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Hans India
an hour ago
- General
- Hans India
East and West campuses being developed, major transformation soon: DU VC Yogesh Singh
New Delhi: Delhi University Vice Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh on Tuesday shed light on the upcoming two new campuses of the University and also spotlighted the major transformation that is set to take place in one to two years. Professor Yogesh Singh, in an interview with IANS, said that infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,000 crore are underway, and soon the University will open two new colleges, including Veer Savarkar College in the Najafgarh area. 'We are working simultaneously on developing the West and East Campuses. Two new colleges are being set up — Veer Savarkar in Najafgarh and another one in Fatehpur Beri. These colleges will be operational soon. I'm confident that within the next one or two years, DU's infrastructure will undergo a major transformation,' he said. Highlighting the University's preparedness to meet the demands of the 21st century, the DU VC said that a four-year programme is being introduced in undergraduate programmes for the first time, as recommended under the New Education Policy (NEP). 'Students can choose their tracks based on their interests—whether they wish to pursue a research project or follow a particular specialisation. The focus is on fostering innovation and creativity, key components of the NEP,' he said. The DU VC also stated that at least 10 to 12 DU colleges are ranked among the Top 20 colleges nationwide, and they will play a critical role in advancing this initiative. Taking pride in DU's ascent in the worldwide university index, he said, 'A few years ago, DU was ranked at around 500. Today, it stands at 328th rank globally, and several departments rank within the Top 100. Our goal is to bring DU into the top 100 globally within the next 10 years. On questions of comparisons between the two most reputed central universities in the national capital, he said that JNU is a different university with its own culture, and DU has its own unique character, and hence, there was no need for anyone to ape the other.
United News of India
a day ago
- United News of India
Lakshadweep aims quality education, says Administrator Praful Patel
Kochi/Lakshadweep, Jun 2 (UNI) The current focus of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep is on ensuring quality infrastructure, teaching-learning materials, and ICT facilities in all schools of all the islands, Administrator Praful Patel has said. "Major initiatives undertaken by UTLA to enhance the quality of education include 100% conversion of classrooms into smart classrooms, provision of e-libraries, ICT labs, language labs, tele-education centers, sensor rooms, and virtual reality labs," the Administrator told UNI. On education sector, Praful Patel said "the literacy rate in the UT is 91.65% as per 2011 census. There are no dropouts in the schools. The Administration has provided universal access to school education by ensuring schools in all the islands." Further, as part of New Education Policy (NEP), Digital Literacy courses have been implemented from Grade 6 onwards. Under PM SHRI program eleven schools have been selected. Further, High speed internet facility have been provided in all classrooms, computer labs and libraries. The Laptop Scheme for college students has been implemented to enhance their access to digital resources and improve their academic and professional growth. Ekalavya Top Scorer Award is implemented to recognize the academic excellence, dedication and spirit of achievement of the students from class 3 to 12. The upgradation and creation aimed at improving school infrastructure in Minicoy, Androth and Kavaratti is currently in progress. A proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs for the approval of construction of a Polytechnic college in Minicoy at an estimated cost of Rs 163.50 crores.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
DMK urges Puducherry govt to enforce bilingual policy; scrap exams for classes 3, 5, 8
PUDUCHERRY: The DMK has urged the AINRC-BJP government of Puducherry to strictly enforce the bilingual policy in education, emphasising the need to protect linguistic equality and regional identity. A resolution to this effect was adopted during the party's executive committee meeting held on Tuesday. According to a statement from DMK state convenor R Siva, the opposition leader in the Legislative Assembly, the party opposed the introduction of public exams for students of grades 3, 5, and 8 in alignment with the New Education Policy, citing concerns over student stress while requesting the government to assure that it will not conduct public examinations for students in grades three, five, and eight. This meeting urges the government to take steps to ensure that 50% of seats in all private medical colleges are filled under the government quota by the end of the current academic year.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
Susatya Rekha selected mentor for NMM
Rajamahendravaram: A mathematics teacher Meka Susatya Rekha at Zilla Parishad High School, Satellite City, Rajamahendravaram Rural, has been selected as a mentor for the prestigious National Mentoring Mission launched by the Central Government. This initiative is part of the New Education Policy and the Viksit Bharat 2047 Abhiyan. The mission aims to identify and bring together innovative educators and experts in the field of technology and teaching from across the country to form a national-level mentoring team. In recognition of her contributions to the teaching profession and her expertise in innovative pedagogy, Susatya Rekha has been invited to participate in this initiative. As part of her mentoring role, Susatya Rekha will provide online training to trainee teachers and in-service educators, focusing on key areas such as experiential learning methods in the classroom, digital education, and classroom management. These training sessions are designed to enhance the professional skills of teachers and prepare them to contribute more effectively towards the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047. The training will commence in June under the joint supervision of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Speaking about the opportunity, Susatya Rekha stated that anyone undergoing teacher training can participate in the sessions by registering on the National Mentoring Mission (NMM) website. She also said that all teacher training colleges have been informed about this opportunity. Teachers praised her selection as a national-level mentor and stands as a proud moment for the Andhra Pradesh education community.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
A case of practical, pragmatic and innovative education
