Curriculum Mag April 2022

www.curriculum-magazine.com Vol 12 No 5 RNI No. UTTENG/2010/37634 This space could be yours magazine ADVERTISE WITH US April 16, 2022 No fee hike in Punjab this year UGC allows pursuing two degree courses simultaneously Punjab government has announced that no The higher educ regulator says it will fast-track NEP implementation private school in the state will hike fees during the current semester of academic University Grants Commission (UGC) Guidelines: session 2022-23. According to Chief Minister, in a major reform last week announced Bhagwant Mann, a comprehensive policy in that students will now be able to pursue 1. A student can pursue two full time this regard would be formulated in two full-time academic programmes in physical academic programmes in physical mode consultation with the parents of students, mode. “In the last commission meeting held on provided that in such cases, class timings for school management, principals and other March 31, it was decided to issue guidelines one do not overlap with the class timings of stakeholders in coming days. He added that which will enable students to pursue two the other programme. school managements will not force the parents academic programmes simultaneously because to buy books or uniforms from any particular the NEP 2020 emphasises the need to facilitate 2. A student can pursue two academic shop. The CM mentioned that another policy multiple pathways to learning involving both programmes one in full-time physical mode on purchase of books and uniforms would be formal and non-formal education forms, in the and another in Open and Distance Learning unveiled soon. sense that a combination of the physical model, Mode (ODL)/Online mode or up to two ODL/Online programmes simultaneously as well as the online form, should be used to MP Quota in KVS admissions provide more freedom to the students to acquire 3. Degree or diploma programmes under ODL/Online mode shall be pursued with only suspended multiple skills,” UGC chairman, Mamidala such HEIs whcih are recognized by UGC/statutory Council/Govt of India for running such Jagadesh Kumar said. programmes. Admission to Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under In a letter to universities, the UGC said that the “special provisions”, including the quota for issue of allowing students to purse two 4. Degree or Diploma programmes under these guidelines shall be governed by the Members of Parliament (MPs), has been put “on academic programs simultaneously has been Regulations notified by the UGC and also the respective statutory/professioal councils hold”, weeks after the Centre told Parliament examined by the Commission keeping in view wherever applicable . that a decision on scrapping or retaining the the provisions envisaged in the NEP 2020 which quota would be taken after consultations with emphasizes the need to facilitate multiple 5. These guidelines shall come into effect from the date of their notification by the UGC. MPs. pathways to learning both formal and informal No retrospective benefit can be claimed by the students who have already done two 1,75,261 admissions took place in KVs through modes of education. In view of this UGC has academic programmes simultaneously prior to the notification of these guidelines. 21 special provisions in 2021-22. This included formed guidelines and asked universities and 7,301 through the MPs' quota, under which each their affiliated colleges/institutions to The above guidelines shall be applicable only to the students pursuing programmes MP can recommend 10 cases for admission in implement these guidelines. other than PhD programme. Classes I to IX at the beginning of each At the same time critics have flayed the move academic year. Under the rules, the 10 names saying it will not only dilute concentration and have to be confined to children whose parents attention required for a fulltime degree program belong to his/ her constituency. but will also eat away the already 'limited' seats The quota was introduced in 1975 as a special available in HEIs. dispensation scheme. It was withdrawn at least twice in the past, only to be restored. CUET: Path breaking or just adding to the killer entrance tests?...Pg2 Incidentally, in 2021-22, there were no admissions under the education minister's The Indian Institute of discretionary quota, which is one of the special Management Ahmedabad provisions. (IIMA), a premier global management Institute, Odisha to have 10 days of held its 57th Annual summer vacation Convocation at its campus on 13th April The Odisha government has announced on-campus after a gap of curtailment of summer vacation in schools two years. from 50 days to only 10 days. The decision Falguni Nayar, IIMA was taken keeping in view the interest of alumna and Founder & students and helps them to catch up with their Chief Executive Officer studies as schools were closed due to COVID- of Nykaa.com, was the 19. “The summer vacation will be curtailed chief guest. and allowed for a brief period from June 6 to Report on pg 15 June 16, 2022,” a notification issued by the School and Mass Education department said. The summer vacation in schools which used to be for 50 days will now be for 10 days, an official said, adding that the teaching hours will be from 6 am to 9 am from May 1 to June 5, keeping in view the summer heat. INSIDE Advice: 5 Problems Teachers Can Solve Almost Instantly using tech platorms...Pg6 Lifeskills: What can ATAL Academy portal launched by AICTE Performance Pressure Do to Your Learning Process?...Pg10 AICTE's Training and Learning Academy (ATAL Academy) for redesigned Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) for the session 2022-23 and Bharat Tech Foundation was launched by Rajeev Chandrasekhar , Careerwsie: Career Opportunities Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on April 2...Pg11 in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science..Pg 9 Interview: Piyush Kumar, IDP Education..Pg 13

