Curriculum Mag Dec 2022

www.curriculum-magazine.com Vol 13 No 2 RNI No. UTTENG/2010/37634 This space could be yours magazine ADVERTISE WITH US December 16, 2022 SC wants solution for In a major reform, UGC releases revised 'Curriculum and Ukraine, China affected Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes (CCFUP) medical students aligned to NEP 2020 The Supreme Court has directed the Centre In accordance with the NEP 2020, Inter-University Accelerator Centre, Dr Shalini and hybrid modes of learning) and the National Medical Commission (NMC) University Grants Commission (UGC)the Bharat, Director TISS, P Duraisamy, former VC Regulations for Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) to find out a solution to accommodate those higher education regulating agency in India, Madras University, Prof Kavita Sharma, DSE, and guidelines for Multiple Entry and Exit are undergraduate medical students who have has formulated a new student-centric revised Delhi University, Dr Renu Batra, former already in place to facilitate the implementation of returned from foreign countries like Ukraine “Curriculum and Credit Framework for Finance officer Jamia Milia Islamia, Prof K the proposed “Curriculum and Credit Framework and China, saying their career will be left in Undergraduate Programmes (CCFUP)” Ramchandran, senior Advisor NIEPA, N Gopu for Undergraduate Programmes”. lurch if no solution is found at this stage. incorporating a flexible choice-based credit Kumar, joint secretary UGC and other The eligibility will remain unchanged and will be A bench of justices B R Gavai and Vikram system (CBCS), multidisciplinary approach, supporting UGC officials, had submitted its Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate or Nath said if necessary, the Centre may appoint and multiple entry and exit options for work on December 7 to the Commission. Higher Secondary (12th Grade) Certificate a committee of experts to find a solution to the Undergraduate Programs. This will facilitate The Main features of the New Curriculum obtained after successful completion of Grade 12 problem of the students. The top court said it students to pursue their career path by choosing Framework include: or equivalent stage of education corresponding to hoped the Centre will give due importance to the subject/field of their interest. i. Flexibility to move from one discipline of Level-4 its suggestion and find out a solution to save In a letter dated December 12, 2022 addressed to study to another; ii. Opportunity for learners to Vocational Education and Training will form an the career of the students who are an asset of heads of universities, the Commission has said choose the courses of their interest in all integral part of the undergraduate programme to the country. the new framework has been conceived and disciplines; iii. Facilitating multiple entry and impart skills along with theory and practical. A prepared on the recommendation of the NEP exit options with UG certificate/ UG diploma/ minimum of 12 credits will be allotted to the Minority pre-matric 2020 to instill innovation and flexibility in or degree depending upon the number of credits 'Minor' stream relating to Vocational Education scholarship for classes 9 higher education. secured; iv. Flexibility for learners to move and Training and these can be related to the major & 10 only For this an exert committee comprising Prof R P from one institution to another to enable them to or minor discipline or choice of the student. These Tiwari, VC central University of Punjab, Prof have multi and/or interdisciplinary learning; v. courses will be useful to find a job for those The government's pre-matric scholarship to HCS Rathore, former VC, Cerntral University Flexibility to switch to alternative modes of students who exit before completing the students of minority communities studying in of Central Bihar, Prof A C Pandey, director learning (offline, ODL, and Online learning, programme. classes 1 to 8 is being discontinued, and only those in Classes 9 and 10 will now be eligible for this scholarship by the Ministry of Minority Affairs from 2022-2023. A notice posted on the National Scholarship Portal stated that this is being done in line with the pre-matric scholarship scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs. School of Indian CUET 2023,JEE, NEET India at WorldSkills Competition 2022: Languages at JNU to begin in 2023 schedules announced by 2 Silver, 3 Bronze& 13 Medallion for Excellence Medals Jawaharlal Nehru University will start a new NTA For full report visit our Website: https://curriculum-mmagazine.com/spotlight School of Indian Languages where courses on different languages will be offered from next Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, chairman year in a bid to celebrate the country's cultural UGC in a series of tweets giving information on diversity. CUET 2023 said that the application process for Addressing a press conference on Monday, the Common University Entrance Test (CUET- Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit said the UG) to be conducted between the 21st and 31st School of Indian Languages would house of May will start in the first week of February centres for different states where literature, 2023. culture and history would be taught.Several Next week, NTA will announce CUET-PG test states have shown interest in this regard and dates and application dates. CUET-PG is Tamil Nadu has already given Rs 10 crore for expected to be held in the first/second week of its centre, Pandit said. June 2023. The number of subjects and pattern of question INSIDE papers for CUET-UG will remain the same. A candidate can take as many as 6 Domain News feature: HEIs in India should subjects in addition to one/ two languages and create culture, facilities for the General Test. NTA is working on preparing internationalization: AICTE 1000 test centres across the country, out of Member Secretary ...Pg 6 which 450 500 centres will be used per day. Medium of Examination: Any of the following CAREERWISE: NASSCOM INDEED languages Assamese, Bengali, English, FUTURE OF WORKFORCE REPORT Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, ...Pg5 Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Results of CUET-UG are planned to be Spotlight: Will VR learning replace announced in the third week of June 2023 and teachers: myths and those of CUET-PG in the first week of July misconceptions..Pg 10 2023. With the above Interview: Alberto Acereda, schedule of CUET-UG Associate Vice President, Global and CUET-PG, Higher Education, ETS ...Pg 12 Universities can complete their admission process by the end of July 2023 and begin the academic sessions by 01 August 2023.

2 Curriculum December 16,2022 Edu Reports FICCI ARISE EY Parthenon Report on CSSL Report 'K-12 Education in India: Vision 2047' suggests Acquisition of social emotional skills strategic planning for next 25 years among school students low: INDIA should strive to create a student- and provide standardized technology platform The Centre for Science of Student The report in-depth discusses many other centric K-12 ecosystem which emphasizes solutions to schools at low cost. 3. Consolidate Learning (CSSL), a Delhi-based aspects of social-emotional skills and how it critical thinking and concept-based learning, government schools for effective fund nonprofit organization, has released a shapes the holistic well-being of students and moving away from rote memorization to become utilization. collection of five reports on the “Acquisition of concludes with several recommendations such one of the world leaders in education helping Quality Teaching and Professional Cognitive and Affective skills in schools across as cognitive behaviour group therapy, shape capable citizens of tomorrow. Further, Development: 1. Dedicate initial fund of INR India.” The reports are based on a 5-year study mindfulness training, teacher training, value values of inclusiveness should be imbibed within 1,000 crores for teacher training. 2. Build that measured the holistic well-being and education, and inculcating higher order the students to develop citizens of tomorrow. innovative policies that allow private teachers success of students on four aspects such as their thinking skills. Measurably India should attain PISA ranking to collaborate and train government school social-emotional skills, their positive attitude, The study covered about 34648 students, 1354 within the top 10 countries from the current teachers. 3. Develop expertise to set global their academic achievement and their school teachers, 553 principals, 4483 parents from 572 ranking of 72 and reach >95% graduation rate of standards in teacher quality climate. The study was conducted in 2 phases, government schools and 2627 students, 98 relevant student cohort from academic and Governance and Investment Framework: 1. studied students, teachers, Principals, and teachers, 33 principals and 379 parents from 26 vocational high schools in 2047. This is part of a Make RTE act more outcome-focused. 2. parents of both Government and 'Top' Private 'top' private schools. The study is the first of its report prepared by FICCI ARISE EY Parthenon, Allow private schools to become for-profit schools. kind in India and globally. Vyjayanthi Sankar, which was released during the 5th FICCI ARISE institutions. 3. Provide flexibility in land area The findings released on December 6, 2022 in Founder and Executive Director of CSSL said, School Education Conference 2022 held on and ownership requirements. 4. Explore unique New Delhi show that across schools' the levels “Such a comprehensive exercise on December 10 in New Delhi by Sanjay Kumar, the PPP models, such as hub and spoke model, etc. of acquisition of social emotional skills such as understanding cognitive and affective skills has new secretary in the Department of School 5. Develop a student centric ecosystem understanding how they or others would feel, not been done so far in any country. The study is Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Develop robust infrastructure Ensure quality how one can change how they feel and behave not only bringing clarity on what cognitive and Such targets can be achieved with the teaching and professional development Reform in different situations is low. Based on the data affective skills we need to address in schools, implementation of 5 five-year plans over the the governance and investment framework collected, the study for the first time in India but also on how we can reliably measure them in course of the next 25 years. K-12's Vision 2047 The report also highlights the tangible targets proves that social, emotional skills and school large school systems. We hope that the and re-humanise school education, it is essential for next 25 years through proper planning. It climate are positively related to a student's committee working on the National Curricular that India has focussed areas with strategic plans highlights that dummy schools need to be academic success. Relationship skill was found framework takes cognizance of the study for reform. The plans are centered around four discontinued besides ensuring basic to be the weakest skill for both Government and findings.” strategic pillars student centricity, robust infrastructure (electricity, water, etc.) across Private school students in all classes. Girls were During the launch Anil Swarup, former school infrastructure, quality teaching and professional 100% government schools. Conduct quality found to have better SEL skills compared to education secretary, GoI, while delivering his development, and governance and investment teacher recruitment to achieve a STR of 1:15 in Boys. keynote address observed, “ I don't think framework. To meet the objectives of outlined in primary grades and 1:20 in higher grades. In both Government schools and 'top' private anyone can deny the importance of the aspects the five-year plans, the report outlines the Ensure 100% access to digital learning tools schools, students exhibit a high level of rote that have been highlighted in this report. There challenges that India faces in each of the focussed such as AR/VR headsets, tablets, etc. across all learning, while they are able to handle is now clear proof that an emotionally areas, and the 'key unlocks' to meet the schools. Ensure 100% student enrolment in procedural questions they falter if these intelligent person has a greater chance of doing objectives. relevant vocational courses in Grades 6-12. questions were slightly atypical or complex. well in cognitive skills also. It is important first For the development of the K-12 system, Ensure migrant learners in Indian K-12 The students in both government and 'top' to appreciate the importance and the necessity stakeholders must focus on building a high education grow to 1.5 to 2 lakhs/year. Build private schools do not view their schools as of what is being said here and then work out a quality learning environment for every student. It global capabilities measured by an increase in safe, secure places conducive to learning. strategy on how to ensure that the emotional is thus necessary to overcome the current digital skills possessed by students and The 360 Degree Attitude Audit discusses the quotient improves, and attitude becomes challenges of low GER in higher grades, shortage teachers. Maintain repositories with 80 to 90% attitude of students, parents and teachers positive. I hope the public and private schools of well-qualified teachers, limited internet of subject matter in new-age and innovative towards self, others, school activities and social will work towards this.” facilities, and complex regulations for setting up digital formats. aspects. The male respondents were found to be The study was supported by the Netherlands and operating schools. To enhance more traditional and discriminatory than the based Porticus Foundation. the current K-12 ecosystem in female respondents, and the attitudes of India, the report proposes to focus students were extremely similar to that of their four key pillars. parents in social aspects such as gender, caste, Student Centricity: 1. Ensure citizenship and school activities. uniform access to quality development, care and education. for all learners if begun at an early age. Over the years, we have managed to train 300,000 learners in 2. Create clear academic and career SEL in 15 countries, published over 45 research publications, and collected 5 million stories as part pathways for vocational education. of our Kindness Campaign. In order to scale, connect and reach every learner, the Institute developed 3. Overhaul the curriculum to make its own indigenous General Data Protection Regulation compliant Artificial-Intelligence powered it more enquiry-focused learning platform, FramerSpace, which now has 250,000+ learners,” said Dr. Anantha Duraiappah, Robust Infrastructure: 1. Ensure Director, UNESCO MGIEP. provision of basic digital tools in 'Building Kinder Brains', the vision of MGIEP, aims to achieve a sustainable and peaceful planet government schools. 2. Develop through developing social and emotional competencies of children, towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4, Target 7. With the “right” education, the ability to train UNESCO MGIEP to train and certify 8.4 million and nurture young adults from an early age will lay a strong foundation to achieve a resilient and peaceful planet. teachers in India in SEL and digital pedagogies UNESCO MGIEP which celebrated its 10 year anniversary in a special event from 5th to 8th of December 2022 in New Delhi focused on how education for human flourishing in the future will look The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development and what are the challenges and opportunities we will face when transitioning from our present (UNESCO MGIEP) has signed a key strategic agreement with the Director National Council of educational system to the new vision. Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to train and certify 8.4 million teachers in India on During this event, a letter of intent was signed with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission digital pedagogies and social and emotional learning SEL). The program will start next year and (KDEM), Government of Karnataka and Excelsoft Technologies, in which UNESCO MGIEP will will be the largest ever training program for teachers in the world. act as knowledge partners to operationalize the education vertical of Centre of Excellence on While UNESCO MGIEP has brought 300,000 learners on its platforms and claimed having trained Metaverse announced by the State Government of Karnataka in Mysuru, India. them, the details of the implementation of this MoU with NCERT were not available immediately A third agreement was signed between MGIEP and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur to but it will be online as was confirmed by NCERT chief. Prof J S Rajput, a former director of NCERT collaborate on joint areas of research in learning, in particular, the impact of technology on learning who also served on NEP formulation panel was acknowledged to have started this process and and cognitive development in children and applications of cognitive science in developing brought the two institutions together. innovative technologies for learning in the classroom. UNESCO MGIEP has been using evidence-based pilot projects with teachers as researcher to The Institute also released its research publications on SEL Guidelines for policymakers and schools, devise its programs as it sees education as the greatest means to achieve the objectives of the Universal Screening Guidelines, The Blue DOT (the Institute's flagship publication) on Mental sustainability and peace. Health and SEL as well six country-specific Digital Readiness Index summaries for Maldives, South “Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) aims to Africa, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan and Estonia. achieve a resilient, peaceful, and sustainable planet by training and nurturing the social and emotional development of children. SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) acts as an anchor in transforming societies towards sustainable peace helping build emotional and social intelligence

