HRD Ministry awards IoE status to IIT-Madras, IIT-Khg, DU, BHU and University of Hyd

Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) have issued orders to 5 public Universities namely, IIT Madras, Banaras Hindu University, IIT Kharagpur, University of Delhi and University of Hyderabad conveying their declaration as Institutions of Eminence (IoE). Key Highlights HRD Ministry has taken the steps on advice of University Grants Commission (UGC) and Empowered Expert ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Banaras Hindu University • Higher Educational Institutions • IIT Kharagpur • IIT-Madras • Institutions of Eminence • Institutions of Eminence scheme • Odisha • Union Ministry of Human Resource Development • University Grants Commission • University of Delhi

HRD Ministry launches Samagra Shiksha-Jal Suraksha Drive

Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) launched Samagra Shiksha-Jal Suraksha drive to create awareness about Water Conservation among all school students in the country. This mega drive is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impetus to Jal Sanchay as part of Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA). About Samagra Shiksha-Jal Suraksha drive It is a time ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Department of School Education & Literacy • Jal Sanchay • Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) • Samagra Shiksha-Jal Suraksha drive • Union Ministry of Human Resource Development • Water conservation

Deeksharambh: Guide to Student Induction Programme released by HRD Ministry

Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) has released ‘Deeksharambh’, a University Grants Commission (UGC) Guide to Student Induction Programme. About Deeksharambh It is a guide to Student Induction Programme which is prepared by University Grants Commission (UGC). Objective: To help new students adjust and feel comfortable in new environment and to students build bonds ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Deeksharambh • Student Induction Programme • UGC Act 1956 • Union Ministry of Human Resource Development • University Grants Commission

State of the Education Report for India 2019 launched

The State of the Education Report for India 2019: Children with Disabilities, was recently launched at an event organized by UNESCO in New Delhi. The event was attended by more than 200 representatives from government, civil society, academia, partners and youth. To be published annually, the 2019 edition of report is 1st of its kind ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Topics: Children with disabilities • Right of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 • Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 • State of the Education Report for India 2019: Children with Disabilities • Tata Institute of Social Sciences • UNESCO • Union Ministry of Human Resource Development • United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization

EQUIP: 5-year Vision Plan on Quality Education by HRD Ministry

The Higher Education Department of the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has finalized and released a 5-year Vision Plan titled as Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP). About EQUIP This Vision Plan by HRD Ministry is in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direction for finalizing a 5-year Vision plan for each Ministry. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme • Education Sector • EFC Mechanism • EQUIP • Expenditure Finance Committee • Expert Group • Five Year Vision Plan • gross enrolment ratio • Higher Education Department • Higher Education Sector of India • Prime Minister Narendra Modi • Union Ministry of Human Resource Development