What are Top Ten Universities in India which Produces largest no. of Research Papers

Top universities in India known for producing a significant number of research papers. Please note that rankings and research output may have changed since then, so I recommend checking the latest rankings and statistics for the most up-to-date information. Here are ten prominent universities known for their research output:

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore: IISc is renowned for its research in various fields, particularly in science and engineering.

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): Various IITs across India are known for their extensive research output, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and others.

University of Delhi: The University of Delhi has several research-focused departments and institutes contributing to a significant number of research papers.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi: JNU is renowned for its social sciences and humanities research.

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR): TIFR conducts research primarily in fundamental sciences and mathematics.

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI): ISI is known for its research in statistics, mathematics, and computer science.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU): BHU has a strong research tradition, particularly in the fields of science, technology, and humanities.

University of Calcutta: The University of Calcutta has a rich history of research output, especially in the sciences.

University of Mumbai: The University of Mumbai has several research centers and institutes contributing to research in various disciplines.

Anna University, Chennai: Anna University is known for research in engineering and technology.

Please keep in mind that these rankings may have changed, and the research output can vary by department within each university. To get the most current information on research output and rankings, it’s advisable to refer to recent sources and university websites.

What are different Types and Design of Blinds

 One of the popular item to make home and offices look nice is blinds. Blinds are versatile window coverings that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes in homes and offices. They offer control over privacy, light, and temperature while also contributing to the overall interior design. Peterjohn.co.uk provides different types of Blinds come in various designs, allowing individuals to choose the perfect option to suit their needs and style preferences.

Here are some of the most popular types and designs of blinds:

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  1. Vertical Blinds:
    • Vertical blinds consist of individual slats that hang vertically from a track.
    • They are an excellent choice for large windows and sliding glass doors.
    • Available in various materials, including fabric, vinyl, and wood, allowing for customization.
  2. Horizontal Blinds:
    • Horizontal blinds have slats that run horizontally and can be adjusted to control light and privacy.
    • Common materials include aluminum, wood, and faux wood.
    • Venetian blinds are a popular type of horizontal blind with wider slats.
  3. Roman Blinds:
    • Roman blinds are made of fabric that folds up into neat horizontal pleats when raised.
    • They create an elegant and soft look in any room and are great for bedrooms and living areas.
  4. Roller Blinds:
    • Roller blinds consist of a single piece of fabric that rolls up and down using a pulley system.
    • They are simple and functional and come in a wide variety of patterns and colors.
  5. Pleated Blinds:
    • Pleated blinds have a concertina-like structure and are made from pleated fabric.
    • They are perfect for adding texture and style to windows, especially in contemporary interiors.
  6. Cellular or Honeycomb Blinds:
    • These blinds are designed with a unique honeycomb structure that traps air, providing excellent insulation.
    • They are energy-efficient and help regulate indoor temperatures.
  7. Bamboo and Woven Wood Blinds:
    • These blinds are crafted from natural materials such as bamboo, reeds, and grasses.
    • They add a warm and earthy feel to interiors and are often used in eco-friendly designs.
  8. Panel Blinds:
    • Panel blinds consist of large fabric panels that slide horizontally along a track.
    • They are ideal for covering large windows and creating room dividers in open spaces.
  9. Motorized Blinds:
    • Motorized blinds can be controlled remotely or through a smart home system.
    • They offer convenience and can be programmed to adjust automatically based on time of day or sunlight levels.
  10. Blackout Blinds:
    • Blackout blinds are designed to block out all light and are perfect for bedrooms or home theaters.
    • They often have special light-blocking features and are available in various styles.
  11. Custom Blinds:
    • Many blinds can be customized to fit specific window sizes and design preferences.
    • Custom options include fabric choices, color, slat width, and decorative elements.

Blinds play a significant role in interior design, providing both functionality and aesthetics. When choosing blinds for your space, consider factors like light control, privacy, insulation, and style to find the perfect blinds that complement your decor and meet your needs.

Medical education affordable and accessible

 Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also a known Diabetologist and Professor of Medicine, today said that the Government headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi aims at making  Medical Education affordable and accessible, so that no deserving candidate should face disadvantage because of socio- economic status. 

Addressing an Academic Meet, as chief guest, at one of India’s most prestigious institutions, Stanley Medical College in Chennai, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, medical education has been one of the top priorities of this government, which can be judged from  the statistics that from mere 145 government medical colleges, the number has increased to 260. Under the Central Sector Scheme for setting up of new AIIMS, 22 AIIMS have been approved, while Undergraduate courses have started in 19 AIIMS, he added.

The Minister said, the number of MBBS UG seats have increased from 51,348 in 2014 to 91,927 seats which is an increase of 79%. The number of PG seats have increased by 93% from 31,185 seats in 2014 to 60,202 seats, he said. 

Dr Jitendra Singh said, the National Medical Commission has sought to revise the criterion for NEET UG, aiming to bring transparency into the medical admission process and stop backdoor admissions in colleges against the NRI quota. 

Dr Jitendra Singh recalled that PM Modi has given a call to provide Medical and Engineering education in regional Indian languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Gujarati & Bengali. 

“Medical education has commenced in Hindi and soon Engineering studies will also begin in Hindi and translation of Engineering books has commenced in eight languages across the country, and in times to come, students across the nation will be able to pursue Technical and Medical education in their mother tongue,” he said.

Dr Jitendra Singh said that India is being looked up to by the rest of the world in the field of healthcare after the successful handling of the pandemic. Technologically and in human resources, we are much ahead of most other countries, he said.

Thanking PM Modi for bringing ‘Preventive Health Care’ into focus in the country for the first time, Dr Jitendra Singh said, under the leadership of PM Modi, in just a span of two years, India could produce two DNA vaccines and one nasal vaccine.

“The whole world recognised India’s leadership role during COVID-19, as it achieved the rare feat of delivering over 220 crore vaccinations through a fully digital platform – COWIN and the process continues,” he said, adding, “India, with 130 crore people, showed the way to the world in its fight against COVID-19 and also helped many countries particularly the neighbours with vaccines.”

The S&T Minister said, during the COVID even the West started looking up to India in search of immunity building techniques drawn from Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Yoga, Naturopathy etc.

