EWS quota verdict historic, a victory for PM’s mission: BJP

[ad_1] It would open up new doors of opportunities for the economically weaker sections, says Pradhan It would open up new doors of opportunities for the economically weaker sections, says Pradhan Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and Ministers on Monday lauded the Supreme Court verdict upholding the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment providing 10% reservation […]

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Teachers, parents welcome NCF for kids, split over learning in mother-tongue

[ad_1] Ten days have passed since the Union Education Ministry launched the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for children across different age groups, including the first-ever such framework for children between the ages of 3 and 8, and it has already generated a lot of discussion amongst educationists and parents. From welcoming ideas like the emphasis […]

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Teach in mother tongue until age 8, new language can undo learning: NCF

[ad_1] THE National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for foundational stage education, released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday, has recommended that the mother tongue should be the primary medium of instruction for children till eight years of age, in both public and private schools, saying a new language “reverses the entire learning process” in […]

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Mizoram CM asks for Centre’s help to set up new campus of Mizroram University

[ad_1] Highlighting the need to establish more higher education institutions in Mizoram, Chief Minister Zoramthanga called on Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thurday evening in Delhi. He also apprised him of improving education in the state, a statement issued by the state government said. The chief minister sought the Central government’s […]

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Education minister invites US Educational institutes to partner with India for skilling and transformation

[ad_1] Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called upon US educational institutions to partner with India in rapidly transforming education and skilling landscape. Calling for greater academic collaboration between higher education institutions in both the countries for offering twinning programmes, joint degrees and dual degree programmes, Pradhan said, “The new National Education Policy (NEP) has lays […]

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‘No proposal to merge NEET, JEE with CUET,’ says Education Minister

[ad_1] While interacting with students studying at coaching institutes in Kota, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that there is no proposal to merge the medical entrance exam NEET and engineering entrance exam JEE with CUET. Last month, UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said that there are plans to merge the national-level engineering and medical […]

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Education minister on NEP: India’s guiding light for achieving vision of G20

[ad_1] Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan said that the new National Education Policy (NEP) is based on foundational principles of access, equity, quality, affordability and accountability. It is India’s guiding light for promoting lifelong learning opportunities and achieving the shared vision of G20. Pradhan was addressing the gathering at the G-20 Education Minister’s meeting […]

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Education Minister calls Delhi government’s education system hollow

[ad_1] Launching a scathing attack at the Delhi government, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described the state’s education system “hollow” and “a gimmick”. Attacking the AAP dispensation over the excise policy, Pradhan said his “friends” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia are trying to cover up their “theft” by highlighting the […]

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School textbooks to include stories of brave Indian soldiers, says Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

[ad_1] The valour of Indian soldiers will be highlighted in the country’s school curriculum to instill among students a “sense of responsibility” towards the nation, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said. Speaking at an event on Friday, Pradhan said the tales of gallant deeds and sacrifices of the armed forces will be included in […]

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CUET-UG second phase from tomorrow, NTA grapples with requests, complaints

[ad_1] WITH THE second phase of the CUET-UG set to begin on Thursday, many candidates have approached the National Testing Agency (NTA) to get dates and centres changed as other entrances are also scheduled over the next few days. In some cases, candidates, who have already appeared in first phase of CUET-UG held between July […]

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