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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
27% increase in students opting for science stream: CM
Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel said on Monday that state govt schemes like the Namo Lakshmi and Namo Sarswati schemes encouraged students to opt for the science stream. In one year, there was a 27% increase in students opting for the science stream, he added. While the Namo Lakshmi scheme provides financial assistance for girls studying at the secondary and higher secondary level (Class 9 to 12), the Namo Sarswati scheme offers financial support to girls who opt for the science stream in Class 11 and 12. Speaking at the inauguration of a Swaminarayan Gurukul at Dabhoi in Vadodara district, the CM said that the Mission School of Excellence programme and the Vidya Samiksha Kendra contributed towards upscaling the quality of education being provided in govt schools. Patel said that the new education policy will "shape the future citizens of India with modernity and values. In the Indian education system, values are indispensable along with knowledge. " He added that India's 'gurukul' culture is now being revived with modern methods. He added that institutions like the Swaminarayan Gurukul provide students not only with academic knowledge but also value-based training for life. Commenting on the steps being taken by the state govt to improve the quality of education, the CM said that through the Gunotsav campaign, learning outcomes of students are being monitored regularly. He added that special attention was given to girls' education through initiatives like Kanya Kelavani and the school enrolment drive (Shala Pravesh Utsav).
Time of India
22-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Armed with self-assessment, govt primary schools record 180% rise in A, A+ schools in Gunotsav
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat education department's 2024-25 school accreditation results under Gunotsav 2.0 have indicated a substantial progress in the quality of primary education in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The data revealed that number of A+ schools rose from 109 last year to 383 this year recording a 251% rise. Schools with A grade rose from 1616 to 4442 recording 174% rise. Cumulatively, the number of primary schools with A+ and A grades recorded a 180% rose. Officials said that indicates improvement in educational quality at fundamental levels. However, the number of schools in A+ category at secondary and higher secondary levels dropped from 304 last year to 141 year while number of schools in A category dropped from 942 to 14442 indicating inconsistencies in higher education standards. Sources following the progress of schools in the state said that implementation of 20% weightage for self-assessment, introduced as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 accreditation process, may have contributed significantly to primary schools' improved performance. This self-evaluation system enabled schools to better prepare and achieve superior results. "With schools likely to give full marks to themsleves as part of self evaluation, it may helped many schools transcend into the A and A+ categories," a senior member of the state education fraternity said. The Vidya Samiksha Kendra's 'Gyan Pravah' chatbot facilitated the distribution of results, providing access to schools and the public through DISE (District Information System for Education) code. The accreditation outcomes were announced on Wednesday via the 'Gyan Pravah' chatbot. Educational institutions can retrieve their accreditation assessments by entering their DISE code. The system has been made accessible to the general public, enabling anyone to view a school's assessment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Following the implementation of NEP 2020 guidelines, this marks the first instance of school accreditation results being made available to the public. This development aims to foster community participation in improving education while strengthening accountability within the schooling framework. The evaluation of over 40,000 schools indicates a systematic progression towards achieving academic excellence through methodical assessment, openness, and community involvement, the govt stated. The state govt's Gunotsav 2.0 initiative, which commenced in 2019-20, aims to assess and improve educational standards across govt and grant-in-aid schools. (GFX sent to designers) HEAD: SCHOOLS' REPORT CARD A: Primary and Ashram Schools Grade 2023-24 2024-25 A+ 109 383 A 1,616 4,442 B 28,996 26,982 C 1,756 1,327 D 34 102 Total 32,511 33,236 B: Secondary & Higher Secondary schools A+ 304 141 A 942 1,422 B 4,299 4,966 C 895 530 D 21 3 Total 6,461 7,062 GRAND TOTAL (A+B) 38,972 40,298
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in flag-off program of NDRF's mountaineering expedition 'Shaurya'
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 21 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the flag-off program of the third mountaineering expedition 'Shaurya' organised by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) here on Wednesday. The Chief Minister wished the NDRF soldiers participating in the expedition. 'I feel very happy that our NDRF's brave soldiers are going to touch the heights of the Himalayas under their third expedition...I wish you all the best for this journey and pray to Baba Kedar, Lord Badri Vishal and Ganga Maiya to make your journey successful and may you all complete this journey safely,' Dhami said. Earlier, the Chief Minister participated in the hostel's foundation stone-laying program at Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Manduwala, Dehradun on Tuesday. Wishing all the students on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that this hostel will play an important role in the all-around development of the students, along with providing residential facilities to them. The Chief Minister congratulated the students of Saraswati Vidya Mandir Manduwala for achieving 100 per cent results in the recently concluded 10th and 12th examinations. The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extensive reforms have been made in the education system in the country. The state government implemented the new education policy for the first time in the country. 