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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
1.3k university students get scholarships; CM says committed to quality education
New Delhi: Over 1,300 students from various Delhi universities were awarded scholarships under a special disbursement programme organised by the Delhi govt at Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), Kashmere Gate, on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The flagship initiative, led by the Directorate of Higher Education, aims to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged yet meritorious students pursuing higher education. A total of 1,305 students will directly benefit from this scholarship drive, marking a significant step toward inclusive access to quality education in the capital. Delivering a message ahead of the event, chief minister Rekha Gupta said, "As your CM, I am proud to highlight the remarkable strides our govt has made in just the first 100 days. We are committed to transforming Delhi into a model of inclusive and quality education." She added that the education minister had introduced a series of student-centric reforms, including scholarships for students from economically weaker sections of Delhi's govt universities. "For the first time, students preparing for competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CUET, and others will receive free coaching in Delhi govt schools. We are removing financial barriers and unlocking the true potential of every child. " Gupta also noted that the Delhi govt had allocated a record Rs 20,000 crore to the education sector. "This is the largest investment in our capital's educational future—covering infrastructure, digital learning, teacher empowerment, and direct student support," she said. At the event, education minister Ashish Sood emphasised the importance of investing in students. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Our students are not just learners—they are the torchbearers of India's progress. Supporting their growth is not a choice, but a national imperative," he said. Sood shared that, within just 100 days, the govt had disbursed Rs 19 crore in scholarship support to 1,305 deserving students from Delhi's govt universities. "This is not a symbolic gesture—it is a bold demonstration of our priorities," he asserted. He also stressed the govt's focus on building systems that prioritise outcomes, reward merit, and uplift those most in need. "Whether it's access to higher education, exam preparation, or infrastructure upgrades, we are laying the foundation for lasting transformation," he said. IGDTUW vice-chancellor Ranjana Jha also addressed the gathering, expressing pride in the university's role in advancing educational equity. "These scholarships reaffirm the Delhi govt's commitment to building an educational ecosystem where no student is left behind due to financial constraints," she said.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
71 newly constructed govt degree colleges to start classes for 2025-26 academic session
: In a first, as many as 71 newly constructed are set to begin academic operations simultaneously on July 1 for academic session 2025 – 26. This initiative is the first of its kind in the state and is being hailed as a major milestone by the department. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A key highlight of these new colleges is the full implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Along with two colleges in Prayagraj and one in Kaushambi, other districts include Agra and Jhansi (nine colleges each), Lucknow (12), Bareilly (13), Meerut (10) and Gorakhpur (four). In all, 1,562 posts have received in-principal approval for direct recruitment, including 1,065 appointments of assistant professor. According to officials, more than 40 of these colleges were already formally handed over to the Directorate of Higher Education by implementing agencies. Efforts are now underway to ensure all necessary resources—such as furniture, lab equipment, and infrastructure—are in place ahead of the academic of higher education, Amit Bhardwaj, confirmed the move, stating, "Under the Chief Minister's directive, 71 new govt degree colleges will commence operations in the 2025–26 session. The process of appointing teaching and non-teaching staff is in the final stages, and all necessary preparations are being made." In total, 1,562 posts received in-principle approval for direct recruitment, including 1,065 assistant professor positions. Formal appointment orders are expected soon. Meanwhile, classes will be conducted by deputing faculty from existing institutions until permanent staff are in place. Unlike many of the 172 existing govt degree colleges in the state, which typically offer only one or two academic streams, these new institutions will offer courses across all three major streams: science, commerce, and arts. Officials emphasised that this interdisciplinary approach will allow students, such as those studying science, to explore subjects like Sanskrit, in line with NEP's the new institutions, two are located in Prayagraj—one women's college in Parasinpur Sikandra (Phulpur block) and another in the Meja block. Additionally, one college is under construction in Sirathu tehsil of Kaushambi district. Other districts witnessing significant expansion include Agra and Jhansi (nine colleges), Lucknow (12), Bareilly (13), Meerut (10), and Gorakhpur (four). Initially considered for a public-private partnership (PPP) model, the state govt eventually decided to operate these colleges directly.
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Indian Express
CBI files 6 fresh FIRs in Himachal scholarship scam
Almost a year after filing a detailed chargesheet in the Rs 181-crore Himachal Pradesh Scholarship Scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Sunday registered six fresh FIRs against private individuals and unidentified government officials under various provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The FIRs were lodged at the CBI's zonal headquarters in Shimla. Simultaneously, six CBI teams conducted raids at six locations — two in Himachal Pradesh, three in Punjab, and one in Chandigarh. Several incriminating documents, including property-related records, were seized during the raids. On March 28, 2024, the CBI had filed a detailed chargesheet in a special CBI court against 20 private educational institutions and 105 individuals, including institute owners, officials of the Directorate of Higher Education, bank personnel, and other private individuals. A senior CBI officer told The Indian Express, 'The fresh FIRs have been registered based on new evidence that emerged during the ongoing investigation. All FIRs were filed in Shimla, and substantial material was seized during the raids.' In its previous chargesheet submitted last year, the CBI had stated that 19 people had been arrested during the investigation, including employees of the Directorate of Higher Education, chairmen and vice-chairmen of educational institutions, directors, and bank officials. The scam first came to light in 2019 after the Government of Himachal Pradesh requested a CBI probe into allegations that private educational institutions in the state had fraudulently claimed scholarships worth approximately Rs 181 crore between 2013 and 2017. The scheme was intended to provide scholarships and fee reimbursements to SC/ST/OBC students under a Government of India initiative, implemented by the state government. The Himachal Pradesh High Court in Shimla also began monitoring the investigation, and the CBI was directed to file periodic status reports. According to sources, 20 private educational institutions were found to have shown fake admissions of SC/ST/OBC students to claim scholarship funds from both Central and state governments.
