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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. …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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: …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Government Policies and Intervention for development of vulnerable sections of society. Development and management of Education Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on October 15 reaffirmed educational opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwD) and rejected rigid standards that could exclude candidates based solely on disability thresholds, promoting inclusive education. …
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