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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt school teachers to undergo training in traditional knowledge systems
New Delhi: Govt school teachers in Delhi are set to undergo specialised training in India's traditional knowledge systems. The programme, scheduled to begin in Sept, will be conducted at two Indian Institutes of Technology — IIT Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and IIT Gandhinagar in Gujarat. It aims to introduce educators to the Indian knowledge systems, enabling them to integrate these concepts into their teaching and help students develop a deeper connection with their cultural roots. The training will span five to seven days and cover a wide range of subjects drawn from India's rich intellectual and spiritual traditions. Teachers will study Indian philosophy, Sanskrit, classical arts and sciences, along with ancient texts such as the Vedas and Upanishads. They will also be introduced to ayurveda, yoga and other components of India's holistic systems of knowledge. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi At least 50 teachers will be shortlisted for the first phase, grouped into batches of five. The selection will include both trained graduate teachers and postgraduate teachers from different govt schools. Officials stated that the programme was designed not just as a training module but also as a transformative journey, equipping teachers to better contextualise modern education within India's traditional wisdom. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Learn More Undo According to officials, the broader goal is to bridge the gap between contemporary curricula and the values embedded in centuries-old Indian thought. While the initial phase focuses on govt school teachers, private school educators may also be included in later stages. "By empowering teachers with this knowledge, the initiative hopes to inspire future generations to engage with and take pride in their cultural heritage, fostering a more rooted and holistic educational experience," said an official.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi government to train teachers in Indian Knowledge Systems at IITs: Education Minister
New Delhi: Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday said school teachers in the national capital will soon be trained in India's traditional knowledge systems through a specialised programme at two Indian Institutes of Technology. The initiative, expected to roll out in September, aims to familiarise educators with Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), covering subjects such as philosophy, Sanskrit, arts, sciences, and ancient texts, including the Vedas and the Upanishads. It will also feature modules on Ayurveda, Yoga, and other aspects of India's cultural and intellectual heritage, Sood said. In the first phase, at least 50 government school teachers will be shortlisted and grouped into batches of five. They will be trained over five to seven days at IIT-Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and IIT-Gandhinagar in Gujarat. The programme is designed to bridge the gap between modern education and India's age-old knowledge traditions, Sood said. "By training teachers in these areas, the aim is to foster a stronger connection between students and their cultural roots," Sood said. (PTI) Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Delhi govt to train school teachers in traditional knowledge systems: Education minister
It will also feature modules on Ayurveda, Yoga, and other aspects of India's cultural and intellectual heritage, Sood said. The initiative, expected to roll out in September, aims to familiarise educators with Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), covering subjects such as philosophy, Sanskrit, arts, sciences, and ancient texts, including the Vedas and the Upanishads. New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday said school teachers in the national capital will soon be trained in India's traditional knowledge systems through a specialised programme at two Indian Institutes of Technology. In the first phase, at least 50 government school teachers will be shortlisted and grouped into batches of five. They will be trained over five to seven days at IIT-Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and IIT-Gandhinagar in Gujarat. The programme is designed to bridge the gap between modern education and India's age-old knowledge traditions, Sood said. 'By training teachers in these areas, the aim is to foster a stronger connection between students and their cultural roots,' Sood said. PTI SHB RHL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
IITs to train Delhi school teachers through Indian Knowledge Systems
School teachers in Delhi will soon have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of India's rich heritage through a new training programme at two Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), education minister Ashish Sood said on Monday. The initiative, which is likely to be launched in September, aims to connect educators with the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), including philosophy, arts, science, Sanskrit, and ancient texts like the Vedas and Upanishads. Delhi minister Ashish Sood (ANI) Minister Sood said that under the scheme, selected teachers from government schools will undergo a five-to-seven-day training programme at IIT Mandi and IIT Gandhinagar. 'The sessions will cover Ayurveda, Yoga, and other aspects of Indian culture, equipping educators with the tools to help students engage with these traditions,' minister Sood said In the first phase, at least 50 teachers will participate, divided into 10 groups. Minister Sood said the move seeks to bridge the gap between modern education and India's intellectual heritage. 'By training teachers in these traditions, we hope that a deeper connection between students and their cultural roots is formed,' he said.
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Business Standard
31-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Demand for GenAI skills rises in India with 26 mn Coursera learners
India is witnessing a surge in demand for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) skills, with Coursera recording over 26 million course enrolments in the category so far in 2025 — averaging one every 30 seconds — according to Marni Baker Stein, chief content officer at the global digital education platform. Most of these learners are freshers enrolling in fundamental courses that teach the basics of AI and GenAI. Those looking to reskill or upskill are signing up for courses covering the fundamentals of AI and machine learning, design basics, GenAI use cases for software development, and coding in various languages, Stein said. With 29 million learners enrolled on the platform, India continues to be Coursera's second-largest market after the US, Stein said, adding that nearly 70 per cent of these learners are men, while 30 per cent are women. 'There has been a 290 per cent growth in the number of women learners on the platform, which is encouraging, but we would still like to see that ratio between men and women improve,' she said. In India, Coursera has partnered 18 universities, including the Indian Institutes of Technology at Guwahati, Bombay, and Roorkee; the Indian Institutes of Management at Calcutta, Indore, and Ahmedabad; as well as the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, among others. For industrial training, the online educational content provider has also recently tied up with enterprise AI firm Fractal Analytics, Stein said. Under the partnership, Fractal will offer 26 courses and five specialisations, including week-long microlearning programmes on responsible AI in the era of GenAI, she added. Fractal will also curate specialised, industry-driven courses for the platform, drawing on its consulting experience with other companies, Stein said. The firm's hands-on approach is also enabling it to rapidly update course content based on industry feedback. The Coach feature of Coursera, an AI-powered feedback tool for learners, has seen a total of 3.7 million messages exchanged in India since its launch in September 2024, Stein said, adding that more than 400,000 users interact with the assistant regularly. 'So, if learners are having a problem conceptually, they can talk to Coach about how the course applies to their job or how they can apply it in their life. What is interesting is that learners who interact with Coach tend to persist longer and finish the course. Women and learners with a weaker academic background or learning history are more likely to interact with Coach,' she said.