Curriculum December 16,2022 3 Updates Anganwadis in the state of are directed in terms of Sections 16 and 17 of campaign, 'Mera Saathi School Aaya', Adhir Biswas' Last Boy: An Untouchable the RPWD Act, 2016. TagHive recently felicitated 15 government Boy's Classroom.The six winners were chosen Goa get a Digital Uplift school teachers who were instrumental in from a shortlist of 12 translators, who were IIT Madras opens Jan 2023 increasing learning outcomes for students awarded grants to create samples of their Carrying forward the vision of the Government through the Class Saathi app, further driving proposed works. The samples have received of Goa to introduce Digital Anganwadis in the admissions for the BS impact and change on the grass root level. editorial support from English PEN and are state, the Department of Women and Child As part of the campaign, 15 teachers from 120 available to read on the PEN Presents platform, Development, supported by Cipla Foundation, Degree in Data Science schools across UP like Greater Noida, which will be developed as an online catalogue Colorcon, General Electric, and Siemens, have Farrukhabad, Shahjahanpur, Mirzapur, of the most outstanding, original, and launched this first-ever initiative in the country and Applications Jaunpur, Mughal Sarai, Amroha, Baneras and bibliodiverse literature not yet published in on December 1st, 2022, as 125 AWCs get set Patiyali were felicitated in a ceremony in English translation. to become digitally enabled. Mr. Vishwajit Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Varanasi. These teachers were recognised as Rane, Minister for Health, TCP, Forest, Urban Madras) BS Program in Data Science and top performing influencers who not only Indian students surpass Chinese in Development, Women & Child Development, Applications is inviting applications for the increased learning outcomes of their students, and Dr. Deviya Rane, MLA - Poriem January 2023 batch. Students from across the but also instilled practice of independent UK Constituency, inaugurated the same. world can apply and learn from this program learning. The event was attended by The launch marks the beginning of as the contents are delivered online while all TagHive's team including members flying Surpassing Chinese nationals, Indian students transforming traditional Anganwadi Centres examinations are in person. from South Korea , and Area Resource have now become the largest group of foreign (AWCs) into Digital Anganwadi Centres by Interested candidates can apply for this Personnel from UP Government as well as the students in the UK, according to the latest providing a personalised and adaptive learning program, which has completed two years, Director and Assistant to the Director, State Immigration Statistics Report released recently. (PAL) software package as per NIPUN Bharat through the website - Council of Education Research and Training The data shows that there has been a 77 per guidelines, including Tablets, TVs, and offline https://onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in. The last date to (SCERT), UP, along with Pankaj Agarwal, cent increase since 2019 in study visas of educational content in Konkani and English for apply for the January 2023 term of this Data Founder and CEO, TagHive Inc. Indian students.Nearly 24 per cent more study children attending the Anganwadi Centres. Science Program is 16th January 2023. Agarwal commented, “Out of the hundreds of visas were issued in the year (ending The software tools designed by ConveGenius With the first batch close to completing their teachers using Class Saathi, these 'Super September 2022) compared to the year ending aim to strengthen the foundational numeracy degrees, the IIT Madras BS team is actively Teachers' are our champions who are actively September 2021, report reveals. skills of students, provide motivation, and interacting with various industries for working towards Class Saathi implementation In total, there were 127,731 grants to main build confidence by developing L-S-R-W placement and internship opportunities. The and supporting us on the ground by being our applicant Indian nationals in the year ending (Listening-Speaking-Writing-Reading) skills in team has met with more than 100 companies ambassadors. We are deeply moved and September 2022, an increase of 93,470 (+273 children. from various parts of the country who are honoured by their selfless dedication and hard per cent) as against 34,261 in 2019. Indians “We believe that with easy-to-use technology, eager to recruit students from this program. work.” were followed by Chinese nationals, with trained and highly motivated Anganwadi Students who have completed one diploma 116,476 visas granted to main applicants, 2 per Workers (AWWs) and helpers, with have already received internships at 6 translators of 4 languages of cent fewer than the number seen in 2019 developmentally appropriate fun and engaging companies such as Ford Analytics, KPMG, (119,231). content, each child attending these AWCs shall Aditya Birla, Renault Nissan, Vunet, India have been selected for India, China, Nigeria, Pakistan and receive personalised support, thereby Buckman Asia Pacific, and Reliance Jio, Bangladesh are the top 5 nationalities that have contributing to improved classroom among others. PEN Presents students in the UK. (Graphics by Dinkar Sasi) engagement and learning outcomes,” says Speaking about this program, Prof. V. The data also shows that the Chinese nationals Viprav Chaudhary, Vice President at Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “This The translators are: Deepa Bhasthi, for a used to be the largest group of foreign students ConveGenius, the EdTech partner for this BS in data science is the first step in opening translation from Kannada of Banu Mushtaq's in the UK from 2010 and the year ending June initiative. up IIT Madras in an inclusive manner to the Haseena and Other Stories. Gopika Jadeja, for 2022. The number of Chinese nationals learners across the country. Hands-on training a translation from Gujarati of Umesh decreased by around half (-56 per cent) to TN launches Vanavil in every single course, building strong Solanki's Transformations. Kartikeya Jain, for 51,909 in the year ending September 2020 as foundations in learners, exposing the learners a translation from Hindi of Chandan Pandey's an after-effect of Covid-19. However, Indian, Mandram for scientific to cutting-edge technology and topics, and the Songs of Glory. Shabnam Nadiya, for a Nigerian, Pakistan and Bangladesh are all more rigorous assessment methods make this an translation from Bengali of Wasi Ahmed's The than three times higher than they were in 2019. temper in students employment-oriented program in a domain Ice Machine. Nikhil Pandhi, for a translation where the projection is 11.2 million jobs in the from Hindi of Anita Bharti's Chronicle of the Tamil Nadu has launched an initiative to foster next 10 years.” Quota Woman and Other Stories. V. scientific interest among school students. The Currently, more than 16,000 students are Ramaswamy, for a translation from Bengali of initiative is called Vanavil Mandram (Rainbow studying in the program, with more than 4,500 forum).It is aimed at promoting interest among at the Diploma level and the first batch of 60 the students of standard 6 to 8 to learn Science studying at the degree level. The program Technology Engineering and Mathematics from IIT Madras does not require learners to (STEM).The scheme will be implemented at prepare and attempt JEE to apply. an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore to benefit 25 lakh government school students. TagHive WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME PART OF Special training has been given to teachers felicitated 15 UP who had expressed interest in participating in government INDIA'S EDUCATION STORY! the programme across the state to share the school teachers methods they have used so far in teaching and for increasing You can advertise in curriculum magazine or and also put an advertorial provide suggestions for continued learning implementation of the programme. outcomes highlighting your company/services/campus/ products etc. This will greatly About 710 STEM facilitators have been selected across Tamil Nadu to implement this Class Saathi, a clicker- support your marketing effort and encheanntrceefoyroounre vyeiasrib- i2l0i2ty1-2a2nwditrheocnaglloivnaglsuuepport. programme and they will act as mobile science based classroom response and mathematics experimenters. Also, they system and an AI-powered with your current and potential clients. 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The Delhi Class Saathi app and some ladies from the local communi.tTyhe work, the High Court ruled that facilities such as clicker have transformed uniform, computer fee and transportation cost the learning experience for vision,and the passiown ith which Mr. Mamoon Akhtar are all covered under the statute and should be students from grade 6 to 8 provided to physically disabled students. across these government this landmark transformatiotno,uchinghundredsof lives This decision was announced by the Delhi schools and is accelerating High Court while taking note of a student of the Government of India — We cover latest news, producatnldauhenlcphbeusil,t acubrertteenr tcoemvemnutnsi,tyatonudchteredunsd, sand we class 6 of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 24, and PM Modi's vision of — News features, Guest Articles,dEecxidpeedrttochoellpusmtrnensgthen Noida, Uttar Pradesh who has visual digital learning. Through impairment over 75 per cent. 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4 Curriculum December 16,2022 News Updates iHUB DivyaSampark at IIT Roorkee opens a second Western Sydney University is the first Australian university to participate in this prestigious Incubation and Innovation Facility in Greater Noida global program, having signed an MOU in 2021 with the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) iHUB DivyaSampark at IIT Roorkee has inaugurated its second incubation and innovation facility at the Greater Noida Extension Center of IIT Roorkee in Greater Noida. iHUB and Ministry of Ayush to jointly establish an Academic Chair in Ayurvedic Medicine. DivyaSampark, Technology Innovation was established under National Mission on The Chair, which is jointly funded by the Ministry of Ayush and Western Sydney University, will Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMiCPS) mission announced in 2019 union budget to prepare India for Industry 4.0 and society 5.0 . iHub Divyasampark has been established as a be based at Western Sydney University's NICM Health Research Institute. section 8, not for profit company jointly by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and “This is a great step, and I am sure that this Chair will strengthen our collaborations in promoting IIT Roorkee. Smart City, Digital heath and industry 4.0 are the three key focus areas of iHub divyasmapark @ IIT Roorkee. Ayurveda based academic and collaborative research activities in Australia. This will certainly iHub Divysampark will focus on deep-tech and emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotics, Drones, IoT, Blockchain, Smart Devices, and many help in generating awareness about the potential of Ayurveda,” said Vaidya Dr Rajesh Kotecha, other new-age technologies with an aim to provide support for aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging technologies and making India Atmnirbhar . This center will also give a big boost to the Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush. startups based in the National Capital Region. “The Chair will provide leadership to develop collaborative research strategies to advance the Speaking on the occasion Prof. K K Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, said \" that startups specially the deep tech startups are going to play a critical role in India's growth story over the next decade. scientific base of Ayurveda and promote the translation and integration of evidenced-based IIT Roorkee being a premier technology, is fully committed to contribute in the innovation ecosystem of India. I am very happy to share that iHub Divyasamapark technology hub @ IIT Ayurveda interventions into conventional healthcare,” said Professor Barney Glover AO, Vice- Roorkee is supporting many startups in deep technologies and have very aggressive plan to support many more startups over the next two years. It is very heartening to see that other than Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University. “We welcome Associate Professor our main campus in IIT Roorkee, iHub is now present in NCR region to support innovators and startups from nearby colleges. Prof Pant further said that in the last 12 months, iHUB Rajagopala to Western Sydney University and look forward to this partnership with the Ministry DivyaSampark has supported 16 startups with total funding commitment of 8 Cr and is further planning to support 30 more startups with a total commitment 15 Cr over the next 12 months. \" of Ayush and strengthening ties between Australia and India, our governments, researchers and Speaking on the occasion CEO, iHub Divyasampark Mr. Manish Anand said, \"that greater Noida center was established with a mission to support innovators specially from tier 2 tier colleges. industry.” iHub Divyasmapak efforts have already started showing result where two startups connected to it Professor Dr Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) said have been listed at 30 most promising deep tech startup of 2022 by yourstory at its annual event TechSparks. iHub is soon going to starts in startup accelerator program to support startup that are that AIIA, under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding beyond seed fund stage. iHub is also providing training to students of nearby colleges in NCR region in deep technologies and under that program already 300 students have been trained so (MOU) with more than 15 premier international organisations including Western Sydney far. \" University. The Academic Chair from the AIIA is the first of its kind to be established and will Centre in High Tech Protected Cropping Systems launched to climate-proof crop production focus on fostering collaborative research projects, developing short and medium-term academic Western Sydney University, the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), the Indian courses, providing tutorials to students, conducting sensitization programs, workshops and Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) Bangalore and the Indian Institute for Spices Research (IISR) Calicut, have partnered to launch a Centre in High Tech Protected Cropping Systems to seminars and serving as a credible source of Ayush related information for Australia. address the impact of the changing climate on crop production. “It is a matter of pride for us that the Ministry of Ayush has selected and debuted one of our The Centre will investigate hi-tech aeroponic crop production, crop health monitoring technologies with advanced sensors and cameras and ways to standardise pollination as part of a senior faculty members, Associate Professor Rajagopala, as Chair for this important mission and pilot, with a focus on innovation in aeroponics for high value crops such as microgreens, berries, cutflowers and spices under different lighting and nutrient conditions. we are sure that this initiative will pave new milestones in the India Australia bilateral “This is an important pilot for finding cost effective farming that is not climate dependent,” the Deputy Director General of ICAR, A K Singh said. “Production using automated glass house relationship through the efforts of the Ministry of Ayush in Globalization of Ayurveda for the technology is too expensive for the large-scale adoption in India. Working with Western Sydney University and other partners, we have an opportunity to bring together world class researchers benefit of mankind,” said Professor Nesari. from Australia and India to standardise production systems for high value crops like berries, greens, cut flowers and spices,” he said. NSDC launches a bold new brand identity with “The collaboration builds on the very productive partnership between the University and the Indian Council for Agricultural Research,” said Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor and 'Re-imagine Future' President, Professor Barney Glover AO. “Through cutting edge research, the Centre will explore new, sustainable approaches to production to enhance food security and farming livelihood,” said National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the strategic implementation and knowledge Professor Glover. partner of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has changed toa “This partnership in vegetables, berries and cut flowers at the IIHR and in spices at the IISR, new brand identity and logo, underpinned by the distinct positioning of 'Re-imagine Future' that plays a critical role in developing efficient, low-cost vertical growing systems for large scale reflects its commitment to the country's skill development mission symbolised by various adoption - sustainable farming technologies for the future,” said Dr Debi Sharma, Director, IIHR. shareholders, including current and prospective skill students, trainers, industry partners, state Dr Thankamony, Director IISR said, “Vertical farming can ensure high productivity in spaces per and Central government ministries and departments and academia. unit area, which means 50-60 per cent more harvest per unit area. However, these resources can As a part of its go-to market strategy, the new brand and logo will represent the differentiated only be effectively leveraged when adapted to Indian conditions, requiring a targeted research initiatives and programmes for skill development that enhance future ready skilled workforce and development program.” hiring, adoption of futuristics skills through innovative models of skill development thus The Centre in High Tech Protected Cropping Systems will address increasing the farming extending better livelihood opportunities for all. community's produce and thereby their income. The research programs will be managed by Dr Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC, and MD, NSDC International, said, that our new identity is Debi Sharma, Director, IIHR, Dr Thankamoni, Director, IISR and Dr Nisha Rakhesh, Senior purpose-driven and generates from a place where we want to develop NSDC into the world's Advisor (Research Strategy), Western Sydney University. largest Phygital Skilling Platform providing Lifelong Skilling and Digitally Verifiable Credentials to every individual. We believe Digital Micro Credentials provide convenient and Joint Appointment of Academic Chair in Ayurveda at AIIA by affordable avenues to every individual to unleash their true potential. Digitally Verifiable Ayush Ministry with Western Sydney Univ credentials help employers to find trusted talent solutions for their sustainable competitive edge. “Our strategy to deliver the above value, propositions, relies on two pillars of 'Trust' and The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India and Western 'Discovery'. NSDC Digital helps individuals build their trust portfolio comprising Proof of Identity, Proof of Education, Proof of Skills, Proof of Work, and Proof of Reputation by Sydney University have announced the appointment of a Joint Academic Chair in Ayurveda. The aggregating the above attributes from sovereign registries, digitally verifiable credentials from trusted issuers, and self-credentials aggregated over blockchain platform ensuring trust and new position aims to build capacity for the scientific validation of Ayurvedic medicine and transparency through immutability. NSDC Digital helps individuals discover appropriate micro skill courses basis AI/ML enabled skill gap analysis. NSDC Digital also helps individuals aligned inventions such as Ayurveda herbal medicine, yoga and meditation. discover Jobs/Apprenticeship/Entrepreneurship opportunities. NSDC Digital helps employers Through a competitive process, Associate Professor Shrikrishna Rajagopala from AIIA has been discover right talent solutions. NSDC Digital's Trust and Discovery solutions are for global audience and NSDC International is the vehicle for engaging overseas stakeholders,” he further appointed as the Academic Chair in Ayurvedic Medicine. Associate Professor Shri Rajagopala is added. currently the Head of the Department of Khaumarabhritya (paediatric department) at AIIA. He GITAM bags IGBC Green Champion Award brings 28 years of experience and expertise in clinical and pharmacological research of Ayurveda The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has bestowed the Green Champion Award, its most prestigious honour, to GITAM (Deemed to be University) for being an 'Institution encouraging interventions for asthma, cerebral palsy, COVID-19, anaemia and muscular dystrophy. In IGBC Green Education Programme' through its Green Built Environment course for M.Arch students at GITAM. addition, Associate Professor Rajagopala has developed and led important international The award comes in recognition of GITAM's efforts to embrace sustainable goals and for having the potential to inspire others, thereby advancing the Green Building Movement in India. The collaborations of the AIIA, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Western Green Champion Award was received by Professor K. Mohan, Director, GITAM School of Architecture at IGBCs' flagship event, the 20th Green Building Congress, in Hyderabad. Sydney University, Australia and clinical research on long COVID with the London School of After an MoU that GITAM and IGBC signed earlier this year, a course titled Green Built Environment was introduced as a subject of study for the M.Arch students at GITAM. With a Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK. course in Sustainable Architecture already being taught at the institute since 2017, it solidified The Ministry of Ayush has established a program for Ayush Academic Chairs in foreign GITAM's position as a leader in adopting and promoting green practices in architecture. GITAM has had an active student chapter of IGBC since 2016 which has been regularly conducting institutions to foster research collaboration and strengthen cultural ties. This has added seminars, competitions and other awareness programs on adopting sustainable practices. More than 40 students have so far been trained by the GITAM School of Architecture to become momentum to the ongoing initiatives of the Ministry of Ayush in placing India as a global IGBC Accredited Professionals and 28 faculty members are IGBC Accredited Professionals. While accepting the award, Professor K. Mohan, Director of the School of Architecture, healthcare destination. explained, “Our aim is to slowly approach net zero and to accomplish this, a number of green initiatives are being promoted at the University campus like the use of innovative waste management, solar panels, energy reduction techniques in the use of water, energy-efficient lighting fixtures and many others.” The on-campus vegetation, which comprises different trees, ground cover and shrubs, has been a part of their research on how vegetation can reduce urban heat. The findings have been presented in many international research papers and conferences. They have also started working on a unique project for geo-tagging all the trees and plants on the campus which would help visitors and students get acquainted with the varied flora at the university campus.

