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Is RPL a Myth in India?
Is RPL a Myth in India? Workers with few, or no formal qualifications are most vulnerable in securing decent employment. By formally recognising workers’ skills, Recognition of Prior Learning is seen as a means of creating...
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Virtual Instrument to Enhance Computer Networking Course
February-2011 Today’s test environment is more challenging than ever as pressure on increasing quality and meeting time-to-market continue to increase. Therefore, a sound foundation in computer networking is critical for success in many kinds of computer-based...
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Prioritising Initiatives for the Eleventh Plan :: Action Points
May-2007 The government of India feels the country was still a long way from realising the goal of every child completing eight years of good quality education. Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh made this admission...
K-12
Haryana to implement RTE Act from Nov 11
The Haryana government is going to implement the Right to Education Act (RTE) in state-run schools from November 11.
Higher Education
NKN announces Technical Workshop for Officers from various NKN connected universities
NKN announces a Technical Workshop for Technical/Nodal Officers from various NKN connected universities/Institutes from North Eastern Region
Higher Education
IIT Madras Hosts BrainJam on Entrepreneurship
C-TIDES, the Entrepreneurship cell of IIT Madras, is hosting an engaging UnConference on “IDEA: A Beginning of Entrepreneur’s Journey” by Kiruba Shankar
Higher Education
University of Lincoln to launch one-stop admission facility in Mumbai
UK-based University of Lincoln has drawn up special plans to help and facilitate students in India seeking admissions to the University.
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IIT boys develop potato sowing machine
With the objective of assisting the farmer community, two students of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, have developed a unique ‘potato sowing machine’ that can be attached to a tractor in a farm.
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Prof M Aslam appointed as acting VC of IGNOU
Prof. M. Aslam has taken over as the new acting Vice Chancellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) after taking charge from Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan
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Kapil Sibal Calls for Sustained Drive for Awareness on RTE
Sibal expressed confidence that he would get support from the State Governments in this effort