The Budget Allocation for the Department of School Education & Literacy for the FY 2024-25 is ₹73,498 crore, highest ever. There has been an overall increase of ₹12,024 crore (19.56%) for the Department from RE 2023-24.  Budget Allocation for flagship schemes has been increased: Samagra Shiksha (by ₹4,500 cr), PM-POSHAN (by ₹2,467 cr) and PM-SHRI (by ₹3,250 cr) as compared …

Six years may not be exactly an epoch but if the period has seen unprecedented disruptive transformation and a whole new technological socioeconomic shift, then yes, the just released ASER 2023 ‘Beyond Basics’ by Mumbai-based Pratham Education Foundation, focusing on adolescents in the age group 14-18 is revealing how this important age group in rural India is shaping up.  No …

For too long, parental aspirations to control career choices for their children have gotten embedded into the societal culture and they have progressively tightened this grip. This transformation has in some ways truncated their choice for the neighborhood part-time tuition freelancer or the tuition ‘centre’ and ensued a migration of their dreams to coaching shops. Acceleration of this trend, in …

Two prominent public universities in Rajasthan, IIT Jodhpur and MNIT Jaipur, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alliance Française Jaipur to promote French language education and cultural exchange within the academic community. The Alliance Française Jaipur is known for hosting a myriad of events, including exhibitions, seminars, online and offline meetings with eminent French personalities, concerts, French cinema showings, French theatre performances, literary …

Picture this: a kaleidoscope of laughter, learning, and surprises. The Windmill Festival, known for its commitment to providing a wholesome outdoor family experience yet again relived that promise as it witnessed an overwhelming footfall, with an impressive 6000 families turning out for event. From thrilling rides to engaging workshops, the festival crafted an immersive environment designed to encourage children to explore, learn, …

Carnegie Mellon University – School of Computer Science (CMU-SCS), recognized as one of the first and best computer science institutes in the world, has partnered with TalentSprint, a edtech company as the academic partner for TechWise, a program supported by Google and spearheaded by TalentSprint. Introduced in 2022, TechWise stands as an extensive 18-month immersive program designed for inclusive underserved …