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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
‘Palash' programme boosts tribal education in state
1 2 Ranchi: The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), in collaboration with the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef) and the Language Learning Foundation, is implementing the Palash programme across 1,041 schools in eight districts of the state. The initiative provides primary education for classes I to V in tribal languages and mother tongues in alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The approach ensures that children receive instruction in a language they understand from the earliest stages of schooling, thereby strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Under the programme, 1,064 teachers, block resource persons (BRPs), and cluster resource persons (CRPs) were trained to deliver lessons in five tribal languages — Santhali, Mundari, Kurukh, Kharia, and Ho. Specially designed multilingual textbooks and workbooks were distributed to participating schools to make learning more accessible and culturally relevant. Currently, Palash is benefiting around 35,400 children in the districts of Simdega, Gumla, Khunti, Lohardaga, Latehar, Dumka, Sahibganj and West Singhbhum. Since its inception in 2022 with 259 schools across seven districts, the programme has expanded significantly, reaching more learners each year. JEPC state project director Shashi Ranjan said, "Plans are underway to include five more districts in the coming years and to increase the number of participating schools, thereby broadening the impact of mother-tongue-based education for the state's tribal communities." Unicef's education specialist, Parul Sharma, said, "Palash is not only improving academic outcomes but also fostering pride in children's linguistic and cultural identity. Learning in one's mother tongue builds confidence and creates a strong foundation." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
State prepares for Olympiad 2025
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Council of Educational Research and Training (JCERT) has initiated preparations for the Jharkhand State Olympiad-2025 scheduled to be held in the second week of Nov. The Olympiad aims to foster academic excellence and nurture a spirit of healthy competition among students from govt and govt-aided schools across the state. Students studying in Classes VII, VIII, and IX will be eligible to participate in the Olympiad. The registration process has commenced, and the last date for submission is Aug 5, 2025. Interested students are required to fill out the Google registration form with the help of their respective school headmasters. Registration Link: The Olympiad will include examinations in English, mathematics, science, social science, and general knowledge, and will be conducted in both Hindi and English mediums. Each student may choose a maximum of two subjects. The exam pattern will consist of two sections. The first section will have 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), while the second section will contain 5 Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions. The total duration of the exam will be 75 minutes, including the initial 10 minutes for reading the questions. Importantly, there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. It will be conducted in two phases: the district-level (first phase) and the state-level (second phase). Students who excel subject-wise in the first phase will qualify for the second phase. JCERT will provide all participating schools with the required question papers and OMR sheets. No examination or registration fee will be charged to any student. Director Shashi Ranjan has instructed all district education officers and district superintendents of education to ensure maximum participation in their respective districts. Headmasters have also been advised to actively motivate students to register and prepare for the said, "Jharkhand has consistently performed well in this Olympiad, securing the position of national champion for the past two years, reflecting the growing academic strength of the state's govt school students. The 2025 Olympiad is expected to further boost academic competitiveness and inspire excellence across the state."
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
State to soon implement ‘No Bag Day' in primary schools
Ranchi: Jharkhand is soon to join the league of states implementing the 'No Bag Day' concept for primary school students. The state education and literacy department has begun preparations to roll out a programme aimed at reducing the academic burden on students and promoting experiential learning. Under this new initiative, students will be relieved from carrying school bags to school on a particular day of the week. Instead, the day will focus on engaging children in vocational and skill-based activities, offering them a refreshing break from routine classroom teaching. School education and literacy minister Ramdas Soren recently said that the department is soon going to roll out the programme for students of Class 1 to 8, in an attempt to encourage their physical and psychological well-being. Speaking on the development of the programme implementation, state project director of the department, Shashi Ranjan, told TOI that while upper-primary level students, from Classes 6 to 8, currently observe ten 'No Bag Days' annually, the programme will now be extended to students at the primary level as well. "National Education Policy, 2020 mandates to introduce students to skill and vocational training. Students in the upper-primary level are already getting a 10-day relief from bringing bags to schools. On those days, schools invite local artisans to teach students art and crafts or take them on tours to prominent places near schools and do various other activities. Likewise, planning is ongoing to roll out the programme at the primary level as well, to promote activity-based education among students," said the state project director. He added that the programme currently is in the planning stage, and the department is formulating directions for the schools on activities to be done on bagless days. "Before implementing the programme, we first have to streamline all aspects for smooth functioning. To promote physical activities among students, the department has formulated a detailed teacher guidance book with class and age-appropriate day-to-day activities for the students," Ranjan said. The department is yet to finalise the day to observe the programme. However, an official, on condition of anonymity, said that the department might roll out the programme from next week.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
JEPC implements bridge course to reintegrate dropout students
1 2 Ranchi: The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) has implemented a structured bridge course programme across the state aimed at reintegrating children who dropped out of school or were never enrolled. The bridge course curriculum has been designed and divided into two parts — Part I for Classes I to V and Part II for Classes VI to VIII, based on the academic stage at which the child is being re-enrolled. The state project director at JEPC Shashi Ranjan said, "The initiative is part of the efforts to ensure access to education under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and is focused on bridging the academic gaps in children's learning journey." So far, around 59,000 children have been brought back into the education system through the 'Back to School' campaign. To support this reintegration, the bridge course is being implemented with the help of trained teachers and resource persons, who will conduct special remedial classes and assessments for the enrolled children. As per the Shishu Panji survey, 43,250 were from Classes I to VIII, and 15,844 were from secondary levels. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The count included 24,649 dropouts and 18,601 children who were never enrolled. The SPD said, "It aims to build foundational competencies, close learning gaps, and prepare students for smooth integration into regular classroom settings. The curriculum has been developed to be flexible, inclusive, and responsive to individual learning paces, enabling each child to progress with confidence. " JEPC has also begun the development of special training modules tailored for out-of-school children. To facilitate this, a four-day residential workshop was organised in the first phase from June 23 to June 26. The workshop was conducted for the subject-wise teachers and resource persons, emphasising design content for the bridge modules. Participants were directed to attend the workshop with textbooks from Classes I to VIII of their respective subjects. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
JEPC to hold camps for differently abled kids
1 2 3 Ranchi: The Jharkhand Education Project Council would screen divyang (disabled) children and hold distribution camps of aids and appliances for them under the 'Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase - Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (ADIP-SSA)' scheme. The initiative will be carried out in two phases. In the first phase, screening and assessment camps will be held between July 3 and September 19. In the second phase, distribution of the assistive materials will take place from December 2025 to February 2026. Districts and blocks have been directed to identify and mobilise all disabled children up to 12 years of age, who require assistive devices. State project director Shashi Ranjan said, "District and block-level personnel will be responsible for compiling the data and ensuring eligible children attend the camp." Children attending the camps are required to bring specific documents including a recent passport-size photograph, a photocopy of their disability certificate, UDID card or registration number, Aadhaar card (of the child or their parent/guardian), and an income certificate. In cases where the income certificate is unavailable, it may be obtained from the village mukhia.
