Ministry of Human Resources Development Current Affairs, GK & News

National Education Day observed

November 12, 2021

National Education Day is celebrated on November 11, to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Key points This day is usually observed across schools by organising several functions and programs. The day is celebrated since 2008. Background of the National Education Day Ministry of Human Resources Development had announced on September 11, ..

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Human Resources Development Ministry presents Vishwakarma Awards

February 25, 2020

On February 24, 2020, the Union Minster Ramesh Pokhriyal presented the Vishwakarma awards for the year 2019. Around 23 groups were awarded Chatra Vishwakarma Awards and 6 institutes were awarded with Utkrisht Santhan Vishwakarma Award. Highlights This year the theme of competition of the award is as follows Theme: How to Enhance the income of ..

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Shaala Darpan portal for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti launched

November 9, 2019

The Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development Sanjay Dhotre launched the Shala Darpan Portal for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). It is an end to end e-Governance school automation and management system for NVS. What is Shala Darpan portal? It provides an integrated platform to meet the educational and administrative needs of all stakeholders ..

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Fee waived off for SC/ST Candidates in Jan Shikshan Sansthans

June 5, 2019

After taking charge of his office, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey held a first review meeting with senior officials of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in which the decision was taken to waive off fee for SC/ST candidates joining vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans. Key Highlights ..

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New norms for Jan Shikshan Sansthans

January 26, 2019

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has issued new guidelines for Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS). The new guidelines are issued as part of an attempt by the MSDE to re-energize and reinvigorate the Jan Shikshan Sansthans. The highlights of these guidelines are: Alignment of JSS course and curriculum with National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) ..

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Government launches Study in India programme to attract foreign students

April 19, 2018

The Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD) in collaboration with Ministry of External Affairs has approved ‘Study in India’ programme to attract foreign students to pursue higher education in India. The programme is similar to initiative launched by Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Canada. It aims at boosting country’s share of international students and subsequently, improve ..

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