What’s in the news? A survey carried out by the Union Ministry of Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) revealed that foundational learning of students in Hindi is poor but their performance in regional languages …
What’s in the news? On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India). This will be a new centrally sponsored scheme for upgradation and development …
About EMRS The scheme of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) was introduced in the year 1997-98 with an objective to provide quality middle and high-level education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas in order to enable them to …
About the scheme Samagra Shiksha is an overarching programme for the school education sector extending from pre-school to class 12. The scheme has been prepared with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities for …
Background In 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the National Education Policy 2020. The new policy aims to pave way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems in the country. This policy will replace the 34 year old National …
Context India has made remarkable strides in recent years in attaining near-universal enrollment in elementary education through initiatives such as the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (now the Samagra Shiksha) and the Right to Education Act. However, the data for higher grades …
About NIRF The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in 2015. This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. There are separate rankings for different types of institutions depending on …
Background In 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the National Education Policy 2020. The new policy aims to pave way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems in the country. This policy will replace the 34 year old National …
Background In 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the National Education Policy 2020. The new policy aims to pave way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems in the country. This policy will replace the 34 year old National …
What’s in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi released benefits under the PM CARES schemes for Children. About the Scheme The scheme offers a lumpsum amount of ₹10 lakh when children turn 23 years old as well as a monthly …