There is a change in the DNA of the government policies and gradually skills are shifting to where these belong to: mainstream Education.  This was said by Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, at the ‘14th Global Skills Summit 2023’, organized by business chamber FICCI in New Delhi on September 20. He reiterated that there is a general acceptance …

The Centre for Internet and Digital Economy of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), Delhi-based think organized on Sep 19 a day-long conference in Delhi on ‘AI in School Education – Impacts and Challenges’ in which a cross-section of expert and practitioner voices discussed the emerging scenario of the AI’s ‘intrusion’ chiefly through the ChatGPT App …

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal (IISER-Bhopal), have, for the first time, unravelled the draft genome of the Indian gooseberry plant, popularly known as Amla. The team found that Amla’s exceptional antioxidant power comes from the adaptive evolution of certain genes involved in the production of antioxidants like vitamin C and flavonoids. Amla’s abundant vitamin …

MCOA (Maharashtra Class Owners’ Association), a non-profit making association of Coaching Class Owners and Educators in Maharashtra formed, entered OMG Record books for the biggest gathering of teachers in Asia’s one of the largest auditorium with its annual Teacher’s Felicitation Function on 17th September. More than 1800 school principals, senior professors, authors, NGOs and senior industry personnel who have rendered noble services …

Jumbaya,  a kids storyteller platform, has announced the launch of a 70+ parts read-along animated series titled “Ramayana: The Journey of Sita and Rama.” This animated series aims to bring the timeless tale of Valmiki’s Ramayana to life in an engaging and captivating manner, catering specifically to children aged 6-14 years. Each 6–10-minute episode is thoughtfully designed to sustain engagement, …

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Vishwakarma (Indic craftsman deity) of birth anniversary, designated as the Vishwakarma Day to celebrate and acknowledge artisans and craftspeople in India, launched a centrally fully funded scheme for these traditional skilled people on September 17 in New Delhi. PM Vishwakarma will be fully funded by the Union Government with an outlay …