“Healthcare sector in India is expected to grow to reach a size of $50 billion by 2025, while the global medical tourism market is estimated to be worth about $72 billion. India’s share in medical tourism is expected to be around 10 billion dollars by this year-end. Moreover, the country is the world’s largest supplier of generic drugs,” he said.

Dr Jitendra Singh said, it was the farsightedness of PM Modi that soon after coming to power in 2014, he shared the powerful vision of ‘Digital India’ much before COVID-19 hit the world.

Dr Jitendra Singh asserted that Ayushman Bharat is so far the world’s best health insurance scheme and credit goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for it.

Dr. Jitendra Singh said that New India will become Atmanirbhar in healthcare only by integrating various sciences and domains of medicine.

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Tool-kits and machineries to artisans under 'Gramodyog Vikas Yojna'

 The Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Manoj Kumar distributed tool-kits and machineries to artisans in a distribution ceremony in Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) on September 01, 2023. During this event, Electric Wheels were distributed to 100 potters, Footwear Toolkits were provided to 75 Leather Artisans and Paper Massey Machines were given to 60 artisans as a part of the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana. The Member of Parliament from the Bhubaneswar Lok-Sabha Constituency, Smt. Aparajita Sarangi and Shri Manoj Kumar Singh, Member East Zone KVIC were also present on the occasion.

An Artisan Sammelan and a Pottery-Expo organized under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana was organised at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology campus in Bhubaneshwar. Smt. Aparajita Sarangi highlighted the commendable achievements of KVIC in the last 9 years under the leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. She emphasized that KVIC is actively contributing to the realization of the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision and playing a vital role in generating employment opportunities in rural India.

Addressing at the event, Shri Manoj Kumar said that over the course of the past 9 years, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has actively elevated India’s cherished national heritage called “Khadi,” to various international platforms. Through his dedicated endeavours, Khadi has now evolved into a prominent global brand. Shri Manoj Kumar further articulated that during India’s struggle for independence, Khadi was embraced as the central tool in the Swadeshi movement by the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. Remarkably, in the contemporary context, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has now effectively positioned ‘Khadi’ as a potent and successful instrument for alleviating poverty, empowering artisans, ensuring food security, promoting women’s empowerment, and addressing unemployment. Under his capable leadership, KVIC’s products achieved an unprecedented turnover of over Rs.1.34 lakh crores in the previous fiscal year, marking a historic milestone.

Citing data from NITI Aayog, the Chairman of KVIC highlighted that over the past 5 years, a remarkable 13.5 crore individuals have successfully transcended the poverty line in India. Notably, Khadi, under the visionary guidance of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has played a substantial role in uplifting people from poverty in rural areas throughout the nation.During the fiscal year 2022-23, KVIC has contributed significantly to employment generation, by providing impressive total of 9,54,899 new job opportunities.

During the inauguration of the three-day Pottery Expo at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology campus, Shri Manoj Kumar further emphasized that, under the insightful guidance of the Prime Minister, KVIC is dedicatedly equipping artisans engaged in traditional Indian village industries with essential tools and machinery through the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana. This strategic initiative is significantly enhancing the quality of life for these artisans by augmenting their income levels. Up to this point, as part of the ‘Kumhar Sashaktikaran’ initiative, over 25,000 electric-driven pottery wheels have been disbursed to potters nationwide. In Odisha, the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana has facilitated the distribution of more than 900 electric-driven pottery wheels, with a cumulative value of approximately Rs. 2 crores. This concerted effort has notably propelled the income of Odisha’s potters to increase three to four folds. Shri Manoj Kumar further stressed the importance of embracing the dual approach of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make for World’ to realize the the Prime Minister’s vision of local-to-global initiative. Under the ‘Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana’, a hundred potters from diverse districts in Odisha have received electric pottery wheels, accompanied by a comprehensive ten-day training program. As a result of these interventions, these skilled artisans are now capable of generating a monthly livelihood ranging from 25,000 to 35,000 rupees.

Shri Manoj Kumar articulated that the state has a robust network of 62 Khadi institutions, which are effectively providing employment opportunities to over 4000 individuals. A noteworthy initiative, the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), has witnessed the establishment of 11,352 PMEGP units within Odisha, over the past three years. These units have received margin money subsidies exceeding Rs.308 crores from the Government of India, thereby fostering employment for more than 90,000 people. Number of officers and staff of Government of Odisha and KVIC were present in the above distribution programme.

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National Conference on KCC for Fisheries

 Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala will chair a one day “National Conference on KCC for Fisheries” on 4th September 2023 at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The Conference is being jointly organized by Department of Fisheries (DoF) and Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying (DAHD) to resolve pressing on-ground issues. The other dignitaries present during the event will be Minister of State, MoFAH&D – Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, -Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Minister for Fisheries, Govt. of Maharashtra – Shri Sudhir Mungantiwar, Minister for Revenue, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, Govt. of Maharashtra –Shri Radhakrishna Eknathrao Vikhepatil, Secretary,DAHD- Ms Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, DoF – Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries), Additional Secretary, DAHD – Ms Varsha Joshi, Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries), DoF- Shri Sagar Mehra and Chief Executive, NFDB – Dr. L. Narasimha Murthy, ARS along with key representatives from financial and banking institutions namely Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Dept of Financial Services (DFS) and NABARD.

Representatives from Fisheries Department of States/UTs, NFDB and other relevant Departments/Ministries, KCC beneficiaries, fishermen, fish farmers, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders from across the nation are expected to participate. The program is being organised in hybrid mode and is expected to have around 500 participants.

During the event, Minister of FAH&D will distribute KCC cards to eligible fishers and fishermen. He will interact with them and address the gathering in accordance with the discussion during the conference and the way forward from welfare and policy perspectives. Special address will be shared by representatives from RBI, DFS and NABARD. During the program, guidelines/SOPs on KCC in vernacular language will be distributed. The interaction between all the stakeholders is expected to pave way for addressing issues and give long term and practical solutions for seamless flow of available credit with simplified process, checks and balances.

Fisheries and aquaculture activities are an important source of food, nutrition and employment generation and is an important source of livelihood for 2.8 crore fishers and fishermen. In the last decade the sector has exhibited growth in a constituent manner and one of the key aspects that have been gained attention is availability of institutional finance to small scale fisheries’ stakeholders. 

