Child Education

Joy In Nobel Winner Malala Yousafzai's Hometown, Though Some Pakistanis Decry Her

World News | Reuters | Saturday March 31, 2018

In the Pakistani hometown of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, reminders are frequent of the daughter of scenic northwestern Swat Valley who survived a gun attack and so are memories of harsh rule by the Taliban.

Free Education For Karnataka Girls Up To Post-Graduation

Karnataka News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday February 17, 2018

In a bid to encourage girl child education, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that all girls studying in government institutions up to post-graduation will be given free education.

International Day Of The Girl Child 2017: Education A Basic Necessity For Girl Child Empowerment

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Wednesday October 11, 2017

In 2012, United Nations declared October 11 as the International Girl Child Day. The aim behind this day is to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

Indian NGO Raises 4 Million USD To Support Child Education

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 28, 2017

An Indian NGO has raised more than USD 4 million for providing quality education to underprivileged children in India, it was announced at an annual US-India NGO event in New York.

'I Want To Study,' Says Little Girl With A Big Dream. Her Inspiring Story

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday July 14, 2017

Growing up, many children take school for granted and often even dislike having to study. But for this little girl, going to school is a choice she makes wholeheartedly.

Indian Parents Spend Around Rs 12.22 Lakh On Child's Education: Study

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 2, 2017

Parents in India spend an average USD 18,909 (about Rs 12.22 lakh) towards their child's education from primary school up to undergraduate level, much lower than the global average of USD 44,221, according to a study.

He Hid His Job From His Daughters But Educated Them. His Story Is Viral

Offbeat | Amrita Kohli | Wednesday May 10, 2017

A moving story about a dad who hid his job from his daughters, yet put every penny he earned towards their education has touched a chord with thousands on Facebook.

Looking Beyond 'Absent Teachers' In Government Schools

Indo-Asian News Service,IndiaSpend | Friday April 28, 2017

By Anish Madhavan/ IndiaSpend.org  Hiralal, a 36-year old head teacher in a small government school in Basarpur, a village in Rajasthan, was absent 45 out of 200 working days (22.5 per cent), the school time prescribed by the Right to Education (RTE) Act. (The name of the teacher and the school have been changed to maintain confidentiality.) In a ...

Government Spends Paltry 4% Of Its Budget On Children: Kailash Satyarthi

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday November 23, 2016

New Delhi: Notwithstanding the suffering of the common people, Kailash Satyarthi supports the government’s demonetisation move as it will help curb trafficking, but the Nobel laureate and child-rights crusader asserts that unless and until children become a political priority, India will continue to be dogged by the evils of child labour and chil...

Refused To Marry, Stayed Hungry: A Fisherman’s Daughter’s Quest To Study

| Monday October 10, 2016

Chennai: With a thriving fish market at Kasimedu harbour in Chennai, the morning hours are always abuzz. Women are tough sellers here as they haggle for every penny that can help them feed their families. 18-year-old Shalini Munuswamy is among them. Eight years ago, she was taken off school to help her family in the fish market. She, however, stubb...

'Borrowed Money, Ate Less': How Mumbai Cab Driver Sent Daughter To School

Offbeat | Amrita Kohli | Thursday September 29, 2016

This Mumbai taxi driver's hard work and sacrifices prove that there's nothing a parent won't do to give their child the best life possible.

Nestle Gives Brands A New Look To Support Education For Girl Child

Business | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 27, 2016

Nestle India, in partnership with NGO Nanhi Kali, is giving its popular brands Maggi, Nescafe and Kitkat a new look as part of an initiative to support education for girl child.

Balancing home, siblings, school: 9-Year-Old Asma's Dilemma

| Wednesday August 24, 2016

Government’s commitment to see every child in school took another leap with the opening of India’s first 12-hour school in Telangana. The school, which runs from 7 am to 7 pm, is located at Balapur in old city of Hyderabad. It is a joint initiative between the government’s Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, United Nations High Commission for Refugees and...

Educate Every Girl Child: PM Modi Tells Village Heads

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 9, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed village heads from his parliamentary constituency Varanasi in Delhi at his residence and urged them to work towards educating every girl child.

Saving For Child's Education: Are You Doing It The Right Way?

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Sunday July 24, 2016

Providing the best education to their children is every parent's dream and one of the biggest goals. But are you saving enough or investing in the right instrument to achieve this goal?