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New Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Harmful impact of obesity needs to be taught in schools: Pradhan
NEW DELHI: Educational institutions countrywide must make students aware of the harmful effects of obesity on health, said Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while launching the second phase of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign and a microsite for it at PM Shri school on Thursday. Persuading students to become warriors in the environmental campaign, the minister also appealed to the public to plant 10 crore saplings across the country in honour of their mothers. 'Plant them in your school, house, village or anywhere,' he said. Referring to the country's waste management problem, he pointed out, 'India's 140-crore population generates 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste daily. This is equivalent to 26,000 economy cars.' However, compared to the rest of the world, India has never been a polluting nation, he added. The minister also launched special modules for this initiative, including Eco Clubs, as part of the Mission LIFE web portal.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Bal Vatikas in 237 PM Shri schools
Jaipur: To strengthen elementary education, the state-level task force on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) has decided to start Bal Vatikas in 237 PM Shri schools in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The decision was made in a meeting last week. Officials said mapping of anganwadi centres will also be done so that ECCE-based activities can be monitored there. The ECCE task force will also work on arranging pre-primary education in Ashram schools run by the tribal area development department, along with capacity-building training of six months and one year for anganwadi workers. "Mapping of anganwadi centres with the nearest schools will be done so that anganwadi centres can be run along with schools, which will help in both monitoring nutrition and early education. Our aim is to strengthen primary education so that the performance of secondary classes improves. Primary classes act as a feeder for secondary education, and a key reason for developing learning gaps is not enough focus on primary education," said an official. At anganwadi centres, the ECCE programme focuses on making learning playful for children aged 3-6, to help their linguistic and cognitive development. Under this initiative, monthly meetings with parents are also conducted to track children's growth and prepare them for schools. As part of ECCE, anganwadi centres focus on activities to ensure linguistic development, creative development, and cognitive development, along with tracking health indicators and nutritious food distribution. The timetable includes activities like painting or drawing, playing games like abacus, and poetry reciting or storytelling. Jaipur: To strengthen elementary education, the state-level task force on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) has decided to start Bal Vatikas in 237 PM Shri schools in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The decision was made in a meeting last week. Officials said mapping of anganwadi centres will also be done so that ECCE-based activities can be monitored there. The ECCE task force will also work on arranging pre-primary education in Ashram schools run by the tribal area development department, along with capacity-building training of six months and one year for anganwadi workers. "Mapping of anganwadi centres with the nearest schools will be done so that anganwadi centres can be run along with schools, which will help in both monitoring nutrition and early education. Our aim is to strengthen primary education so that the performance of secondary classes improves. Primary classes act as a feeder for secondary education, and a key reason for developing learning gaps is not enough focus on primary education," said an official. At anganwadi centres, the ECCE programme focuses on making learning playful for children aged 3-6, to help their linguistic and cognitive development. Under this initiative, monthly meetings with parents are also conducted to track children's growth and prepare them for schools. As part of ECCE, anganwadi centres focus on activities to ensure linguistic development, creative development, and cognitive development, along with tracking health indicators and nutritious food distribution. The timetable includes activities like painting or drawing, playing games like abacus, and poetry reciting or storytelling.
NDTV
26-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"During Covid...": UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Backs Virtual Education In Schools
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) , May 26 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday remembered the Covid pandemic period and emphasized how the government had connected the schools with virtual education during that time. CM Yogi Adityanath on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed buildings and additional dormitories of 139 upgraded Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas in Lucknow. CM Yogi also laid the foundation stone of 43 Chief Minister Model Composite Schools and 66 Chief Minister Abhyudaya Composite Schools. Furthermore, CM Yogi informed that summer camps are being organized in all the government schools of the state which is an "innovation". CM Yogi stated that he gave a presentation on the steps that the government has taken to revive dilapidated schools in Uttar Pradesh during the NDA CM conclave held in New Delhi on Sunday. "During Covid, we connected schools with virtual education. Now technology has advanced a lot, so it is very helpful... Similarly, summer camps in all government schools is a new effort, it is an innovation. Yesterday, a meeting of Chief Ministers was held in Delhi, the Deputy Chief Minister was also present in it, we gave a presentation on the steps we have taken to revive dilapidated schools in Uttar Pradesh, this has changed the lives of lakhs of children, thousands of people have got employment due to this", he said during the event. Meanwhile, CM Yogi informed that Smart classes in 7409 schools, RCT labs in 5228 schools, and 51667 teachers were connected with the tablet distribution program, which took place on Monday. "Smart classes in 7409 schools, RCT labs in 5228 schools, 51667 teachers were connected with the tablet distribution program today. Digital library in 503 PM Shri schools. You must have seen what a model it is and how we can reach the curriculum of good teachers to other places in a systematic way", CM Yogi said.
