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Time of India
27-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Shri Schools likely to be ready by Sept
New Delhi: In a bid to modernise public education in the city, Delhi govt is likely to inaugurate the CM Shri Schools in Sept, officials said. These schools promise to provide students with access to cutting-edge facilities and a transformed learning atmosphere, officials said. Delhi govt has earmarked 75 schools for development under this initiative. Introduced earlier this year in the 2025-26 Delhi budget, the programme focuses on converting govt schools into hubs of technology-enabled, advanced education in line with the National Education Policy 2020. "Modelled after the Centre's PM Shri Schools, these schools emphasise cultivating 21st-century competencies alongside promoting sustainability and eco-conscious practices," an official said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "Most of the 75 designated schools are currently undergoing transformation with preparations advancing swiftly to meet the deadline." Delhi govt allocated Rs 100 crore in its budget to establish and develop these institutions. Initially, 60 schools were announced in March, but the plan has since expanded to 75, with the goal of making all of them operational within a year. Their curriculum will align with the National Curriculum Framework 2023, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of today's learners.
News18
26-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Delhis CM Shri schools likely to be inaugurated in September
New Delhi, Jul 26 (PTI) The Delhi government is likely to inaugurate its newly announced CM Shri Schools in September, an official said, as preparations to operationalise the institutions gather pace. The initiative, announced earlier this year, aims to offer high-quality, future-ready education in government schools. 'The CM Shri Schools are expected to open in September. Most of the shortlisted schools are under construction," the official said. Earlier, Education Minister Ashish Sood had said that the government had provisionally shortlisted 75 schools to be developed under the CM Shri model. 'These schools will start functioning soon and preparations to operationalise them are underway," Sood said. The CM Shri Schools, modelled after the Centre's PM Shri Schools, will follow the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and implement the National Curriculum Framework 2023. According to officials, these institutions are being developed with a focus on sustainability, operating as zero-waste and solar-powered campuses. Each school will be equipped with AI-enabled libraries, smart classrooms featuring augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tools, smartboards, biometric attendance systems and robotics laboratories to promote innovation among students. The Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) is also being phased out, and its affiliated schools will now be brought under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The Directorate of Education has already begun the recruitment process for teaching and leadership positions. Two separate circulars issued on June 5 and June 10 invited applications from eligible teaching staff and school leaders who have at least five years of service remaining. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had allocated Rs 100 crore for the CM Shri Schools in her budget speech earlier this year. PTI SHB ANM OZ OZ view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 18:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
26-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
NCERT to add special module on Operation Sindoor in curriculum for higher classes
Ahead of its scheduled discussion in the Parliament's monsoon session, NCERT is developing a special educational module on Operation Sindoor for senior classes. The module is nearly complete and expected to be released regular textbooks, this will be a standalone case study, focusing on India's strategic military response following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Operation Sindoor refers to the precision airstrike carried out by India on May 7, 2025, targeting terror launchpads across the Line of Control (LoC).advertisementThis classroom module is aimed at helping students understand how nations respond to terror threats and how defence, diplomacy, and coordination between ministries play a role in national security. At present, the module is being developed only for higher secondary classes, but NCERT may later adapt the content for middle school students as IS OPERATION SINDOOR?Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian government in response to the April 27, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed several Indian soldiers and civilians. On May 7, Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).The operation was praised for its swift planning and coordination across the military and external affairs wings of the NCERT module aims to provide a factual overview of the mission -- covering key aspects such as the role of the armed forces, the decision-making process behind such counter-terror actions, and the wider implications for diplomacy and regional NEW BOOKS FOR CLASSES 6 AND 8This initiative is part of NCERT's broader efforts under the National Curriculum Framework 2023 (NCF 2023) and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020).New textbooks for Classes 6 and 8 have already been released in subjects like English, Social Science, Sanskrit, and a new vocational textbook titled Kaushal books focus on experiential learning, Indian heritage, and present-day challenges. The upcoming Operation Sindoor module continues this trend—bringing current affairs and national events into the classroom to help students stay informed and critically engaged.- EndsTune InMust Watch
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Nara Lokesh Slams Gender Stereotypes In Textbooks, Calls For Curriculum Overhaul
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and Human Resource Development Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, has called for a sweeping review of school textbooks in the state, flagging what he described as "deeply embedded gender stereotypes" in early childhood education. In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Lokesh said that primary school content often portrays women in limiting roles and reinforces traditional biases that should have no place in modern classrooms. "In our Class 1, Class 2 textbooks, you will find women doing the household work and the man reading the newspaper. These are stereotypes," Lokesh said. "We are unconsciously reinforcing these roles in our children's minds." The remarks come ahead of a state-wide initiative called Taliki Vandanam under the TDP's education outreach programme. Lokesh said his party, if elected to power in Andhra Pradesh, will take steps to ensure that the curriculum reflects "respect, equality, and neutrality" in how gender is represented. The Education Reform The push to reform textbooks is part of a wider education plan by the TDP, which has been sharply critical of the YSRCP government's handling of public schooling. Lokesh said the TDP is focused on both improving academic infrastructure and embedding social values early in the schooling system. He also took aim at cultural language norms that subtly perpetuate gender biases. "We've taught our teachers and parents that saying things like 'don't cry like a girl', or 'are you wearing bangles?' is very wrong," Lokesh said. "If a child cries, say 'don't cry like NTR', who never cried - make it gender neutral." Such phrases, he argued, may seem trivial but have a lasting psychological impact on how children view themselves and others. A Broader National Context Gender representation in education has been an ongoing debate across India. The National Curriculum Framework 2023, introduced under the New Education Policy (NEP), acknowledges the need to make textbooks free from stereotypes, but implementation at the state level remains uneven. In Andhra Pradesh, the issue has not seen large-scale public discourse until now. Lokesh's comments are likely to resonate among educationists and child rights activists, especially as Andhra Pradesh prepares for its Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0, a state-wide outreach programme aiming to involve nearly 2 crore stakeholders. The TDP, under Lokesh's leadership, appears to be positioning education not only as a policy priority but also as a space to redefine social norms.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Arunachal min opens ‘Saksham' activity centre
1 2 3 4 Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh education minister Pasang Dorjee Sona on Monday inaugurated, 'Saksham' — an innovative student activity and enrichment centre — for holistic development and empowering young minds at Springdale 5th IRBn Welfare School here, reports Joken Ete. The Saksham centre has been conceptualised to support holistic development through activity-based, play-based, and experiential learning in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework 2023. It is equipped with a digital learning zone, library, indoor games corner, and creative areas for music, art, craft, drawing, and theatre. The facility also focuses on life skills including health, hygiene, traffic safety, and value-based education.