There has been much attention on the issues of the practical utility, employment generating capacity, innovativeness of the research universe and the capacity of the Indian educational universe for global competition under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The NEP 2020 is a long-term structural reform, designed for phased implementation. It aims to transform India's education system by fostering innovation, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, and enhancing student employability through a wide array of initiatives. The NEP-2020 works in a three-fold way: ensuring originality and indigenously-rooted imagination in research; constant competitiveness in the global educational sphere, and preparing students on a multiple career path. Towards better employability The NEP proposes a four-year innovative flexible teaching programme which is certainly not designed to push students into low-paying jobs, as some allege. Instead, students earn other credentials during their educational journey and return later to complete their degrees. This is beneficial to students who might otherwise be forced to drop out without formal qualifications. It enables them to pursue diverse career trajectories with tangible credentials. Along with a vocationalisation of education and industry internships, students gain meaningful knowledge with practical exposure, thereby enhancing their employability. Before the NEP, it was a serious concern whether Indian education provided real world competencies. Under the NEP, there is a push for industry-academia linkages, vocational training, and internships to enhance the employability outcome. Around 167 universities and 59 colleges have already begun four-year undergraduate degrees — 224 universities and 101 colleges offer a multidisciplinary degree programme. To enable an original and innovative research universe, a vibrant research internship programme for undergraduate and postgraduate students has evolved in higher education institutions. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by embedding hands-on, practical training within the curriculum. Additionally, the scheme allows diploma holders, including students who have exited degree programmes or pursued standalone diploma courses, to enrol as apprentices within five years of graduation. These apprenticeships provide on-the-job training at industry establishments and include a stipend, partially funded by the government. Around 197 universities and 93 colleges offer internships to students (3,07,564 students are at the undergraduate level and 58,834 students placed for internships at the postgraduate level). Research and development (R&D) cells have been established in 242 universities, while 113 colleges have established R&D cells that are working to develop innovative research skills among our students. Global competition and Indian education As a result of these efforts, 11 Indian universities feature in the QS 500 listing. India also has the highest representation in the QS Asia Rankings 2025, with 163 universities across the continent. Under subject-specific performance, Indian institutions recorded a 25.7% jump in total entries (533), with 10 higher education institutions (including six Indian Institutes of Technology, and two Indian Institutes of Management) placed in the global top 50 across various disciplines. Such data show that India's capacity has been maturing since the NEP reforms. Patents filed by Indian higher education institutions have grown from 7,405 in 2021-22 to 19,155 in 2022-23, which is a 158% increase. India's performance in the Global Innovation Index has been laudable (39th overall). This is an exponential improvement from a decade ago, when India was 76. In the post-NEP period, there has been much change in the Indian research and innovation sphere. Policy and schemes such as the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) 2023 Act, the All India Council for Technical Education's (AICTE) initiative to have Idea Development, Evaluation and Application (IDEA) labs and the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) have all contributed in giving depth to the Indian research universe. SPARC has been instrumental in fostering a culture of research and innovation by facilitating collaborative projects between Indian and foreign educational institutions It has identified educational partners from 28 countries, which include the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and France to advance joint research efforts. To develop indigenous scientific imagination and educational wisdom, the NEP 2020 has focused on the Indian Knowledge System (vision and pedagogy). It is being implemented from school to higher education. Initiatives such as the Smart India Hackathon are nurturing innovation at the grass-root level. Since inception, it has empowered over 13.9 lakh students, with idea submissions growing sevenfold since 2017. Sustainable employment Employability is a multifaceted issue that must be assessed in the context of various dynamic factors, including industry hiring cycles, global macroeconomic trends, and post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery. Employment conditions before and after 2014 may be interpreted by some to show a declining trend in employment among educated youth (15 to 29 years) from 2004-05 to the 2017-18, especially among women. But from 2018-19 on, there has been constant growth in the employment rate of educated youth. By 2023-24, the employment rate of men was 53.4% and that of women at 22.7%, approaching 2004-05 levels. The overall employment rate increased to 38.6%. For all age groups, also, employment grew after 2017-18, touching 43.7% in 2023-24. The female employment rate grew post-2017-18, reaching 30.7% in 2023-24. The good job ratio has been growing fast in India. It is supported by the fact that the proportion of regular workers has grown, particularly for men (from 17.2% in 2004-05 to 24.88% in 2023-24. It is further documented that there is a constant decline in casual labour, especially among females (30.31% to 16.68%) and overall (28.85% to 19.83%) in NSS employment and unemployment and Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data. This suggests a qualitative transition away from irregular, unorganised, low-paying jobs. There is an increase in the proportion of regular workers among men (from 17.2% in 2004-05 to 24.88% in 2023-24), which suggests that more individuals are moving into formal and structured job roles. This data and changing conditions prove that this shift in the employment sector highlights more decent and sustainable employment conditions, contributing positively to economic stability and worker well-being. This cannot be possible without practical, pragmatic and innovative education. Badri Narayan is Director, G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