6 Curriculum November 16,2022 Focus NASSCOM INDEED FUTURE OF WORKFORCE REPORT Choices: Majority Of Genz Students Keen To Take True Service Helps in Liberation Tech Jobs: The workforce of tomorrow will be existing in Project-based learning and allied concepts have “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that an increasingly multi-generational world. been in fashion for several years now in life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.”- Understanding new generations thus is country's schools. The bulk of this Rabindra Nath Tagore becoming critical for organisations as they teaching/learning and doing is for parents at form a major section of today's working home. Almost all schools give students project In this mundane world, selfless service is a seldom act. population. To better understand the evolving work for home without training students or needs and trends shaping the current assessing if it is age appropriate, feasible on There are many who are giving service to the society at workforce and their preferences on work students resources including time. The result, models and workplaces, the National all this activity squarely falls on the shoulders of large but there are only rare who are doing it without Association of Software and Services parents. Some try, some buy and most children Companies (NASSCOM) in partnership with never submit these projects. In reality, these expecting anything in return. It is the human tendency to Indeed, has released a report titled “Gen Z and projects are just a tiny fraction of tons of Millennials: Reshaping the Future of homework that teachers give to their students Dr.Nitesh Dhawan, expect from others in exchange of what he does, in the Workforce.” in most schools including renowned private Further, to make the analysis more schools and quality government school chains. Public Servant, Author & Educator form of appreciation or other rewards. When we start to comprehensive, leadership interviews were For middle and secondary classes, this school conducted with technology CHROs and HR homework must be translating into good four to look life from a wider outlook and think about higher heads to understand the various efforts they five hours after school. Adding tuitions and have taken to cater to the younger workforce, weekend coaching, school-going children in purpose in life, service to mankind becomes a great purifier of our actions. But it is equally along with best practices that are making their urban India have been left without any time to journey mutually rewarding. enjoy life and their natural development. And, important to understand the true meaning of service in order to serve in real sense. As India is witnessing a higher share of this burden is equally shared by their mothers, Millennials and Gen Z (born between 1997- who in support and solidarity of their schooling expressed in theosophical teachings- 'Service is the great illuminator. For we learn wisdom 2012) as a percentage of the total population, age children spent their productive years being while the developed economies of the world around them. Nuclear families don't have an not by studying but by living.' A theosophic life must be a life of service. Unless we are are witnessing a shrinking younger option and as such the trend is socially also generation. As of 2021, India's share of becoming acceptable and norm. Once, these serving, we have no right to live.’ Millennials and Gen Z stood at 52%, higher women pass a certain age, working outside than the global average of 47%. This trend is home is not a dream or habit. Even those who In Bhagavad Gita, how we give things away to others is a good indicator of liberation. expected to maintain momentum till 2030, work, while choosing their careers and Dakshina, Bhiksha and Daan are three ways. Dakshina is payment for service received. In where the share of India's Gen Z and professions often chose convenience over other words, with dakshina we repay a debt, complete a transaction and are free from all Millennial population will be 50%, higher choice and interest. obligations. Bhiksha is charity, a good deed (punya) for which we expect something in than the world average of 46%. The National Education Policy (NEP 2020), which is exchange-respect, admiration, acknowledgment or blessings. Daan is giving away things technology industry in India is mirroring this being touted as the magic pill for education and without expecting anything in return. There is no expectation from the devata. No trend, and becoming increasingly multi- skill revolution in India must be used to obligation is imposed upon him. There is no talk of debt, or fruit of action. generational because of the recent increase in standardize practices by schools on homework fresher hiring. Around 380K freshers have and after school assignments. There is a need to Even daan can be saatvik, rajasik or tamasik as defined in the Gita. Charity that is given to been hired by the Indian Tech Industry in look minutely on this area if these mothers are suitable candidate at the right time and place without expecting him to give anything in FY22. Significant fresher hiring over the last to be incorporated into workforce. There is also return is saatvik, charity which is given unwillingly or to get something in return in rajasik few years in the tech Industry has pushed the the need to minimize school homework and while charity given without thought, at the wrong time and place to unsuitable candidates share of Gen Z to 18-20% and Millennials to instead replace it with skilling and sports by out of contempt and disrespect is tamasik. (Bhagavad Gita: Chapter-17). 68%-70% of total employee base in FY22. community way. Like schoolbags, school In today's modern world, where every small act of service is magnified to reap benefits in homework is also an understated issue, which is some form, the lessons of true service are so enlightening. The tendency to glorify one's The technology sector continues to be the not helping either the cause of children or deeds of service to others actually demeans the goodness of those acts. Seeking validation sector of choice for Gen Z with over 70% of women empowerment. and approval from others is only a sign of insecurity. As late PM, Smt. Indira Gandhi rightly Gen Z' students surveyed finding the remarked- 'there are two kinds of people- those who do the work and those take the technology sector very aspirational and credit. Her grandfather told her to try to be in the first group, there was much less interested in taking up tech jobs. This further competition there.’ signifies that the tech industry will continue to attract quality talent. In fact, 79% of Gen Z Andrew Carnegie was one of the richest men in the world in his day, and he made it his are willing to spend more than 2 years in their goal to invest his money in others. In all, he gave away more than $350 million. 'He expressed that no man becomes rich unless he enriches others.' Service to mankind could not be necessarily rendered physically, but also by bringing about attitudinal changes in the way people think and by guiding them towards the right path. Famous thinker and poet- Rabindra Nath Tagore expressed- “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” Maulika Pandey from Uttarakhand feted for Queen's It is so important to understand the veiled benefits of good deeds in the form of selfless Commonwealth Essay Competition essay service. According to law of Karma, there is a cause and effect relationship between what we give Maulika Pandey from Uttarakhand was named the Junior Runner-up for her essay and what we receive. So the good and bad that happen in our lives are the result of Karmas entitled 'The Molai Forest' and received her citation at a reception in Buckingham we perform. Therefore a selfless act naturally brings rewards which are beyond our Palace in November. The 13-year-old Indian schoolgirl travelled to London to expectations. receive her Queen's Commonwealth Essay Secondly, it also negates our bad karmas that we do knowingly or unknowingly. In this way, Competition (QCEC) Prize from Queen Consort Camilla for a true story based on it purifies our actions. the Forest Man of India, Padma Shri Jadav When we do good to others and that too without any expectation, it strengthens our soul Molai Payeng. During the palace awards ceremony, the and fills our heart with joy. winners aged between 13 and 17 years old The returns of selfless or unconditional service to people in need are immeasurable i.e. travelled from India, New Zealand, Australia, and around the UK to be awarded their certificates. beyond our imagination. The Senior Winner for 2022 was Sawooly Li, 17, from Auckland for a pandemic-related It makes our life meaningful and purposeful. essay and the Junior Winner was Madeleine Wood, 14, from Melbourne for an inspirational bedtime story Now the question that arises in one's mind is how one could inculcate such an altruistic behavior or empathy. The only way is to realize that as human beings we all belong to a supreme soul or a Divine Plan and in this way, we are not different from each other. We are all small drops in the vast ocean. We are all part of the higher consciousness. This very thought makes us compassionate and grounded to help each other in times of need. Gita spells out the truth- Arjuna, one who gives up conceit and ownership and craving, in other words the sense of 'I', 'mine' & 'me' will always find peace. (Bhagavad Gita: Chapter-2). We could definitely make a better world through our generous service to mankind.

6 Curriculum December 16,2022 News Feature 10% EWS Reservation which was upheld by SC also became a recipe for politicization The judgment, which was initially welcomed by most of the political parties, was also politicized quickly as a criticism offered caste appeal. At the same time, the judgment did ignite an insightful and right kind of debate on reservation policy and affirmative action after a long time in India By Autar Nehru In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of Hence the reservation policy for economically sections, especially in admission to HEIs and implementation. Now it will be felt from this year India by a majority 3:2 verdict on November 7, weaker sections is indeed a welcome one. central govt. jobs, further strengthen social onwards and will require both more 2022 upheld the 103rd Constitutional Eventually, the EWS reservation system may justice as well as the spirit of “Sabka Sath and infrastructure and more faculty members. Amendment, 2019, under which the Government better replace the other types of reservation; Sabka Vikas.” “Since EWS reservation is additional, without has introduced 10 percent vertical reservation in and in the long run, I wish, there will be no need It is pertinent to mention that the 103rd affecting other reservations, obviously it requires government jobs and admissions in higher for any kind of reservations in higher Amendment has inserted clauses in the Article huge amount of resources for creating additional educational institutions (HEIs) for Economically education,” says Jandhyala B G Tilak, Former 15 (6) and Article 16 (6) of the Constitution to infrastructure, and also for recruiting additional Weaker Sections (EWS) among the general Professor & Vice Chancellor, National Institute enable EWS reservation. The clause in Article teachers. That the present level of funding of category from 2019. of Educational Planning andAdministration. 15 with respect to admission reservation in higher education is not adequate, one can say that The constitution bench of five judges which By allowing EWS reservation in excess of the HEIs says, “ any special provision for the at least 10% real increase in grants would be included the then Chief Justice of India U U Lalit 49.5 percent (SCs: 15%, STs: 7.5% & OBC: advancement of any economically weaker required to implement the policy and maintain and Justices S. Ravindra Bhat, Dinesh 27%) threshold limit it had set in the Indra sections of citizens other than the classes status quo,” adds Prof Tilak, an authority on Maheshwari, Bela M. Trivedi and J B Pardiwala Sawhney case judgment of 1992 on OBC mentioned in clauses (4) and (5) in so far as education planning. delivered the ruling on a petition filed by Janhit reservation, the Supreme Court has also held such special provisions relate to their The EWS reservation will of course have more Abhiyan and 39 others on the amendment. By that this limit is not inflexible. admission to educational institutions including challenges, first and foremost being the lack of validating the amendment, the apex court, has in While the fall out of this historic judgment is private educational institutions, whether aided scientific data and criteria to determine the effect shifted reservation criteria from caste and being intensely debated and in particular or unaided by the State, other than the minority economically weaker sections of forward castes class to income, community and individuala political parties who have thrived on caste- educational institutions referred to in clause (1) and a clamor for a judicial review besides signature departure from its past jurisprudence based politics are taking a critical view of the of article 30, which in the case of reservation implementational challenges on ground. The which now recognizes poverty as deprivation and new EWS reservation not being made would be in addition to the existing reservation as a concept cannot be ruled out for a case for affirmative action. That the EWS is horizontal to include everyone, the new reality reservations and subject to a maximum of ten private universities as state is now empowered to already well-established in law through the is the narrative on reservation and affirmative per cent of the total seats in each category.” do that. However, there is no immediate calling, provisions of the Right to Education Act, 2009, action has been almost inversed now. Back in 2019, to accommodate 10% so private universities and their representatives which provides for 25% reservation for children The ruling BJP regime which rushed this reservation, the union government had are largely staying out of this debate. “Silence is from poor families of the neighbourhood, was amendment in January 2019 to provide approved the creation of 214,766 additional the best policy, why to get into something also cited by one of the concurring judges, also reservation solely on economic criteria to seats in central educational institutions so that controversial. We will adhere to what will be told supports the new thinking. “Inequalities in sections other than those enjoying reservation respective quotas for other categories are not to us and wherever we feel wronged, we'll raise participation in higher education by gender and barely a few months before the general affected, and also earmarked a budget of voice in appropriate forum,” said an official of by caste have narrowed down to a great extent. elections of 2019 to dole out 10% EWS ₹4,315 crore for implementation. However, EPSI (Education Promotion Society for India, an But inequalities between the richest and the reservation is feeling vindicated. Education because of the closure of educational apex association of private universities in India) poorest sections in higher education have been Minister Dharmendra Pradhan welcomed the institutions due to covid pandemic in 2020 and on condition of anonymity. very high, and more importantly they have been judgment by tweeting, “Constitutional validity 2021 coupled with less awareness among So, stay tuned for the action and reaction! widening over the years, as analysis of data from to 10% quota for EWS will open up new doors students and parents, public universities and several rounds of national sample survey reveals. of opportunities for the economically weaker colleges didn't feel much heat of the impact of HEIs in India should create culture, facilities for internationalization: AICTE Member Secretary After launching E-Kumbh portal for discussion on engineering books in vernacular languages children. The NEP has provisions that fills the last month (November), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in order to gap as it aligns with the mind-set of the handhold affiliated technical education colleges to implement NEP 2020 in true spirit has issued children, teachers and brings in much needed first year engineering books in regional languages to states for college libraries. This was stated changes to make learning an enjoyable by Prof. Rajive Kumar, Member Secretary, AICTE at the EduTech 100 Summit organized by experience for the students along with ASSOCHAM in New Delhi on December 14 to deliberate on the current key higher education enabling equal access to education,” she matters. added. Prof Kumar said that the whole idea is to remove fears from minds of students by providing them an opportunity to learn in own language without the fear of losing out. “We're not opposing Yuvraj Malik, Director National Book Trust English or imposing any other language but just facilitating education and students are free to India, Ministry of Education, who also choose and learn in whatever they feel comfortable with,” he added while stating that all addressed the plenary said: “This is a real institutions were in various stages of NEP 2020 implementation. education policy in 200 years. The policy is Indian in its ethos, international in its outlook, AICTE member secretary advised HEIs to create culture and facilities for internationalization of interactive in its approach, inclusive in character and will be very impactful in its outcome if education pointing to winds of change that will place India as an education destination. He was implemented judiciously. We have the world's largest education ecosystem and it is open to also emphatic on academic leadership as a dynamic and well-versed leadership can take call on innovation and technology infusion. The world is looking for skilled human resources not labour credit counts and valuation as we move to integrate vocational education with mainstream under and we must bridge the gap between industry and academia.” the proposed National Credit framework (NcrF). Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University & Co-Chairperson, Assocham National The conference was also addressed by Dr. (Smt.) Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Council on Education, delivering the welcome address said, “When the New Education Policy Telangana and Lt. Governor of Puducherry. While praising Prime Minister Modi for bringing was in the making, Assocham conducted several panel discussion, brainstorming sessions and NEWP 2020, she said that under NEP education which had become stressful and compartmental round-table discussions to contribute to the policy. Inclusion of AI and Technical education in will become a source of happiness for all children as they will begin to enjoy studies. “Mental regional language is one of the suggestions that has been included in the policy. Education is health of students is another important area where we need to work hard, we must support the evolving, we must learn from each other and collaborate with each other.”