2 Curriculum April 16,2022 News Feature CUET: Path breaking or just adding to the killer entrance tests? The extension and rebranding of the dates will be in July spread over several days methodology and thought process as of other are or will follow to promote creative thinking. Central Universities Common Entrance though actual dates are yet to be announced. entrance tests, then it will harm school So, our teachers will have to change the old ways Test (CUCET, introduced in 2011) to CUET scores will be used to fill up 1.8 lakh UG education to the hilt. One major upshot about of teaching and if we can add CUET preparation Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) and seats in 45 central universities and their these exams (JEE, NEET) over the years has subtly, I don't think school education will lose making it as the default entrance test for affiliated colleges. The test will not have any been they have messed up entirely our school out,” says Vividh Gupta, director of Bal Bharti admissions to Undergraduate programs in all 45 impact on the current reservation and quotas education system. Anybody who has seen how Public School, Mayur Vihar (Delhi). central universities from this academic year though beneficiaries will have to write CUET. Indeed this is a big reform, but where does it lead (2022-23), perhaps will have to wait for several Several deemed universities (central UGC chairman, Jagdish Kumar to country's all important education system, will years, before it could qualify for being called government recognized) have decided be known only after the process passes the either as a path breaking reform in easing to use CUET and in coming days more students prepare for these entrances knows how teething problem period, scrutiny and provides admission process to higher education are expected to join. Private and state little attention they pay to studies, knowledge or evidence of its success. institutions in India or a disaster. For there are universities are still discussing it and creativity. JEE has been a creativity killer,” he Prof Ali Raza Moosvi, Dean of Earth Sciences at several apprehensions, principally its impact on may prefer to see the first year told NDTV. Citing abysmal performance in Karnataka Central University in a recent school education, besides the enormity of the performance of the test or using CUET PISA in the past, Prof Singh feels attention is newspaper (TOI) article has raised the issues of exercise and further impetus by to an already scores to fill the vacant seats after their needed to be paid to school education and not university autonomy and its unique character, prosperous coaching industry? On face of it the own process is exhausted. kill it. “The design of questions and test should traditional catchment ground of students, and bigger challenges of creating more capacity The computer based CUET scheme as be such as to foster academic and practical sheer magnitude of the exercise seeking approval (number of seats) and faculty shortage haven't announced currently has three scholarship in schools and therefore needs from university statuary bodies and authoritiesall been still addressed and a roadmap that would sectionsSection I (A) consisting of 13 appropriate caution and thinking,” he adds. three having been voiced in response to a have boosted some confidence isn't visible either. languages (a student necessarily has to take The necessity of switching over to a common proposed move of merging all central university While announcing the revamped CUET on one), Section I (B) comprises of 20 languages entrance test has been partly attributed to stem acts into one in 2013. As per him, these issues March 21, Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, (can be chosen as a subject in addition to the fierce competition for limited seats among remain valid even today. chairman University Grants Commission mandatory language); Section II offers 27 students seeking admissions to colleges on Exam stress has been a vociferous perennial (UGC), was quite upbeat on this new entrance domain subjects (one can chose upto 6); marks cut offs obtained from board exams, as issue in India and time and again policy makers examination as it would lessen financial and Section III consist of General Test (only those also addressing anomalies in marking by have been experimenting with ways to reduce mental burden on aspiring students as multiple can opt for this if the their choice of UG different school boards. But now with marks no exam-related stress in students. For instance, entrances will end and there will be more level program by university demands so). There will longer needed as until now, there is a fear that CBSE has switched over to semester pattern playing field for rural students and others. This be 50 questions each in Section I and Section II coaching centres/ platforms for CUET will instead of singe annual examination. But in 'one nation, one entrance test' will also free to be attempted in 45 minutes each, while as mushroom and overtake classroom studies. “I reality, from unit tests to pre-boards, boards and resources of universities and faculty from stress Section III will have 60 questions to be agree, this is going to be a big challenge for now CUET in addition to JEE, NEET, CLAT, of conducting own entrance tests though attempted in 60 minutes. The questions will be schools. But at the same time, it