The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) stands out as an important player in the skill development ecosystem in India. Established to enhance the employability of the Indian workforce, NSDC has made significant strides in the just bygone year in various sectors. Here is an encapsulated review: Implementation of the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) In 2024, the Skill India Digital …
At the end of 2024, the education sector stands at the crossroads of transformative change. From Early Education to school education to higher education and skilling, 2024 reflects a year of significant progress, underpinned by policy innovations like the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and a growing emphasis on technology-driven learning. The integration of Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the way students learn, …
The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) in its 7th edition in 2024 recorded 150% increase recorded in internal hackathons at the institute level, making this the largest edition so far and further cementing its role as a beacon of innovation, collaboration, and opportunity. SIH 2024 received an impressive 254 problem statements, categorized into 186 software-related and 68 hardware-related challenges. These problem statements were developed by various ministries and …
Spark Minda, a leading automotive component manufacturer, has announced its partnership with renowned mountaineer and world record-holder, Dr. Narender Singh Yadav, as he embarked on the prestigious Mt. Vinson Massif Expedition in Antarctica, commencing on December 18, 2024. This landmark journey to conquer the continent’s highest peak (16,050 feet) is a significant step in Dr. Narender’s quest to complete the …
Mannat Kaur, a class XII student of DPS RK Puram, Delhi, whose innovative solution (design and prototype) on conservation and treatment of household greywater (a relatively clean waste water generated in washing, bathing and to a little extent in kitchen) made her a jaldoot or water ambassador of Govt of India and national winner of World Water Prize this year, …
Autar Nehru Imagine this. A school puts up a publicity blitz and organizes a felicitation event with guests and parents to showcase one of its students who ranks very high in JEE. Then someone inquires the student about principal’s office and in a shocking revelation the innocent student says ‘I don’t know.’ This real incident explains a widely practiced phenomenon …