Curriculum December 16,2022 7 School Digest BHIS Lighthouse Learning Launches first redefine what parents and students in this region have been The launch at the school was followed by a fireside chat with 'Billabong High World School' in Mumbai used to and will boast of globally proven teaching best Dr. Samuel, a quiz on climate change and a session by students practices and new-age learning methodologies. India has wherein they shared their perspective on ways to protect our In a huge leap towards building a community of learners who always been a key focus market for us and delighted to see our environment. Topmost IB schools across India such as Ascend are driven by 'passion and purpose', Lighthouse Learning 17th campus globally and the 7th in India coming up in International School, Mumbai; MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul, (formerly EuroKids International) has announced its first Nagpur.” Pune; JBCN International School, Oshiwara; Jayshree Periwal Billabong High World School The School for Innovation in International School, Jaipur and Strawberry Fields High School, Mulund, Mumbai. Modern English School Kahilipara, Chandigarh will take part in the Green Habitats campaign. The schooling ecosystem at Billabong High World School is Commenting on the impact of climate change, Dr. Rajan designed to build an 'innovator mindset' in learners. All Guwahati hosts Taekwondo Tournament Samuel, Managing Director, Habitat for Humanity India said, initiatives, programs and also infrastructure have been designed “We believe that adequate and affordable housing can be to empower learners with the skills and resources to connect the Modern English School Kahilipara, Guwahati hosted Central constructed sustainably and will contribute to the achievement dots, to ideate, innovate and implement. Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) Far East Zone of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United The school will offer the Cambridge Curriculum (CAIE) from Taekwondo Tournament 2022. The three-day event was held Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Playgroup up to Grade 10 and has a unique learning framework from Dec 9-11. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Development. This also aligns with our honourable Prime Innoverse. The Innoverse Learning Framework comprises several eminent dignitaries, including T.Mate, RO, CBSE, Minister Narendra Modi's Mission Life Movement to protect contemporary teaching-learning techniques such as Socratic Mahadev Deka, Sports Enthusiast and Universe, 2009, Pankaj the environment. Our 'Green Habitats' initiative will create Dialogue, Inquiry Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Das, Director, Modern English School. A song performance young leaders as well as equip, empower and engage them to Field-Based Learning and Case Study Methods. The techniques and 'Dhol Badon' demonstrations followed the inauguration become 'Green Champions' for taking better care of our will be delivered using age-appropriate learning plans. ceremony. March Past by all contingents of CBSE schools and environment, communities and planet.” In addition, the school pedagogy integrated programs will focus oath-taking by the participating team captains were also part of He further added, “Through environment friendly interventions to facilitate the innovators mindset a dedicated Critical the ceremony. such as the construction of energy efficient homes, setting up Thinking Program, the Maker Program, a contemporary Visual Over 700 students from 128 schools took part in the solar lighting systems in households, schools and communities, and Performing Arts Program, a dedicated Outdoor Adventure competition. The zone and national level competition received Habitat India has served nearly 25,000 people living in Sports Program and Outbound Education Program. In a bit to entries from four states, including Assam, West Bengal, underprivileged conditions. This campaign aims to promote build global citizens, ready for the world there will be a Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. awareness of the crucial role that housing eco-system can play dedicated Career Guidance Program with top university tie-ups in minimizing the effects of climate change.” and profile building and a Community Service and Outreach Jonali Das, Principal of Modern English School, said, \"We Suprieya Kutty, CAS Coordinator, The NEXT School, Program. are privileged to host this event on our premises and thank Mumbai, said, “In India, climate change has far-reaching effects Located in Mulund, Billabong High World School campus will guests, students, teachers, and participating schools for gracing on individuals from all areas of life. Millions of families are boast innovation-inspiring learning spaces such as us with their presence. Our school promotes every sport, and vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which include more Collaboration zones, Creative Zones including Maker Labs, Taekwondo is one of them. It is a combat sport that teaches frequent and severe weather events such as cyclones, floods, Visual and Performing Art Arenas, a Pottery and sculpting students more than just fighting. It lightens the spirit of and droughts. Through this campaign, our students will gain an studio, a 600-seater multipurpose auditorium, technology- sportsmanship among students and encourages healthy in-depth understanding of the devastation that climate change enabled classrooms, fully equipped labs and libraries. The competition. In addition, it trains students to build physical and can cause and the action they can take at this young age to build Sports amenities include fencing, archery, shooting, in addition mental resilience.\" a livable planet.” to basketball, cricket and football. Commenting on the launch of Billabong High World School, Techno India Group Hosts KIIT NanhiPari, OIS, Gurugram's soil conservation Rahul Deshpande, CEO, K12 Schools, Lighthouse Learning, said, “It is a proud moment for us to launch our first Billabong 2022-Little Miss India Auditions campaign High World School in India in Mulund, Mumbai. We are reimagining learning and have built this school on the Techno India Group, a private education group in Eastern Students of Orchids The International School (OIS), Gurugram foundation of 'innovation'. As leaders in K12 education, we India, hosted an enlightening regional fashion pageant initiated the 'Care for Soil' campaign on World Soil Day to realize that the road to success in the new world will be paved audition, KIIT Nanhi Pari,2022,involving the school children. create awareness of the significance of healthy soil and by those who will nurture a passion for constantly finding Two winners were selected to represent the national level of encouraged everyone to initiate small but impactful activities to creative solutions to challenges. The new generation will need Little Miss India to be held at Bhubaneshwar. improve soil health and engage themselves in horticulture. to transcend the boundaries of technology and embrace Each participant was graded on the following criteria: timing, Students from OIS South City 1, Golf Course Road, and Sector innovation. Kudos to our team of curriculum and instructional style, performance, creativity, intelligence, smartness and dress 56 participated in the campaign. A workshop on soil designers, who have put in over 1,000 man-hours of research to & makeup. The students made it difficult for the judges to conservation, planting seeds of fruits and vegetables and put together the Innoverse Learning Framework. Learners will decide. Class X students Parijat Chaudhury of TIGPS, saplings at the school premises, and student-made green benefit immensely from the pedagogy, curriculum and Konnagarand Ahana Samanta, TIGPS Ariadaha stole the show wristbands were the highlights of the campaign. contemporary programs that will work in unison to build in and were adjudged the winners. The students planted saplings at the school premises and created them, the 'mindset of an innovator', early on. We are looking Students between the age group of 15 - 17 years got a green wristbands from recyclable materials to mark the day. forward to offering to parents and children a world-class wonderful opportunity to represent their respective districts They also planted various seeds across the campuses, including schooling environment, powered by innovation.” and audition for the national-level competition of KIIT Nanhi spinach, fenugreek, coriander, and many more. Pari, 2022wherein they walked the ramp and showcased their GSF sets up 7th Global Indian talents with absolute brilliance. KIIT Nanhipari,2022 created a Hyderabad teen wins TCS InQuizitive 2022 platform for every girl to walk the ramp and win the gracious International School in India in title of Little Miss India. Walking the ramp has always been a Mustafa Ahmed from Sri dream to many, so creating the opportunity for the little stars is Chaitanya Junior Nagpur something to look forward to. Kalasala, Hyderabad, has An initiative taken by Prof. Manoshi Roychowdhury, Co- won the National The Global Indian International School (GIIS), a chain of Chairperson of Techno India Group to boost the confidence in Championship title at the international schools and a member of Global School women at a young age and prepare them to face the modern inter-school quiz Foundation (GSF), has launched its 7th Smart Campus in India world, the pageant audition was judged by classical Odissi competition TCS in Nagpur (Maharashtra). The campus to be operational by dancer, Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya, Celebrity Chef, Pradeep InQuizitive on February 2023 is spread across 6.5 acres. The other existing six Rosario, Bollywood actress, Richa Sharma and Professor, November 26, 2022. The campuses are in Ahmedabad, Bangalore-Whitefield, Noida, Rupa Mukherjee. winner received a trophy, Bangalore Bannerghatta, Pune Balewadi and Pune Hadapsar. memento, and gift Overall the group has 18 campuses across Singapore, Malaysia, Habitat for Humanity India launches vouchers. Christopher Joseph from Naipunnya Public School, Japan, Thailand, UAE, and India. Ernakulam (Kochi) was the runner-up to the National The upcoming GIIS Nagpur will have a 500-seater auditorium, 'Green Habitats' Campaign in Championship and also took home a trophy, memento, and gift a Design & Innovation Lab besides radio, TV & Visual art vouchers. studios. Excited over the new addition, Rajiv Bansal, Director- collaboration with 30 schools Samir Seksaria, Chief Financial Officer, TCS, gave away prizes Operations, GIIS India said, “Nagpur is one of the fastest to the National Champions and Runners-up. growing cities in India and is establishing itself as an IT, In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mission TCS InQuizitive 2022 was held in a phygital form with the logistics, and aerospace maintenance hub besides other Life Movement, Habitat for Humanity India intends to raise initial rounds being held virtually, and the Semi-Finals and industries that are coming up in and around the city. This awareness on the impact of climate change; aims to target 100 National-Finals conducted physically. In its inaugural edition, growth has led to increasing affluence across the region with schools in 2023-24 to create Green Champions. the quiz witnessed strong participation from over 12,000+ more and more parents seeking global options for their students of classes 8-12 from 600+ cities across India. Students children. We are trying to address this demand and fulfill their Habitat for Humanity India, a leading non-profit housing from Tier II and Tier III dominated the quiz. The National growing aspirations. We have left no stone unturned in organization, has launched its Green Habitats Campaign in Finals witnessed a strongly contested participation from the top- ensuring a state-of-the-art, new-age powered, and technology- collaboration with 30 schools across India. This campaign will six, ardent, zealous, and acumen-driven champions drawn from assisted smart campus for GenZers.” encourage over 10,000 students to raise awareness about multiple cities across India. They battled it out for the coveted Atul Temurnikar, Co-founder and Executive Chairman, GIobal climate change and the urgent need to take climate action National Championship title. Schools Foundation commented, “The new campus will which will enable Habitat India build energy efficient homes in support of low-income families and provide them with access to solar energy. The campaign was launched at The NEXT School, Mumbai, by Dr. Rajan Samuel, Managing Director, Habitat for Humanity India.

8 Curriculum December 16,2022 Updates Kai India Starts Children higher education between India and Indonesia aim to help India achieve its Net Zero target, reference for the aspirants who wish to prepare with this association. The top Indonesian Arya will incubate, develop, and operate for the UPSC Civil Services Examination's Library Program in Manipur universities to sign MoU with RISE are climate-positive projects, with GPS prelims, mains and interview. The book Universitas MahaSaraswati Denpasar, ITBM, Renewables as the execution partner. 'Important Acts that Transformed India' As part of the community empowerment ITB University, University of Amikom, India is the third-largest emitter of carbon includes 100 important laws discussed in initiative, Kai India, the Indian arm of the 114- Yogyakarta, and Dhyana Pura University, dioxide globally despite having low per-capita detail, including the most recent ones. While, years old Japanese group KAI, supported Bali. emissions. A report by McKinsey 'Important Judgements that Transformed India' libraries in two schools of Imphal, the capital These partnerships will enable RISE to Sustainability indicates that six incorporates A detailed overview of 40 of Manipur. expand their operations to Indonesia and bring industriespower, steel, automotive, aviation, landmark Supreme Court judgments and an The community empowerment program called high quality, skill oriented programs to the cement, and agricultureare responsible for the additional compilation of 100+ Supreme Court Kai India Children Library Program focuses on Indonesian universities. majority (about 70%) of these emissions. At judgments with respect to the main area of the development of sustained reading habit Commenting on the expansion and the MoU COP26, India pledged to meet 50% of its conflict. among school children. Under this program, signings, Gaurav Bhatia, CEO at RISE, who energy needs from non-fossil sources and set Commenting on the new editions, Alex Kai India set up library corners with over 500 was also present at the B20 Summit, Bali a goal of reaching Net Zero by 2070. In order Andrews George said, “It is quite interesting to books each in two schools namely Eastern stated: “We are very happy to collaborate with to meet this goal, environmental projects need learn how the Supreme Court judgments Ideal High School, Imphal East and multiple Indonesian Universities and provide to be prioritised and accelerated. protected the essence of the Indian Keishamthong High School, Imphal West. them our industry driven, skill based courses GPSR Arya will also prioritise projects that Constitution, strengthened democracy, and As part of the community development to the cover the existing skill gap. ” focus on managing stubble by using it as transformed the lives of ordinary citizens of initiative, Kai India supported two schools in The expansion comes in the the backdrop as biofuel. Every year, Punjab and Haryana India. building and operating libraries to enable & the edtech platform, RISE has been on the generate 27 million tonnes of paddy straw of The book “Important Judgments that support students in developing interest in forefront of the hybrid edtech innovation in which 75% is non-basmati variety. This transformed India” presents an easy reading. This annual book and library India with various new PG Program courses, majority straw is rich in silica and not suitable understanding of the landmark court cases that engagement plan has been specially crafted for and collaborations with multiple leading for cattle feed and this is a primary driver for everyone needs to know about. children, and as well as for teachers which institutes in India like Bharatiya Vidya stubble burning. For the last several years, During this age of technological advancement, includes reading activities like Read-Aloud for Bhavan's KM Munshi Institute of Advanced stubble burning has been one of the primary the bare acts can be easily accessed online, but children and orientation program for teachers Studies, Shree LR Tiwari Degree College, reasons for air pollution in Delhi and knowing what to know is the real challenge. focusing on the overall operations and MIT WPU etc. surrounding areas. Using non-basmati paddy Further, the legal language is not easy to activities related to library. straw as a source for biofuel will reduce the comprehend for a layman. Keeping in mind the Scaler forays into mobile- stubble burning and encourage its use as a requirements of IAS/IPS aspirants and law Ferrero India launches valuable resource. students. My team and I wanted to create a first enhanced immersive concise book that will make their learning easy. Kinder Joy of Moving in Dhruva Space launches learning Book release: 'Leapfrog India Thybolt-1 and Thybolt-2 Scaler (by InterviewBit), a tech upskilling Six practices to thrive at Ferrero India has announced the launch of start-ups, announced its mobile application's nano-satellites Kinder Joy of Moving (KJOM), a Ferrero launch to enable software professionals to work' Social Responsibility program of the Ferrero upskill themselves and prepare for a The Indian Space Promotion and Group in India. The globally successful model progressive career in software development. Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) and ISRO Delving on the contemporary ways of life with in KJOM is a scientifically recognized Just five months into its soft launch, The have facilitated the launch of the Thybolt-1 much enunciation on the entrepreneurial methodology that aims to get children moving, application has witnessed over 50K and Thybolt-2 nanosatellites from Dhruva journey, Mukesh Sud (professor at IIM through play whilst developing key skills in downloads organically and with more than 2X Space onboard ISRO's PSLV C54. The Ahmedabad) and Priyank Narayan (Profesor at major areas of Physical fitness, Motor growth over the last two months in learners satellite launch was part of the Thybolt Ashoka University) have co-authored a book, Coordination, Cognitive Function, Creativity registering for free classes and courses. The Mission from the Hyderabad-based private 'Leapfrog Six practices to thrive at work. The and Life Skills. app targets anyone interested in Software firm and lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space book was launched on 1st December at India At a ground level, Ferrero India has partnered Engineering & Development, Data Science Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. International Centre, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi. with Sportz Village, India's largest youth sports (DS), and Machine Learning (ML). Earlier in June 2022, Dhruva Space and The book was launched amidst an impressive organization with a vision to impact 100 With India accounting for 27 Billion Mobile Digantara became the first two space start-ups audience full of faculty, professors, students, million kids through the power of play/sport. app downloads in 2021, consumers approved by IN-SPACe to launch their and leading personalities from the education The KJOM program in India, will cover consistently shift towards a mobile-first payloads in space. Following that, Dhruva sector, such as Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha, the selected 10 schools in Pune, Maharashtra and approach. Tapping into the emerging trend, Space's Satellite Orbital Deployer onboard Chairperson of Ashoka University; Prof. Errol will impact over 5000 kids. Scaler has built a one-stop solution for a tech PSLV C53 was approved and space-qualified D'Souza, the Director of IIM Ahmedabad, To kick-start the project in India, the Kinder professional's learning and upskilling needs. under the supervision of ISRO and IN- Ashish Dhawan, Founding Chairperson of Joy of Moving trainers from Alba, Italy, visited Available on Google Play Store as 'Learn SPACe. The same Deployer has been used to Ashoka University, and Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Pune to conduct “Train the Trainers” program Programming-Scaler', the application is successfully execute this mission. a well-known entrepreneur and Co-founder of with the 10 partner schools. This step was currently built on the android platform and is This is the fifth authorization granted by IN- Info Edge. integral to ensure that the methodology's best accessible free of cost for students, beginners SPACe the autonomous, single window nodal Published by Penguin, Leapfrog Six practices practices are effectively shared with the local and advanced professionals. agency working towards promoting, enabling, to thrive at work is available across online and school trainers through well-planned Through this app, the company hopes to authorising, and supervising the space retail platforms across India. knowledge transfer sessions. The 2-day streamline access to quality content on various activities of Non-Governmental Entities training added great value in cascading the technical subjects through live classes and (NGEs) in India. This comes as another Schaeffler Group inaugurates Kinder Joy of Moving methodology and the events, along with recorded lectures on feather to the cap of Indian Private Space all-encompassing sports curriculum carefully different topics curated by top industry Sector, just days after the historic launch of center in India crafted by Ferrero, in close association with instructors. With access to varied challenges the first-ever privately designed and built the Rome University \"Foro Italico\", MIUR of and quizzes, learners can build knowledge and Indian rocket Vikram-S by Skyroot Schaeffler, a supplier to the automotive and the Piedmont Region and the Italian Olympic skills in a practice-based learning Aerospace. industrial sectors, is expanding its software and Committee (CONI). environment. The various content genres electronics expertise. The company Regional Head Kinder India, Amedeo provide an immersive learning experience by McGraw Hill releases inaugurated a new center of competence in Aragona, says, \"Ferrero engages with the allowing the users to learn on the go in their software development in Pune, India. community on various levels. With KJOM, we preferred medium. While learners can access books on Supreme Court Electronics and software for the company's are delighted to bring a tested methodology in quality content to get initiated into these automotive components and systems especially sports to India, that encourages an all-rounded subjects, working professionals will find niche Judgments for e-mobility and chassis applications will be lifestyle. The joy of moving instinctively content to hone their skills. The application developed here in the future as a strategically shifts the focus from performance to fun, from also provides access to various regional McGraw Hill, a leading book company, important part of a powerful international R&D competition to collaboration. We are excited to events, enhancing the learning curve for users recently launched the second edition of network. Schaeffler will be investing 10 start the journey in India and educate children across India. 'Important Acts that Transformed India' and million euros in its new location. through movement, joy, and learning that will 'Important Judgements that Transformed The newly formed entity Schaeffler assist them during their entire life.” GPS Renewables launches India' authored by Alex Andrews George. Technology Solutions India Private Limited is These books have been written to serve the a wholly owned subsidiary of the Schaeffler Edtech Startup RISE 'ARYA', a platform for climate- knowledge seeking needs of the UPSC Civil Group and will be employing 200 engineers in Services Exam aspirants, law students, India by end of 2022 and will be part of expands to Indonesia positive projects academicians and general readers who seek an Schaeffler's E-Mobility business division. insightful understanding of the Indian Polity Schaeffler plans to ramp up the development EdTech platform, RISE, has announced that GPS Renewables(GPSR), a Bengaluru-based & Constitution along with the landmark team in India during the next years, making the they have expanded their footprints to the bioenergy technology firm, has launched judgements of India. country a main location and competence center Indonesian market and have signed MoUs with ARYA, a climate infrastructure platform The latest edition of both books is a ready for software and electronics development for 6 Indonesian universities at the B20 Summit, focused on sustainable biofuels and industrial Schaeffler. Bali. The edtech platform aims to connect decarbonization projects. Founded with an

