Latest Samagra Shiksha scheme News & Updates

Bareilly, July 5 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi on Sunday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government over allegations that textbooks procured under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme glorify separatist leaders and terrorists. He demanded an immediate ban on such books, warning that exposing students to such content could lead to radicalisation.His remarks came after the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples’ Forum (JKPF), a social and non-political organisat…

Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday ordered immediate withdrawal of the controversial book glorifying separatists and terrorists from school libraries in addition to ordering a probe against those responsible for approval of the book.Commissioner/Secretary J&K School Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma confirmed to reporters that the publication has been withdrawn from all schools with immediate effect.“The book has been withdrawn. Action is being taken …

Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is facing severe criticism over allegations that a “textbook purchased under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme glorifies separatist leaders and terrorists”. Jammu and Kashmir Peoples’ Forum (JKPF), a social and non-political organisation, has strongly criticised the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah alleging that a textbook purchased under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme glorifies separatist leaders and terrorists such a…

Thiruvananthapuram, June 29 (IANS) The political controversy surrounding the Centre’s PM SHRI school development scheme took a fresh turn in the Kerala Assembly on Monday, with General Education Minister N. Shamsudheen asserting that the state has no legal option but to remain part of the programme, even as he blamed the previous LDF government for signing what he described as a one-sided agreement that has now left Kerala with little room to manoeuvre.Replying to questions in the Assembly, the …

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has announced the schedule for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the upcoming academic year, with the process set to begin on Thursday.This early start marks a return to a more structured timeline, following delays experienced last year. As part of the initial phase, preparatory activities will commence on April 2. On April 6, the department will share details with private schools regarding the number of seats…