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Education Minister Releases Study Material Of Indian Knowledge Tradition Programme

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Tuesday March 2, 2021

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ released the study material for the new programme launched by National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).

Education Minister Asks Officials To Draw Up Plan To Increase Gross Enrollment Ratio In Higher Education

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Monday March 1, 2021

The Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has asked education officials to formulate a plan to increase Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher educational institutes to 50 per cent by 2035.

Nations Want To Implement India's Education Policy: Ramesh Pokhriyal

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 27, 2021

Topmost institutes as well as various countries have hailed India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as the world''s "biggest reform" and shown interest in implementing it, said Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" on Saturday.

Foreign Countries Want To Implement India's NEP: Education Minister At DU Convocation

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Saturday February 27, 2021

The minister, who was addressing the 97th annual convocation of Delhi University, said the new education policy that has been brought into place after "much deliberation" will see India "reform, perform and transform".

Delhi University Awards 'Digital Degrees' To Nearly 1.8 Lakh Students During Its 97th Annual Convocation

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Saturday February 27, 2021

Over 156 medals and 36 prizes were also awarded to the students in person by Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', who was the chief guest of the occasion. Over 600 doctoral degrees and 44 DM/M CH degrees were also awarded in person during the convocation.

Maharashtra Classes 10, 12 Board Exams Will Be Held: Varsha Gaikwad

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Saturday February 27, 2021

Maharashtra school education minister Varsha Gaikwad on Friday said the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations will be held in the state. She denied reports that the Class 10 examination has been cancelled due to the surge in coronavirus cases in the state.

Free Textbooks To Students Of Class 6 To 12: Education Minister At Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Meeting

Education | Written by Mridusmita Deka | Thursday February 25, 2021

The NVS executive committee meeting had discussions on various topics including provisions of free textbooks to students of Class 6 to Class 12, tablets to students of Classes 9 onwards and ways to mobilise CSR funds to improve hostels and schools.

Odisha Plus Two Exam 2021 From May 18: Samir Ranjan Dash

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Thursday February 25, 2021

CHSE Odisha Plus Two Exam Date 2021: School and Mass Education Minister S R Dash said the examinations for Arts, Science and Commerce streams will begin from May 18 and continue till June 12.

Ramesh Pokhriyal Discusses Implementation Of NEP In 54th Meeting Of IIT Council

Education | Reported by ANI | Tuesday February 23, 2021

During the virtual meeting, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal asked IITs to develop Institute Development Plan as envisioned in NEP 2020 to improve the mobility of faculty between institutions and industries.

Education Minister Asks IITs To Adopt ‘One IIT-One Thrust Area’ Approach

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Monday February 22, 2021

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' chaired the 54th meeting of the Council of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) today, February 22, via video conferencing. The minister urged IITs to adopt the ‘One IIT - One Thrust Area’ approach based on local needs.

Union Education Minister To Attend Third Convocation Of IGNTU

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Sunday February 21, 2021

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will be attending the convocation ceremony of the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University or IGNTU, Amarkantak.

Manish Sisodia Felicitates Delhi School Teachers

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Sunday February 21, 2021

Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia felicitated a skate trainer who conducts skating session at school. He is a son of a daily wage worker and has won eminent skating events.

Karnataka Minister Seeks Finance Minister's Support For AIIMS In State

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 20, 2021

Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar on Saturday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with a proposal to build "Health City", as he also sought her support for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the state.

Punjab School Timings To Change From February 22

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Friday February 19, 2021

Primary schools in Punjab will function from 9 am to 3 pm and middle, high and senior secondary schools between 9 am and 3:20 pm from February 22.

Pune University Given Nod To Start Its Sub-Centre In Qatar: Uday Samant

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Friday February 19, 2021

Maharashtra Higher Education Minister Uday Samant has said that permission has been granted to the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) to start its sub-centre at Doha in Qatar.