is too early to CAT and others, it is year round examination presently it lacks the common counseling, which set on NCERT syllabus of class XII. pronounce a judgment as I am confident we will festival. So, all this needs a deep charcha is crucial to both the choice for students and The biggest surprise of CUET is that it has find a way to remain relevant to students. My (discussion) and a solution that achieves the filling up of seats by universities and affiliated binned the board marks as these carry no optimism comes from the changed exam pattern national goal of achieving set targets of GER in colleges centrally. “Based on the weightage and anyone who scores pass grade of CBSE, which discourages rote learning and higher education, raising quality of both school recommendations in the NEP, UGC has brought (40%) in boards can write CUET. And experts emphasizes out of box thinking on part of as well as higher education, making education this national test, which is an important reform in as well as school leaders are clearly not amused students to answer questions. Other boards too system conducive to holistic development and our education system. CUET is mandatory for all by this.According to Prof Dinesh Singh, former poetical of all children in India. central universities and we would like the state vice-chancellor of Delhi University, who as and private universities also to come on board revolutionary reformist had not only piloted and we have initiated discussions to persuade four-year UG program but worked on a them,” Kumar said. methodology of centrally assessing students The process for CUET 2022 has already through board exams itself (though never commenced with the examination conducting tested), agrees that in principal the reform body, National Testing Agency (NTA) of the (CUET) is good and needed but at the same Ministry of Education announcing the time, it shouldn't become another JEE or NEET. application dates from April 2-April 30. Exam “There is a danger that if it follows the same Education risks becoming 'greatest divider' as COVID-19 pandemic enters third year UNICEF As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, 23 countries home to around 405 million that 16 per cent of girls and 8 per cent of boys did not return when schools reopened. schoolchildren are yet to fully open schools, with many schoolchildren at risk of dropping Out-of-school children are some of the most vulnerable and marginalized children in society. out, according to a new UNICEF reported released today. They are the least likely to be able to read, write or do basic math, and are cut off from the Are children really learning? features country-level data on the impact of the COVID-19 safety net that schools provide, which puts them at an increased risk of exploitation and a pandemic and related school closures on children, as well as an updated analysis of the state of lifetime of poverty and deprivation. children's learning before the pandemic. It points out that 147 million children missed more The report highlights that while out-of-school children suffer the greatest loss, pre-pandemic than half of their in-person schooling over the past 2 years. This amounts to 2 trillion hours of data from 32 countries and territories show a desperately poor level of learning, a situation that lost in-person learning globally. has likely been exacerbated by the scale of learning lost to the pandemic. In the countries “When children are not able to interact with their teachers and their peers directly, their analysed, the current pace of learning is so slow that it would take seven years for most learning suffers. When they are not able to interact with their teachers and peers at all, their schoolchildren to learn foundational reading skills that should have been grasped in two years, learning loss may become permanent,” said Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director. and 11 years to learn foundational numeracy skills. “This rising inequality in access to learning means that education risks becoming the greatest In many cases, there is no guarantee that schoolchildren learned the basics at all. In the 32 divider, not the greatest equalizer. When the world fails to educate its children, we all suffer.” countries and territories examined, a quarter of Grade 8 schoolchildren around 14 years old In addition to data on learning loss, the report points to emerging evidence that shows many did not have foundational reading skills and more than half did not have numeracy skills children did not return to school when their classrooms reopened. Data from Liberia show 43 expected of a Grade 2 student, around 7 years old. per cent of students in public schools did not return when schools reopened in December 2020. “Even before the pandemic, the most marginalized children were being left behind. As the The number of out-of-school children in South Africa tripled from 250,000 to 750,000 pandemic enters its third year, we can't afford to go back to “normal.” We need a new normal: between March 2020 and July 2021. In Uganda, around 1 in 10 schoolchildren did not report getting children into classrooms, assessing where they are in their learning, providing them back to school in January 2022 after schools were closed for two years. In Malawi, the dropout with the intensive support they need to recover what they've missed, and ensuring that teachers rate among girls in secondary education increased by 48 per cent, from 6.4 per cent to 9.5 per have the training and learning resources they need. The stakes are too high to do anything cent between 2020 and 2021. In Kenya, a survey of 4,000 adolescents aged 10-19 years found less,” said Russell.

