Prakash Javadekar

BJP Hits Back At Opposition, Says Congress Can't Look Beyond A Family

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 14, 2018

The BJP today said the Congress could not look beyond one family or recall the contribution of others to the country, hitting back at the opposition party after Shashi Tharoor credited institutional structures created by Jawaharlal Nehru for a "chaiwala" like Narendra Modi becoming the prime minister.

Centre Withdraws IIM Board Nominees, New Panel To Be Elected By December

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 12, 2018

The Union government on Monday approved the process of constitution of Board of Governors for the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in accordance with the IIM Act 2017. As per the approval given after consultation with the Ministry of Law and Justice, the government has decided to withdraw its nominees from the existing boards.

Government Scheme On Encouraging Kids To Educate Elders Soon: Javadekar

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 4, 2018

Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday that the Centre is working on a scheme under which kids will be encouraged to educate their elders at home.

Rajiv Gandhi Had Dubbed Opposition Scorpion In 1984: Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 29, 2018

Union minister Prakash Javadekar Sunday said Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shiv Linga reflected the party's mentality which had become evident when former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi dubbed the opposition a "scorpion" in 1984 polls.

No Letter From IIT Madras Over IoE Status, Says Prakash Javadekar

Education | Edited by Maitree Baral | Thursday October 25, 2018

On Wednesday, several media reports claimed that IIT-Madras Chairman had written a letter to the MHRD expressing his displeasure over the institute not being given the IoE status.

Research Work Under IMPRESS, SPARC Schemes To Begin In January 2019: HRD Minister

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 25, 2018

"A country achieves prosperity on a sustainable basis only through innovation which can happen only by good research and which is currently a major focus area of the government," he said while addressing a press conference.

MHRD Launches SPARC, IMPRESS Portals To Promote Research And Innovation

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Thursday October 25, 2018

MHRD, today, launched two web portals which will serve to promote research and innovation in the country.

BJP Will Fight In Rajasthan On Development Agenda: Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 24, 2018

The BJP will contest the Rajasthan assembly polls on the agenda of development, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said Tuesday, challenging the Congress to focus its poll campaign on the state's progress.

Don't Intend To Restrict "Freedom Of Speech" In Universities: Prakash Javadekar

Education | NDTV Education Team | Saturday October 20, 2018

The response from the HRD Minister came after DU and JNU teachers have accused his ministry and the University Grants Commission (UGC) of meddling in their democratic rights through some circulars.

MHRD Announces CBSE Affiliation Reform: 10 Important Points

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Thursday October 18, 2018

MHRD has announced affiliation reforms for CBSE. The focus will also be on quality of education.

MHRD Introduces Major Reforms In CBSE Affiliation Process For New Schools

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Thursday October 18, 2018

MHRD has introduced reforms in CBSE affiliation process for new schools with emphasis on learning outcomes.

No Differences, Party With Vasundhara Raje, Says Rajasthan BJP In-Charge

Assembly Rajasthan | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 16, 2018

The entire BJP is with Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in preparing for the assembly election and reports of differences among party leaders in the state were due to a "communication gap", BJP's Rajasthan in-charge Prakash Javadekar has said. He said the matter has been resolved.

As Kashmiri Students Protest At AMU, Governor Speaks With HRD Minister

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik today asked Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar to ensure that education of Kashmiri students at the Aligarh Muslim University or AMU are not disrupted.

"Lying Is His New Mantra": Prakash Javadekar's Dig At Rahul Gandhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 11, 2018

Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday accused Congress president Rahul Gandhi of lying to people at his election rallies, asserting that an 'untruth' does not become the truth even if it is spoken loudly.

No Original Certificates Needed During Admission: UGC Notification

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday October 10, 2018

For the facilitation of the students, the UGC notification on Refund of Fees and Non Retention of Original Certificates is being brought out.