Kisan Credit Card scheme was extended by the Government of India in the 2018-19 to fisheries and animal husbandry farmers to help them meet their working capital requirements. Reserve Bank of India issued the guidelines on KCC to fishers and fish farmers on 4th February 2019. Subsequently, to streamline the process of credit delivery through KCC to the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries farmers, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Guidelines was issued in consultation with the stakeholders including Ministry of AHDF, RBI, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural development (NABARD) and Indian Bank’s Association (IBA).

In order to mobilise beneficiaries and boost uptake of KCC, Department of Fisheries has been pursuing all States/UTs and State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) to sensitize and disseminate information amongst the fishers and fish farmers. In spite of various challenges, all the States/UTs and SLBC are being pursued to enhance awareness and visibility about the usefulness of KCC facility amongst the potential beneficiaries through different mode of campaigns and outreach and promotional activities. Through these continued efforts, 1.49 lakh KCC have been issued till date to fishers and fish farmers across the country.

A special drive for mobilization of KCC applications was organized from 1st June to 31st December 2020 by DoF. Followed by a Nationwide campaign launched on 15th November 2021 to 31st July 2022 under the leadership of Minister of FAH&D. “Nationwide AHDF KCC Campaign” was resumed 15th September 2022 till 15th March 2023 and is now continuing from 1st May 2023 till 31st March 2024. Special KCC campaigns were also organized during Sagar Parikrama program in coastal districts. Through these campaigns, DoF endeavours to understand the bottlenecks and challenges in extending KCC facility by the financial and banking institutions while also attempting to understand the beneficiary perspective regarding their problems and constraints faced.

The Kisan Credit Card is a powerful tool for financial inclusion and collaboration where activity like agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying are treated as vital components for livelihood and income generation for large numbers of poor and marginal farmers and fishers. It represents the determination of the centre and the state entities to support its farmers and promote equitable growth.

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National Teachers’ Award 2023 to 75 selected teachers on 5th September 2023

 Hon’ble President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu shall confer the National Teachers’ Award 2023 to 75 selected Awardees on 5th September 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Every year, India celebrates 5th September, the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, as National Teachers’ Day. The purpose of National Teachers’ Award is to celebrate the unique contribution of teachers in the country and to honor those teachers who, through their commitment and dedication, have not only improved the quality of education but also enriched the lives of their students. Each award carries a certificate of merit, a cash award of Rs. 50,000 and a silver medal. The awardees would also get an opportunity to interact with Hon’ble Prime Minister.

Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education has been organising a National level function on Teachers Day every year to confer the National Awards to the best teachers of the country, selected through a rigorous, transparent selection process. From this year, the ambit of National Teachers’ Award has been expanded to include teachers of Department of Higher Education and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. 50 School Teachers, 13 teachers from Higher education and 12 teachers from Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship will be awarded this year.

With a view to recognize innovative teaching, research, community outreach and novelty of work the nominations were sought in online mode to maximize participation (Jan Bhagidari). Hon’ble Shiksha Mantri constituted three separate Independent National Jury comprising of eminent persons for selection of teachers.

Below is the list of Awardees from Dept of School Education : 

SI. No.

Name & School Address

State/UT/ Org

 

1.

Satyapal Singh

Gsss Buroli (06170301402) Rewari, Khol, Rewari, Haryana – 123411

Haryana

2.

Vijay Kumar

Govt. Sen. Sec. School (02020806002) Mohtli, Indora, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh – 176403

Himachal Pradesh

3.

Amritpal Singh

Govt. Sen. Sec. School Chhapar, Pakhowal, Ludhiana, Punjab – 141204

Punjab

 

4.

Arti Qanungo (07040122202)

Skv Laxmi Nagar, East Delhi, Delhi – 110092

Delhi

 

5.

Daulat Singh Gusain (05061204902)

Govt. Inter College Sendhikhal,

Jaiharikhal, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand – 246155

Uttarakhand

6.

Sanjay Kumar

Govt. Model High School, Sector 49d, Cluster 14, Chandigarh – U.T., Chandigarh – 160047

Chandigarh

 

7.

Asha Rani Suman

Govt. Upper Primary School Kharkhada, Rajgarh, Alwar, Rajasthan – 301408

Rajasthan

 

8.

Sheela Asopa

Ggsss, Shyam Sadan,

Jodhpur, Rajasthan – 342003

Rajasthan

9.

Shyamsundar Ramchand Khanchandani

Government Higher Secondary School,  Silvassa, Daman And Diu – 396230

Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman & Diu

10.

Avinash Murlidhar Parkhe

Disha School For The Special Children,  Panaji, Tiswadi, North Goa,

Goa – 403110

Goa

11.

Deepak Jethalal Mota

Shree Hundraibag Primary School, Kachchh,

Gujarat

Gujarat

12.

Dr. Ritaben Nikeshchandra Fulwala

Sheth Shree P.H. Bachkaniwala Vidhyamandir

Surat

Gujarat

13.

Sarika Gharu

Govt. H. S. School,

Sandiya District, Hoshangabad

Madhya Pradesh

14.

Seema Agnihotri

CM Rise Govt. Vinoba H.S. School, Ratlam

Madhya Pradesh

15.

Dr. Brajesh Pandey

Swami Atmanand Govt. English School, Sarguja

Chhattisgarh

16.

Md. Ejazul Hague

MS Diwankhana, Chatra, Jharkhand

Jharkhand

17.

Bhupinder Gogia

Sat Paul Mittal School,

Ludhiana, Punjab

C.I.S.C.E.

18.

Shashi Sekhar Kar Sharma

Kenduapada Nodal High School

Bhadrak

Odisha

19.

Subhash Chandra Rout

Brundaban Govt. High School,

Jagatsinghpur

Odisha

20.

Dr. Chandan Mishra

Raghunathpur, Nafar Academy, Howrah

West Bengal

21.

Reyaz Ahmed Sheikh

Govt. Middle School, Poshnari, Chittergul, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir-192201

Jammu And Kashmir

22.

Asiya Farooqui

Primary School, Asti Nagar, Fatehpur,

Uttar Pradesh-212601

Uttar Pradesh

23.

Chndr Prakash Agrwal

Shiv Kumar Agarwal Janta Inter College, UP, Moh,

Jatiyan Ahar Bypass Road, Jahangirabad, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh-203394

Uttar Pradesh

24.

