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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Amid global tariff war, AIU rallies universities to lead swadeshi movement, drive economic self-reliance
File photo NEW DELHI: Amid growing global trade tensions and a recent tariff hike by the US on Indian goods, the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has called upon the country's higher education institutions to take a leading role in reviving the Swadeshi Movement. A high-level meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025, will see vice-chancellors and education leaders from across India deliberate on 'India's Economic Resurgence through the Swadeshi Movement: Role of Indian Universities.' The session will be headlined by professor Bhagwati Prakash Sharma, a global trade expert and member of the ministry of education's high power committee on the Indian Knowledge System. In a letter dated August 5, AIU secretary general professor Vinay Kumar Pathak urged institutions to foster 'economic self-reliance' on campuses by encouraging students to adopt and promote indigenous products and practices. 'Let every classroom ignite economic consciousness. Let every campus become a bastion of Swadeshi,' he wrote. The event aims to align university ecosystems with the Centre's 'Vocal for Local' campaign, launched as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's renewed push for Atmanirbhar Bharat . Discussions will include campus-based Swadeshi drives, linkages with MSMEs and startups, and curriculum reforms to promote economic patriotism. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo With over 43 million students enrolled across India's higher education system, organisers said the sector has a transformative role to play in reshaping consumer behaviour and national development goals. "Universities are not just centres of learning; they are laboratories of national rebuilding,' the AIU stated.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Govt throws open IITs for students from gurukuls; offers fellowships of upto ₹65k a month in 18 fields
NEW DELHI: Students who have studied in traditional gurukuls, even without formal academic degrees, will now have the opportunity to earn recognised qualifications and receive generous scholarships for research at premier IITs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The move marks a major shift in India's education policy, opening up elite research pathways for scholars from non-formal backgrounds rooted in classical learning. The initiative, titled 'Setubandha Vidwan Yojana', aims to bridge India's age-old gurukul tradition with modern scientific and academic inquiry. Backed by the ministry of education and implemented by the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) division of the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), the scheme offers fellowships of up to Rs 65,000 per month across 18 interdisciplinary fields — from ayurveda to cognitive science, andarchitecture to political theory, grammar to strategic studies, performing arts to mathematics, physics, and health sciences. 'Setubandha is the first national-level programme to formally integrate traditional scholars into the research ecosystem of IITs, without insisting on conventional degrees. Instead, eligibility is based on a minimum of five years of rigorous study in a recognised gurukul and demonstrable excellence in Shastras or traditional knowledge,' said a senior MoE official. The maximum age to apply is 32 years. Scholars selected under Category 1 (equivalent to postgraduate level) will receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 40,000 and an annual research grant of Rs 1 lakh. Those under Category 2 (equivalent to PhD level) will be awarded Rs 65,000 monthly and an annual grant of Rs 2 lakh. Some of the recognised research areas include Anvikshiki Vidya (philosophy and cognitive science), Ganit-Bhaut-Jyotish Vidya (mathematics, physics, astronomy), and Bhaishajya and Arogya Vidya (Ayurveda and health sciences). The scheme marks a significant institutional recognition of traditional knowledge systems, which for decades have operated outside formal academic structures. The NEP 2020 explicitly calls for the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into mainstream curricula and research, encouraging cross-disciplinary studies rooted in the country's intellectual heritage. With increasing global interest in ayurveda, yoga, Sanskrit linguistics, and indigenous governance systems, the govt sees this initiative as a way to empower traditional scholars and harness centuries-old wisdom for modern applications in science, technology, and social policy.
Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Indian institutions face challenges in joining knowledge clusters for resource sharing: Report
New Delhi, Indian higher-education institutions face significant challenges in joining large knowledge clusters for resource sharing, primarily due to infrastructural limitations, financial constraints and institutional cultural differences, according to a new report by QS I-GAUGE. Indian institutions face challenges in joining knowledge clusters for resource sharing: Report QS I-GAUGE is an independent education-rating system that brings together the global experience and expertise of London-based QS Quacquarelli Symonds and the knowledge of Indian educational luminaries. The report, titled "From vision to reality: Tracking NEP 2020 implementation in Indian higher education", that was released on Thursday has a series of findings on the progress of the implementation of the National Education Policy in the country's higher-education institutions. "Indian higher-education institutions face significant challenges in joining large knowledge clusters for resource sharing, primarily due to infrastructural limitations, financial constraints and institutional cultural differences. While curricular flexibility has been successfully integrated in many institutions, the implementation of multiple entry and exit options as envisioned under NEP 2020 remains limited," the report said. "The establishment of student support and service centres is well-implemented, but institutional partnerships for mental health and well-being with national institutions of importance, such as National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences and All India Institute of Medical Sciences is currently inadequate," it added. The report collated data from 165 higher-educational institutions based in 21 states and three Union territories to highlight the progress made by the institutes so far and identify critical gaps and emerging opportunities that must be addressed to realise the transformative vision of the policy. "There is a high degree of institutional alignment with the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework and most institutions report near-complete alignment between programme-learning outcomes and course-learning outcomes. Although there is a strong intent to involve industry experts and professors of practice in curriculum development, actual appointments of PoPs remain significantly low. "Key barriers to achieving institutional autonomy include financial dependence, bureaucratic processes, internal resistance to change and limited institutional capacity. International research collaboration and the signing of memoranda of understanding with global institutions remain underdeveloped across many higher-education institutions," it said. The report noted that there is a growing intention to adopt the principles of the Indian Knowledge System, though the progress has been gradual. "With the right vision, strategic investment and focussed effort, meaningful integration of Indian Knowledge System into mainstream education can be accelerated," it said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India Today
10-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
JNU students protest against Vice President's visit, university calls for probe
A group of students protested against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's visit to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Thursday, where he attended a seminar on the Indian Knowledge System as the guest of honour. However, the university administration condemned the protest and has called for a protest was led by members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU), who have been staging demonstrations for several days over various student-related rose when some students reportedly attempted to block the Vice President's vehicle inside the campus. In an official statement, JNU acknowledged the honour of hosting Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and thanked Delhi Police and security agencies for ensuring the event was conducted the university strongly criticised the attempt by "a few students" to disrupt proceedings. It added that the protest was a violation of democratic principles and an act that tarnished the university's university administration said that while it respects the right to peaceful protest, it condemns unlawful and disruptive behaviour. It has asked its security branch to submit a detailed enquiry report on the Registrar's statement called for students to engage in respectful dialogue and maintain a positive academic atmosphere.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Scuffle during conference at JNU
New Delhi: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday inaugurated JNU's first academic conference on Indian Knowledge Systems even as the campus continued to witness protests led by the Left-affiliated members of the students' inion. Speaking at the event, Dhankhar emphasised the importance of indigenous knowledge traditions. "Islamic invasion of India caused the first interlude in the glorious journey of Bharatiya Vidya Parampara... The British colonisation brought forth the second interlude, when Indian Knowledge System was stunted, stymied and subverted," he said, adding, "The great Bharatiya Vidya Parampara and its allied institutions were systematically drained, destructed and decimated. " JNUSU office-bearers, including president Nitish Kumar—who came in a wheelchair—tried to march towards the convention centre where Dhankhar was speaking, but were stopped midway by the university security, leading to a brief scuffle. Videos of the confrontation, including pushing and shoving, surfaced online. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Criticising the protest, JNU directed the security branch to submit a detailed report. "Such actions not only violate the principles of democratic expression but also tarnish the image of the university," it stated. tnn
