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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
A festival of progress and culture: ‘Ente Kerala' trade fair opens with colourful celebrations at Kottakkunnu grounds
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addressing the special invitees during the district-level meeting held in Malappuram, discussing state government development schemes and key activities for the district's growth. In connection with the fourth anniversary of the state government, the 'Ente Keralam' exhibition and trade fair held at Kottakkunnu Grounds began with a colourful start. The event was inaugurated online by Minister for Sports, Minority Welfare, and Waqf, V. Abdurahiman, at a specially arranged venue at Kottakkunnu. P. Nandakumar, M.L.A., presided over the event. Political party representatives, officials, and the public participated in the inauguration. V. Abdurahiman, Minister for Sports, Minority Welfare, and Waqf, inaugurated the 'Ente Keralam' exhibition and trade fair online, in connection with the fourth anniversary of the state government, at Kottakkunnu Grounds. P. Nandakumar, M.L.A., presided over the colourful event. The fair was organised under the leadership of the Information and Public Relations Department with the cooperation of over 90 state government departments and various institutions. The exhibition in Kottakkunnu showcased the achievements of the government over the past nine years. Stalls from various departments were set up to inform the public about different government schemes. Real-time displays on LED screens and services from different departments were made available with the help of modern technology. The 'Ente Keralam' Mega Exhibition, led by the Department of Information and Public Relations, aimed to highlight Kerala's overall progress and capture the evolving spirit of the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Ente keralam - inauguration @ Malappuram Min. V Abdurahiman The exhibition city set up at Kottakkunnu included two air-conditioned hangars and one non-air-conditioned hangar, covering a total area of 70,000 square feet, including 45,192 square feet of air-conditioned space. The exhibition was held with extensive arrangements. Over 150 stalls from various government departments and institutions, service stalls offering departmental services, the 'My Kerala First' exhibition by P.R.D. spanning 2,000 square feet, an agricultural fair led by the Agriculture Department, a food fair showcasing the diverse flavours of Kudumbashree, a tourism exhibition reimagining tourism experiences, a pavilion showcasing technical excellence by KIFB, a techno-demo area for IT departments and startups, a sports zone, diverse and informative stalls, and a mini theater were all set up inside air-conditioned pavilions. Over the seven days, 13 seminars on contemporary issues by various departments, along with daily evening cultural programs, were part of the fair. The fair also featured a food festival and a book fair as part of the event. . . . LDF GOVT 4TH ANNIVERSARY CM@MALAPPURAM Disclaimer - The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Hans India
22-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Govt plans to deposit cosmetic charges to students' accounts through DBT
Hyderabad: Chief Secretary of Telangana K Ramakrishna Rao on Wednesday reviewed the procedures for direct deposit of cosmetic charges to the students of Social Welfare, Minority Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Residential Schools in the State. Speaking at a high-level review meeting, the CS said that as soon as the schools reopen in June, Aadhaar and photos of the students should be linked to the relevant bank branches and debit cards should be issued to their bank accounts. He highlighted that appropriate action should be taken so that the cosmetic charges are paid in the accounts of the students of various government residential schools in the State by the end of June. Officials said that this facility will be provided to about six lakh students. As per the instructions of State government, the officials were advised to prepare a programme to make payments through direct benefit transfer (DBT) on the same day across the State. Similarly, the CS suggested that steps be taken to provide a smart card like a debit card and students can purchase the soaps and cosmetics they need through mobile sales centres run by women's groups.
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
UP CM calls for madrasa reform: ‘Should not be limited to religious teachings'
Calling for reform of madrasas, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday highlighted the need for strict compliance with infrastructural standards before granting official recognition to any madrasa in the state. Chairing a meeting to review the current state of madrasa education in the state, Adityanath underlined the importance of ensuring that madrasas do not remain limited to religious teachings alone. Highlighting the government's vision, the CM said, 'Students studying in madrasas should have access to the full spectrum of modern education.' The CM further said that the objective of the government is to bring reforms and to bring madrasa education into the mainstream through innovation and inclusiveness, so that every section of the society can get equal opportunities and quality education. He emphasized the need to make madrasa education transparent, quality-driven, and employment-focused. 'The government gives priority to ensuring that every student has access to a bright and promising future,' it said. He then pointed out the challenges that have emerged following the Supreme Court's declaration of the Kamil (graduate) and Fazil (postgraduate) degrees of the Madrasa Board as unconstitutional. He further stressed the importance of aligning the recognition standards and requirements of madrasas with those of regular schools managed by the Education Department. 'There's a need to bring changes in the madrasa curriculum in line with the New Education Policy 2020. It is also necessary to update the eligibility criteria for teachers and non-teaching staff in accordance with the curriculum. The teacher selection process must be made fair and transparent. The current system of appointing teachers in madrasas also needs to be reviewed,' he added. The CM proposed forming a committee under the chairmanship of the Director of Minority Welfare. The committee will include special secretaries from the Basic Education, Secondary Education, Finance, Law, and Minority Welfare departments. The proposed committee will recommend necessary reforms for the smooth functioning of madrasas, job security for teachers, and a better future for the students. Earlier in the meeting, the Minority Welfare and Waqf Department gave a detailed presentation about madrasas, the main challenges they face, and future plans. The CM was told that there are currently 13,329 recognised madrasas in the state, where 12,35,400 students are studying. Out of these, 9,979 madrasas are at the primary and upper primary levels (classes 1 to 8), and 3,350 are at the secondary and higher secondary levels (classes 9 to 12). Among them, 561 madrasas receive government grants, and they have a total of 2,31,806 registered students. These grant-aided madrasas have 9,889 teachers and 8,367 non-teaching staff, all of whom have been receiving salaries and allowances as per the 7th Pay Commission 's recommendations since January 1, 2016. The CM was informed that the Madrasa Portal was launched in August 2017, which made all the functions of the Madrasa Education Council online. A total of 19,123 madrasas registered on the portal, out of which 13,329 have been verified and locked. Through this portal, systems like online exams, certificates, verification, and integration with the U-DISE code have been implemented, ensuring transparency and accountability. However, the number of students appearing in board exams has steadily declined over the years. In 2016, 4,22,627 students appeared, but by 2025, this number dropped to only 88,082. The CM called it a serious concern and said that there is a need for improvement.
