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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Patriotism a unifying force': Jamia joins hands with Association of Indian Universities for a nationwide youth pledge
In a display of collective resolve and patriotic fervour, Jamia Hamdard University in Delhi on Tuesday joined hands with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to take part in a nationwide youth pledge under the banner 'Yuva Shakti, Bharat Ki Shakti – One Youth, One Nation, One Resolve' at an event. Held simultaneously across five regions of India, the event was marked with what the university described as 'a powerful expression of the resolve and aspirations of India's youth.' At Jamia Hamdard, the pledge ceremony brought together a large gathering of students, including National Cadet Corps cadets and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, who reaffirmed their commitment to national unity, civic responsibility, and the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, a self-reliant India. 'This event transcended a mere ceremonial gesture,' the university said in a statement Thursday. 'It underscored the belief that patriotism is a unifying force, shared equally across regions, institutions, and communities, and that the future of Bharat lies in the hands of its empowered youth.' The proceedings at Jamia Hamdard began with a recitation from the Quran, the Islamic holy book , followed by a welcome address by Prof. Reshma Nasreen, Dean of Students' Welfare. The ceremony was presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, and featured a cultural invocation and the singing of the National Anthem before the formal pledge was taken. Prominent dignitaries in attendance included Dr Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General of AIU; Prof. Himani Sood, Pro-Chancellor of Chandigarh University, and Chandan Choudhary, MLA from Sangam Vihar. The university hosted the event under the theme 'Rashtra Pratham.' Alam, in his address, hailed the national push toward Viksit Bharat by 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He called on students to embody the spirit of unity and empowerment, highlighting the crucial role of youth and women in nation-building. He drew attention to the courage of women officers in the armed forces, specifically lauding 'exemplary women leaders such as Col. Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh for their valiant roles in Operation Sindoor.' Reaffirming the university's commitment to inclusive values, Prof. Alam said, 'We are proud to stand with AIU in shaping our nation's youth as the conscience-keepers of Bharat.' The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Sarfaraz Ahsan, Registrar (Officiating), who underscored the university's message and mission — 'to empower our youth, to strengthen Bharat and to stand united in purpose and spirit.'
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
India set to introduce western Australian curriculum in 100 schools across nation
The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), a senior secondary curriculum from the Government of Western Australia, is set to be introduced in 100 partner schools in India in the next three years. The global curriculum is already established in countries like Singapore, China, Japan, and Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has officially granted equivalence to WACE, a senior secondary curriculum from the Government of Western Australia. This move allows WACE to be formally introduced in India, making it the first international government-backed school board to launch in the to a press release, each student will receive a unique ID number from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) -- the official body that manages WACE -- and all certificates will be issued directly by the Government of Western Australia. With AIU's recognition, students completing WACE in India will now also be eligible for admissions to Indian universities with Class 12 curriculum is designed to encourage competency-based and inquiry-led learning, moving away from rote memorisation. It focuses on building critical thinking, creativity, and the practical application of CURRICULUM, RECOGNISED CREDENTIALS, AND ELIGIBILITYWACE also reflects the goals of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, especially in promoting holistic and formative assessments. Students will be evaluated through projects, school-based assessments, and moderated grading instead of only traditional of the key highlights is that students in WACE-affiliated schools will also receive the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) -- a globally recognised university entrance score. This score is accepted by universities across Australia, the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and WACE programme provides a complete K-12 education pathway, from early years to senior secondary launch is expected to bring global learning standards to Indian classrooms, opening up international academic opportunities while aligning with India's vision for modern, inclusive International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and French Baccalaureate (FB) are some of the foreign boards that provide curriculums as well as testing in India.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
‘UAS Raichur has made significant contribution to ensure nutritional security in KK region'
Secretary-general of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Pankaj Mithal has said that University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Raichur has made significant contribution to ensure nutritional security across the Kalyan Karnataka region. Delivering the convocation address at the 14th annual convocation of the university in Raichur on Monday, Prof. Mittal said that the university has been promoting viable technologies and extension strategies in increasing farmer productivity. 'The establishment of a Ragi Value Chain Park, with financial assistance of ₹25 crore from NABARD and the State government, is under progress,' she said. Prof. Mittal said that UAS Raichur is in the forefront in teaching agriculture and agriculture engineering technologies and also in the research sector for crop development and crop protection. 'UAS has made a practical effort to develop various varieties of paddy such as Nam-88, GRG-811, GRG-152 and TS3R. The university has played a key role in many achievements. Its contribution to Kalaburagi's tur dal getting a geographical indication (GI) tag from the Central government is immense,' she said. 'The university has developed rice varieties like Gangavathi Sona and GVK 1089. These varieties have had a major impact on about 5 lakh hectares covering major irrigated areas. The biofortified rice variety GNV-1906 developed by this university has been widely recognised across the country,' she said. Presiding over the convocation, Governor and Chancellor of the university Thaawarchand Gehlot said that agriculture graduates play a decisive role in making India a global centre for food and agriculture products and also technology, innovation and ethicality. 