Anil Kumar Singh

Adarsh Girls Senior Secondary School, Ramgarh, Kaimur-Bhabua, Bihar-821110

Bihar

25.

Dwijendra Kumar

N.S. Madhuban, Bangaon Bazaar, Bajpatti,

Sitamarhi, Bihar-843314

Bihar

26.

Kumari Guddi

High School Singhia Kishanganj, Bihar

Bihar

27.

Ravi Kant Mishra

JNV, Beekar, Datia, Madhya Pradesh-475661

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

28.

Manoranjan Pathak

Sainik School, Tilaiya Kanti, Chandwara, Kodarma, Jharkhand – 825413

Sainik Schools

Under M/o Defence

29.

Dr. Yashpal Singh

Eklavya Model Residential School, Phanda, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-462026

Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Under Ministry of Tribal Affairs

30.

Mujib Rahiman K U

Kendriya Vidyala, Kanjikode, Pudussery, Malampuzha, Palakkad, KeraIa-678623

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

31.

Chetna Khambete

Kendriya Vidyalay No.2, BSF, Indore,

Madhya Pradesh-452005

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

32.

Narayan Parmeshwar Bhagwat,

Shri Marikamba Govt. PUC High School Section,

Sirsi, Uttara Kannada Sirsi, Karnataka-581402

Karnataka

33.

Sapna Shrishail Anigol

29021112803 – K.L.E. Society’s S.C.P. Jr College High School, Bagalkot

Karnataka

34.

Netai Chandra Dey

Ramakrishna Mission School, Narottam Nagar, Deomali, Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh-792129

Arunachal Pradesh

35.

Ningthoujam Binoy Singh,

Chingmei Upper Primary School, Keibul Lamjao, Moirang, Bishnupur, Manipur-795133

Manipur

36.

Dr. Purna Bahadur Chhetri,

Govt. Senior Secondary School, Soreng, Sikkim-737121

Sikkim

37.

Lalthianghlima

Govt. Diakkawn High School, Kolasib, Bilkhawthlir, Kolasib, Mizoram-796081

Mizoram

38

Madhav Singh

Alpha English Higher Secondary School, Lumsohdanei, Umling, Ri Bhoi,

Meghalaya

Meghalaya

39

Kumud Kalita

Pathshala Senior Secondary School, Muguria,

Pathsalal, Raiali, Assam-781325

Assam

40

Jose D Sujeev

Govt. Model Girls Higher Secondary School, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695004

Kerala

41

Mekala Bhaskar Rao

Mcps Kondayapalem Sw. Sc. Colony Kondayapalem, 20thDivision,

Spsr Nellore, Andhra Pradesh – 524004

Andhra Pradesh

42.

Murahara Rao Uma Gandhi

Gvmcp School Sivajipalem, 21, Visakhapatnam,

Andhra Pradesh – 530017

Andhra Pradesh

43.

Settem Anjaneyulu

S.R.R. Z.P. High School Masapeta, Rayachoti, Annamayya,

Andhra Pradesh – 516270

Andhra Pradesh

44.

Archana Nooguri

Mpps Rebbanapally Rebbanpally, Luxettipet, Mancherial,

Telangana – 504215

Telangana

45.

Santhosh Kumar Bhedodkar

Mandal Parishad Upper Primary School Nipani, Bheempur, Adilabad, Telangana – 504312

Telangana

46

Ritika Anand

St. Marks Sec Public School, Paschim Vihar,

A- Block Meera Bagh, West Delhi, Delhi – 110087

CBSE

47

Sudhanshu Shekhar Panda

K.L. International School, Meerut,

Uttar Pradesh – 250005

CBSE

48

Dr. T Godwin Vedanayagam Rajkumar

Government Boys HR Sec. School, Alanganallur,

Madurai, Tamil Nadu – 625501

Tamil Nadu

49

Malathi S. S. Malathi

Government Higher Secondary School

Veerakeralampudur, Keelappvoor, Tenkasi,

Tamil Nadu – 627861

Tamil Nadu

50

Mrinal Nandkishor Ganjale

Z P School Pimpalgaon Tarfe, Mahalunge, Ambegaon, Pune, Maharashtra – 410503

Maharashtra

 

Below is the list of awardees from Dept. of Higher Education :

1.

Dr. S. Brinda, HoD

PSG Polytechnic College, Coimbatore – 641 004

Tamil Nadu

2.

Ms. Mehta Zankhana Dilipbhai, Lecturer

Government Polytechnic,

Ahmedabad – 380 015.

Gujarat

3.

Shri Keshav Kashinath Sangle, Professor

VJTI, Mumbai – 400 019.

Maharashtra

4.

Dr. S.R. Mahadeva Prasanna, Professor

IIT, Dharwad – 580 011

Karnataka

5.

Dr. Dinesh Babu J, Associate Professor

International Institute of Information Technology,

Bangalore – 560 100.

Karnataka

6.

Dr. Farheen Bano, Assistant Professor

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University,

Lucknow – 226 007.

Uttar Pradesh

7.

Shri Suman Chakraborty, Professor

IIT, Kharagpur – 721 302

West Bengal

8.

Shri Sayam Sen Gupta, Professor

IISER, Mohanpur – 741 246 Kolkata.

West Bengal

9.

Dr. Chandragouda Raosaheb Patil, Professor

R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Dist. Dhule – 425 405

Maharashtra

10.

Dr. Raghavan B. Sunoj, Professor

IIT, Mumbai – 400 076.

Maharashtra

11.

Shri Indranath Sengupta, Professor

IIT, Gandhinagar – 382 055

Gujarat

12.

Dr. Ashish Baldi, Professor

Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University,

Bathinda – 151 001.

Punjab

13.

Dr. Satya Ranjan Acharya, Professor

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India,

Bhat – 382 428, Dist. Gandhinagar.

Gujarat.

 

Below is the list of awardees from Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship :

1.

Ramesh Rakshit, Instructor, Government Industrial Training Institute, Durgapur P.O Durgapur-12 Dist, Paschim Bardhaman West Bengal Pin-713212

2.

Raman Kumar, Fitter Instructor, Government ITI Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar-801302

3.

Shiyad S, Senior Instructor, Government ITI, Malampuzha, Palakkad, 678651

4.

