Topic: National Education Policy
DU’s new FYUP won’t be like failed 2013 attempt, will be student-centric, says acting VC
In an interview, DU Acting Vice-Chancellor P.C. Joshi says FYUP under NEP will allow flexibility for students, and also won’t pose a threat to teacher’s workload.
Mother tongue, play-based activities, drama — new NCERT rules on prep module for children
The module’s purpose is to ensure every child attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, and not later than Grade 5, by 2025.
Student-centric NEP will change society, Karnataka education minister says as state unveils policy
Karnataka is the first state in the country to begin implementing the National Education Policy that was announced last year.
Indian universities are being taught how to generate funds like Harvard & Cambridge
With NEP encouraging universities to look for external sources for funding, Association for Indian Universities is training institutions on how to approach foundations for philanthropic funding.
Govt working on management & non-tech courses in regional languages, AICTE chief says
In interview to ThePrint, AICTE chairman Anil Sahasrabudhe says though engineering courses will begin in 5 regional languages from 2021-22 session in 13 colleges, scientific words won't be translated.
India’s new education policy is futuristic, in accordance with global parameters: PM Modi
Speaking at the Association of Indian Universities' meet via video conference, Modi also said that India takes pride in being the mother of democracy.
Common entrance test, entry-exit option in graduation among NEP plans to be launched by May
The schemes, which are at different stages of approval, will become a part of the education system from the 2021-22 session.
4-hr playtime, identifying 3 crore out-of-school kids — Niti Aayog lays roadmap for education
Delineating a roadmap for the National Education Policy, the Niti Aayog made the suggestions to states to improve education levels.
Graded autonomy to Board of Governors — IIT council forms 4 groups for NEP-related issues
According to Education Ministry, the groups will work on areas including grooming distinguished academics for directorship of IITs, and reform & restructuring of the academic senate.
How students can save, transfer credits, design their own degree & more — UGC shows the way
UGC has issued draft regulations that explain how credit banks for higher education — one of the reforms outlined under the NEP — are likely to work.
Got both shots? It’s still a good idea to stay at home
There is an economic cost to status quo, but fully reopening has a price that too few countries are eager to pay.
Bjyu’s acquires coding platform Tynker for $200 million to grow in US
Tynker, launched in 2013, offers classes, camps on coding. The company's co-founders Krishna Vedati, Srinivas Mandyam & Kelvin Chong will remain in their roles after the acquisition.
Defence
Army taps Bengaluru-based firm for specialised sights in use with forces abroad
The firm, Tonbo Imaging, exports sights and other systems to over two dozen countries. Their products have also been deployed at the LAC, and were used during the 2016 surgical strikes.
3 questions for those dreaming of beating Narendra Modi, but answer the third first
Can Modi be defeated? If yes, how? Is anyone trying to defeat him? These are key questions opposition leaders hoping to take on Modi in 2024 need to answer.
