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In Maharashtra, recent educational policy changes stir frustration among parents, teachers, and students, raising concerns as the state approaches assembly elections.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently announced the UP Sanskrit Scholarship Scheme at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, aimed at promoting the study of Sanskrit among students in the state. This initiative will benefit 69,195 students, with a total financial allocation of ₹5.86 crore in scholarships.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced various reforms to enhance the state's education system and promote holistic development among students. Speaking at the annual function of Pinegrove School in Dharampur, Solan district, Sukhu highlighted a 17% increase in the education budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year compared to the previous year.
IIT Madras recently hosted the first-ever Pan IIT Student Governance Summit, creating a collaborative platform for student representatives from IITs across India.
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan co-chaired the Australia-India Education and Skill Council (AIESC) meeting in Sydney, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral cooperation in education and skill development. The meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to enhance collaboration in research, internationalisation, and skill exchange, fostering a shared vision for growth and innovation.
A major bribery scandal has surfaced in Kanpur’s education sector, where Rajeev Kumar, a clerk working as a project coordinator at the District Education Centre, was arrested by Lokayukta police after being caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. The bribe had allegedly been demanded to clear development bills for a local school.
A new program on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and business sustainability has been introduced by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur in collaboration with EduXll. The initiative is intended to provide professionals with essential ESG knowledge and skills to address global sustainability challenges and promote sustainable business practices.