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Time of India
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gyan Sabha focused on strengthening education, not to propagate any ideology: SSUN president
Kochi: Amid the row over the participation of vice-chancellors of multiple universities from Kerala at the 'Gyan Sabha' education conference organized by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN), Pankaj Mittal, the president of the RSS-linked organization, said that the conference was not aimed at promoting ideologies of BJP or RSS. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking to TOI, Mittal, who is also the secretary general of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), said the event focused primarily on strengthening education by integrating Indian values and discussing the effective implementation of National Education Policy (NEP). "The conference was not conducted to propagate the ideology of BJP or RSS. There was no talk about any political outfit, only discussions on academic issues and how to improve the quality of higher education and bring Indianness into education," said Mittal. Responding to criticisms raised by political outfits in Kerala deeming the event an attempt at 'saffronisation' of the education sector, Mittal said, "I don't know what saffronisation means. Is saffronisation about improving the quality of education? Is it about increasing employability?" Mittal pointed out that India has a rich heritage that is often overlooked in the current educational structure, and NEP 2020 recommends this change. According to her, while the policy was widely accepted, implementation remains the key challenge. Mittal said that AIU aligns with NEP and has dedicated a full year towards planning its implementation. "For us, education is not just about earning money but about shaping individuals into good human beings. If a person with multiple degrees engages in theft or murder, we cannot call it education. Education must embrace value systems and moral values," she said.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
RSS's national education chintan baithak begins
Kochi: A four-day education-focused 'National Education Chintan Baithak', organised by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN), an RSS-linked body working to "revive Indian ethos in education", commenced at Adi Shankara Nilayam, headquarters of Chinmaya International Foundation, at Veliyanad near Piravom on Friday. The event was inaugurated by RSS sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat. This is the third national chintan baithak of SSUN, following previous meetings at Vrindavan in 2012 and Coimbatore in 2019. Around 100 delegates, including SSUN national coordinators and selected educational experts from various parts of the country, are participating in the event. Addressing the inaugural session, SSUN chairperson Pankaj Mittal said, "Since inception, the Nyas strived to rejuvenate Bhartiya education by blending traditional knowledge systems with modern-day needs, offering a meaningful alternative to the current system. In Bharat, the aim of education was never limited to livelihood—it was a path toward becoming a complete human being. That is the direction in which we must take our education system. " Speaking at the event, Atul Kothari, SSUN national secretary, emphasised the need for a balance of materialism and spirituality in education. He stated that the work of the Nyas and the transformation of Bharat's education are interconnected. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Car Novels Undo He stressed the importance of focusing on solutions alongside identifying problems. Also present on the occasion were Swami Viviktananda of Chinmaya Mission, SSUN convener A Vinod. The session was conducted by Sanjay Swami, SSUN co-convener. Meanwhile, Gyan Sabha 2025, a two-day conference scheduled for July 27 and 28, will focus on bringing Kerala's traditional knowledge systems into mainstream education. The event will highlight areas like Ayurveda, Kalaripayattu, tourism, architecture, tantric practices and the state's rich mathematical heritage alongside the philosophies of various social reform movements. The organisers said the aim is to support the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by encouraging self-governance, entrepreneurship and holistic development in the education sector.
