These oceans are beneficial as they can store away several hundred giga tonnes of anthropogenic CO2, which is equivalent to several years of total GHG emission emitted by the country  Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) researchers have identified the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal as potential storage sinks for storing large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2). Called ‘CO2 …

Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), an initiative by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), was showcased as a tool that transformed India’s skill development ecosystem at the International Labour Organization (ILO) convened the Global Skills Forum. Continuous skill development and lifelong learning are crucial for driving economic prosperity, empowering individuals to thrive through meaningful employment, and advancing equality …

‘Indo-Japanese collaboration in higher education would lead to excellence in research and scholarship, promote leadership in promoting frugal innovation’ At the invitation of the Japanese Parliamentary Committee of the World Federation, the founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Professor (Dr.) C Raj Kumar addressed a caucus of over 20 distinguished Members of the Japanese Parliament (National Diet) …

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi hosted Chang Jae-bok, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of India, along with a delegation from the Korean Embassy and other esteemed guests at the Institute campus on 23rd and 24th April 2024. During his interactions, Ambassador Chang expressed his optimism for the progress of collaborative projects between KOICA and IIT Mandi. He emphasized the …

These teams will be given six months of mentorship, training and support besides upto Rs. 5 Lakh to develop their prototypes for sustainable and circular economy solutions   Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced the top 25 teams that form the fourth Cohort of the annual Carbon Zero Challenge, a pioneer pan-Indian competition to encourage start-ups in the Sustainability …

The Nashik Municipal Schools have seen significant improvements over the span of two years, including an 8% increase in student enrollment, a 25% reduction in student dropout rates, and a 12% enhancement in attendance. These positive outcomes are attributed to the digital infrastructure installed in the schools as part of the Nashik Municipal Corporation’s Smart School Project which is integrating …