Curriculum December 16,2022 9 Perspective NCF is the stepping stone for making India a global pivot in progressive learning Naman Jain The recently launched National Curriculum a tendency among stakeholders to get caught in The NCF has compiled even the late bloomers Director (Development) Framework for foundational stage the logistics pertaining to the execution of the to sit up and take notice of the new world order education of children in the three to eight same. However, what the new policy wants us, and the formula for success under this set-up. Silverline Prestige Sschool, years age group builds on the goals and ideals the education fraternity, to focus on is the spirit Early adopters such as independent schools that Ghaziabad, & Policy Expert laid out in the National Education Policy, 2020. and aspiration of the policy. A chapter-wise task are already at the helm of the progressive The focus of the NCF is on building a 5+3+3+4 definition towards the implementation learning movement are already reaping the first Early adopters such as guidelines is well defined in “SarthaQ” mover advantage as their learners and teachers independent schools 'curricular and pedagogical' structure and published prior to the NCF document. find themselves empowered with new-age that are already at the The NCF gives us an opportunity to imagine learning techniques and an ability to glean helm of the framework to improve the quality of early and embrace an alternative vision of the learning out of everyday situations. progressive learning childhood education. At the heart of this policy learning journey both for teachers and students. Progressive learning is not a fad or a buzzword, movement are already is the recognition that the foundational years It also renders us with the sample rubrics and but it is undoubtedly the dire need of the hour reaping the first are critical not just in the learning journey of a parameters for assessment in the focus on the that all schools must embrace whole-heartedly, mover advantage as child but also in the cognitive growth and concept of play, it is giving us the opportunity to without resistance. Changing or modifying their learners and development of their individuality and hence, examine traditionally held beliefs that play is textbooks would be considered a reform is gone teachers find deserve extra care and attention. The policy is the anti-thesis or opposite of the education or in the past. Today, with the arrival of ed-tech and themselves premised on the fact that peak cognitive learning space. its deep penetration in the Indian scenario in the empowered with new- development happens most rapidly in the first By suggesting for incorporation of play-based VUCA world means that learning paradigms age learning eight years of a child's existence and thus, this activities in curriculum and pedagogies, we are are also evolving by the hour. At this point, it is techniques and an phase must be complemented by the right kind being asked to move away from the rote system imperative that all institutions keep themselves ability to glean of stimulating material. of learning to a more progressive style of abreast of the latest developments in this learning out of The NEP clearly outlines that quality early learning that is in better synchronization with domain and actively work towards creating everyday situations childhood education is not available to crores of the current times. Across the board, there is a modern offerings for the students. young children, particularly those from socio- growing realization that students in India are Schools being responsible for providing skilled economically weaker and remote backgrounds. among the brightest and most talented and and competent youth to the higher education The NCF that builds on these gaps identified by youthful human capital in the world. What they segments and the primary classes being the the NEP will include multi-faceted, multi-level, need is a grounding and system that prepares incubation centers within the school system, play-based activities, and inquiry-based them for challenges of tomorrow while going Teachers Parents and students also have also learning to create an environment that enables beyond traditional textbook style of teaching. become more aware of the global dimensions developing social capacities and abilities for Remaining confined to textbooks creates a and best practices and actively seek newer and young children. In principle, the key concept generation of exam takers and rote memorizers. more effective models like progressive learning that lies at the heart of all that is proposed by What we need is a generation of agile learners and 21st century skills and competencies these policies is incorporating an element of and problem-solvers with ability to take frameworks and its applications. initiatives, managing uncertainty and learning So far, just a handful of early adopters were keen 'play' into learning to not burden or disinterest to know how to get stuck and unstuck at the on progressive learning but the NCF with its same time while upholding maturity and focus on play and learning by doing serves as a the child from the process of learning. Effective calmness as human being. This is not possible catalyst for all stakeholders to embrace this engagement of the learner is the key focus here. if educators do not think out of the box and look effective model at the earliest. Be it the syllabus, curriculum, pedagogy or beyond textbooks to use the real world as a infrastructure, the primary goal is to make laboratory for problem-solving and knowledge Tripura will have its 1st Dental learning interesting, engaging, and proactive sharing. The opportunities for hands-on college in 2023 for the learners. practices, research based progressive While foundational literacy and numeracy pedagogical practices, methodologies and Tripura is set to get its first dental college by form the intellectual core of these policies, techniques would also add additional value to the next academic session. The college will be from a structural perspective, the goal is to enhance the skills, competencies, and academic set up in the new building of IGM Hospital. reduce banality from the process of learning to mastery of the teachers to groom their leaners to Based on an expert committee's make it student-centric and student-friendly. be equipped towards this agenda. recommendations, the Health Department has The announcement of these new policies has already created some infrastructure for led to a chatter among the educator community classrooms, operation theatres, pathology and as to how would these be implemented. Often, administrative work. whenever new policies are announced, there is 'Get Set Parent with Pallavi,' attended by over 15000 in Bhopal A 3-day-long 'Get Set Parent with Pallavi,' Children's Literature, Art, and Music Festival, Gobar Shilp Art arranged by Mahima Pandey and were amused to learn about cow dung co-organised with Vishwarang 2022 in Bhopal recently witnessed around 15000+ products. They enthusiastically gained knowledge of Organic and Khadi products in the stall by footfalls of students, teachers, and parents of 50+ schools.Afew highlights: Jeevan Singh Kalanjiya and Ajit Prajapati. Children visited other stalls from Gujarat, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Rajasthan. Learn to be Human First: The author from Karadi Tales, Riddhi Maniar Doda, started the session by interacting with children. While explaining gender stereotyping, she said it is when Musical Storytelling Session by Dramebaaz Company: In this session, Garima Arya, society asks to do something in a certain way. She also taught the kids to lead a life of their Founder-Director of Dramabaaz Company, narrated a story with a soft toy while Kamleshwar choice. The author used toys to narrate the story of 'the boy who wore bangles.' She played Verma played the guitar. Both encouraged children to sing and play the guitar. Nidhi Vyas joined interesting games and dandiya with children on the stage. Students from different schools as a clown. Kids also learnt the importance of 'save water'. thoroughly enjoyed the activities with her. Puppet Show by Satyajit Ramdas Pandey: Satyajit explained the mechanics behind puppets Doodle with Kavita Dicholkar to Keep Body and Mind Active : \"Doodle is a rough drawing and finger movements in this session. Puppets danced to songs and entertained kids. He also of anything,\" explained the mentor. The educator exhibited different patterns one can use to produced different sounds without moving his lips. The children were enlightened and enjoyed doodle, like lines, dots, and curves, without using any scales. Kids enjoyed the session and did the session. doodling. Traditional Hand Blocks and Prints by Vinod Malevyar: A traditional textile print designer The Art of Accepting Ourselves: Sahitya Akademi's 2015 Bal Sahitya Puraskar winner Vinod from Dharohar, Hand Block Print Studio, enlightened kids about hand block printing. It Sowmya Rajendran held a story reading and interactive session. She gave information about is a technique that uses carved patterns and designs on a wooden block, first dipped in paint and South India and shared her childhood experiences on how she wanted to look taller by wearing then pressed on the cloth to form beautiful designs. Children were invited in groups to block heels and how that inspired her to write a story about an elephant who disliked his appearance. paint on white t-shirts. At the end of the story, the students learnt how to be comfortable with their looks. She also Resin Art: An addition to the Skillset: There was no age restriction, adults also tried their narrated a story in a musical manner titled 'Rickshawala'. hands on Resin Art, under the guidance of Radhika Fatehpuria. Dr. Aditi Chaturvedi and Megna Soaking in the Knowledge of Different States Art: Children had an opportunity to explore Rao, with others participated in the Resin Art workshop. The finished product looks like a glass artwork from various states of India. They saw Rock Art Exhibition, Bheel Painting Exhibition, showpiece with blue and white waves. and Gond Bheel Paintings, where artisans demonstrated their art in live sessions. Kids saw In the grand closing ceremony, Dr. Pallavi Rao Chaturvedi proposed vote of thanks to all the

Curriculum October 16,2022 10 Curriculum December 16,2022 Spotlight Will VR learning replace teachers: myths and misconceptions Sushma Sharma With virtual reality disrupting the Imbues interest among learners with low the teacher to serve as a facilitator, enabling Global Leader, world of education, a new debate attention span them to devote more time to comprehending Counselling Solutions, LaunchMyCaree has be, en doing the rounds - will VR To quote Stanford University lecturer and various learning styles and adding the required learning eventually replace classroom behavioural designer, Nir Eyal, “Being curricular modifications to the process. It is an Studies have found teaching? While it may sound like a valid indistractable is the single most important skill effective tool for both teaching and learning, that VR can be used argument in the light of the rapidly for the 21st century.” In today's day and age, thus creating a win-win situation for teachers to detect ADHD, transformative technological pedagogies, VR students are struggling with attention issues as and learners alike. besides helping learning can never be a substitute for teachers they are overwhelmed and overloaded by children with ADHD in a classroom, rather it is a powerful tool that information. One of the greatest classroom With technology rapidly transforming the enhance memory and can enhance the process of learning. In a challenges has been to engage learners for a world, it is imperative for teachers to be open to concentration. technologically driven world, virtual reality long span of time. Complex lessons especially recalibrating methods of instruction. It is can enable teachers to impart education to the in science and mathematics fail to hold the important to realize the fact that while emerging future workforce more effectively, thereby attention of a majority of students. Learning in technologies like virtual reality offer a singular enhancing the quality of education. a virtual environment creates a distraction-free venue to enact learning and practice skills, they environment inducing a higher learner also need teacher training, support, and VR learning and classroom teaching go engagement and better concept clarity. With opportunities for experimentation. The hand-in-hand VR learning, teachers and educators can make advantages of incorporating technology into the Teachers lead, guide, instruct, and help learning personalized as it enables real-time classroom environment are directly related to learners to grow. These humanistic skills are student interaction with the virtual how technology is used in a way that is irreplaceable in education, and enable teachers environment. What's even more heartening is supported by pedagogy. Educators can lead the to forge meaningful connections with learners. that studies have found that VR can be used to way in utilizing technology to foster The process of disbursing knowledge can be detect ADHD, besides helping children with experiential learning, creativity, and innovation impacted by developments in technology to ADHD enhance memory and concentration. in both real-world and virtual settings. help learners absorb concepts in a better way. VR-based learning solutions allow students to Offers increased retention InPTA data release be immersed in a virtual world that brings As VR learning offers an interesting way of concepts to life in a 360-degree environment, learning; it has been proven that it may boost A team of researchers, including from IIT Roorkee helping them to go deeper in to academic information retention for a longer period as are part of the first data release of the Indian learning and harness practical knowledge. compared to traditional teaching methods. Pulsar Timing Array (InPTA), an Indo-Japanese When integrated in a classroom setting under Researchers from the University of Maryland collaboration of about forty radio-astronomers) the guidance of teachers, VR can do wonders conducted one of the first comprehensive towards the detection of low-frequency to fortify the educational process. studies to examine whether learning occurs gravitational waves. This InPTA data release stems more effectively in virtual, immersive from three and a half years of observation using Enhancing teachers' ability in classrooms environments as opposed to more conventional one of the world's largest and finest telescopes, Virtual reality strengthens teacher's ability and mediums like a two-dimensional desktop the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope empowers them to go beyond the limitations of computer or portable tablet. According to the (uGMRT) operated by NCRA-TIFR near Pune. textbooks. It has the potential to create National Education Association of the United The interplay of gravitational waves in the innovative virtual teaching environments to States, retention rates for lecture-style learning universe is similar to a symphony played by guide learners and apply the knowledge to are 5% whereas learning in VR tends to have a nature. Researchers have been eavesdropping real-life situations. VR offers a swift, practical 75% retention rate. Teachers would like that, upon the crescendos, while a persistent buzz and fun way to disseminate learning. It has for sure! forms the basis of this cosmic melody. These been proven to successfully remove monotony, waves are generated by supermassive black hole and facilitate ease of learning. Applied in the Engages teachers and students alike binary pairs orbiting around each other for right way, VR can assist educators in preparing Any effort to improve education must be millions of years during their courses of collision. effective lesson plans, find creative ways to infused with a deep understanding of the The primary hindrance in their detection is the teach complicated concepts, and keep learners tangible, modern reality of educational vast ocean of interstellar medium lying in focused for longer durations. practices. Immersive learning in VR enables between. The InPTA data is critical for charting this interstellar 'weather' and paving a way to the discovery in near future. The significance of putting wastewater to effective use Gurmit Singh Arora, National President, Indian Plumbing Association S we are all dependent on water for survival and energy, sustainable water untapped opportunities for communities to alleviate water stress. This type management is an urgent necessity. Only 1% of the world's freshwater is of recycling has significant social, environmental, and economic benefits available. The pressures on freshwater sources are increasing. Water demand in addition to helping to alleviate stresses on water sources such as lakes is steadily outpacing supply, and this is expected to increase by 40% by 2030. The and rivers in India. It is our responsibility as water managers to provide availability of fresh water resources is a massive challenge that people all over the safe, clean water. Water scarcity, which necessitates diversification to world are dealing with. alternative water supplies, is the most significant driver for wastewater Given this scenario, there is an increasing need to effectively use all available treatment and water reuse. forms of water, including wastewater, which was once used but is now an untapped When it comes to water scarcity, industrial water usage is rarely given the resource. Despite the known benefits of preventing water resource pollution and attention it deserves. While water usage in industries is one issue, contributing to sustainable production and consumption systems, wastewater wastewater discharge, which can massively pollute our rivers, is another. treatment and reuse practices are limited in India. Water is too valuable to be Industries can play an important role in managing their water usage utilized only once. India accounts for 18% of the world's population but only sustainably and rethinking how they manage their wastewater. Industrial accounts for 4% of the world's freshwater resources. It is already water-stressed, water reuse has advantages , industries that recycle and reuse enhance the with only 1,544 cu m per capita available. Major measures must be implemented safety of their industrial water supply. They also significantly improve quickly to make water use more sustainable, efficient, and directed by a greater water supply security by providing more fresh water for other uses such as grasp of how our water resources can be handled effectively to benefit future generations. agriculture as well as potable supply. Cooling and boiler make-up water are the two most common With a water crisis gazing urban India in the head, it's necessary to study how Singapore turned applications for industrial water reuse. Water recycled within an industrial facility or reclaimed its water story around. Singapore, despite being one of the world's rainiest countries, suffers from another facility's effluent can be reused by industry. As another source of reuse, the constant from water scarcity. flow from municipal sewage plants presents an appealing option. Singapore relies on rain and imports fresh water from Malaysia. Lack of water has compelled it In other words, wastewater refers to water that has previously been used for domestic, industrial, to create potable, municipal, and industrial water through recycling and renewal, resulting in or commercial purposes. Household practises such as washing, bathing, and using the restroom \"New Water.\" To increase self-sufficiency, the government has created an advanced sewage end up producing waste water, whereas industrial wastewater is produced by activities such as treatment system that includes a network of tunnels and high-tech plants. The city's sewage is manufacturing and production. Industries and households can definitely rethink their wastewater being treated with increasingly sophisticated membrane technologies to produce New Water. usage and maximise its potential with appropriate waste water reuse technology and proper Singapore now has ultra-clean water that exceeds WHO drinking water standards. implementation. Recycling waste water to supplement drinking water supplies is one of the most significant

