School enrolment drops for third year in a row; ‘falling birth rates’ cited

School enrolment drops for third year in a row; ‘falling birth rates’ cited

School enrolment has dropped for the third consecutive year, with the government’s latest data showing a dip of 11 lakh in enrolment over 2023-24. The drop in enrolment is led by government and government-aided schools while enrolment in private schools went up in this period. The Education Ministry’s UDISE+ data — which tracks and monitors […]

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National Teachers’ Day 2025: These educators will be awarded by President Murmu on Sept 5

National Teachers’ Day 2025: These educators will be awarded by President Murmu on Sept 5

Every year on September 5, India celebrates the dedication and transformative impact of its educators. In 2025, President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious National Teachers’ Awards to 45 teachers from across the country. These educators have been recognised for their innovative teaching methods, unwavering commitment to student growth, and contributions to shaping the future […]

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4,000 institutions under One Nation One Subscription scheme haven’t received benefits: Par panel

4,000 institutions under One Nation One Subscription scheme haven’t received benefits: Par panel

Around 4,000 out of 7,008 eligible institutions under the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme of the Ministry of Education have not received its benefits, a parliamentary panel has flagged. The Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, headed by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh, directed the furnishing of updated information on the current […]

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 sets Guinness world record with 3.53 crore registrations

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 sets Guinness world record with 3.53 crore registrations

The Ministry of Education’s initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been awarded the Guinness World Record for registering the “Most people on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month.” The record was achieved during the 8th edition of PPC in 2025, with 3.53 crore valid registrations recorded on the […]

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NVS Result 2025: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti announces result for non-teaching posts

NVS Result 2025: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti announces result for non-teaching posts

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Non Teaching Result 2025: The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) on July 16 announced the list of candidates shortlisted for the interview, skill test and trade test for multiple non-teaching posts. The names of the shortlisted candidates can be accessed at navodaya.gov.in. The recruitment examination, conducted as part of the Direct Recruitment drive, […]

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Centre, NIOS, NCERT sign agreement to boost inclusive education for children with disabilities

Centre, NIOS, NCERT sign agreement to boost inclusive education for children with disabilities

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday signed a tripartite agreement with the NIOS and the NCERT to strengthen inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the signing ceremony held here, a statement issued by […]

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Students moving away from govt schools, disturbing: Centre to states

Students moving away from govt schools, disturbing: Centre to states

Pointing to the “disturbing trend” of students “moving away from government schools”, and the steady increase in private school enrolment in states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Education has asked them to take steps to reverse the trend, official documents show. The enrolment of students came up in meetings that the […]

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Central Apprenticeship Council proposes 36% stipend hike for youth: what it means for students

Central Apprenticeship Council proposes 36% stipend hike for youth: what it means for students

The Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC), on Monday recommended a 36% increase in apprentice stipends under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Announced during the 38th CAC meeting chaired by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the proposal aims to bridge the […]

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University of Liverpool announces first India campus in Bengaluru; admissions likely from 2026

University of Liverpool announces first India campus in Bengaluru; admissions likely from 2026

The University of Liverpool, established in 1881, has received formal approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to open its first campus in India. In an announcement today, the University announced that a new campus will be launched in Bengaluru, sometime around July next year. This development supports the Indian government’s initiative to invite leading […]

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Ministry of Skill Development, Meta launch AI assistant for upskilling

Ministry of Skill Development, Meta launch AI assistant for upskilling

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has announced the launch of ‘Skill India Assistant’ (SIA). The chatbot, being dubbed as an AI-driven ‘digital mentor’, was developed in collaboration with Meta. It is implemented by Sarvam AI, and it leverages Meta’s open-source Llama models to provide personalised skilling guidance using WhatsApp as the platform. […]

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