Swati Yogesh Deshmukh, Craft Instructor – Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Government Industrial Training Institute, Lower Parel, Mumbai-11

5.

Timothy Jones Dhar, Mmv Instructor, Government ITI, Shilong

6.

Ajith A Nair, Senior Instructor, Government ITI, Kalamassery, H.M.T. Colony PO, Ernakulan, 683503

7.

S. Chithrakumar, Assistant Training Officer, Government Industrial Training Institute (Women), Natham Road, Kullanampatti, Dindigul-624003

8.

Rabinarayan Sahu, Training Officer, Special ITI for PwDs, At-Khudpur(Near Nageshwar Temple), Post-Jatni, District-Khordha, Pin Code-752050

9.

Sunita Singh, Assistant Training Officer (A.T.O.), Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Bhubaneswar Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Near Governor house, Post:- Nayapalli, Unit-8, Bhubneswar-751012

10.

Mrs. Pooja R Singh, Training Officer, National Skill Training institute, Bangalore, Beside ESIC hospital-peenya, Outer Ring Road, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru

11.

Mrs Divy L, Training Officer, National Skill Training Institute for Women, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka

12.

Dr. Dibyendu Choudhary, Faculty Member, School of Enterprise Management (SEM) National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Yousufguda, Hyderabad

 

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THE INDIAN NAVY QUIZ – SAIL BEYOND HORIZON

 To commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Indian Navy had scaled up the Inter School Quiz competitions held at various stations to a National Level School Quiz Competition – The Indian Navy Quiz (THINQ). This year on India assuming Presidency of the prestigious G20, THINQ has become an international event and rechristened “G20 THINQ”. The event is being conducted by the Navy under the aegis of the G20 Secretariat and in partnership with NWWA (Navy Welfare and Wellness Association) and will have two levels National and International.

The National Round of the G20 THINQ will see participation of school children studying in Classes IX to XII. Over 11700 schools have registered for the quiz.

Two online elimination rounds will be held, the first on 12 Sep 23 and the second on 03 Oct 23. This will be followed by an online quarter-final on 10 Oct 23, from which 16 teams will qualify for the semi-final round (four schools from each zone). The semi-finalists will converge at Mumbai for the national semi-finals at the NCPA auditorium on 17 Nov 23. The top 08 teams will subsequently be in a battle of wits in the National final round planned to be held at the Gateway of India on 18 Nov 23. On completion of the national round, two best quizzers among all finalists will be chosen to represent Team India in the international round.

The International Round of G20 THINQ will see a representation of young and bright minds from across the world – students that will strengthen Bridges of Friendship within G20 partners. This round will see the participation of teams from G20+9 nations, each team comprising of two students. All delegates, including the 16 national semi-finalists and international participants, will have the opportunity to experience India’s diverse heritage and culture during their visit and will be taken to various popular sites and locations in the country. The international finals are planned to be held on 22 Nov 23 at New Delhi.

To streamline the registration process for schools and provide all event-related information, a dedicated website (www.theindiannavyquiz.in) has been established for G20 THINQ.

As India hands over the G20 baton to Brazil on 01 Dec 23, the G20 THINQ will be the concluding chapter of a series of significant events held since Dec 22. It will serve as a remarkable finale to India’s Presidency that witnessed many unique achievements of the G20 at the global level.

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'Meri Maati-Mera Desh' campaign in New Delhi, today

 Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, launched the Amrit Kalash Yatra under the ‘Meri Mati-Mera Desh’ campaign in New Delhi, today. Many dignitaries including the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for External Affairs, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi and Secretary, Ministry of Culture were present on the occasion.

In his address, Shri Amit Shah said that today’s event is somewhat like an evening, as it is happening at a time when India has completed 75 years of independence. He said that upcoming Amritkal and “Sankalp Se Siddhi” will put India at the forefront in every field globally by August 15, 2047. Shri Shah said that India, as envisioned by our freedom fighter, will be created in the next 25 years. He added that over the past 75 years, India has got many achievements, but they are not sufficient. Shri Shah said that after a long period of subjugation and the sacrifices of millions, we gained independence, and in the last 10 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, every Indian has been given the opportunity to come together and help create a greater India.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that the Meri Mati-Mera Desh programme expresses its meaning through its name itself. He said that now we are living in independent India, and for this, millions have made sacrifices. He added that from 1857 to 1947, for 90 years, a long struggle for freedom was fought, and countless known and unknown freedom fighters sacrificed their life to the cause. He said that only a person like Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who is full of patriotism in his heart, could have imagined initiating this journey of “Sankalp se Siddhi”, by taking a pledge with ‘Mitti’’ in his hand and paying homage to those who have made the sacrifices. Shri Shah said that the idea behind this programme is that every individual, family, citizen, and child should connect emotionally with the idea of creation of great India. He said that from 1-30th September, every household, ward, and village will collect the ‘Mitti’ or grains in a pot, following it up from 1-13th October at the block and later from 22-27th October at state level, and finally, from 28-30th October these 7,500 pots will reach New Delhi, the capital of the country. Shri Shah said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will put soil from these Amrit Kalash in the Amrit Vatika created at Delhi honour of our great veers, which will keep on reminding every citizen that we must make India great during the period of Amritkal.

Shri Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has integrated several programmes into this initiative, and has providing every Indian with an opportunity to become part of the initiative. He said that a new series has been made by 5 programmes aimed at re-dedicating oneself to the country. Under these progarmmes inscription have been installed in every village of the country, crores of citizens of the country have taken the pledge of ‘Panch Pran’ which will pave the way to make India great, 75 trees have been planted in the celebration of Amrit Mahotsav under the Vasudha Vandan programme and honouring the heroes and hoisting the national flag has been done.

 

Union Home Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, organisation of over 2 lakh programmes during the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav have once again awakened the spirit of patriotism in the entire nation and these programmes will conclude with Meri Mati-Mera Desh programme. He said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had called upon all the countrymen from the ramparts of the Red Fort to take ‘Panch Pran’ – the goal of a developed India, to remove the mentality of slavery, to be proud of our traditions, to dedicate whole life for unity and integrity, and, to awaken a sense of duty in the mind of every citizen. Shri Shah said that these ‘Panch Pran’ are the highway to building a great India. He said that 23 crore houses, offices and buildings across the country were beautified with the Tricolour after Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’. Shri Shah said that the whole country joined the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan by respecting the call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the result of this patriotic feeling was that recently our Chandrayaan reached the Shivshakti point on the Moon, which is a very proud moment for all the countrymen. He said that the feeling of pride in the mind of every person of the country has arisen with the tricolor campaign in every house.

