In a landmark initiative for higher education in India, IIT Roorkee has initiated the drafting of a comprehensive mental health policy, setting a precedent for all IITs. The first draft of the policy was prepared by the Wellness Centre, a mental health care facility for the community, with the collective expertise of the Dean of Student Welfare, Associate Dean of …
IIT Bombay and Columbia University, USA on Feb 13 signed and exchanged an MoU in the presence of Union Minister of Education Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan to establish a Center of AI for Manufacturing. Leading the delegations from IIT Bombay and Columbia University were IIT Bombay Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare and Columbia University Senior Vice Provost Prof. Soulaymane Kachani. Leaders of this …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Feb 6 interacted with students during the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) at his residence in Delhi, offering guidance on examinations, stress management, skills, and long-term life goals. Responding to a student’s query on confusion caused by differing advice from parents and teachers, Modi said every individual has a unique learning style and …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) related Qualifications from multiple Awarding Bodies for inclusion under the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) umbrella have been approved by the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) at its 45th meeting held on 6th February in New Delhi. The SOAR initiative has been aligned as a pre-event to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, reinforcing India’s focus on preparing …
The total education budget for FY 2026–27 stands at ₹1.39 lakh crore, registering an 8.27% increase over the previous year—one of the highest ever allocations for the sector. Complementing this, the skilling outlay under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has increased sharply by nearly 62%, rising to ₹9,886 crore from about ₹6,100 crore in FY 2025–26. This substantial …
The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 on January 13, 2026, through the Gazette of India. These new rules replace the earlier 2012 framework and align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to strengthen inclusivity and fairness in India’s higher education system. While the regulations promise to raise the …
