Education Sector

Draft National Curriculum Framework for School Education

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) in India is a comprehensive guideline that serves as a blueprint for school education. The NCF is periodically updated to reflect changing student and societal needs. The new draft NCF proposes significant changes to the ..

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New India Literacy Programme – Update (March, 2023)

Education is the foundation of a progressive society, and India has recognized the need to improve its literacy rates for economic and social development. The Indian Government has launched a new scheme, the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), to address ..

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What is Indonesia’s Dawn School Trial?

The dawn school trial is a controversial experiment implemented in the city of Kupang in Indonesia. The pilot project, implemented in 10 schools in the region, requires students of 12th grade to attend classes starting at 5:30 am in an ..

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“Learning Science via Standards” Initiative: Important Facts

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched a new initiative called “Learning Science via Standards” to help students in India understand the practical applications of scientific concepts. This initiative is part of BIS’s efforts to bridge the gap between ..

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UGC Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes

The “Curriculum and credit framework for four-year undergraduate programmes” was released recently by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This new framework is in line with the National Education Policy, 2020, which recommended four-year undergraduate degrees with multiple entry and exit ..

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Performance Grading Index (PGI) for States/UTs for 2020-21

The Union Education Ministry’s Department of School Education and Literacy released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) for States/UTs for 2020-21. What is Performance Grading Index? Performance Grading Index (PGI) is a unique index that provides evidence-based comprehensive assessment of school ..

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