141 PM Shri Vidyalaya and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential Schools are being constructed in the state. Virtual classrooms have also been arranged in 500 schools in 13 districts of the state. NCERT books have been made compulsory in all government schools to ensure quality education. The Chief Minister said that meritorious students of classes 6th to 12th of government and non-government schools of Uttarakhand are being given scholarships under the Chief Minister's Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship Scheme. For the personality development of children in the state, the process of sending meritorious students of class 10th and 12th of each development block on an India tour has also been started. Chief Minister Balashraya Yojana has also been started in the state. Vidya Samiksha Kendra has also been established in the state with the aim of improving the quality and results of the school education system. The Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Gujarat model of Prime Minister's Vidya Samiksha Kendra. About 16 thousand schools in the state have been connected with this innovation. Soon, all the private schools of the state will also be connected with Vidya Samiksha Kendra. Due to which information about teachers, students and all educational activities related to these schools will be available to the government through a centralised system. The Chief Minister said that the state government is paying special attention to sports, along with education, in the state. (ANI)
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Uttarakhand to link private to Vidya Samiksha Kendra: CM Dhami
The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, said on Tuesday that private schools will also be linked to the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) to improve the school education system. VSK is a digital infrastructure ecosystem that tracks and analyses data about student enrolment, attendance, academic performance, and teacher training to help administrators monitor school education progress. Stating that Uttarakhand is the first state in the country to implement the Gujarat model of VSK, the Chief Minister said that about 16,000 schools have been linked to the initiative, and soon all the state's private schools will also be linked to it. He said that 141 PM Shri schools and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential Schools are being constructed in the state, while virtual classrooms have also been arranged in 500 schools in all 13 districts. He said that NCERT books have been implemented in all government schools to ensure quality education. The state CM said that scholarships are being given to meritorious students of Class 6 to 12 of government and private schools of the state, while a scheme has been started to send meritorious students of Class 10 and 12 on India tour. He also said that the state government is paying special attention to sports in the state, and an initiative has been taken to provide government jobs to players who win medals at the national level. The CM made these announcements while speaking in a programme at Saraswati Vidya Mandir in Dehradun district's Manduwala village.
News18
21-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Uttarakhand To Link Private Schools With VSK For Smarter Education Monitoring
VSK is a digital system that tracks student data and teacher training to help monitor and improve school education. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday that private schools will also be linked to Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) to improve the school education system. Stating that Uttarakhand is the first state in the country to implement the Gujarat model of VSK, Dhami said here that about 16,000 schools have been linked to the initiative, and soon all the private schools of the state will also be linked to it. VSK is a digital infrastructure ecosystem that tracks and analyses data about student enrolment, attendance, academic performance and teacher training to help administrators monitor school education progress. Referring to the extensive reforms in the education system in the country, the CM said that the state government was the first in the country to implement the new education policy. He said that 141 PM Shri schools and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential Schools are being constructed in the state, while virtual classrooms have also been arranged in 500 schools in all 13 districts. advetisement Dhami said that NCERT books have been implemented in all government schools to ensure quality education. The state CM said that scholarships are being given to meritorious students of Class 6 to 12 of government and private schools of the state, while a scheme has been started to send meritorious students of Class 10 and 12 on India tour. Dhami also said that the state government is paying special attention to sports in the state, and an initiative has been taken to provide government jobs to players who win medals at the national level. The CM made these announcements while speaking in a programme at Saraswati Vidya Mandir in Dehradun district's Manduwala village. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with the latest education! Get real-time updates on board exam results 2025, entrance exams such as JEE Mains, Advanced, NEET, and more. Find out top schools, colleges, courses and more. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 21, 2025, 10:09 IST
