Education Sector

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
29 Sep, 2025

Govt eases Hindi requirement for Eklavya school staffer exam, Pg12.

Government eases Hindi language competency for Eklavya Model Residential School staff recruitment to ensure regional representation and address concerns.

Education SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
25 Sep, 2025

K visa: Why this could be China's answer to Trump's war on H-1B, Pg 19.

China's K visa program strategically targets global STEM talent amid US H-1B visa restrictions, aiming to bolster its tech dominance.

Vulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
24 Sep, 2025

HC: RPwD Act extends to institutions recognised by govt, local bodies

Delhi HC affirms RPwD Act's inclusive education provisions extend to government-recognized institutions, ensuring rights for students with disabilities.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
23 Sep, 2025

Trans people deserve better, Pg7

Article highlights policy gaps, discrimination, and the urgent need for inclusive reforms to ensure dignity and equality for transgender individuals.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEducation Sector
16 Sep, 2025

Court’s nod to mental health as right, Pg9

Supreme Court recognizes mental health as fundamental right under Article 21, addressing student suicides and institutional accountability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
15 Sep, 2025

Bringing global education home, Pg9

Top foreign universities establish Indian campuses following UGC's 2023 regulation, aligning with NEP 2020's vision for globally competitive education.

Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
12 Sep, 2025

Dubai Crown Prince inaugurates IIM Ahmedabad's UAE campus, Pg13

IIM-Ahmedabad's Dubai campus inaugurated by Dubai Crown Prince, marking a significant step in globalizing Indian education and strengthening UAE-India ties.

Vulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
11 Sep, 2025

Himachal declared 'fully literate': what does this mean?

Himachal Pradesh declared 'fully literate' based on 95% literacy, measured by ULLAS program's Functional Literacy Numeracy Assessment Test.

Education Sector
9 Sep, 2025

Private kindergarten costs are disproportionately high, Pg7

Survey reveals private kindergarten costs 20 times higher than government schools, widening education inequality, especially in states like Karnataka and Chhattisgarh.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
9 Sep, 2025

Ranking pitfalls, Pg6

NIRF rankings face scrutiny over subjective parameters and inclusivity gaps, potentially skewing results and hindering equitable higher education access.

Education SectorGovernment Budgeting
7 Sep, 2025

How much is spent on children’s education in India?, Pg 11.

The National Sample Survey’s (NSS) Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education (80th round, April–June 2025) reveals that while enrolment of girls in schools and higher education has improved, families continue to spend significantly less on daughters’ education compared to sons, across rural-urban and State levels.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth SectorEducation Sector
7 Sep, 2025

SC panel on students’ mental health gets State nodal officers , Pg6

Supreme Court panel appoints nodal officers in States/UTs to address student suicides and mental health issues in higher education.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEducation Sector
6 Sep, 2025

The Chancellor , Pg8

Kerala Governor challenges CM's role in VC appointments, sparking debate on Governor's powers and Centre-State relations in education governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
4 Sep, 2025

Govt. plans to link 11 lakh anganwadis with schools , Pg10

Government to integrate 11 lakh Anganwadi centers with primary schools for seamless early childhood education and tracking via APAAR IDs.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEducation Sector
3 Sep, 2025

Steepest jump in private tuition enrolment among rural girls , Pg7

Private tuition enrolment surges, especially among rural girls, raising concerns about equity and access to quality education nationwide.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEducation Sector
2 Sep, 2025

Larger Bench to rule if minority-run schools are exempted from RTE Act , Pg12

Supreme Court refers RTE Act exemption for minority schools to larger bench amid concerns over inclusivity and misuse.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
2 Sep, 2025

SC seeks response to transgender-inclusive sex education plea , Pg12

Supreme Court addresses plea for transgender-inclusive sex education, seeks government and NCERT responses on curriculum integration within six weeks.

Women and Women's OrganizationsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEducation Sector
1 Sep, 2025

NGO Educate Girls wins Ramon Magsaysay Award , Pg10

Educate Girls NGO wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024 for pioneering work in girls' education across rural India.

Education SectorE Governance
31 Aug, 2025

How did Kerala pull of digital literacy feat?, Pg14.

On August 21, 2025, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan declared the State as fully digitally literate after completing Phase I of the Digi Kerala programme, which trained over 21.87 lakh identified “digitally illiterate” people across all local self-government bodies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorEthics and Human Interface
30 Aug, 2025

Detoxifying India’s entrance examination system , Pg6

Article advocates for lottery-based undergraduate admissions, inspired by Dutch model, to reduce coaching culture and promote equity.

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