Mint
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
MK Stalin seeks 50% share in tax revenue, release of education funds and more from Centre – Full list of demands here
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin urged for a 50 per cent share of central tax revenue for states at the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Stalin claimed that the southern state received nearly 33 per cent of tax revenue, while 41 per cent was promised. In a post on X, the Tamil Nadu CM wrote, 'At the #NITIAayog meeting, I demanded a rightful 50 per cent share for States in central taxes. We currently receive only 33.16 per cent against the promised 41.' Stalin asked the central government to disburse ₹ 2,200 crore under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for Tamil Nadu. Stalin claimed that this amount was denied to the state for not signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Education Ministry over the "PM Shri" scheme, which aimed to improve education and school infrastructure. 'Particularly, nearly ₹ 2,200 crore of Union funds have been denied to Tamil Nadu in the year 2024-2025. This affects the education of children studying in government schools and children studying under Right to Education Act ( RTE). Therefore, I urge you to release this fund without delay and without insisting on unilateral conditions,' Stalin said while addressing the NITI Aayog meet. "It is not ideal for the cooperative federal structure that states should be given funds after a legal battle. This will affect the development of the state and nation, as well," he added. Previously, the Tamil Nadu CM accused the Centre of halting education funds to the state due to petty politics and claimed that his government will move the Supreme Court, PTI reported. He also mentioned the need for a dedicated urban transformation mission in Tamil Nadu under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0), which aims to provide universal coverage of water supply in all households. Stalin requested the creation of a river clean-up project for the Cauvery, Vaigai, and Thamirabarani. "I also urged a Clean Ganga-style project for Cauvery, Vaigai, and Thamirabarani, with names in English for national coherence and regional pride," the Tamil Nadu CM wrote. Stalin submitted a memorandum to PM Narendra Modi highlighting key demands for development of Tamil Nadu. Some of his demands included approval for Coimbatore & Madurai metro, upgrade NH32 from Chengalpattu to Tindivanam, expansion of Coimbatore & Madurai Airports, establishment of AIIMS in Coimbatore, change in nomenclature of certain communities in SC/ST List ('N'/'A' to 'R') and more. The Tamil CM also highlighted the state's vision for development at the NITI Aayog meeting. "The moto of our Dravidian Model government is 'Everything for Everyone'," he said. Tamil Nadu aims to reach its target of a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Stalin demands 50% tax share, slams fund denial; AP CM proposes growth sub-groups at NITI Aayog meet
At the 10th Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog on Saturday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched a sharp attack on the Union government for denying the state Rs 2,200 crore under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), while Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu proposed the formation of three focused sub-groups of states to fast-track the Centre's 'Viksit Bharat @2047' vision. Stating that it did not augur well for cooperative federalism when states had to approach courts to get their rightful share of Central funds, Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who chaired the meeting, to release the withheld amount without delay or conditionality. 'Particularly, nearly Rs 2,200 crore of Union funds have been denied to Tamil Nadu in 2024–25. This affects the education of children studying in government schools and under the Right to Education Act,' Stalin said addressing the NITI Aayog meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the chair, reported PTI. Stalin blamed the denial of funds on Tamil Nadu's refusal to sign an MoU with the Union Education Ministry regarding the "PM Shri" scheme. 'It is not ideal for the cooperative federal structure that states should be given funds only after a legal battle. This will affect both state and national development,' he said, adding that the Centre must support states without discrimination to help them achieve developmental goals. He also renewed his demand for a 50 per cent share in Central taxes, up from the current 33.16 per cent. 'We currently receive only 33.16 per cent against the promised 41 per cent,' Stalin posted earlier on X, asserting that the Centre must keep its promises to states.