Curriculum December 16,2022 11 Higher EdNews IIIT-Delhi signs MoU with Enord The institute is planning to commence operations by January Malware Analysis' that will train the students and faculties on 2023 and is confident to train large no of students by next year. advanced malware investigation. Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT- Prof Devendra Kumar Singh, Principal of National P.G. K7 Computing will provide multiple levels of training to Delhi), has joined hands with Enord, India's first AI-on-edge College, Lucknow said, “We are delighted to have collaborated designated faculty members of Easwari Engineering College Drone Tech Startup, to carry out joint research in the field of with Cambridge University Press and Assessments, for along with associated malware samples to enable independent navigation of drones. offering enhancement course in English communication analysis of modern malware using both static and dynamic Enord is engaged in the business of designing and developing through Cambridge English Course Interchange for the analysis techniques, evaluation of cyber defenses, and drones that have an AI pilot system for autonomous navigation, students at our institute. We are confident that this will be a development of solutions to counter cyberattacks. which is capable of flying even in any confined spaces that will synergistic relationship, providing students with the The Center of Excellence for Malware Analysis will help ultimately create ease in operating, generating insights, and progressive way of learning English by realising their true students acquire these skills by providing advanced training to taking action that does not rely on GPS. potential and achieve their academic goals.” professors who will in turn train students and prepare them to This collaboration of IIIT-Delhi and Enord will work towards excel in the enterprise cybersecurity sector.” developing robust algorithms to enable increased autonomy of Macquarie University Aus and MIT- S. Niranjan, Co-Chairman, SRM Group of Institutions drones in GPS-denied environments. World Peace University enter MoU (Ramapuram & Trichy Campuses), added “Cybersecurity is IIIT-Delhi houses The Space Systems Laboratory, which emerging as an exciting opportunity for students who target focuses on fundamental and applied research in the fields of Macquarie University, has signed a Memorandum of international careers, due to a global demand for cybersecurity Global and Regional Navigation Satellite Systems, Space Understanding (MoU) with India's MIT-World Peace talent driven by the accelerating need to protect enterprise Situational Awareness, estimation algorithms and navigation of University which seeks to boost joint research programs, staff operations and maintain national security. ” space vehicles. The research programs of the laboratory are exchanges and study tours. funded by DST-SERB, ISRO Respond Program and National The MoU was signed in the presence of Professor S. Bruce SGT University to build EV Supercomputing Mission. Dowton, Vice-Chancellor and President, Macquarie infrastructure for students “The use of autonomous drones is rapidly growing in University, Sydney, Australia and Dr R.M Chitnis, Vice agriculture, defence, power, and telecommunication to increase Chancellor, MIT-World Peace University, Pune, India, on 29 The Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Shree Guru productivity and reduce operational costs. India's drone market November 2022 in Mumbai. Gobind Singh Tricentenary University (SGT) University, is was valued at around 6700 crores in FY2020 and is expected to The MoU covers credit transfers and articulations in STEM going all out to provide a robust EV infrastructure to students grow 14.5% by 2026. Our collaboration with Enord will enable and Management programs to support the next generation of interested in the field. SGT University together with Electric the development of indigenous technologies to support the executives by enhancing their managerial skills and One Mobility Pvt. Limited, signed the Memorandum of growth of the Indian drone market in alignment with the technological expertise in tandem. Understanding (MoU) and inaugurated the Centre of Excellence National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Apart from the benefits of student exchange, study tours and for Electric Vehicle. SGT University believes in inculcating the Systems,” Dr.Sanat K Biswas, Principal Investigator on the joint research programs, students will also be eligible for direct technological mindset in students and imparting knowledge to project from IIIT-Delhi. admission to one-year Masters or an integrated arrangement build scientific temper in generations. This collaboration aims for Undergraduate and Post Graduate degrees at Macquarie to educate, engage, and elevate students to be future-ready in an Shiv Nadar Univ Chennai hosts University. altered EV environment. SNUCTELL22 with CIIL, Mysore The MoU will offer two different programs to both SGT École Ducasse and the École University students and those from other institutions. The The English faculty of the School of Humanities and Social d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme du certification and curriculum-based experience program will Sciences, Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNUC) organized Luxembourg innovate in partnering meet the students' critical skill needs for the rapidly expanding SNUCTELL22 an international conference on South Asian training futuristic industry segment of electric vehicles. Along with the Perspectives of the Teaching of English Language and faculty at SGT University, the students will also learn from Literature, in collaboration with the Central Institute of Indian Building on an over four-year partnership, top hospitality professionals in the sector. With a chance for job placements, Languages, Mysore on 16 & 17 December 2022. Prof. Suresh colleges, École Ducasse and École d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Electric One Mobility Private Limited will support students Canagarajah (Penn State University, USA) and Prof. Nalini Iyer du Luxembourg (EHTL) are reinforcing their collaboration by who have chosen semester or certification programs. The (Seattle University, USA) delivered Keynote Addresses. The creating an ad hoc training course. As of May 2023, École company will also support students with conducting projects by conference had an excellent line-up of speakers - Prof. (Retd.) Ducasse will deliver a certified skills course focused on offering materials, technological know-how, and other Ajit K Mohanty (JNU New Delhi), Prof. (Retd.) Geetha gastronomy, as part of EHTL's Luxembourg national education resources. Durairajan (EFL-U Hyderabad), Dr. Giridhar Rao (Azim Premji curriculum. EHTL students will thus join this 10-week École University Bangalore), Prof. Sowmya Dechamma (UoH Ducasse \"Les Essentiels des Arts Culinaires\" program based Tesco Bengaluru and the University of Hyderabad), Justice (Retd.) Prabha Sridevan and Dr. Padma on a selection process that involves submitting a dedicated Mckertich (Stella Maris College Chennai). application file. This intensive training course featuring a Birmingham partnership strong practical dimension will enable participants to discover IIM Shillong and Clark University the fundamentals of French cuisine, as well as to master the The University of Birmingham and Tesco Bengaluru are joining Sign MoU basics of Alain Ducasse's culinary approach and philosophy. forces to create postgraduate study programmes in data science Students will implement contemporary and traditional and artificial intelligence. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IIM techniques, discover the secrets of the great French classics, Sumit Mitra, CEO, Tesco Business Services and Tesco Shillong and Clark University, USA, was signed to promote along with learning to select, prepare and cook the finest Bengaluru, and the University of Birmingham Vice-Chancellor student exchange programmes. The scope of the MoU also produce. At the end of this program, the students will receive & Principal Professor Adam Tickell today signed a covers sharing of academic research, faculty, and professional professional Chef(fe) de partie en restauration gastronomique Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic staff members, between the two institutions. (gourmet restaurant station chef/line cook) certification partnership that will create education and research partnerships. Dr. Alan Eisner, Dean and Professor, School of Management, officially recognized in France. The partnership will see University experts designing and Clark University, and Mr. Jayantanuj Das, Graduate The two institutions chose to announce this reinforcement of delivering educational programmes for the colleagues of Tesco Admissions Counsellor, Clark University, visited IIM Shillong their partnership at the 14th edition of Luxembourg's Expogast Bengaluru. The programmes could range from training in to sign the MoU. International Trade Show for Gastronomy, created in 1972 and specific professional areas to formal postgraduate Prof. DP Goyal said, “the collaboration between IIM Shillong celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. qualifications. and Clark University, USA would give IIM Shillong students Tesco Bengaluru will also explore opportunities for suitably access to international research and study opportunities as well Sattvik Council Of India signs qualified Birmingham students to join placements at the as international job placements. It will assist in raising the MOU with DY Patil company's data-science teams in India. The company's data- institution's profile in the worldwide market, boost the calibre science experts will also offer guest lectures to Birmingham of students at IIM-Shillong, and attract more foreign companies Through this collaborative agreement, “Sattvik Market staff and students broadening their understanding of academic for hiring IIM-Shillong pass-outs.” Friendly Incubators” will be now open in the Institute. Under trends with joint seminars and events. This MoU, and the many others signed till date, will give this, students can pursue various training courses such as faculty and learners at IIM-Shillong increased opportunities for Sattvik Internal & Lead Auditor. Somaiya Vidyavihar versity MoU travelling to, and working and studying in globally-reputed Acknowledging the importance of possessing a degree by the with Shimadzu Corporation management institutes. This is one of the numerous advantages hospitality and Tourism students, the Sattvik council of India of internationalising higher education in India, along with signed an MoU with DY Patil deemed to be University - Chairman of the Board of Shimadzu Corporation, Japan - Dr. language training, orientations and preparatory courses, School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies , Navi Mumbai, Teruhisa Ueda visited Somaiya Vidyavihar University on Nov collaborative research projects, information sharing about Through this collaborative agreement, “Sattvik Market 25 to sign an MoU with Somaiya University. The objective of conferences and workshops, and mutual support. Academics friendly Incubators” will be now open in the Institute. Under the MoU signing was to establish and maintain an Advanced have a long history of travelling to further their research goals this, students can pursue training courses on Lead Auditor, Analytical Instrumentation Facility (AAIF) named as, and utilise the variety of resources offered by colleges all over Internal & Consciousness Program. 'Shimadzu - Somaiya Vidyavihar Centre of Excellence in the world. A MOU to this effect was signed between the two Analytical and Measurement Sciences'. organizations in the presence of Abhishek Biswas, Founder, The new centre is set to bring about academic enrichment and Cambridge University Press and SCI, SHTS, Director - Mrs. Pallavi Chaudhari from DY Patil development of students and the industry. As the Shimadzu Assessment signs an MOU with University. Corporation and Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) jointly National P.G. College, Lucknow work, they will be focusing on applied research and new K7 Computing Signs MoU with SRM method development in the areas of sustainable materials, green Cambridge University Press and Assessment have partnered Easwari Engineering College on energy and biofuels. Another aim is to publish the research data with National P.G College, offering an opportunity to empower Malware training on national forums and utilise the research publication for the students with language skills that encourage lifelong learning mutual benefit of the industry and both the parties. and enhance their employability. This association will provide a K7 Computing Private Limited, a company in cybersecurity, The centre will enable SVU to do advanced research and world-class learning experience to aspiring students who wish has entered into a MoU with SRM Easwari Engineering analysis using state-of-the-art analytical and measuring to pursue education and career options by broadening their College, a NAAC-Accredited 'A' Grade institution, to set-up - instruments to make meaningful contributions with science in learning horizons. 'Easwari Engineering College-K7 Center of Excellence for the world.

12 Curriculum December 16,2022 Interview India is an important market for GRE, and ETS is committed to its development Alberto Acereda, Associate Vice President, Global Higher Education, ETS was on a visit to India recently and spoke to Autar Nehru, Editor, Curriculum and Education21 on the growing demand for GRE in India, preparation strategy for test takers and how GRE supports diversity Tell us about GRE's acceptance with with some of the Deans and Directors in the partner institutions are also leaders in their institution and the cohort. Indian test-takers and Institutions? management education space. The advisory domain and provide us guidance and help What is GRE doing to grow its acceptance with India is a top growth market for ETS and for council comprises of higher education ETS understand how we can meet the needs business schools? the GRE General Test. We are very excited leaders who represent business schools and of the students and institutions. This is a GRE scores are accepted in more than 1,300 and have an office in Delhi now. The GRE has programmes across the country. Now well- major step for us to further our commitment business schools around the globe and that been a popular test for decades and its known institutions such as the Indian School to b-schools and higher education in India includes Harvard University, The University of popularity has not waned despite the of Business, several Indian Institute of How have Indian students fared in GRE Chicago, MIT for their masters MBA and other pandemic. Our volume grew by 68% over last Management accept GRE scores as part of and how can they prepare better for the professional programmes. In India, we have year and the number of Indian Institutions their admission process. This number which test? ISB, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM accepting GRE for admissions. A year ago, we is about 100 now is set to grow to over 150 by Indian students are in the top percentile and Kolkata and SP Jain among others who accept formed the India business school advisory next year and we are excited about our strong are amongst the most successful globally. GRE scores. We are currently accepted by council. We want to enhance how we work acceptance by test takers and institutions. Our This speaks for the quality of Indian Higher nearly 100 programmes and by next year we Education system and the acumen of test expect this to grow to 150. takers. The recommendation for test takers is We are also going beyond graduate admission to prepare using official resources available steps and speaking to B-schools about how we on our website. Test-takers can refer to the as ETS can help students, faculty and official GRE Mentor which is a self-paced administrators move across the student life and comprehensive course. The course helps cycle. The graduate admissions test is to build the necessary skills and offers important, but we also think that we understand practice test for improved performance in the the needs, the pain points and how ETS can test. become a valued partner to institutions. Why should GRE be preferred over some Any concluding comments? of the other tests? As I said we're very excited to expand in India, There are several reasons for this. GRE is a it is a priority. We really look forward to work global test, and the scores are accepted across with different stake holders including thousands of programmes around the world. mentorship resources for students. And, I am GRE also helps the test taker to select from a hopeful we'll become useful to a large student variety of programmes compared to our population looking for better jobs through good competitors. We are globally recognised for education across the globe. bringing on the table a more diverse cohort of students and this diversity benefits the Understanding the white collar gigs mass layoffs The mass layoffs is in the news globally. The and home services, among others. The gig a more at-ease work model and looking to Today Tasmo have skilled gig workers working corporate world is now witnessing a tough economy is a common marketplace in which take control of their work lives by striving to remotely all around India, helping clients and time with major big tech companies including temporary positions are common and create an ideal work-life balance. Young Meta, Twitter, Snap, and Microsoft organizations contract with independent talents demand more flexibility and 6,46,206 Indians went Abroad announcing mass layoffs, which have tens of workers for short-term engagements. independency not just in terms of where and For Higher Education thousands of people unemployed. According to a report by Boston Consulting when they work, but also in the work they do So far, 17,604 employees have been laid off in Group, India's gig workforce comprises 15 and who it's for.​ Over six lakh Indians went abroad for higher India by 52 startups, including unicorns million workers employed across industries According to a study from Accenture, 40 education till November this year, compared BYJU'S, Chargebee, Cars24, LEAD, Ola, such as software, shared services, and percent of companies are experiencing talent with 4.44 lakh in 2021, the government Meesho, MPL, Innovaccer, Udaan, professional services. and skills shortages that impact their ability to informed the Lok Sabha.. The numbers Unacademy, and Vedantu. Edtech has seen the According to a 2019 report by the India innovate. All of these companies are looking corroborate the uptick in visas issued by the US most layoffs, followed by consumer services Staffing Federation, India is the fifth largest in to fill those gaps with a variety of freelancers. and the UK to Indian students this and e-commerce. The three sectors have Flexi-staffing globally, after the US, China, The white-collar gig economy has gained year.According to past data, the numbers have collectively seen 31 startups lay off 15,039 Brazil, and Japan. momentum to another level in the past steadily risen over the years. In 2017, the employees so far. This means that almost 9 in An estimated 56% of new employment in India quarter. With mass layoffs all over the world, number of students who went overseas for every 10 employees laid off in 2022 were is being generated by gig economy companies websites like Taskmo have stepped onto the higher studies was 4,54,009; 5,17,998 in 2018; working in either consumer services, e- across both the blue-collar and white-collar scene and since gained major traction. By 5,86,337 in 2019. In 2020, it dipped to 2,59,655 commerce, or edtech. In particular, edtech has workforce. Blue-collar gig workers perform offering short-term gig opportunities in a gig due to the pandemic. come under intense scrutiny across the manual labor and earn an hourly wage and marketplace, this company has attracted country. Not only have 15 edtech startups, white-collar gig workers are salaried thousands of workers with secondary For Regular News updates & including four of the seven edtech unicorns, professionals, typically referring to general education, specialized skills, and a strong Features visit our websites: laid off 7,483 employees, but the sector has office workers and management. desire to detach themselves from the also seen five startups shut down in 2022. The demand for the gig workforce is seeing a conventional career paths so familiar to their curriculum-magazine.com For most of us, Gig workers mean the person rapid increase in India due to this layoff predecessors. Education21.in who works as delivery executives, drivers, or season. The mass layoff has led to creating According to a report by Taskmo, White other home service providers. Whereas the gig gaps in roles and skill sets. Companies are collar gig workforce demand has increased economy includes all platforms that hire looking for more sustainable, less time- 7X in the last quarter whereas more than ten independent workers across sectors like e- consuming, and pocket-friendly ways to hire a thousand gig workers have been onboarded commerce, technology, food and beverages, workforce whereas employees are looking for with the majority of white-collar workers.

