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In a transformative move for its education sector, the Arunachal Pradesh government has announced a substantial ₹2139 crore budget allocation for the fiscal year 2024-25. This significant funding boost is aimed at enhancing the quality and accessibility of education in the state, aligning closely with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 goals.
Dr RS Praveen Kumar, a former civil servant and prominent advocate for social justice, has raised the alarm over the exploitation of impoverished students due to additional fees imposed on polytechnic courses. In a recent tweet, Kumar voiced his concerns about how these additional charges burden students from low-income backgrounds.
The Indian government has unveiled a revamped scholarship scheme to make international education more accessible to students from marginalized communities. As per Indian Express reports, this revised initiative is designed to broaden opportunities for those wishing to pursue higher education abroad by introducing more inclusive eligibility criteria and increased financial support.
A recent investigation has unearthed a major scandal at Anna University, revealing significant discrepancies in faculty appointments. The probe, carried out by the anti-corruption group Arappor Iyakkam, discovered over 200 individuals occupying multiple positions across various colleges.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to revolutionize its examination process by introducing advanced AI-powered surveillance and facial recognition technologies to curb cheating and impersonation. According to money control reports, this bold move aims to fortify the integrity of one of India’s most prestigious exams.
Delhi University's recent directive advising colleges to avoid scheduling consecutive Value Addition Courses (VAC) classes has sparked controversy among teachers and students. The university cited concerns that consecutive courses would be "detrimental to the learning experience of students."
According to reports in The Hindu, many Kerala students call for repealing a contentious provision in the Sree Narayana Guru Open University (SNGOU) Act, 2021. The provision, Section 72, grants the open university exclusive rights to conduct distance education courses, severely affecting the higher education prospects of thousands of students who find the open university's fees prohibitive.