Policy Matters
HRD Ministry receives divident cheque from EdCIL
The Chairperson and Managing Director EdCIL, Anju Banerjee, presented a dividend cheque of INR150 lakh to Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal.
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INR 300 crore for SC student scholarship at UP
An amount of INR 202 has been released by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment as central assistance to the government of Uttar Pradesh under the centrally sponsored scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste...
K-12
UIN for school students in Kerela
Unique Identity Number (UIN), or ‘Aadhaar’ number has been given to school students in Kerela, during the current academic year as a part of the Unique Identification Authority (UIDAI) initiative of the Centre.
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Full time to be extended on campus course at IGNOU regional centres
In an announcement made by Indra Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Vice Chancellor Rajasekharan Pillai, recently, that the open varsity is to soon extend its facility of full time on campus programmes in its Regional Centres.
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Intel India chief talks about adopting technology for growth in education
Intel India president Praveen Vishakantaiah appreciated Indian students for creating the world’s cheapest laptop and encouraging the education sector of the country as technology adoption is crucial for the growth of this segment.
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ICT use in education contest by UNESCO
A contest is being organised by UNESCO for premium of King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Halif on the use of information and communication technologies in education.
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IGNOU through Nokia phone to supply course on English
In order to effectively use the modern technology in distance education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) said on Tuesday it would provide a certificate programme in English through Nokia phone’s Ovi Life Tools.
Higher Education
New Evaluation test for B School students
A new online test is to be held in February next year, by the All India Management Association (AIMA), to evaluate B-School students on their employability in line with the current industry trends.
Higher Education
First Indian Sports Varsity at Ranchi
The central government and Jharkhand state government are planning to convert INR 700 crore stadiums and facilities that were built for the 34th National Games near Ranchi would be converted to India’s first central sports university.
Policy Matters
Dept Education plans for textbook free education at Philippines
The Philippines Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to offer a textbook-free education.
K-12
Tasmanian schools get iPad trials
The Department of Education and Training at Tasmania has revealed over 30 iPads are being trialled in a number of schools across the state, with plans in the works to also examine the potential for Android...