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First Post
22-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Sports Ministry mulls new federation after AIU blunder at World University Games
The Sports Ministry is considering setting up a new federation for university sports after mismanagement by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) caused Indian athletes to miss events at the World University Games in Germany. read more Devyaniba Zala was among the Indian athletes who were barred from participating. Devyaniba Zala/Instagram New Delhi: Livid with the 'mismanagement' that led to embarrassment for India in the World University Games, the sports ministry is considering the prospect of acting against the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) by setting up a separate federation to handle the administration of university-level sports. The bronze-winning Indian badminton squad at the ongoing Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany found itself hounded by controversy when it came to light that six of the 12 chosen players were barred from participating after Indian officials failed to submit all names correctly during the managers' meeting on July 16. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In addition, woman quarter-miler Devyaniba Zala also alleged that she could not compete as her name went 'missing because of late alteration by the officials in submitting the confirmation list'. The ministry has taken note of the developments, it is reliably learnt. 'Clearly, they are unable to manage the affairs properly. Probably, the solution is a separate federation to handle administration. A revamp is needed because university sport is our best bet to find high-potential athletes,' a ministry source said. 'It is obviously sad that something like this happened and the country was embarrassed. This will be thoroughly looked into,' he added. The AIU, which is the nodal body for university-level sports in the country, acknowledged the incident related to badminton and its secretary general Dr Pankaj Mittal said the 'matter is being investigated.' The athletes, meanwhile, could only lament the lapses. 'The frustrating thing is the officials don't even admit their mistakes or show any remorse,' an athlete competing at the Games had said after the fiasco. '…the team travelled all the way, and yet in the manager's meeting they missed out names. I don't know how it is possible to overlook such a basic responsibility.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Economic Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
AIU unable to run university sports, drastic revamp needed: Sports Ministry source
The Sports Ministry is considering action against the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) after mismanagement marred India's participation in the World University Games. A potential separate federation may be established to oversee university-level sports. The badminton squad faced controversy as six players were barred due to incorrect submissions, and a quarter-miler's participation was jeopardized by a missing name. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Livid with the "mismanagement" that led to embarrassment for India in the World University Games, the sports ministry is considering the prospect of acting against the Association of Indian Universities AIU ) by setting up a separate federation to handle the administration of university-level bronze-winning Indian badminton squad at the ongoing Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany found itself hounded by controversy when it came to light that six of the 12 chosen players were barred from participating after Indian officials failed to submit all names correctly during the managers' meeting on July addition, woman quarter-miler Devyani Bazala also alleged that she could not compete as her name went "missing because of late alteration by the officials in submitting the confirmation list".The ministry has taken note of the developments, it is reliably learnt."Clearly, they are unable to manage the affairs properly. Probably, the solution is a separate federation to handle administration. A revamp is needed because university sport is our best bet to find high-potential athletes," a ministry source said."It is obviously sad that something like this happened and the country was embarrassed. This will be thoroughly looked into," he AIU, which is the nodal body for university-level sports in the country, acknowledged the incident related to badminton and its secretary general Dr Pankaj Mittal said the "matter is being investigated."The athletes, meanwhile, could only lament the lapses."The frustrating thing is the officials don't even admit their mistakes or show any remorse," an athlete competing at the Games had said after the fiasco."...the team travelled all the way, and yet in the manager's meeting they missed out names. I don't know how it is possible to overlook such a basic responsibility."
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
AIU unable to run university sports, drastic revamp needed: Sports Ministry source
The Sports Ministry is considering action against the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) after mismanagement marred India's participation in the World University Games. A potential separate federation may be established to oversee university-level sports. The badminton squad faced controversy as six players were barred due to incorrect submissions, and a quarter-miler's participation was jeopardized by a missing name. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Livid with the "mismanagement" that led to embarrassment for India in the World University Games, the sports ministry is considering the prospect of acting against the Association of Indian Universities AIU ) by setting up a separate federation to handle the administration of university-level bronze-winning Indian badminton squad at the ongoing Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany found itself hounded by controversy when it came to light that six of the 12 chosen players were barred from participating after Indian officials failed to submit all names correctly during the managers' meeting on July addition, woman quarter-miler Devyani Bazala also alleged that she could not compete as her name went "missing because of late alteration by the officials in submitting the confirmation list".The ministry has taken note of the developments, it is reliably learnt."Clearly, they are unable to manage the affairs properly. Probably, the solution is a separate federation to handle administration. A revamp is needed because university sport is our best bet to find high-potential athletes," a ministry source said."It is obviously sad that something like this happened and the country was embarrassed. This will be thoroughly looked into," he AIU, which is the nodal body for university-level sports in the country, acknowledged the incident related to badminton and its secretary general Dr Pankaj Mittal said the "matter is being investigated."The athletes, meanwhile, could only lament the lapses."The frustrating thing is the officials don't even admit their mistakes or show any remorse," an athlete competing at the Games had said after the fiasco."...the team travelled all the way, and yet in the manager's meeting they missed out names. I don't know how it is possible to overlook such a basic responsibility."
