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Gurucool, a cutting-edge social media platform combining gamified learning with AI-powered tools, has announced an ambitious initiative called #Mission10000 to enrol 10,000 rural students within the next 30 days. This mission is set to provide scholarships totalling over INR 10 crore to deserving students, addressing the educational disparity between urban and rural areas.
Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar has issued an apology following his controversial remarks about the tribal community, which caused widespread outrage and hurt sentiments. Dilawar's comments suggested that members of the tribal community were not capable of becoming teachers, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and drawing severe criticism.
Kerala is poised to transform its education system significantly as the State Higher Education Commission recommends replacing the current higher secondary system with a new pre-degree model. This significant overhaul aims to provide a more comprehensive and in-depth education, emphasizing skill development and critical thinking.
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to explore implementing a gender-neutral school uniform policy. The court's recommendation aims to create a more inclusive and equal school environment by proposing a uniform dress code that does not discriminate based on gender or religion.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government over the declining education standards in the city's government schools. This criticism follows a recent report by the National Achievement Survey (NAS), which placed Delhi at the bottom among 18 states regarding learning outcomes.
The Andhra Pradesh State Forest Department has unveiled a pioneering initiative, Palnadu Prakriti Pathalu, designed to enhance students' environmental awareness and forest conservation knowledge. This unique program aims to inspire and educate young minds about protecting natural resources and ecosystems.
Due to severe rainfall and subsequent flooding, the Udupi district in Karnataka has announced a holiday for schools and PU colleges on July 20, 2024. As per Edex Live reports, the District Commissioner, Mr. Kurma Rao, issued the order to ensure the safety of students amidst the adverse weather conditions.