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Evernote launches Skitch for Android
Evernote has announced the acquisition of popular image annotation application Skitch.
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Policy Matters
Govt identifies Special Focus Districts under SSA
The Department of School Education and Literacy has identified 389 Special Focus Districts (SFD) under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for the year 2011-12
Policy Matters
Govt to start nationwide project in Vocational Education
Government has planned to start a nationwide project in vocational education on different sectors like agriculture, horticulture technology, hotel management, tourism, banking and animal husbandry.
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National School of Leadership adopts My Open Campus for Blended Learning
The National School of Leadership (NSL) announced a collaboration with My Open Campus (MOC), an online resource from Enhance Education
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IGNOU trains teachers to develop online courses
IGNOU has trained teachers to develop online courses.
Policy Matters
NCERT, NIOS submit proposal for 24X7 television channel
NCERT and NIOS have submitted a proposal for launching 24X7 television channel to cater to the needs of school education and adult literary.
K-12
Kerala’s IT@School project to impart massive ICT training to parents
Kerala’s IT@School Project would be imparting massive ICT (Information Communication Technology) training to parents, as part of 100 days programme of the Government.
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Schools to use Mobile handset for assessment
A part of the Detailed Assessment (DA) process, offered by Ahmedabad-based educational research organisation, Educational Initiatives (EI), almost 60 schools across the country will now be using the mobile handsets as a tool to submit their...
Higher Education
Apeejay Stya University add new programmes in Public Policy Administration
Apeejay Stya University adds three new courses, which will open a wide array of alternatives for the students with opportunities in India and abroad, primarily in government, community, development and private sectors.
Corporate Updates
NIIT Foundation launches Career Development Centre to enhance employability among youth
NIIT Foundation (NF) to provide education and training to the under-served communities unveiled NIIT Yuvastar Career Development Centre at Civil Lines, Delhi.
Policy Matters
Government increases budget for Quality Education in Madrasas
The budget provision for the Scheme for Providing Quality Education in Madarasas (SPQEM) has progressively increased from Rs. 50 crore in 2009-10 to Rs. 104 crore in 2010-11 and Rs. 150 crore in 2011-12.
Higher Education
IGNOU inks pact with Aditya Birla Group
IGNOU has inked pact with the Madura Fashion and Lifestyle Limited to impart necessary skills and training in garment stitching to the community members who are unemployed/ under employed.