Policy Matters
Mid Day Meal Scheme Gets a Website
The site provides detailed guidelines about the scheme; the Programme Approval Board approvals for various states/UTs as well as the physical and financial progress under the scheme.
News
Higher Education
Prof S S Mantha Appointed as Chairman, AICTE
Prof S S Mantha has been appointed as Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). He was the acting Chairman of AICTE since August 2009…
Corporate Updates
EduNxt Bags Golden Peacock Innovative Product & Service Award
EduNxt has been awarded the prestigious Golden Peacock Innovative Product and Service Award for the year 2011…
News
Digital Waves launches Tabplus Rio
Digital Waves has announced the launch of a new Android 2.3 tablet “tabplus Rio”.
Corporate Updates
Everonn World Launched in Hyderabad
Everonn World has been rolled out to identify a committed set of entrepreneurs willing to transform the Indian Education space in their chosen geographies…
Higher Education
UGC to promote cluster college universities
University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to promote the concept of establishing cluster college universities across the country during the 12th Five Year Plan period.
K-12
Central Delhi Falls under the SFDs for a low retention rate in schools
The Ministry of Human Resource Development describes these 419 districts as being “characterised by marginalisation and backwardness and yet to be on a par with other districts” on school education parameters.
K-12
Maharashtra state board of education adopts COBSE syllabus for PCMB
The upgraded syllabus for standard XII will be implemented from 2012-13 academic year for students of science faculty
News
IGNOU VC inaugurates new academic building for officials
The Vice Chancellor handed over the space allotment letters to the Directors of seven Schools to shift in the new building.
Higher Education
Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Students in Higher Education Introduced
All institutions under UGC, AICTE and NCTE would be requiring to establish a Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Students and applicants for admission…
News
Healthcare Leaders’ Forum :: March 14, 2012 :: Assocham, New Delhi
Indian healthcare industry is gearing up for a phenomenal growth. With a projected combined annual growth rate of 16% and an estimated market size of USD 75 billion by 2012, healthcare sector is expected to contribute...
Corporate Updates
KPMG and NIIT Imperia Launch Tax Training Programs for Corporate
KPMG and NIIT has introduced Taxation Programs covering direct tax, indirect tax and regulatory aspects, including upcoming Direct Tax Code (DTC) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) legislations…