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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Anti-drug campaign launched in Irinjalakuda
Aiming to create a drug-free Irinjalakuda, the campaign 'Madhuram Jeevitham' (Life is Sweet) was officially launched by Minister for Higher Education R. Bindu on Sunday. Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister emphasised that the initiative goes beyond anti-drug awareness, targeting a broader spectrum of social dangers affecting the youth today. 'There is an urgent need to address the rising trend of violence and destructive behaviour among young people,' Dr. Bindu said. 'This campaign integrates creative, community-driven programmes that can reach the grassroots, encouraging youth to embrace the sweetness of life and view it with positivity and purpose.' The campaign includes the formation of vigilance committees at every level, strengthening of counselling services, and organising awareness drives in local bodies, industries, and institutions. The Minister called on the support of NSS volunteers, Kudumbashree members, and other grassroots forces to lead the anti-drug movement. She also directed all educational institutions in the Irinjalakuda constituency to form vigilance committees by June 26, alongside conducting competitions and awareness activities. The launch event featured a pledge against drug abuse, lighting of a unity lamp, anti-drug songs, and thematic dance performances. The event was presided over by Irinjalakuda Municipal chairperson Marykutty Joy.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Kerala marching ahead with inclusive and sustainable development: Bindu
Kerala is marching ahead with inclusive and sustainable development, Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice R. Bindu has said. She was addressing the valedictory session of the Ente Keralam Exhibition and Trade Fair here on Saturday, held in connection with the fourth anniversary celebrations of the Left Democratic Front government. Dr. Bindu said the government had taken great strides to ensure land, housing, education, healthcare, employment, and basic amenities for all under a development model rooted in social justice. 'It is a matter of pride that this government has succeeded in implementing such people-centric development programmes,' she said. 'Over 4.52 lakh homes have been constructed under the LIFE Mission, with constructions ongoing to surpass five lakh beneficiaries. Land titles have been distributed to four lakh people. Internationally benchmarked public health and education services were made widely accessible. Over 7.5 lakh people were employed through the 'Vijnana Keralam' (Knowledge Kerala) initiative, aiming to hit 20 lakh jobs as promised in the manifesto,' she said, listing the achievements of the LDF government. Minister for Revenue and Housing K. Rajan, who presided over the event, described the expo as a transparent progress report of the government, open to the public without any exaggeration or filters. The event served as a platform to showcase Kerala's development model to the world, he said. Held at Thekkinkadu Maidan, the seven-day exhibition drew massive crowds. The event offered a unique opportunity for the public to engage with the achievements of the past nine years, brought to life through various stalls and digital experiences. There were 189 stalls, including 151 by government departments and 38 commercial stalls, at the expo.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Higher education curriculum will prioritise employment, research: Kerala Minister
The Kerala government's approach to higher education stresses both employment readiness and research excellence, says Minister for Higher Education R. Bindu. She highlighted that the introduction of four-year honours degree programmes was a step in this direction. The Minister was speaking at a seminar titled 'Career Planning and Management' organised by the Higher Education department as part of the Ente Keralam exhibition and expo. Dr. Bindu noted that Kerala had initiated a transformative shift in education, aiming at enhancing students' employability and entrepreneurial capabilities. The government had implemented a credit-based curriculum allowing students to explore diverse subjects and had established incubation centres in colleges to support innovative business ideas. She encouraged students to pursue entrepreneurship and cited a few successful student-led ventures as examples. 'Students should have the freedom to learn according to their interests,' she said, adding that institutions like ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Programme) were offering skill development courses in cutting-edge fields, including Artificial Intelligence. 'Kerala's new educational vision is a response to the need for a knowledge economy and aims at finding solutions to contemporary challenges using intellectual capital,' the Minister said. V.P. Jagathy Raj, Vice-Chancellor of Sreenarayanaguru Open University, delivered the keynote presentation. Winners of the Ente Keralam-themed quiz were felicitated.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
CET set to organise IEEE conference from May 23 to 25
The College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram (CET) will organise the sixth IEEE International Conference on Control, Communication and Computing (ICCC 2025) from May 23 to 25. Higher Education Minister R. Bindu will inaugurate the event on May 24. Kadakampally Surendran, MLA, will preside over the function. Director of Technical Education Shalij P.R., CET principal K. Suresh and IEEE Kerala chapter chairman Manoj will also speak. Prominent speakers at the event will include Akihiko Ken Sugiyama, senior researcher, Yahoo Japan; U.P. Rajeev, Director of Space Transportation Systems, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre; and Saji S., senior vice-president, Hitachi Energy.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala govt. to establish model degree college in Wayanad
The Kerala Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to establish a new government model degree college in Wayanad. The institution will come up on a five-acre plot of land at Thrissilery village in Mananthavady, which has been transferred from the General Education department for the purpose. According to Higher Education Minister R. Bindu, the initiative is bound to boost higher education in the Malabar region. The college will be set up under the Centrally sponsored Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) scheme and will offer five new academic courses. Necessary non-teaching posts will also be created to support the administration and functioning of the college, she added.