 

Shri Amit Shah said that connecting every person with the future of the country, connecting his feelings with the progress of the country and connecting the efforts of every person with the progress and development of the country is the test of leadership and its responsibility. He said that the whole country is fortunate that after a long time, we have got such a leader like Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who is paving the way to make the country first in the world during Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Shri Shah said that today our economy has moved from 11th to 5th position in the world and soon we will become the 3rd largest economy. He said that the self-confidence that has been awakened in the mind of every citizen of India has happened through such programmes. Shri Shah said that the confidence instilled in the minds of every Indian citizen through such programmes serves as inspiration for our courageous soldiers to carry out surgical strikes, empowers our scientists to develop the COVID-19 vaccine, and provides the courage for ISRO scientists to reach the Moon and the orbit of Sun.

The Home Minister said that Meri Mati – Mera Desh is not just a programme, but it is a medium to connect oneself with the future of the country. Shri Shah said that this programme can become a medium to make oneself a part of the process of making the country great and after 25 years when the present generation will lead a great India, then they will have the satisfaction in their mind that previous generation had helped make a very strong India.

On this occasion, Union Minister of State for Culture Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal said that Meri Mati Mera Desh campaign is the time to remember India’s entire history, culture, and sacrifices of the heroes. It is a celebration of our collective identity. He said that India is a country of diversity, despite having different dialects, languages, and different costume regions, we have a common heritage. That’s why we have said ‘Unity in diversity is the specialty of India’. India is the only country in the world where the people call the land Mother. We all Indians say that this land is my mother and I am her son, that’s why the importance of this program increases further. Shri Meghwal said that today under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is setting new paradigms of development. The economy has become the fifth largest economy in the world. Now we are moving towards the five trillion Economy. On the call of the Prime Minister, we all celebrated the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and declared the period of 2047 as Amrit Kaal, in continuation of this we are starting the Meri Mati Mera Desh campaign. He further said that in our culture, this soil of the earth is considered as mother, hence when Swami Vivekananda comes to India after hoisting the flag of Indian culture in Chicago, he returns to the soil here and salutes Mother India.

 In the midst of the ongoing reverberations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav great campaign ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ was launched to honour our martyred braveheart men and women.

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PM GatiShakti National Master Plan in States/UTs

 To promote wider adoption of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry conducts weekly review meetings with States and Union Territories to monitor and extend support for efficient and effective utilization of their State Master plan (SMP) portals for infrastructure planning and implementation.

A review meeting was convened for the Western and Central Zones States/UTs of India, chaired by Special Secretary (Logistics), DPIIT, Ms. Sumita Dawra at New Delhi on August 31, 2023. The meeting witnessed active participation from States/UTs i.e. Maharashtra, Goa, Rajasthan, Daman & Diu and Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

During the meeting, Special Secretary (Logistics) stressed upon the importance of utilising the GatiShakti NMP/SMP portal and adopting ‘whole of government’ approach for infrastructure and social sector planning.

The chair mentioned various benefits of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) by leveraging data layers and tools for effective, data-driven decision making, that includes:

  1. Optimized Route Planning
  2. Enhanced visibility of intersections from forest, economic zones, archaeological sites etc.
  3. Enabling time and cost saving for planning and implementation of infrastructure projects, such as, use of digital surveys on NMP to streamline the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) with higher accuracy.

She also mentioned that the States/UTs are extensively using the PM GatiShakti approach for planning connectivity to Industrial Regions; for selecting the location of social infrastructure assets, such as anganwadis, schools, hospitals, etc.

States/UTs are integrating their existing development programmes/schemes with the GIS-based NMP/SMP to achieve better planning. For instance, the State of UP, integrated its Pahunch portal with the SMP, for effective decision-making about site suitability of new schools, based on various parameters like population, connectivity, teacher-pupil ratio, etc. Similarly, the Gujarat Government used the PMGS for planning its coastal corridor to promote tourism. State of Goa planned the disaster management/ evacuation route during floods to minimize loss of life, using the PMGS NMP/SMP portals.

It was further emphasised that the States/UTs must look after the following parameters for wider adoption of PM GatiShakti NMP:

  1. regular meeting/workings of institutional mechanism at States/UTs level;
  2. ensure quality of data layers on NMP/SMP portal;
  3. usage of SMP for project planning and implementation to facilitate Ease of Logistics, Ease of Living, and Ease of Doing Business; and

The States/UTs are being encouraged to formulate State Logistics Policy (SLPs) aligned with National logistics policy (NLP) to bring holistic focus on ‘logistics’ in public policy at State level. So far, 22 States have notified their State Logistics policies.

The States/UTs were sensitized about the advantages of utilizing PM GatiShakti NMP/SMP at the district level for planning purposes. To enable area-based development, it is essential to adopt PM GatiShakti principles for gap identification, project planning, etc. at grass root level. This is where the involvement of district-level officers becomes crucial in implementing the area-based approach for social and economic planning within their districts.

The approach can streamline several challenges, such as land acquisition, approvals, utility shifting coordination, administrative assistance, and more, expediting and ensuring time-bound project implementation. States/UTs were recommended to identify pilot areas for implementation of planning and analysis through the PM GatiShakti NMP/SMP.

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International Lesson Learning Workshop of Infrastructure for Climate Resilient Growth program

 Minister of State for Rural Development and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti inaugurated International Lesson Learning Workshop of the Infrastructure for Climate Resilient Growth program yesterday. Secretary (Rural Development), Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, the British High Commissioner to India, Shri Alex Ellis, the Resident Representative of UNDP, Shri Isabelle Tschan, Joint Secretary (Mahatma Gandhi NREGA), Shri Amit Kataria and Director (Mahatma Gandhi NREGA), Shri Dharmvir Jha were also present on the occasion. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, along with all notable guests jointly unveiled a book showcasing 75 success stories of climate resilience. This compendium, compiled by UNDP, highlights the significant role of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGScheme program in strengthening the climate resilience of vulnerable communities.

