dental course (BDS) or postgraduate course (MD / MS) in government or private medical colleges in the country. NEET-UG (Undergraduate) for MBBS and BDS courses are conducted by the CBSE.

Manipal University to organise seminar on Indian Art

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July 21, 2017

Manipal University’s Centre for Creative and Cultural Studies will organise a national seminar and art exhibition on the Indian Art and Art History: Coastal (Karavali) Culture and Art Practices-Ideas, perspectives and challenges’ in Karnataka’s Udupi district on July 22 and 23.

The seminar aims at analysation and debate on the Indian art and art historical practices with a focus on culture and art practices of coastal Karnataka. It will reveal the reactions and reflections of artists on the regional concerns, Centre Coordinator K Unni Krishnan told media.

Experts would participate as resource persons in the seminar and deliver lectures. Prof BA Vivek Rai, the former Vice-Chancellor of Kannada University, Hampi, will inaugurate the conference.

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Kasturba Medical College, Poornima Baliga will preside over the inaugural function.

Children are future of nation: President Mukherjee

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July 20, 2017

Underlying the importance of children’s role in a nation’s future, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday gave away the ‘Pranab Mukherjee Award for Academic Excellence’ to Aman Aggarwal for securing the highest total in Class XII CBSE Examination, 2017.

Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated the award winners and urged them to strive for excellence in every walk of life.

Both the ‘Omita Paul Award for Academic Excellence’ for the highest total amongst girls in Class XII CBSE Examination, 2017 and the ‘Kunjannamma Mathew Award for Academic Excellence’ for scoring highest marks in Mathematics amongst the girls in Class XII CBSE Examination, 2017 were presented to Muskan Sharma by Omita Paul, the Secretary to the President and Dr Thomas Mathew, Additional Secretary to the President respectively.

While congratulating and inspiring the award winners to always strive for excellence, the President said: “Children are a nation’s future.”

He said when he looked at their bright faces and sparkling eyes he seemed convinced that they will steer the country in the right direction.

Quoting a poem by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the President said that students must always remember that giving service is a joy.

President Mukherjee reminisced the time when he had taken a class of young students of Dr Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya on Teachers’ Day during the last two years.

On this occasion, President Mukherjee said the students will get a chance to serve this great country in various walks of life. Though a vast and diverse country, India has an underlying unity.

He said that he was sure that the children would meet the expectations of their parents, friends and neighbours.

Speaking on the occasion Omita Paul, the Secretary to the President, said that in the last five years under the inspirational guidance of the President, constant efforts have been made to achieve his vision of up-gradation of educational infrastructure and its quality in our country.

She emphasised that children must retain their inquisitive minds and look out for new solutions for challenges, requesting teachers to keep a questioning mind alive in a child since it is the path to creativity and innovation.

Kannada is compulsory in all schools: Education Minister

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July 17, 2017

Karnataka’s Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Tanveer Sait said, starting this academic year, students will be taught Kannada in all schools in the State, including private, linguistic minority and Central board schools. The Minister, who made the announcement on Thursday, said children would start learning the subject from class one.

A circular to this effect was issued already. Strict action, including withdrawal of the no-objection certificate (NOC) issued by the Department of Primary and Secondary Education, would be initiated in case of non-compliance, Sait said.

Textbooks for the subject are ready and printing has been completed. Digitised versions of Kannada textbooks will be made available online.

The Government of Karnataka will soon issue a notification on recruitment of teachers. Of the 10,000 teachers, around 5,400 will be posted to government schools in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, said the Minister.

At a press conference here, Sait noted that though the total number of sanctioned posts in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region was 6,826, there were 5,400 posts vacant. The department has been relying on guest teachers here.

“The Department of Finance has given us the approval, and the notification will be issued on July 20. We are also contemplating providing incentives to those who choose to work in schools in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region and in rural areas across the State. However, we will wait until the 7th Pay Commission is implemented with regard to giving the incentive,” he said.

Primary and Secondary Education officers transferred in Karnataka

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July 17, 2017

As many as 251 officers working in the Department of Primary and Secondary Education, Government of Karnataka, were transferred last week. The move follows complaints of corruption against several Block Education Officers.

A notification to this effect was issued by Department of Primary and Secondary Education (Administration) Government of Karnataka Mr K Narayana, Additional Secretary.

Along with this, 32 senior officials of the Education Department of Deputy Director rank or equivalent cadre have also been transferred for administrative reasons, the notification said.

Government to train 2 lakh youths under its GST training programme

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July 17, 2017

The Government of India has launched a GST training programme to skill around two lakh youths in six months to handle various issues in newly launched tax regime.

The training to youths will be provided under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). The training programme will be implemented in 14 states and cater to the need of GST trained professionals.

Union Minister of State Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) Rajiv Pratap Rudy said, the new training course is aimed to train professionals to help businesses in areas such as registration and calculation of tax liability under the GST.

“It will be implemented in 14 states. In the next six months, two lakh people will get complete training about GST,” Rudy said at an event organised to mark the second anniversary of Skill India Mission.

Rudy along with Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani has digitally inaugurated the new training course at 100 centres in the country.

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