PM Narendra Modi Unveils New Initiatives for Inclusive Education + more education news

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In this week’s edition we look at the new initiatives taken by our Prime Minister towards inclusive education. Plus, certain states have eased admission criteria for students displaced in the Manipur violence. Also, the University Grants Commission has drafted a new set of guidelines, and the Ministry of Education has signed a series of Memorandum of Understandings with various organisations.

PM Modi Unveils New Initiatives for Inclusive Education

On the third anniversary of the NEP, PM Modi announced new initiatives to promote inclusive education in India. They aim to enhance digital infrastructure, provide educational resources in regional languages, expand skill development opportunities, and prioritise special needs education. He emphasised the importance of nurturing creativity and critical thinking in students to equip them for future challenges. Read more here.

School admissions made easier for Manipur students

Delhi government has eased admission norms for students from Manipur by issuing a comprehensive guideline to provide provisional admission. The guidelines aim at a smooth admission process, even in absence of relevant documents. This move comes amidst the recent clashes and civil unrest in Manipur between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Read more here.

Karnataka’s Department of School Education and Literacy has issued a similar circular, insisting that students from Manipur be admitted even in the absence of documents like transfer certificate? or birth certificate. These measures reflect a commitment to supporting displaced students even during challenging times. Read more here.

UGC Drafts Institutional Development Plans

University Grants Commission released draft guidelines for Institutional Development Plans (IDPs) that aim to enhance the quality of higher education institutions by promoting academic excellence, research, and innovation. The guidelines encourage universities to strengthen faculty development and? infrastructure, and suggest a “fast-track” promotion system, audit of campus, among others. Read more here.

Education Ministry Signs 106 MoUs

The Ministry of Education in India has inked 106 MoUs with organisations like NCERT, NIOS, IITs, NITs, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft? among others to promote innovation, knowledge exchange, and research across multiple domains.? CBSE has signed 15 MoUs with different institutes, focusing on specific skill development and education. These MoUs offer valuable opportunities for colleges to collaborate with industry partners and other educational bodies aiming to encourage research-driven learning. Read more here.

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