In her address, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti highlighted the nation’s unwavering commitment to building climate-resilient infrastructure for sustainable development. A shining example of this is the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA scheme, which is leading the way in conserving water and bridging vital gaps. Secretary, Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh praised the efforts of State Governments, acknowledging that without their support, the program would not succeed in integrating climate resilience into the planning and implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGScheme. During the event, a recorded message of the Minister of State for Indo-Pacific, Government of United Kingdom, Ms. Anne-Marie Trevelyan was relayed. In her message, she underscored the deepening trust and partnership between the two Nations in the realm of climate resilience, emphasizing their commitment to working together.

The British High Commissioner to India, Shri Alex Ellis conveyed that India’s climate action plans and development agenda place great importance on Adaptation and Resilience, making them a key focus area of the India-UK partnership. The technical assistance programme ‘Infrastructure for Climate Resilient Growth’ (ICRG), which was jointly conceived by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Government of United Kingdom, added value to the Mahatma Gandhi NREGScheme by way of integrating climate change considerations into the planning and implementation of the Scheme. The Resident Representative of UNDP, Shri Isabelle Tschan underlined that during the implementation of ICRG programme, UNDP used approach of building capacities of the key stakeholders including the rural communities and engaged them in planning and implementing Mahatma Gandhi NREGS. The efforts have showcased the success of this concept and approach to building resilience of the rural poor.

During his welcome note, Joint Secretary, Shri Amit Kataria highlighted the ICRG program as a demonstration of how climate-informed planning of Mahatma Gandhi NREGA infrastructure can contribute to resilient livelihoods through initiatives such as groundwater recharge, micro-irrigation, soil and water conservation, and plantations. During the workshop, the states of Bihar and Odisha, where the ICRG program was implemented, shared valuable insights on how MGNREGS has facilitated more effective investment in natural resource management (NRM) infrastructure. These insights focused on supporting resilient livelihoods, particularly in the agricultural sector.

The workshop saw participation from various national and international experts who covered a range of topics related to climate resilient growth. Lessons from Climate Resilience and Information and Systems Planning (CRISP-M tool) implementation were also shared by from International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED), United Kingdom. IIED discussed the innovative use of GIS and climate information for planning water conservation and harvesting. This approach aims to achieve long-term drought proofing and enhance flood resilience, showcasing the potential of technology in addressing water-related challenges in the context of climate change. Riya Rahiman from the Coalition for Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) presented on the importance of early action and early warning systems in building climate and disaster resilience. She also shared case studies from Small Island Developing States (IRIS), highlighting practical examples of resilience-building efforts in vulnerable island communities.

Chief of Social Policy at UNICEF India, Shri Hyun Hee Ban discussed the opportunities for MGNREGS to contribute to child, gender, and shock-responsive social protection. During the presentation, Shri Hyun Hee Ban highlighted how MGNREGS can be utilized to address the unique requirements of children, advance gender equality, and offer assistance during periods of shocks and crises. The focus was on maximizing the program’s potential to provide targeted support and social protection for vulnerable groups in such circumstances. Dr. Luigi Di Sarno from the University of Liverpool provided insights on low carbon and sustainable engineering solutions for durable and resilient constructions. The briefing covered innovative approaches and technologies that can contribute to the development of environmentally friendly and resilient infrastructure.

An advisor from FCDO Nairobi, Shri David Kinyua shared insights and learnings from the Hunger Safety Net Programme in Kenya. This involved discussing strategies and approaches implemented in the program to address food insecurity and build resilience among vulnerable populations in Kenya. Shri Vivek Coelho Programme Policy Officer (DRR/DRM) from the UN World Food Programme – India, presented on international experiences from the World Food Programme by sharing insights and lessons learned from the organization’s work in various countries, highlighting effective approaches to disaster risk reduction and management in the context of food security.

 

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National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

 The number of subscribers under the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) together have grown to more than 6.62 crore and the total Asset Under Management (AUM) has reached Rs. 10 lakh crore (Rs. 10,00,000 crore).

The segment wise status of the NPS and APY as on 25.08.2023:

Sector

AUM (In Rupees)

Central Government

2,40,902.87

CAB

42,246.13

State Government

4,36,071.72

SAB

63,133.73

Corporate

1,35,218.06

All Citizen Model

47,663.36

NPS Lite

5,157.12

APY

30,051.28

Total

10,00,444.26

 

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) regularly carries various initiatives to enhance financial education, empowering subscribers to make well-informed decisions and leverage the advantages of the formal financial sector while maintaining a clear understanding of associated risks and trade-offs.

About NPS

The National Pension System (NPS) has been implemented for all Government Employees (except armed forces) joining Central Govt. on or after 1st January 2004. Most of the State/UT Governments have also notified the National Pension System (NPS) for their new employees. NPS has been made available to every Indian Citizen from 1st May 2009 on a voluntary basis. Further, from 1st June 2015, the Atal Pension Yojana, has been launched which has given the much-required impetus to the social security schemes.

About National Pension System Diwas (NPS Diwas)

In pursuit of the objective to promote pension and retirement planning, PFRDA annually celebrates October 1st as “National Pension System Diwas (NPS Diwas)”. This initiative contributes to the financial self-sufficiency of Indian citizens in their post-retirement phase. In observance of NPS Diwas this year, PFRDA has a planned a month-long sequence of digital media and publicity initiatives. These endeavours are strategically designed to commemorate NPS Diwas and effectively communicate the importance of pension planning to the subscribers as well as to the general public.

 

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Literacy Week from 1st to 8th September 2023 under ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram

 

The Government of India has decided to organise a literacy week from 1st September to 8th September 2023 to celebrate International Literacy Day for generating awareness among all the stakeholders/ beneficiaries/ citizens about the ULLAS- Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. The week-long literacy campaign shall enable mass participation to inculcate a sense of Kartavyabodh and Janbhagidari in each and every citizen of the nation. This vision would popularise the scheme and help us attain the goal of making India fully literate. The literacy week would encompass a spectrum of activities (given below) followed by the celebration of International Literacy Day on 8th September 2023.Another main objective will be to increase the number of registrations for learners and volunteers on the ULLAS mobile app. Students of Govt./aided schools,CBSE affiliated Schools,NVS, KVS, Teacher Training Institutions under NCTE, HEIs (Degree colleges/Technical institutions) under a University/AICTE, Scouts and Guides, NYKS, NCC, NSS Volunteers, Anganwadi Workers, Gram Panchayats, Farmers, Women, Retired Employee etc.Retired Employees, ICDS/ One Stop Centres, Members of Schools Management Committees, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Neo-literates, Non-literates, etc. and citizen of country are going to partake in the campaign.

