With no help from govt, the Javed Abidi Foundation wrote to 284 universities and colleges, briefing them on issues faced by students with disabilities.
On Teachers' Day, we must acknowledge the mental health burden on teachers working doubly hard to sustain momentum, learn new technologies & engage students from home.
The 1.38 lakh students are those without access to any electronic devices, even a TV, but the state government says opening day saw over 14 lakh students attend online classes.
Ministry of Education’s ‘Learning Enhancement Guidelines’ suggest community guided support for students who don’t have digital tools or teachers living nearby.
A survey released by the education ministry states that students who lack online facilities will be taught via TV, radio, newspapers and other means, by involving parents.
According to a survey by LocalCircles, parents were uncomfortable sending their children back to school over fears of them getting sick or bringing the virus home to others.
ThePrint had reported on 6 August how students in the village of Tsuruhu were trekking 3 km through a forest to the only spot with network connectivity to take their exams.
Higher Education Secretary Amit Khare tells Rajya Sabha panel the govt will provide all logistical support to ensure that school and college exams are held.
The report has been prepared by a professor at National Institute of Educational Planning & Administration, a central govt institute involved in research on education.
The people of conflict-torn Manipur will have every right to feel betrayed if the new government doesn’t break its silence and show its commitment to addressing the state's issues.
Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.
Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.
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