'The agriculture sector has contributed to the nation becoming the fourth largest economy in the world, as agriculture-based start-ups create revaluation in India's economic growth,' he said and appealed to the younger generation to make India a developed country by using Start-up India, Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat schemes. The Governor emphasised the need for encouraging new alternatives to meet the present agricultural demands. 'The concept of smart agriculture is now taking shape. This is being made possible by the participation of youth. More work needs to be done on vertical farming techniques to produce higher yields on less land,' Mr. Gehlot said. Earlier, Vice-Chancellor of UAS Raichur M. Hanumanthappa presented a report on the achievements of the university in various sectors. Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy and deans of various streams were present. Honorary doctorate Progressive farmer from Koppal district Devendrappa Ballutagi was conferred honorary doctoral degree during the convocation in recognition of his achievement in agriculture and allied fields. In all, 352 graduates, 136 post-graduates and 39 doctoral degrees were awarded during the convocation. Graduate toppers were honoured with 27 gold medals and two cash prizes, post-graduate toppers bagged 17 gold medals and Ph.D scholars obtained 15 gold medals. Gold medals Agricultural engineering student Puttaraj Police Patil and Sagar ( bagged six gold medals each, while Gayatri ( bagged four gold medals. Lal Saab Nadaf, Shivaraj Sajjan, Ajjayya, Megha Sajjan, Prasanna, Ambika, Ashif Jabeen and Mallesh, all students, have each bagged one gold medal. Anof Mery, Felix, Wilson Brawny, Harshini, Arpitha, Pragathi, Shilpa, Amudula Sevanthika, Androose Benny, Basavaraj, Kushalgouda, Abhilash Bharatesh, Anil, Soujanya, Vidyasagar and Akkishetty Vaishnavi, all post-graduate students, won one gold medal each.
Hans India
5 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Convocation of University of Agricultural Sciences to be held today
Raichur: The 14th convocation of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, will be held on May 26 at 11 am at the university auditorium, where a total of 488 degrees will be conferred, announced Vice-Chancellor M. Hanumanthappa in a press conference. Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, who is also the Chancellor of the university, will preside over the event. State Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy, in his capacity as Pro-Chancellor, will attend the convocation. Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, will deliver the convocation address. Members of the university's Board of Management and Academic Council will also be present. Out of the 488 degrees to be awarded, 352 students will receive undergraduate degrees, 136 will receive postgraduate degrees, and 39 will be awarded doctoral degrees. A significant number of female students feature in the list, with 152 women earning undergraduate degrees, 62 postgraduate degrees, and 19 women earning PhDs. In the undergraduate category, 27 women students will be awarded gold medals, while two students will receive cash prizes. In the postgraduate section, 17 students will receive gold medals, and 15 students will be conferred gold medal-accompanied PhDs. An honorary doctorate will be conferred on a farmer in recognition of outstanding contributions to agriculture and allied activities. Three names of progressive farmers from the Kalyana Karnataka region were recommended, and the Governor has selected one for the honour, the Vice-Chancellor added. University Registrar Durgesh K.R., Gururaj Sunkad, Jagruthi Deshamanya, and Arun Kumar Hosamani were present during the media briefing. Vice-Chancellor Hanumanthappa noted that the university has developed a total of 597 technologies since its inception. In 2022–2023 alone, several improved crop varieties and technological innovations were developed and made available to farmers. This includes the launch of GNV–1109, a nutrient-enriched rice variety aimed at combating malnutrition, as well as HBR–2 in finger millet and ICRC–1 in groundnuts. The university's ongoing oilseed crop research project was recently recognized as the 'Best Organized Research Programme' in the country. Additionally, the College of Agricultural Engineering in Raichur has consistently upheld quality education, earning it the prestigious 'Best Technical Education Award 2023' from the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers in New Delhi.
News18
24-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
AIU Urges Universities To End Ties With Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey Over Geopolitical Tensions
Last Updated: The Association of Indian Universities has called on vice-chancellors to sever academic ties with institutions in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey due to geopolitical tensions. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has written to all vice-chancellors across the country, urging them to terminate academic collaborations with institutions in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey. The directive was issued through an official letter dated May 15, 2025, as per ANI report. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General of AIU, stated that the appeal was made in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions. 'Our Armed Forces are fighting on the borders. We academicians also need to fight at the universities," Mittal told ANI. 'Certain countries like Bangladesh and Turkey have supported Pakistan. So we wrote a letter on May 15 to all universities and appealed to them to cancel all the MoUs they have with Bangladesh and Pakistan. There is no point in having academic ties with enemy countries," she further added. According to AIU, several universities have already responded to the appeal by cancelling Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the mentioned countries. The AIU's advisory follows a series of recent moves by top Indian institutions to sever academic ties with Turkish universities in response to Turkey's open support for Pakistan amid escalating tensions with India. Last week, IIT Bombay suspended all partnerships with Turkish institutions. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) also suspended its MoU with Turkey's Inonu University, while Jamia Millia Islamia has halted all academic collaboration with Turkish universities, citing national security concerns. IIT Roorkee, too, officially withdrew from its MoU with Inonu University. The move has sparked debate in academic circles, with some supporting the decision as a patriotic stance, while others express concern over the implications for research, academic freedom, and international collaboration. First Published: May 24, 2025, 10:03 IST