Curriculum December 16,2022 13 HEIs Digest Centre of Excellence for Blockchain the requisite values in the students. She also enumerated the KLA Tencor, Chennai; Dr Shankar Venugopal, VP, Mahindra- achievements that the college made in the last five years in Chennai; Dr Padmavathi Ganapathi, Dean, Avinashilingam Technology inaugurated at MIT research, teaching-learning and students' outreach programmes University, Coimbatore, among others, Dr Priti Sajja, Professor, and other areas. i Ajay S. Shriram, Chairman, Governing Body, SP University; Mr Nitin Bawsay, VP Operations, Cin7; Mr Arun World Peace University SRCC and CMD of DCM Shriram Ltd. welcomed the Narayanaswamy, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, honourable guests and spoke about the many infrastructure and Smarthub.ai. MIT-World Peace University announced the inauguration of a other developments in the college. The Chairman “Smart Computing and Information Security is moving towards new Centre of Excellence focused on Blockchain technology congratulated all the award winners and their proud parents. things to derive human-like thinking. In this sphere, complex within the university's School of Computer Engineering and Rajiv Kumar, recalled his own experience, studying at DU, challenges keep propping up that can be solved through joint Technology. The new CoE is a joint collaboration between and how the University had a lasting impact. He addressed the collaboration of industry personnel and researchers. We have Snapper FutureTech, Pune and MIT-WPU. The exercise has gathering about the importance and significance of voting. been progressing in this direction. The platform of ASCIS 2022 been initiated by the School of Computer Engineering and Kumar also spoke of revolutionizing of the ballot by is a step ahead towards greater integration of industry and Technology and the Center for Industry-Academic Partnerships technology and expanded on the notion of 'every vote counts'. academia to move further on the technological front,” said Prof (CIAP). The CEC also made a presentation on how the unique (Dr) Sandeep Sancheti, Provost, Marwadi University. The CoE aims to foster excellence in the development of demographic dividend in India will play a very important role training programmes for youth and practitioners in Ethereum in the next forty years. Beyond Emergence & Green Future and Hyperledger Lab setup for software development, faculty The programme included release of college publications, training, blockchain applications for pilot understanding of presentation of awards and prizes and a brief cultural Summit' by Atria University applications, Faculty ToT (skill and capacity building), presentation by the students. mentoring for blockchain entrepreneurship, blockchain The marquee event at Atria University on Nov 26, was presided software development training for faculty and students, among IIM Udaipur Organises 6th edition over by Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance & many other areas. The CoE will play a critical role in Corporate Affairs. Basavaraj S. Bommai, Chief Minister of implementing a cascading model of teacher training and skill of Udaipur Runs Karnataka, and over 25 Industry leaders were present. development through modern lab facilities, career counselling, At 'Beyonder Emergence', the students of Atria University (AU) seminars and workshops, and internship and certification The 6th edition of 'Udaipur Runs', the outdoor event of the showcased over a dozen projects, each one of them aimed at mentoring servicesall under one roof. institute's annual sports fest, Utkrisht on Dec 12, was a solving real world problems. The solutions on display were Dr. Prasad D. Khandekar, Dean of Engineering said, resounding success that saw participation from over 1200 socially responsible, ethical solutions, and conscious of “Technologies such as blockchain are of immense value in people. The theme for this year's event was “Aikyam reducing carbon footprint to minimum. Projects on Energy today's time when job dynamics are rapidly changing and Sahcharya”, which translates to “United Companionship”. The Audit, eMobility, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Extended Reality, evolving. We at MIT-WPU want every student to graduate with aim is to promote unity, and synergetic companionship. This is Hydroponics, Cyanotype print making, were few examples of skills that will prepare them for new-age jobs of the future. We an especially pertinent message that symbolizes cooperation the projects on display. are determined to achieve the same objective through this and unity the nation has shown as it recovers from the The 'Green Future Summit' had over 25 distinguished industry unique Centre of Excellence, which will equip students with the pandemic. #RunForEquality campaign was promoted by leaders championing Green solutions across sectors. The applications related to the use and development of blockchain Samman, the Internal Committee at IIM Udaipur, which aimed summit included insightful panel discussions on topics of Green technology,\" The CoE will be followed by the formation of a at raising awareness about gender inequality. Fintech, eMobility and Clean Fuel, ESG, and Future of student-led Blockchain Club for students and faculty members The participant pool was varied, and it saw individuals from Workforce. The panel discussions were focused on laying an by the end of this year. Udaipur Police and Mewari Runners Running Club as well. ideal blueprint for the future in each focus group topic, Udaipur Runs hosted prominent guests; Ironman Rishabh Jain, including the right models of partnership between private IIM Udaipur hosts the Chicago Ironman Jitendra Patel, Brigadier Commander S. Ramakrishna organizations. The panel also discussed in detail how public (VSM), Major Pratik Bhattacharya, Colonel KDS Shaktawat, policies benefited growth, and suggested valuable policy Booth Quantitative Marketing Mrs. Kratika Shaktawat and Lieutenant Colonel Apurva Singh. changes that further increased growth. The leaders showed a The event was supported by multiple prestigious brands, such pathway to make India attain its goal of becoming a leading Conference as Secure Meters, Title Sponsors, Udaipur Blog, Digital player in the 'Green Economy' in the global context... Outreach Partner, Mewari Runners, Running Partners, Paras IIM Udaipur played host to the fourth Chicago Booth Healthcare, Hospitality Partner, Choudhary Offset Pvt. Ltd., IILM University Gurugram celebrates Quantitative Marketing Conference which aims to build Printing Partner, Radio City 91.9 FM, Radio Partner. Innocent research relationships with Indian faculties. The conference Street Friends Society, Goodness Partner, VSS Hero as its Annual MBA Convocation held on Dec 15 had the objective of developing conversations Logistics Partner, and Saffron, Food Partner. around quantitative research in Marketing in India and Chicago The Annual Convocation of IILM University was held on 22nd Booth, a global leader in Management research and education, Marwadi University hosts global Nov at IILM University, Gurugram campus in the presence of is playing a yeoman's role in this. The conference aimed to the Chief Guest, Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing bring together marketing faculty from Booth and others conference on Smart Computing Director of Nestle India Ltd. (faculty, Ph.D. students, researchers, firms, NGOs) interested in One sixty one students from the Gurugram campus received serious quantitative marketing research from India to facilitate and Information Security their MBA degrees while 164 students from Lodhi Road and the sharing of ideas, research, and the exploration of potential Greater Noida campuses received their PGDM. collaborations. Marwadi University (MU) the youngest institution to be Mr Narayanan commended the Class of 2022 for their The conference saw participation not only from Professors and recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Government of achievement and shared a few rules that they could follow in PhD scholars from ISB, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Gujarat hosted its first International Conference on life, “Take the journey with the flow and don't try to control the Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, Ahmedabad University and the Goa Advancements in Smart Computing and Information Security flow because the flow sometimes is not under your control… be Institute of Management but also international participation (ASCIS 2022) in collaboration with Springer CCIS, clear as to what you want to be and know who you are and from the University of Minnesota, Texas A&M University, and GUJCOST & DST on Nov 29. The global conference, with know what you believe in and what you want of life. And this Columbia University. With nine high-quality research participation from internationally renowned universities and will determine the course of your life,” he said. presentations by professors and Ph.D. scholars and discussions eminent Indian institutions, brought forth fresh insights from Navya Bagla and Osheen Koul were awarded Dr Kulwant Rai and comments from the faculty team from the Chicago Booth academicians, researchers, and industry practitioners across Gold for Overall excellence in academics and co-curricular School of Business, the conference generated high interest in multiple industry verticals. activities and Outstanding achievement in academics, research from India. Out of a total of 206 research papers received, 130 were respectively. The conference is the brainchild of Prof. Pradeep Chintagunta, selected for conference proceedings on the tracks of AI and Dr S Y Quraishi, Chancellor, IILM Gurugram congratulated the Joseph T. and Bernice S. Lewis Distinguished Service Professor ML, smart computing, cyber security, and industry 4.0. Of graduating students for achieving this milestone in their lives of Marketing, and Prof. Sanjog Misra, Charles H. Kellstadt these, 10 percent of papers were received from outside India. and urged them to be indispensable in whatever they do. Professor of Marketing, both at Chicago Booth. The IIMU - Papers spanned a diverse range of applicability domains Dr Sujata Shahi, Vice Chancellor, IILM Gurugram encouraged Chicago Booth conference had Prof. Pradeep Chintagunta, including healthcare, agriculture, automobile, civil and the students to reflect on their core purpose and how they will Prof. Sanjog Misra, Prof. Bradley Shapiro, and Prof. Giovanni mechanical engineering, pharma, cybercrime and sports. achieve over the coming decades “For that is how the story of Company participating from Chicago Booth. The previous Noted global academic and industry speakers who attended their lives will be written,“ she said. editions of the conference have been hosted by ISB, ASCIS 2022 included Andrew Hodges, Senior Security Dr Shahi also emphasised the importance of IILM University Hyderabad, and IIM Bangalore. Advisor, Asia Pacific & Japan, AWS; Dr. Shamala and its contributions towards the students and the community. Subramaniam, Professor, Universiti Putra, Malaysia; Azaz She said, “IILM University has set high standards for offering Shridhar Shriram Auditorium Faruki, Founder, Digital Model Factory, USA; Dr. Ramkumar outstanding value based quality education, high quality Lakshminarayanan, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs and research, consultancy and strong corporate as well as inaugurated at SRCC Delhi Scientific Research, University of Technology and Applied international linkages. We at IILM encourage contemporary Sciences, Oman; Krishnakumar Sundaram, Senior Director, research concentrating regional, national and global issues. Shri Ram College of Commerce held its 95th Annual Day on Global Sales, FirstQA Systems, Japan; and Dr.Vassilis C IILM University is placed with highly talented and experienced December 14, 2022 with Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Gerogiannis, Professor & Head, University of Thessaly, committed faculty members and staff who have continued to Commissioner of India as the Chief Guest. The occasion was Greece, among others. give their best to the system. The University emphasises used to inaugurate the newly renovated state-of-the-art ASCIS 2022 was also attended by globally eminent experts innovative teaching and quality mentoring of students.” “Shridhar Shriram Auditorium” by the CEC. Rajat Sharma, from within India, promoting cutting edge research, with some Dr Charu Bansal, Dean of MBA programme praised the Class eminent alumnus, SRCC, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, India notable attendees such as Dr. Ram Kumar G, Cyber Security & of 2022 for their resilience during the pandemic and TV was Guest of Honour. Risk Leader, Nisaan Motor Corporation, Bangalore; Dr. maintaining a strong network with the faculties and fellow Prof. Simrit Kaur, Principal, SRCC presented the Annual Kumar Rajamani, Senior Manager, Algorithm Development, classmates. “Being work-from-home during internship and even Report and emphasized the role institutions play in instilling after being placed, the bright students tried to cover the skill

Curriculum October 16,2022 Curriculum December 16,2022 14 Campus Buzz SCMHRD: Celebrates completion of Tobago visited ARCH College of Design and Business. Kerala for topping all social and educational indices and The Ministry of External Affairs, Under the Government of appreciated the state for its innovative steps and committed three decades of dedicated service India, organizes the 'Know India' initiative with the objective workforce of expatriates working all over the globe. of familiarizing the Indian Diaspora Youth within the age Thanking Mr Hinduja for gracing the occasion and kick-starting Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource group of 18 to 30 years, with the achievements and the 3rd edition of IIMK's International Conclave, Prof. Development (SCMHRD), a constituent of the renowned developments made by the country and bringing them closer to Debashis Chatterjee added “Pluralism and Inclusivity are the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has tunned 30 the land of their ancestors. The program provides a unique two pillars that define globalisation of Indian thoughts. Our years and is proud of its legacy of producing some of the opportunity for students and young professionals of Indian investment has to be in education, reimagining the future and topmost management professionals in the country. The institute origin to visit India and share their views, experiences, and finding the strength in our ethos to further propagate the power hasover the years garnered several accolades in recognition of expectations and unravel contemporary India. They were here of Indian Thoughts. IIMK's core ideas of Satyam its industry-focused, employability-oriented, advanced business in India for 21days/20 nights where they will be in Delhi for (Authenticity), Nityam (Sustainability) and Purnam courses, including the prestigious AACSB (Association to the first and last phase and in Agra in the second phase and (Wholeness) are three fundamental elements of Indian ethos Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation, which then in Northern Rajasthan in the 3rd phase and so on. and flagbearers of globalizing Indian thought. GIT Conclave is is accorded to only 5% B-Schools in the world. ARCH College of Design and Business had organized campus a festival of creative synthesis of ideas and this year IIMK's Rejoicing the milestone year of SCMHRD, Dr. Netra Neelam, tour, workshops and interactive sessions with students. ARCH four Centres of Excellence Climate Studies, Governnace, Director of Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human students guided the delegates all through the campus and Digital Innovation and Social Innovation will be at the Resource Development (SCMHRD) said, “This 30-year explained the design work done by students of different forefront of path breaking research outputs at this Thought milestone is not only a moment of pride but also of deep departments like Product, Jewellery, Interior, Fashion & Leadership conclave.”Preeti Jhangiani and Mr Parvin Dabas, introspection. At SCMHRD, we have since the very beginning Graphics. ARCH also has a unique name for their classroom in co-founders of the pro-panja league the pioneers of professional taken a systematic approach to not just preparing future Hindi which brings new learning for people who came from arm wrestling also spoke on the occasion and shared that the professionals but also business thinkers and entrepreneurs who, different origins. Indian Thoughts have the power to take on the world. They armed with the keen strategic thinking and interpersonal skill ARCH College of Design and business organized different passed on the mantra of “Dream Big. Think Big. Innovate and that we strive to offer, can drive the next big change in the workshops for these international Delegates to participate in. don't lose zest for life” to the students. business world. Apart from the industry-best year-on-year Delegates actively participated in the thewa, Investing in placement numbers, we pride ourselves on the close-knit Casting & modeling, block printing, natural dyeing, jewellery We must be sensitive towards all victims connection that the management of the leading companies forge enameling, and hand weaving. Delegates were amazed to see with us, validating the tireless effort that every stratum of the student's work. During the conversation with the students, of crime: Anjana Sinha IPS at GITAM SCMHRD puts in towards one of the finest business educations delegates were amazed to know that students in India are in the country. Looking back, we also want to take this working on different projects and using a variety of materials Discussing her inspiring journey as a security reform opportunity to further build on what we are known for: a strong for designing the prototype and product. practitioner, Anjana Sinha IPS a highly respected Indian Police alumni network, giving a sense of community beyond the walls Later delegates had an interactive session with Mr. Manan Service 1990-batch officer from Andhra Pradesh cadre stressed of the institute; a robust industry connection, leading to an Surana, Assistant Director, HR & Operations, ARCH College that “there is a lot which needs to be done towards exclusive insider's view coupled with first-rate mentorship for of Design and Business where he told about the international accomplishing a gender-sensitive police force”, and that we the candidates, and an enviable student life, enhanced by state- and national partnerships, collaborations, memberships, and have to be more sensitive towards any victim of crime, of-the-art infrastructure and advanced resources.“ projects in the field of design and also about various forms and including men, people who are economically weak and those reforms in design education in India and how ARCH is who are emotionally battered. Panel Discussion on 'India: Marching actively working over with the initiative of the Government of She said this while interacting with the students of GITAM India to establish critical thinking in the young individuals by (Deemed to be University) Hyderabad campus, as part of a Towards 100' by SNU rooting them up in the very beginning with the Design Culture Changemakers session moderated by Smita Sharma, visiting Initiatives. faculty, Kautilya School of Public Policy. Sinha is currently on Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida’s Department of central deputation to the Central Industrial Security Force at the Economics recently hosted a panel discussion titled 'India: CK Group of Education, Cuddalore honors rank of Inspector General. Marching Towards 100', analyzing India's journey up the IPS Sinha also recounted her childhood, interest in extra- economic power scale by 2047. Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia, its students on Graduation Day 2022 curricular activities and motivation towards becoming former deputy chairman of Planning Commission (now independent. Recalling how she “never wanted to be a part of abolished) and noted Economist was the keynote speaker, and CK Group of Educational Institutions, Cuddalore, on Nov 20 the police force and never aspired to be a civil servant” she said the discussion was chaired by Dr. Rajat Kathuria, Dean for the felicitated graduates across all streams as part of its annual destiny made her crack UPSC in the very first attempt. School of Social Sciences, Shiv Nadar IoE. graduation day at the Sangamithra Convention Center The discussion focused on what will make India a developed Puducherry. The grand graduation ceremony witnessed the Navrachana University's 10th economy by 2047, an aspiration shared by the government and presence of renowned industrialist Mr K. Sendhil Naathan, all citizens alike. The panel discussion brought together experts Managing Director, TANFAC Industries Ltd., as the Chief convocation including Dr. Pronob Sen, Former Chief Statistician of India, Guest. The event was further graced by the presence of Mr. Dr. Achin Chakraborty, Professor and Director, Institute of C.K.Ranganathan, Chairman of CK Group of Educational Navrachana University, a multi-disciplinary private university Development Studies, Dr. Arup Mitra, Professor, South Asian Institutions & Chairman & Managing Director - CavinKare, in Vadodara, awarded degrees to 676 students from different University and Dr. Partha Chatterjee, Professor and Head, Ms. Amudhavalli Ranganathan - Executive Director CK Group streams of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs Department of Economics, Shiv Nadar IoE. The panel of Educational Institutions, Director of E-Commerce and New at its 10th Convocation recently. Gold medals were awarded to exchanged insights and views about India's path to becoming a Initiatives, CavinKare along with Dr. S. Saravanan, Principal, 19 students, of whom 11 are girls, at the convocation. Ten developed economy. The panel also deliberated on aspects of CK College of Engineering and Technology and Dr. S. students were awarded doctoral degrees at the hands of the human capital development and issues related to climate Singaravelu, Principal, CK College of Education. dignitaries.The degrees were awarded to the graduating students change. It suggested pathways to that goal and also pointed out Over 905 students were conferred with degrees and by Chief Guest Lt Colonel Vijay Nair, Vice President, Head the pitfalls to avoid. distinctions across various streamlines of courses - 625 Integrated Electronic SCM at Reliance Retail, Navrachana During his keynote address, Dr Ahluwalia said, “ Having Engineering graduates, 130 MBA graduates and 150 B.Ed. Education Society Chairperson Ms Tejal Amin, University's reached a milestone of 75 years of independence, India is at the graduates. A total of six students 3 from MBA, 2 from Provost Prof Pratyush Shankar, and members of the Board of cusp of witnessing unprecedented economic growth in the next engineering and 1 from B.Ed were recognized as the rank Governors. 25 30 years. However, it would be unrealistic to assume that holders for outshining in their courses. The grand event In his address, Lt Colonel Vijay Nair told the graduating India would record a sustained growth of 7 to 7.5% per cent brought together dignitaries from academia, principals and students to follow their passion, focus on learning, enhance without putting policies in place to navigate fiscal challenges. faculties from CK group of educational institutions and over their knowledge, andtake failures in their stride. “You are a very This will be key for the Indian economy to become a 1400 parents. fortunate generation. Today there are bigger opportunities and 'developed nation' by 2047. To do so, it will have to navigate Congratulating the graduates, C.K.Ranganathan, Chairman of tougher challenges than when I was your age. Those real challenges by redefining slogans into targets that then CK Group of Educations & CMD - CavinKare, said “I would opportunities and challenges mean there is a job out there for mobilize people into debate about how to realizing the like to congratulate all the students today on this important each one of you, so find it and chase your passion, and you will propositions. Else the slogans remain mere as slogans”. He milestone and wish them success in their future endeavours. find excellence is an automatic byproduct,” he said. further added that areas of specific import to India are “climate Enabling the next generation with the right skill set and also Out of the 676 graduating students, 170 have specialised in change and agriculture.” the right attitude is what we endeavour to do across all our Engineering, 174 in Business and Management Studies, 103 in “My fear lies in the fact that there will be a lot of effort for educational institutions. ” Sciences, 72 in Architecture and Interior Design, 54 in public resources, however, unfortunately fiscal challenges will Computer Applications and Data Science, 47 in Education, 21 hold us back. If we can't do that much by simply spending 'Ahimsa'as India's greatest thought gift in Journalism, 16 in Social Work, and nine in Law. money, then we ought to do as much in changing policies.” Added Mr Ahluwalia. to the world : Gopichand P Hinduja International delegates visit ARCH Gopichand P Hinduja, the co-chairperson of the Hinduja Group, joining virtually from London for the 3rd edition of under 62nd Know India Initiative IIMK's signature International Conclave 'Globalizing Indian Thought', said : “India is known as the land of Buddha and Under the initiative 'Know India' by the Ministry of External Gandhi and Ahimsa is our greatest gift to, Mr Hinduja Affairs, 40 International delegates from over 14 countries championed the five principles of the Hinduja Group with its visited ARCH College of Design and Business to learn about deep foundation in India's rich cultural and traditional values the design and handcrafts practiced in India. The delegates as a befitting example of 'Globalizing Indian Thought' - Work from countries like Austria, Fiji, Guyana, Israel, Malaysia, to give, Word is a bond, Act local Think Global, Partnership Mauritius, Myanmar, New Zealand, Portugal, Reunion Island for Growth and Advance Fearlessly. He also congratulated (France), South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Trinidad and

