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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
ISME Bangalore Signs LoU with NISM to Integrate SEBI-Certified Financial Courses into Curriculum
Bangalore The International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Bangalore, has signed a strategic Letter of Undertaking (LoU) with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), an educational initiative of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The partnership marks a significant step toward aligning academic learning with real-world industry requirements in India's fast-evolving financial sector. Through this collaboration, students of ISME's undergraduate and postgraduate programs will gain access to NISM's industry-recognized certifications in subjects such as Equity Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Mutual Funds, Fixed Income Securities, and Investment Advisory. These certifications will be fully integrated into ISME's academic curriculum as credit-bearing courses or Value Added Programs, equipping students with practical skills and a competitive edge for careers in banking, financial services, and investment management. Beyond certifications, NISM will provide ISME with comprehensive academic support including assessment tools. Faculty from ISME will also undergo regular Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) conducted by NISM to ensure high-quality instruction in specialized topics related to financial markets. Dr. Nitin Garg, Founder & Director, ISME said: "Our collaboration with NISM goes beyond curriculum enrichment. It's about empowering students with industry-relevant skills from day one. This aligns with our mission to shape future-ready professionals in finance." In a move that directly supports employability, NISM will also create a dedicated recruitment portal for ISME students who have earned NISM certifications. This structured placement-support mechanism is expected to significantly improve career opportunities for students in the financial sector. To further democratize access to financial education, NISM will offer ISME students a 50% concession on all its e-learning programs. These include beginner to advanced-level courses in areas such as Financial Planning, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Equity Research, SME Listing Compliance, and Broking Operations, providing students the flexibility to specialize based on career interests. The three-year LoU is expected to benefit over 300 students annually and may be extended upon mutual agreement. It reflects ISME's broader commitment to academic-industry partnerships, global learning models, and entrepreneurial education. As India continues to position itself as a global fintech and investment hub, such collaborations are crucial in preparing students to lead in the financial markets of tomorrow.
Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Empowering rural women through literacy
According to the data collected by I-SAPS, there are 778 government schools in Hyderabad district, with 46 per cent in the PS-50 constituency in Hyderabad rural taluka alone. PHOTO: AFP In the verdant heart of Sindh's rural landscape, where the daily rhythms of agricultural life often leave little room for personal growth, a new chapter in women's empowerment has begun. The Directorate of Literacy and Non-Formal Education (DLNFE) Sindh and the Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) have formalised a partnership to expand literacy access for rural women through the signing of a Letter of Understanding (LoU). Over the next three years, the initiative will establish 100 literacy centres, aiming to equip 3,000 rural women agriculture workers with essential reading, writing, and numeracy skills across Matiari, Sanghar, Thatta, and Mirpurkhas districts where female literacy rates remain critically low. These tools are not just academic, but transformational, enabling women to engage more fully in their economic and social lives. The programme is said to be a comprehensive strategy rooted in community engagement, government alignment, and localised expertise. The initiative includes joint needs assessments, development of context-specific curriculum, deployment of trained literacy facilitators, and continuous monitoring using the NFEMIS (Non-Formal Education Management Information System), ensuring measurable impact. Director DLNFE Sindh Abdul Jabbar Mari said, "This initiative is about more than just teaching women to read — it is about weaving literacy into the very fabric of rural life, where it has long been absent. Education shapes nations, and every step we take today helps us transcend yesterday's limitations." He added that the provincial govt is fully committed to ensuring that rural women are not left behind in the province's educational progress, stating: "Through partnerships like this, we are not only bridging literacy gaps but also building stronger, more informed communities. Women's education is central to our broader development goals, and we are dedicated to creating inclusive pathways to learning, especially for those historically marginalised." Executive Director SCF Javed Hussain echoed the sentiment and said, "We have witnessed firsthand how literacy transformed the lives of 789 rural women in earlier phases. Those women now calculate wages and keep records with confidence. With this new collaboration, we embark on a broader mission to reach thousands more and transform learning into liberation."
Borneo Post
09-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Sarawak to use maggot therapy following Unimas tie up with wound care society
MSWCP president Prof Datuk Dr Harikrishna KR Nair (left) exchanges the LoU with Unimas Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences deputy dean Prof Dr Chew Keng Sheng. Wee is at second left. – Photo by Kentigern Minggu KUCHING (May 9): Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and the Malaysian Society of Wound Care Professionals (MSWCP) have signed a letter of understanding (LoU) on the strategic implementation of maggot therapy in wound management across Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said this treatment method is grounded in science, cost-effective, and proven to accelerate healing, especially in chronic diabetic wounds. 'Sarawak will be among the first in the region to implement this approach in a systematic and regulated manner, with the support, collaboration, and expert guidance from the educators and researchers at the Institute for Medical Research (IMR),' he said in a speech read by Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng at the 3rd D-Foot International Wound Conference 2025 here today. MORE TO COME
