Education Sector

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

We have to call their bluff, says NTA chief after NEET-UG cancellation, Pg9

NEET-UG cancelled after malpractice allegations; NTA vows zero tolerance, CBI probe initiated, and re-exam announced amid heightened security concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 May, 2026

We have to call their bluff, says NTA chief after NEET-UG cancellation, Pg9

NEET-UG cancelled after malpractice allegations; NTA vows zero tolerance, CBI probe initiated, and re-exam announced amid heightened security concerns.

13 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

NITI Aayog flags low student retention, learning outcomes, Pg12

NITI Aayog reveals alarming school dropout rates and learning deficits, advocating for composite schools and infrastructure upgrades to improve education quality.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

9 May, 2026

NITI Aayog flags low student retention, learning outcomes, Pg12

NITI Aayog reveals alarming school dropout rates and learning deficits, advocating for composite schools and infrastructure upgrades to improve education quality.

9 May, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools, Pg12

Education Ministry mandates School Management Committees (SMCs) nationwide, empowering local bodies with financial and operational control aligning with NEP 2020.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

7 May, 2026

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools, Pg12

Education Ministry mandates School Management Committees (SMCs) nationwide, empowering local bodies with financial and operational control aligning with NEP 2020.

7 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Silencing academia, weakening democratic space, Pg8

Report reveals India's declining academic freedom due to political interference, impacting democratic values and critical thinking, raising concerns about institutional autonomy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

6 May, 2026

Silencing academia, weakening democratic space, Pg8

Report reveals India's declining academic freedom due to political interference, impacting democratic values and critical thinking, raising concerns about institutional autonomy.

6 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

Learning outcomes and child health are linked, Pg10

India focuses on early brain development linking learning outcomes and child health through POSHAN Pakhwada, aiming for inclusive growth.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

2 May, 2026

Learning outcomes and child health are linked, Pg10

India focuses on early brain development linking learning outcomes and child health through POSHAN Pakhwada, aiming for inclusive growth.

2 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms RTE Act's Section 12(1)(c), emphasizing social inclusion through 25% private school reservation for disadvantaged students.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

29 Apr, 2026

The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms RTE Act's Section 12(1)(c), emphasizing social inclusion through 25% private school reservation for disadvantaged students.

29 Apr, 2026

Education Sector IT and Computers

Can middle school students engage with AI?, Pg7

CBSE introduces AI curriculum for classes 3-8 from 2026-27, focusing on computational thinking and ethical AI use.

Education Sector IT and Computers

28 Apr, 2026

Can middle school students engage with AI?, Pg7

CBSE introduces AI curriculum for classes 3-8 from 2026-27, focusing on computational thinking and ethical AI use.

28 Apr, 2026

Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Information asymmetry in higher education, Pg9

Article highlights information asymmetry in Indian higher education, impacting student choices and overall quality, despite NIRF efforts.

Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

27 Apr, 2026

Information asymmetry in higher education, Pg9

Article highlights information asymmetry in Indian higher education, impacting student choices and overall quality, despite NIRF efforts.

27 Apr, 2026

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

22 Apr, 2026

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.

22 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Puzzle of missing urgency around learning, Pg11

Despite policy push, foundational learning crisis persists due to lack of salience and accountability, hindering educational outcomes nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

21 Apr, 2026

Puzzle of missing urgency around learning, Pg11

Despite policy push, foundational learning crisis persists due to lack of salience and accountability, hindering educational outcomes nationwide.

21 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

CSR push: Listed firms' spending jumps 23% in FY25 on robust profits, Pg15

Listed companies' CSR spending surges 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25, driven by robust profit growth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

20 Apr, 2026

CSR push: Listed firms' spending jumps 23% in FY25 on robust profits, Pg15

Listed companies' CSR spending surges 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25, driven by robust profit growth.

20 Apr, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

VBSA Bill faces scrutiny over centralization, autonomy, and equity concerns; Joint Parliamentary Committee reviews proposed amendments for inclusive higher education governance.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

11 Apr, 2026

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

VBSA Bill faces scrutiny over centralization, autonomy, and equity concerns; Joint Parliamentary Committee reviews proposed amendments for inclusive higher education governance.

11 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture, Pg8

Article advocates integrating scholarships into India's academic culture to boost higher education enrollment and social mobility, addressing access and affordability challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

10 Apr, 2026

Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture, Pg8

Article advocates integrating scholarships into India's academic culture to boost higher education enrollment and social mobility, addressing access and affordability challenges.

10 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Education Sector

Amid welfare pitch, Kerala ranks highest in most indicators, Pg9

Kerala excels in health, education, and economic indicators, leading India in HDI, low IMR, and high literacy rates.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Education Sector

8 Apr, 2026

Amid welfare pitch, Kerala ranks highest in most indicators, Pg9

Kerala excels in health, education, and economic indicators, leading India in HDI, low IMR, and high literacy rates.

8 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

Limits of neutrality in addressing caste, Pg9

Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations; article argues against caste neutrality, emphasizing substantive equality for marginalized groups in higher education.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

8 Apr, 2026

Limits of neutrality in addressing caste, Pg9

Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations; article argues against caste neutrality, emphasizing substantive equality for marginalized groups in higher education.

8 Apr, 2026

Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Are students ready for CBSE’s AI push?, Pg10

CBSE's AI curriculum faces literacy challenges as ASER 2024 reveals learning deficits, potentially hindering computational thinking skills among students.

Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

7 Apr, 2026

Are students ready for CBSE’s AI push?, Pg10

CBSE's AI curriculum faces literacy challenges as ASER 2024 reveals learning deficits, potentially hindering computational thinking skills among students.

7 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Oracle job losses should lead to rethink on skilling, Pg11

Oracle layoffs highlight need for AI skilling, demand creation, and education investment in India's tech sector.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

6 Apr, 2026

Oracle job losses should lead to rethink on skilling, Pg11

Oracle layoffs highlight need for AI skilling, demand creation, and education investment in India's tech sector.

6 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university, Pg14

Education Ministry grants 'Deemed University' status to NCERT, empowering it to offer courses and award degrees, pending UGC norms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

3 Apr, 2026

Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university, Pg14

Education Ministry grants 'Deemed University' status to NCERT, empowering it to offer courses and award degrees, pending UGC norms.

3 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector IT and Computers

CBSE's new curriculum: 3rd language must in Class 6, vocational education for classes 9 & 10, Pg14

CBSE mandates third language in Class 6 by 2026-27, vocational education for classes 9 & 10 aligning with NEP 2020.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector IT and Computers

3 Apr, 2026

CBSE's new curriculum: 3rd language must in Class 6, vocational education for classes 9 & 10, Pg14

CBSE mandates third language in Class 6 by 2026-27, vocational education for classes 9 & 10 aligning with NEP 2020.

3 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

V-Cs, Professors of NLUs suggest limiting EC's role, pg7

Legal experts from eight National Law Universities advise the Parliamentary panel on "One Nation, One Election" to limit the Election Commission's discretionary powers and adopt a "constructive no-confidence" model to ensure governmental stability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

2 Apr, 2026