Curriculum December 16,2022 15 Skills & Entreprenerhips India Germany strengthen cooperation with Germany. academicians, and mentors from across the country who can partnership on the skills “Apprenticeship being one of the most sustainable models of expose them to different cultures, ideas, perspectives, and agenda skill development, India proposes for virtual/physical attitudes perceived in the global economy,” explained Ameet exchange programmes in academic and vocational domain Zaverii, CEO and Co-founder, Get Set Learn. focused on apprenticeship training where students will be able Garuda Aerospace aims to train The 12th Meeting of the Indo-German Joint Working Group to earn while they through on the job projects across both held on Dec 7 to encourage Vocational Education and Training countries,” he further added. 1 lakh drone pilots discussed on establishing a framework for employer connect Alexander Hochradel, Senior Policy Officer of division 222: and get an understanding on how skilled certified workers ERASMUS; International Cooperation in Vocational Training, Garuda Aerospace has announced India's first Drone Skilling could participate in economic development. Mutual Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) said, and Training Virtual E-Learning Platform at its Chennai accreditation of training providers in both countries through India has an added advantage of large pool of young talent manufacturing facility, and was inaugurated by Union Minister G2G, G2B and B2B tie-ups with relevant institutions which pool that has the potential to meet the requirements of skilled for Youth Affairs & Sports, and Information & Broadcasting, have international standards for training, assessment, and manpower in our country for various trades. Undoubtedly, Government of India, Anurag Singh Thakur recently. Garuda certifications was also discussed. VET has become paramount in today's dynamic ecosystem Aerospace, a drone start-ups, has gained recognition for The deliberations at the meeting were aimed at that has seen tremendous changes post the pandemic and introducing technology in agriculture while training and institutionalizing a standard mechanism for VET to meet the skilled manpower can only be the answer to address this educating drone pilots for the future of drones. skill requirements in priority sectors as per the German change in today's World of Work. Under the current system of The Virtual E-Learning platform will give students an standards. A skill mapping exercise will be undertaken to assess recently announced German Immigration Act, recognition of opportunity to learn about 50 different types of services Garuda the skill gaps and based on the same, bridge courses and the equivalence of professional qualifications is crucial for drones offers. Garuda Aerospace instructors will break down all upskilling programmes will be designed for skill training of bringing in synergies between two countries. Further, it is the aspects of drone technology with theory classes, online Indian workers. envisioned to undertake mapping exercise of skill gaps in the modules, flight simulation and practical on-ground flying Dr. KK Dwivedi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill key sectors in Germany, basis which an action plan may be classes. Key topics such as the history of drones, use of drones Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India and designed for bridge courses for skill training of Indian in various sectors, data processing, AI, and ML will also be Mr. Alexander Hochradel, Senior Policy Officer of division Workforce for mobility to Germany. taught to students. Garuda Aerospace will provide skilling and 222: ERASMUS; International Cooperation in Vocational Earlier India has collaborated with Germany on projects like training to one lakh youth over the next two years and aims to Training, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Indo-German Vocational Education Training, SINADE, provide 1 lakh drone pilots. co-chaired the meeting. IGnITE (Indo- German Initiative for Technical Education), Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and QualIndiaand iMOVEto boost overseas mobility of the said, “This platform will help youths to empower and bring a Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development Indians. Therefore, moving towards standard mechanism for change in society. The students attending classes will learn (BMZ) discussed aggregation of demand requirements and skill gap mapping and global skill harmonization framework is about the various aspects and uses of drones. We aim to educate employer mandates to NSDCI including job description, significant to improve incomes of migrating workforce and 1 lakh drone pilots in the coming year. The vision of the eligibility criteria, foreign language training and curricula remittance transfers. company to help farmers in agriculture with the use of drones details. BMBF and BMZ may also provide technical support BMBF has funded a complementary project on strengthening will also be taught to them. We believe drones are truly for Training of Trainers (ToT), Trainers of Assessors (ToA), company models of dual VET in industrial clusters in Northern revolutionary for our agriculture ecosystem and Garuda foreign language training, development of industry-relevant India through a bottom-up approach (SINADE). The aim of Aerospace is continuously pushing the bar to help our farmers content and curriculum. the project is to develop a corporate blueprint for dual with effective farming techniques with the help of drones. Our Dr. KK Dwivedi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill vocational training that can be deployed to other clusters later attempt to fulfil our Hon'ble PM Modiji's Vision of making Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India stated, on. India a Global Drone Hub by 2030 and we continue to stay focussed on manufacturing and training.” Germany is one of India's most important partners in Europe Get Set Learn and TiE Bangalore Speaking on the launch, the union youth affairs minister, owing to the strength of bilateral relations that we have. And Thakur said, \" India will require at least 1 lakh drone pilots in 2023. The drone pilots will be able to earn at least ₹80,000 to the deliberations that have taken place in today's meeting will set to promote entrepreneurial ₹1,00,000 a month and with this ₹6000 crore per annum worth further strengthen the ties between the two nations and will skills among students of income will be generated by drone pilots in the near future. ensure that we propel the economy by providing the right This is just the beginning of the new age developments in the drone space, as it will not only have an impact on farmers but support and talent through vocational education and training. Get Set Learn (formerly Uniform Junction), an Arvind also create massive employment.” Garuda Aerospace recently commenced its $30 million Series A There is great potential for workforce mobility from India to Mafatlal Group Company, in association with TiE Bangalore, round at a $250 million valuation. Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has invested and is also the Germany. The fact that almost one-third of Germany's Blue have announced the launch of Future Unicorns Launchpad company's Shareholder and Brand Ambassador. Garuda Aerospace boasts a fleet of 400 drones and a well-trained team Card recipients in 2021 have hailed from India, is a testimony 2022 (FUL), a first-of-its-kind mega confluence aiming to of over 500 pilots across 26 different cities. to the vast complementarities which exist between the inspire students to embrace entrepreneurial thinking by driving Istituto Marangoni Mumbai Collaborates requirements of skills and talents in Germany and the vast innovation and invoking 21st century skills, such as creativity, With Cocoon Fine Rugs For An Industry reservoir of young, educated, and skilled persons in India, who communication, collaboration and critical thinking. Project Led By Students can contribute positively to India´s multi-dimensional The Future Unicorns Launchpad program has been Staying very close to this ethos, the Mumbai campus of Istituto Marangoni partnered with Cocoon Fine Rugs for a student-led conceptualized as a series of competitions dovetailed with industry project. Cocoon Fine Rugs is a well-known luxury carpet brand established by Ayush Choudhary. The brand interaction with peers as well as industry leaders and reflects true luxury masterpieces that are finely woven by skilled craftsmen. Every Cocoon rug created, has a unique story REACH US start-up unicorns, critical thinkers, and potential to tell. The brand regularly collaborates with top-in-class mentors. The program has been designed to integrate designers to push the design boundaries for its products. the overarching goal of the National Education Policy Initiated in the heart of the lockdown, the brief for the project was for students to create collections reflecting the India to promote entrepreneurship, thereby extending the Modern theme, with an international outlook. Each student's collection needed to be unique and original and have a strong GENERAL INQUIRY imaginative and flexible curricular structures of identity. Bearing Cocoon Fine Rugs' luxury brand positioning in education in the classrooms. mind, the collections had to be high-end, limited-edition, and most importantly, relevant internationally to reflect the latest Based on TiE Bangalore's two decades-plus experience global trends in interior design. 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16 Curriculum December 16,2022 Potpourri Panchavaktram-the 5-forms of Shiva Nairobi County Govt to implement mid-day meal manifesting the 5 Elements exhibited program with Akshaya Patra support REVA University presented Panchavaktram a performance to throw light upon burning issues As a first step towards implementing this program, a top-level delegation from Kenya visited like climate change and gender equality through dance by School of Performing arts and Indic The Akshaya Patra Foundation's kitchen in Ahmedabad at Gandhinagar, to understand the Studies on November 26th, 2022. Graced by Dance exponents Padma Bhushan Dr. Raja Reddy, operations and the quality being maintained in producing over 1 lakh meals from this centralized Padma Bhushan Dr. Radha Reddy and Dr Sachchidanand Joshi (Member Secretary, IGNCA) the mega-kitchen. The delegation included . James Njoroge Muchiri, Nairobi City County event was conducted at Fountain Lawn, India International Centre, New Delhi. Government Deputy Governor, Ruth Owuor, Chief Officer Education, Gender, and Social With an aim to emphasize upon the importance of curtailing wastage of natural resources and Services, Nairobi, the Capital of Kenya, Joyce Kinyanjui, Director, Intergovernmental Relations, considering man and woman as yin and yang to each other, the production aimed at culling out Eng. Charles Gathara, Deputy Director of Water, Sanitation & Energy, Hibrahim Otieno, Deputy rare stories from medieval tests depicting the harmonious marriage of the five elements: Director, Environment, Frankwel Wambugu, Personal Assistant to His Excellency and Ceverene Mureithi, Head of People & Strategy at Food for Education Foundation. Bhoomi, Jal, Agni, Vayu and Speaking about his visit, James Njoroge Muchiri said, “Over 60% of the children in Nairobi Akash to create a world as we County are living in the informal settlement where their parents can barely afford one nutritious see. The same elements are meal a day Leading to a rise in stunting, wasting, and malnutrition among children. Towards this manifestations of Shiva's five end, the National government and the Nairobi City County Government have both captured the forms: Sadyojata, Vamadeva, school meal program as part of their manifesto taking cognizance of the fact that a nutritious Aghora, Tatpurusha and Eshana school meal has several benefits both to the underprivileged children and their parents. Nairobi which were represented in County Government is keen to provide a hot meal for its Early Childhood Development and dance form. Education (ECDE) and Primary School going children in order to mitigate the aforementioned Through dance form - issues, as well as increase the enrolment, retention, transition and performance in basic Mohiniyattam, the concept of education. Hence, the need to act is urgent and this can't be done alone. We need support from creation of earth was foundations like The Akshaya Patra Foundation and the Kenya-based Food for Education, which showcased, the embodiment of have proven expertise in executing large-scale sustainable feeding programs. My visit here Sadyojata that derives Bhoomi marks the first step towards this collective fight against securing our children's future.” with the help of Parvati. The The knowledge exchange between the foundation and key decision makers from Kenya is a group of Odissi Dancers on the result of discussions, led by Food for Education, Kenya's renowned school-feeding social other hand suavely represented enterprise, founded by Wawira Njiru. the second element Jal An enthusiast for studying public nutrition programs and launching grassroots campaigns to fight personified by their version of Vamadeva and the existence of Ganga. The act of how the hunger as well as malnutrition, Ms Njiru, along with her team in May 2022, had visited the importance of 'Agnija' an Amsha of Shiva, epitome of light was realized after her abandonment foundation to learn about the PM Poshan Scheme for which Akshaya Patra is an implementing was portrayed by Bharatnatyam performers who depicted the Aghora facet of Lord Shiva that partner. The scheme initiated by the Indian government is also the world's largest school meal manifests element 'Agni'. Tatpurusha embodiment of Tatva Vayu was presented in Kuchipudi program. Dance Style emphasizing its essential nature without which the other elements cannot survive, finally culminating into the last act of portrayal of Eshana, Shiva's fifth form that manifests i-Ghat - RCC-based floating solar grid at Kada Ghat, Akash. The universe that reverberates with the sound of 'Om' emanated first from Shiva's damaru and this quintessential fact from Indian mythology was presented by Kathak Dancers. Kaushambi IIT Madras organizes of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Acquafront Infrastructure Private Limited (AIPL), a startup incubated at the Startup Incubation Persons with disabilities are excluded and left and Innovation Centre (SIIC) IIT Kanpur, has developed a next-gen concept “i-Ghat” at Kada Sports Carnival for behind worldwide due to lack of accessibility Ghat, Kaushambi. It is a unique futuristic proposition to refine river ghats in India. i-Ghat to innovative solutions. Inclusive gross motor includes integrating reinforced-cement concrete (RCC) based floats with solar cells and electric- Persons with activities and sports provide opportunities for powered boats using Steel Integrated Floating Jelly (SIFJ) technology to avoid the impact of persons with disabilities to participate in using plastic floats and also to reduce the noise and air pollution caused by diesel boats. The Disabilities fitness activities which will help improve project is supported by NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader present in physical and mental health.” more than 80 countries. TTK Center for Rehabilitation Research & The event collaborators included the National The i-Ghat facility at Kada Ghat, Kaushambi was commissioned in September, 2022. The i-Ghat Device Development through the new ICMR- Institute for Persons with Multiple project is equipped with a state-of-the-art floating charging station with a battery swap for the National Centre for Assistive Health Disabilities (NIEPMD), IIT Madras Research battery powered electric-boats that use captured solar energy through the RCC-based floating Technology initiative at IIT Madras, held the Park, Global Sports Mentoring Program, an solar grid. It is completely self-sufficient, causes zero air and noise pollution and aligns with event on Dec 11 to introduce 12 adapted sports initiative of the U.S Department of State and NTT DATA's aim to support technology innovations for a sustainable world. & games for persons with disabilities. University of Tennessee, and Decathlon. AIPL, founded by Ankit Patel and Achin Agarwal, has been developing floating solutions for Called 'Sports 4 All,' most of the participants Sharing his/her experience in participating in large scale infrastructure including the world's first floating CNG refilling station on Ganges were trying out sports for the very first time in the event, Poornachandran G (Age: 32), from River at Khidkiya Ghat in Varanasi. Said Ankit Patel, “Rivers have always played a major role in their life. This event is in line with the Ranipet, said, “As a wheelchair basketball religious and cultural activities in India, but over the last century, industrialization and unequal International Day for Persons with Disabilities player myself, I feel this is a wonderful growth has harmed the ecosystem. The need of the hour is modern avenues to accelerate the (IDPD), observed annually on 3rd December. opportunity to be introduced to other sports. development with sustainable solutions for water infrastructure to revive these age-old linkages. The World Health Organization's (WHO) Especially, wheelchair racing and rifle The SIFJ technology has been developed to address the unique situation for India and developing theme is 'Transformative solutions for shooting that are otherwise very expensive nations.” inclusive development: the role of innovation and you never get an opportunity to try” in fuelling an accessible and equitable world.' Nethravathi, (Age: 30), from Bangalore, said, Shelter and Swiftchat teams win 'ICT 4 Inclusion Challenge' Registered participants include a total of 214 “I am trying out sports for the first time after Persons with Disabilities from across India acquiring my disability. There are hardly any India Edition in BMZ-supported Zero Project including Maharashtra, Karnataka, New Delhi, sports opportunities in the community for 255 caregivers / general public and 111 PwDs and I am glad to have come here. Two teams-- 'Shelter' by Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group and Tattva Foundation, Volunteers / Students. In addition, disability Thank you IIT Madras” comprising of Dr. Shiraz A. Wajih, Devesh Pratap Singh, Girdhari Bora and Nivedita Mani and rehabilitation professionals, innovators, and Ganesh Murugan, (Age: 36) from Korattur, 'Swiftchat' from Convegenius Digital India Services, with Shivangi Jain, Shikhar Gupta, Jairaj sportspersons also participated in the event. said, “More of these events should happen. It Bhattacharya, Arnav Pyasi, Siddharth Nayar as members were declared winners of the ICT 4 Congratulating TTK R2D2 Centre for brings a sense of togetherness and bonding Inclusion Challenge (ICT4IC) India Edition 2022 by Atos. The aim of this challenge was to organizing the event, Chief Guest Prof. V. and initiates inclusion conversations” develop digital and technical innovations which are designed to alleviate the impact of climate Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, The event was conceived as a carnival where change and disaster related risks for people with disabilities and elderly people in India. “Inclusion is one of the fundamental agendas Shelter is interactive Artificial Intelligence-enabled information access and social networking persons with disabilities, platform generating personalized alerts and mitigation strategies, to support older persons and caregivers and the persons with disabilities with 4 focus areas: Self learning, Gamification, Peer-to-peer common public can visit engagement & AI/ML enablement. The team won €3,500 and vouchers for sitting the and try different sports International Association of Accessibility professionals CPACC certification exam. and games. There were 12 Swiftchat is a multilingual conversational AI chatbot for learning and development and to raise sports stalls with adaptive awareness of climate change, provide practical support and enable actions in concrete crisis equipment to try out situations. The team won €3,500 and vouchers for sitting the International Association of Wheelchair Basketball, Accessibility professionals CPACC certification exam. Wheelchair Cricket, Rifle The 2nd prize went to 'DISABILITY RESCUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DRMS)' with team shooting, Wheelchair members: Pramod Dabrase, Dr. Reena Shinde, Dr. Sumit Shinde, Dr. Saumil Asher, Sushant racing, Wheelchair Shinde. DRMS is integrating ICT based systems, processes and stakeholders to reach out to Tennis, Table tennis, persons with disabilities in the shortest amount of time possible by locating them in the click of a Wheelchair Badminton, mouse, particularly in high-risk geographies. The team won €1,500 and vouchers for sitting the Board games, Throw International Association of Accessibility professionals CPACC certification exam events (Javelin, discuss, The competition was organized by Atos and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale club), Dart, Boccia and Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) on behalf for German Federal Ministry for Economic Powerlifting. Cooperation and Development (BMZ) as part of the Make-IT Alliance and together with the new cooperation partners Zero Project and Ability Foundation.