Noida-based Sampark Foundation (esb. 2005), is a prominent nonprofit organization working with eight state governments in India to transform basic education of 20 million school children through a set of frugal classroom innovations and teacher enablement. This large-scale learning/teaching transformation is demonstrating its promise by significantly arresting the dropout rates and improving learning outcomes in districts of its operation and …

By Autar Nehru On August 23, 2023, with the release of National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE), India began a new progression to ‘decolonize’ its school education system and root it in Indian Knowledge Systems—both ancient and modern by assemblage of informal and traditional knowledge base while embracing interdisciplinary inquiry-based schooling.  Also, the indigenous, native and mother tongue languages …

Shiksha.com, a college admission related information platform, has published results of a survey that it conducted on its student visitors, who have registered themselves for receiving admission updates. Titled ‘Indian student preference on Online degree courses’, the survey revealed an increasing trend of acceptance of these online degrees. The survey showed that bias against online degrees dropped from 36% to …

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), a FMCG company, has announced that it will provide financial and digital literacy training to 25,000 women across the country. The company has partnered with the Y4D foundation for this initiative, which will equip women from diverse backgrounds in different locations and bridge the skills gap in financial and technological knowledge. The financial literacy training will …

By Kiran Dham, CEO, Globus Infocom Ltd In recent years, the field of education has witnessed a profound transformation, fueled by rapid technological advancements. This is where India’s educational system is progressively shifting from traditional teaching methods towards embracing modern, technology-driven approaches. The widespread proliferation of smartphones and ubiquitous internet connectivity has expedited the integration of digital tools into education. …

The Union Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani, on August 25, announced the launch of Room to Read India and Boeing’s partnership on Literacy Program in the Amethi district of Uttar Pradesh. This initiative aims to foster independent readers and lifelong learners among students.  The Room to Read India program will set up library rooms …