A Centrally Sponsored Scheme ULLAS- Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on Education for All (erstwhile termed as Adult Education), was approved by Government of India for implementation during FYs 2022-27 in alignment with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Scheme has five components, namely (i) Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, (ii) Critical Life Skills, (iii) Basic Education, (iv) Vocational Skills, (v) Continuing Education. The logo, slogan/tagline-Jan Jan Sakshar and popular name- ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) of Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram has been launched by the Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on 29.07.2023 in New Delhi during the celebration of 3rd anniversary of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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Event/Activity

1

Meetingsby District Education Officers and District Literacy Mission Authority for sensitization of ULLAS- Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.

 

2

Meetings at Gram panchayats involving Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) on ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram

3

Rallies/ Cycle Rallies/ Prabhat Ferries/ Nukkad Nataks etc. by studentsand teachers with banners and placards about ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram

 

4

Workshop/conferences/seminars on awareness about ULLAS Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram

 

5

Radio jingles and short films

6

Awareness through posters, pamphlets like displayon public places like wall paintings, posters, etc.

7

Tree plantation drive, debate anddiscussion about environment awareness, cleanliness drives by Stakeholders.

 

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NCERT as Deemed-to-be-University

 Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan attended the 63rd Foundation Day Celebration of NCERT today in New Delhi. The Minister also inaugurated a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory of the CIET on the occasion. Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Shri Sanjay Kumar; Director, NCERT, Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani; Chancellor, NIEPA, Shri Mahesh Chandra Pant, and senior officials of the Ministry of Education, NCERT, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and CBSE were also present.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan informed that NCERT has been given the status of a Deemed-to-be-University. NCERT has established a formidable presence in research, actively shaped school education, teacher training, and adult literacy. NCERT on becoming a research university will offer opportunities for global collaborations and contributions to the global educational landscape, he added.

The Minister further said that Jadui Pitara- -a play-based learning-teaching material tailored for children between the age group of 3-8 years developed by NCERT will come up as a instrument of change that will benefit 10 crore children of the country, he stressed.

Shri Pradhan also emphasized developing content in mother tongue. He suggested setting up Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence labs in all 7 regional centres of NCERT. To make India the global hub of research and innovation these centres should be equipped with the latest technologies from around the world with future-ready infrastructure, he added. He also urged NCERT to standardize the Teachers’ training curriculum to NCERT in its ECCE.

Shri Pradhan also mentioned that children of the country should be ready for the Industrial Revolution 4.0. He suggested developing small booklets on varied subjects that will provide the facts on the subjects like India’s COVID-19 management, Chandrayaan 3, etc. The new generations must be taught of the latest developments as well as Indian values and ethos, he emphasized.

Shri Sanjay Kumar praised the efforts made by NCERT in developing learning materials in line with the suggestions of NEP2020. He stressed on the importance of bringing all the streams like art, science, vocational studies etc. into one platform to provide holistic learning to the children. He also informed NCERT will be developing educational material in all 22 languages with the help of software like Anuvadini.

During the event, the students of the Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal, also presented a skit on Jadui Pitara along with song performed in 22 languages. A short film was showcased during the function that highlighted several significant initiatives and achievements of NCERT.

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International Aerospace Conference jointly organized by MoCA and CII

 Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation & Steel today inaugurated the ‘International Aerospace Conference: Moving Towards Inclusive Global Value Chains’. It is being jointly organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 1st and 2nd September 2023 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

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The International Aerospace Conference is a G20 initiative in the aerospace sector under G20 and B20 priority, focusing on developing inclusive global value chains for Global trade and Investment and aims to promote and strengthen trade and investment among the G20 countries.

In his inaugural address, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia said that now it is time for global aerospace industry players to supplant themselves to India and there are multiple reasons for it: A) Development of Infrastructure: Indian civil aviation sector had only 74 airports nine years ago; now it has moved to 148 airports including heliports and water aerodromes. And the government is committed to take this number upwards of two hundred in coming three to five years;  B) Availability of aircrafts: Earlier there were 400 planes in 2014 now this number has reached almost 700 and nearly 1000 more on order; C) Ecosystem Development: The disinvestment of Air India has brought about a transformation in civil aviation industry in the country, not only for passengers, not only airports, but also for MROs, for manufacturing sector, and for cargo. The huge orders of aircraft placed by Air India and Indigo and the emergence of new players like Akasha is another example of the changes that are taking place in Indian civil aviation industry;  D) Thrust on Regional Connectivity: UDAN has given birth to 4 new regional airlines in the country. The hub and connectivity network we have been talking about for decades is a reality in India today.

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Talking about the aviation infrastructure in the city of Gwalior, Shri Scindia assured that the development of the new integrated domestic terminal of the Gwalior Airport will be completed within shortest record-breaking time of fifteen month. He also assured greater and consistent support from the government for the holistic growth of aerospace manufacturing in India.

During interaction with the dignitaries, the Minister emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we believe in being monumental in our approach rather than being incremental and this stands true for the civil aviation sector as well, where liberalized drone policy & Production Linked Incentive Scheme for drone and its components, implementation of DigiYatra, New MRO Guidelines, and helicopters for last mile connectivity – have made the sector more accessible for its customers.

In the conference, panels of luminaries will be discussing a range of issues pertaining to global value chains and how to make them all-inclusive. The conference involves five sessions covering the following issues:

  • Spawning Global Value Chains in Design & Robust Aerospace Manufacturing: Importance of MSMEs
  • Integrated Global MRO Services
  • Women in Aviation: Fireside chat
  • Advanced Technologies in Aerospace & Air Mobility: Changing Skill Sets
  • Building Scale in Aerospace Manufacturing

In the last couple of decades, there has been a mammoth increase in Global Value Chains which has transformed the global economy. Over these years, GVCs have worked as an engine of growth and driven economic growth, technological innovation, and job creation. This event will further contribute to preparing India towards matching the challenges that the global supply chain offers.

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