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16Jan 2025

Government Schools Close Infrastructure Gap with Private Ones

Why in the news? The UDISE+ report reveals significant infrastructure improvements in government schools, including electricity, toilets, libraries, and ramps, achieving near parity with private schools while narrowing the urban-rural gap over the past decade. Highlights of the UDISE+ Report: Significant Improvements Over a Decade The latest UDISE+ report highlights notable improvements in government school …

06Jan 2025

Veer Savarkar College Announced, Marginalized Empowered at DU

Why in the news? Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauded Delhi University’s decision to name a college after Veer Savarkar. At the event, laptops were distributed to marginalized students, and an advanced ambulance and donor chronicle book were launched. About the Naming of DU College and Tribute to Veer Savarkar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan …

02Jan 2025

One Nation One Subscription: Democratizing India’s Research Access

Why in the news? The Union Cabinet approved the ONOS scheme on November 25, 2024. It aims to provide equitable access to global scholarly journals for 1.8 crore researchers, fostering innovation and supporting India’s vision to lead in global R&D by 2047. Introduction and Vision: India’s rich legacy of knowledge and innovation is being revitalized …

11Dec 2024

POSHAN Scheme: Enhancing Nutrition and Education for Children

Why in the news? The POSHAN Scheme saw a 13.70% increase in material costs, reflecting inflation adjustments and reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing quality meals to school children. Overview of the POSHAN Scheme: Implementation: The Ministry of Education runs the centrally sponsored POSHAN Scheme. Objective: Aims to combat hunger and promote education among children. …

07Dec 2024

India Launches Channel 31 for Inclusive Education

Why in the news? Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated PMeVIDYA DTH Channel 31, dedicated to Indian Sign Language, fostering inclusivity and equal opportunities in education for the hearing-impaired community. Event Highlights: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the 24×7 PMeVIDYA DTH Channel No. 31 dedicated to Indian Sign Language (ISL). The launch event was attended by …

28Nov 2024

Government’s One Nation One Subscription Initiative Launched

Why in the news? The Indian government has approved Rs 6000 crore for the One Nation One Subscription initiative to provide equitable access to 13,000 journals for government HEIs. Overview and Budget Allocation: The Indian government approved Rs 6000 crore for the “One Nation One Subscription” (ONOS) initiative. The scheme aims to provide government-run higher …

27Nov 2024

Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat: Campaign to End Child Marriages

Why in the news? Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi is launching “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” on November 27, 2024, focusing on eradicating child marriage and empowering girls through education and entrepreneurship. Launch of National Campaign “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat”: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, will launch the campaign on November …

26Nov 2024

TeacherApp Launched to Empower Educators Nationwide

Why in the news? The TeacherApp, unveiled by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, aims to enhance teaching skills with innovative resources, supporting teachers’ growth and aligning with NEP 2020. Launch of The TeacherApp: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education, unveiled The TeacherApp, a digital platform developed by the Bharti Airtel Foundation. The app aims to …

21Nov 2024

PM Vidyalaxmi: Financial Aid for Meritorious Students

Why in the news? On November 6, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved PM Vidyalaxmi, a scheme offering collateral-free loans with interest subvention to support higher education for students in NIRF-ranked institutions. Key Features of PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme Launch and Objectives: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme on …

07Nov 2024

PM- Vidyalaxmi Scheme to Provide Financial Support

Why in the News? Cabinet Approval: The Government has approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support for meritorious students. Objective: To ensure financial constraints don’t hinder youth from pursuing quality higher education in India. Key Features of PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme: Collateral-Free Loans: Provides collateral-free and guarantor-free loans for students to pursue higher education. Loan Support: …

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