One of the biggest central school expansions in a decade has been authorized by the Union Cabinet with the creation of 85 additional Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and 28 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). The goal of this action is to give more than 82,000 students nationwide access to high-quality, reasonably priced education. The construction of these … Read more
Cricket players Rashid Khan and Muhammad Nabi from Afghanistan have voiced their shock at the Taliban’s recent decision to prohibit women from pursuing careers in nursing and midwifery. They described the move as “deeply saddening and heartbreaking” and highlighted Islam’s emphasis on education for everyone. Both cricketers took to X to urge the Taliban to … Read more
Every year on November 11th, the nation celebrates National Education Day, which marks the anniversary of the birth of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a notable figure in the Indian liberation fight. People from all walks of life honor the great thinker and India’s first education minister on this special day. In September 2008, the Indian … Read more
Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Sunday said that any textbook depicting Mughal emperor Akbar as “great” would be burned. Talking about the Mughal emperor, he stated that Akbar had plundered the country for years and stressed that no one would find a mention of him as a “great personality” in textbooks in Rajasthan. “We … Read more
BRS working president KT Rama Rao said that Telangana’s education sector is in crisis, and that the Congress government neglects the state’s education department. He claimed there were allegations in the media that the government planned to close 1,864 schools this year due to a shortage of students. He stated that the state was considering … Read more
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the importance of education in India’s global engagement, highlighting the University of Southampton’s plans to establish its first campus in India under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The policy, which champions internationalisation, aims to position India as a global player in education and aims to elevate India’s standards … Read more
The Union Education Budget 2024 was introduced on Tuesday by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. With a federal outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore, Sitharaman unveiled the Prime Minister’s package, which consists of five schemes and initiatives targeted at promoting employment, skill development, and other opportunities for 4.1 crore youngsters over a five-year period. A … Read more
According to the most recent World Economic Forum (WEF) report for 2024, India has dropped to 129th out of 146 economies in the worldwide gender gap rating. This drop is mostly due to losses in the education sector, which caused India to slide a few positions from last year. India’s gender parity levels have declined, … Read more
Delhi Education Minister Atishi has approved the disbursement of Rs 100 crore for the fiscal year’s second quarter to fund 12 Delhi University colleges. This sum is the second installment of the Delhi government’s financial commitment to colleges. According to a statement made on Sunday, the Delhi government has granted Rs 400 crore to 12 … Read more
A new report has once again highlighted the issue of high unemployment amongst India’s educated youth, pointing out that in 2022, the share of unemployed youths in the total unemployed population was 82.9%. “Unemployment in India was predominantly a problem among youths, especially youths with a secondary level of education or higher, and it intensified … Read more
The Delhi government has earmarked Rs 16,396 crore for education. During the budget announcement, Delhi’s finance minister, Atishi, stated, “In the previous ten years, significant reforms have been implemented in Delhi government schools. We increased the money for education in the national capital. Today, we propose a budget of Rs 16,396 crore for education in … Read more
The American embassy in India announced on Monday that they have granted a record number of student visas this summer—more than 90,000 in total. The distribution of the visas over the months of June, July, and August marked an important turning point in the history of educational interaction between the US and India. “This summer … Read more
In a significant move to redefine degree nomenclature, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has put forth recommendations that introduce fresh titles for degrees awarded by higher education institutions. One notable suggestion is the introduction of the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, which will encompass diverse disciplines such as arts, humanities, engineering, and commerce, among others, … Read more
AICTE Lateral Entry Regulations Not Mandatory for Admission
In a groundbreaking development, the GRE General Test, a widely recognized examination for graduate, business, and law school admissions, is set to undergo a significant transformation from September 2023. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced that the test duration will be halved, revolutionizing the assessment process and making it the shortest and most efficient test … Read more