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New Indian Express
20 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
29 NTR district schools among 935 state schools selected for PM SHRI
VIJAYAWADA: The Union Ministry of Education has announced that 935 schools across Andhra Pradesh have been selected for upgradation under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, including 29 schools from NTR district alone. Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary, responding to a question raised by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivnath (Chinni) in the LS, confirmed the selection. He said that more schools may be included in future phases after completion of the current round. The PM SHRI scheme aims to showcase key components of the National Education Policy (NEP) - 2020, with provisions for science labs, smart classrooms, digital libraries, LED lighting, and more. In NTR district, Rs 3,404.1 lakh was allocated to 29 schools, of which Rs 1,628.2 lakh has been released and Rs 1,620.6 lakh utilised so far. Kurnool district leads with 54 selected schools, while Visakhapatnam has six. Minister Chaudhary said that the selected schools are chosen through a transparent competitive process and are designed to promote inclusive, modern, and joyful learning environments. The scheme also stresses comprehensive development, beyond academics, by encouraging 21st-century skills and personality growth. States are tasked with identifying infrastructure needs, which are then appraised and approved by the Project Approval Board (PAB). Kesineni urged the Centre to include more schools in the upcoming phases, ensuring that every region benefits from modernised and equitable education facilities under this flagship initiative.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Sanskrit, French as optional languages; teaching in Punjabi in early grades: Union ministry lists Punjab's initiatives under NEP
From introducing pre-primary classes in all schools to the introduction of Sanskrit and French as optional languages to teaching in mother tongue in early grades — the Union Ministry of Education Monday listed several initiatives that have been undertaken by the Punjab government in sync with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. Responding to a question by Jalandhar MP Charanjit Singh Channi, Union Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Education Jayant Chaudhary replied that Punjab has taken several initiatives in alignment of NEP. 'As informed by the state of Punjab, following initiatives aligned with the NEP 2020 are being actively implemented, under the umbrella of centrally sponsored schemes of Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI, with continued financial and technical support from the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India: 1. Implementation of pre-primary classes in all primary schools of Punjab including rural areas 2. Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: The NIPUN Bharat Mission is being implemented with focus on achieving FLN by grade early childhood education activities are being promoted in all primary schools,' Chaudhary said. The reply said on multilingualism and mother tongue instruction, Punjab schools are teaching in the mother tongue Punjabi in early grades. 'In context to multilingualism, the state has already taken the following initiatives: Sanskrit, French, German and Urdu languages are also implemented as an optional subject at senior secondary level. Most of the time classroom instructions are given bilingually and students have the option to choose one medium from Punjabi, English and Hindi. Teaching-learning materials and resources have been developed and disseminated in Hindi, Punjabi, and English, catering to regional language needs,' the MoS said. Chaudhary added that training modules and digital content have also been translated into these languages. He also said in Punjab, Teacher Professional Development is being carried out under the NISHTHA training modules aligned with NEP goals. 'In the category of digital and tech-based education, the state has adopted initiatives like DIKSHA. The state has also approved 5 TV channels under PM e-Vidya. In the assessment reforms, learning outcomes-based assessments are being promoted. Punjab participated in PARAKH-led national assessments like NAS and is incorporating competency-based evaluation in line with NEP directives,' he added. Furthermore, the PM-SHRI scheme has been implemented in 347 schools of Punjab.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
After nearly 2 years, IIM Calcutta gets a full-time director
The Union Ministry of Education on Wednesday appointed Alok Kumar Rai, the vice-chancellor of Lucknow University, as the full-time director of the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta. The IIM-Calcutta did not have a regular full-term director for nearly two years. The appointment of a full-time director comes in the wake of the arrest of a second-year student in a rape case. 'The President, in her capacity as Visitor of IIM Calcutta, has approved the appointment of Alok Kumar Rai, Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University as the Director of IIM Calcutta,' the ministry said in a letter to the IIM Calcutta Board of Governors. Prior to becoming the V-C of Lucknow University, Rai served as a professor of management at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He also held several posts in various high-level committees and panels. Under Rai's leadership, LU became the first university in Uttar Pradesh to be accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC. It was conferred Category-I status by the UGC, and ranked among the top 100 institutions in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), securing the 32nd position among State Public Universities.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
MoE declares MITS ‘deemed to be university'
The Union Ministry of Education (MoE) on Tuesday declared Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) as a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Announcing the recognition, N. Vijaya Bhaskar Choudary, Correspondent of MITS, said that the conferment of Deemed University status is a proud moment for the institution as it marks a significant step in the journey towards academic autonomy and excellence. He emphasized that this development will enable MITS to offer improved academic programmes, foster international collaborations, promote interdisciplinary research, and implement outcome-based education systems. 'This is an opportunity for the institute to elevate itself to global standards in higher education and research. We are committed to nurturing a world-class learning environment that shapes industry-ready graduates and contributes to both national and international development goals,' he added.
India Today
04-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Odisha surpasses Kerala to secure 5th rank in school education index
Odisha has achieved a remarkable climb in the Union Ministry of Education's Performance Grading Index 2.0 (PGI2.0) for 2023-24, securing the fifth position state improved from 14th place in 2019 to fifth, registering a score of 595.6 out of 1,000, and earning the Prachesta3 a post on X, former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, "Glad to share that Odisha has earned 5th rank nationally in the School Grading System as per Performance Grading Index. Report released by the Government of Odisha has achieved a score of 595.6 and secured PRACHESTA- 3 grade for the academic year 2023-24, up from 14th in 2019. The PGI 2.0 evaluates school education through 73 indicators across two categories: Outcomes and Governance & Management.'The state has overtaken Kerala in the education rankings, a milestone once deemed improbable. Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attributed this leap to Odisha's 5T initiative, which modernised around 7,000 government schools through infrastructural and technological upgrades.'We always believed that #NewOdisha will be built by empowering every child with the power of education.'He expressed happiness about the foundation for government school education, which helps students excel. He also thanked all the teachers, parents, administration and support staff for this huge EVALUATION USING 73 INDICATORSThe PGI2.0 framework assesses states across 73 indicators spanning six major domains: learning outcomes, infrastructure and facilities, governance processes, access, equity, and teacher are graded on a scale from Daksh (top) to Akanshi3 (lowest). Odisha falls in the 581–640 point range, defined as score in the access domain, which measures issues like enrolment, retention, and transition to the next grade, rose from 59.2 in 202223 to 65.6 in 202324. This positive trend places Odisha amongst the top three states nationally in advancing access to education, alongside Bihar and the rise, the state faces hurdles in digital education. Only a few districts -- Jharsuguda, Khurda, Sambalpur and Sonepur -- scored above 20 out of 50 in the digital learning digital literacy remains crucial, particularly as most districts lag the districtwise PGID rankings, Jharsuguda topped the state with an Uttam3 grade, excelling in classroom quality, learning outcomes, and digital adoption. In contrast, Rayagada was the lowestperforming district, highlighting pockets requiring focused support .JOINING ELITE STATES AT PRACHESTA3 LEVELApart from Odisha, nine other states and Union Territories -- including Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala, Haryana, Goa, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu -- also earned Prachesta3 grades by scoring between 581-640. Chandigarh alone claimed the top Prachesta1 impressive ascent showcases the success of systemic reforms like the 5T initiative and renewed emphasis on access and learning quality. To build on this momentum, the state must tackle digital illiteracy and resource inequities in underperforming investment in teacher training, infrastructure, governance, and technology integration will be essential to sustain and further this progress in line with the National Education Policy 2020 and Sustainable Development Goal 4.- Ends
