Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) In a major move to boost skill-based education and regional development, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved 17 new professional colleges in tribal, hilly and backward districts of the state.The decision was taken during a meeting of the Maharashtra State Higher Education and Development Commission (MAHED) chaired by the Chief Minister.According to an official release, priority approval has been granted for 17 new colleges specialising in Engineering, …
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Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) In a significant order promoting regional languages, the Supreme Court has directed the Rajasthan government to formulate a policy for making the teaching of the Rajasthani language mandatory in schools across the state, including both government and private institutions. Hearing a petition filed by Padma Mehta and others, a bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta instructed the state government to include Rajasthani language education at the primary,…
New Delhi/Bhopal, May 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday met BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the national capital and invited both leaders to visit his state.During his meeting with Nitin Nabin, the Chief Minister said he briefed the party leadership on key government initiatives, welfare schemes and upcoming programmes in Madhya Pradesh. He highlighted that strong coordination between the government and the BJP orga…
Bhopal, May 6 (IANS) In a major push under the National Education Policy (NEP), students in public universities across Madhya Pradesh will soon be able to study 11 Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Assamese, Bengali, Odia and Sindhi, as part of their academic credits.Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar, while chairing a review meeting in Bhopal on Wednesday, directed universities to implement the language courses and allocated spe…
Itanagar, May 6 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has underscored the crucial role of universities as bridges connecting academic knowledge with grassroots realities. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the ninth edition of Arunachal Panorama, the flagship cultural and youth festival of Rajiv Gandhi University, the Chief Minister on Tuesday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to transformative reforms in the education sector.Referring to the implementation of the Nati…
Bhopal, April 30 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said the state is aiming to emerge as a national role model in the aviation sector, emphasising its growing importance in strengthening regional connectivity and boosting tourism.Speaking at a review meeting of the Aviation Department at his office, the Chief Minister said that expansion of air services would not only improve access for passengers from remote areas but also benefit neighbouring states while giving a pu…
Jammu, April 23 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Thursday asked teachers and students to adapt classrooms to the changing global landscape. The L-G inaugurated the new school building of Swami Pranavanand Vidyamandir in Panjgrain locality of Jammu’s Nagrota.The school is run by Bharat Sevashram Sangh, a renowned socio-cultural and philanthropic organisation.Bharat Sevashram Sangh started pre-primary to Class 8 education here in 2014 under ‘Har Ghar Shiksha’.More …
Itanagar, April 22 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Wednesday urged students to strive for excellence as job creators, innovators, and problem solvers, while contributing actively to society and the nation through their knowledge and skills.Addressing the 6th Convocation of Arunodaya University at its new Jollang campus in Itanagar, the Governor said that students represent the future of Arunachal Pradesh as well as of the nation, and that their role in shaping a p…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) In a move aimed at strengthening youth employability and bridging the gap between academia and industry, the Centre on Wednesday expanded the eligibility criteria for the pilot phase of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS). The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), in consultation with the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education, has now opened the scheme to final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students.The decision is expected to prov…
Itanagar, April 16 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said the state has significantly improved its sports performance over the past decade, including securing the fifth rank nationally and emerging as the top performer in the Northeast during the Khelo India Tribal Games. Inaugurating three major infrastructure facilities at Dera Natung Government College in Itanagar, the Chief Minister encouraged students to actively participate in sports, emphasising that sport…