Curriculum April 16, 2022 3 Updates Task force to develop Haryana withdraws EWS rule Foreign Universities' Campuses in Note from the Editor qualifications recognition arrangements between India The Haryana Government has withdrawn the India Dear Readers, and Australia facility of free education in private schools to the children of Economically Weaker Section Ministry of External Affairs has informed that Greetings from Team Curriculum! The governments of India and Australia are by omitting Rule 134-A in the Haryana School French side has expressed interest in setting joining hands to establish a task force to Education Rules, 2003. up a university campus for higher education This edition comes to you when most of develop qualifications recognition Private schools across the state welcomed the courses in India. Further, Istituto Marangoni the education institutions across the arrangements between the two countries, that move and said parents were submitting fake (Italy) had expressed interest to establish a country are caught busy either in will help enhance two-way mobility. This task income certificates to avail the benefit. foreign, fully independent Higher Education examination season--schools in most force will enable and promote the recognition However, the Education Department Institute of Fashion and Design in India. places are done with pre-boards and of online and blended learning, joint degrees maintained that the rule had to be dropped International campuses will give students other classes, result preparations and and offshore campuses. since it was at variance with the Right to from India and neighbouring countries others are engaged in ensuring The two countries are hoping that this task Education Act (RTE) of the Central exposure to quality education of global preparations of their students who are force will pave the way for new opportunities government. standards. During the Budget speech 2022-23, appearing in board examinations next for graduates of both India and Australia to use “Rule 134-A was a provision under the it has been announced that the World class month.Our good wishes are with all of their qualifications. Improved qualifications Haryana School Education Rules, which foreign universities and institutions will be them. recognition arrangements will also underpin existed prior to the RTE. The new Act allowed in the GIFT City to offer courses in The new academic year will start in April trade in professional services between provides for 25 per cent benefit to the EWS, Financial Management, FinTech, Science, and this is special because after two years Australia and India. while Rule 134-A provided benefit of only 10 Technology, Engineering and Mathematics time, campuses will buzz with academic per cent. Since this was at variance with the free from domestic regulations, except those and co-curricular activities. And, CCTV in Maha schools Central Act, it has been withdrawn. by IFSCA to facilitate availability of high-end hopefully back to school, college and human resources for financial services and university will be easy for most students. Maharashtra school education minister Varsha Gujarat's new teacher transfer technology. We have included tips on last days exam Gaikwad has directed all schools to install preparations and going through the CCTV cameras in a bid to prevent cases of rules Digital University progress article can relieve many a students. sexual harassment on campus. Gaikwad said Similarly, for parents, we have included there are some 65,000 schools in the state The Gujarat government notified new transfer Government of India in its Budget 2022-2023 expert advice. We are also running a comprising state run, state funded, private ones rules for vidyasahayak, primary teachers, has announced establishment of Digital lifeskills series and have included and those attached to various education boards. upper primary teachers and head teachers of University. The University will be built on a Mindfulness this time. You can also go to More than 1,000 of these schools already have government schools by amending the networked hub-spoke model, with the hub our YouTube channel on this. CCTV cameras. \"All these schools must install condition of working for 10 years at one place building cutting edge ICT expertise. The best We have opened this space as window of CCTV cameras to put a check on sexual before applying for transfer has been reduced public universities and institutions in the communication with all our readers. harassment. We will make it mandatory for to five years. country will collaborate as a network of hub- If you feel there are practices and schools to support the CCTV cameras with a Announcing the revised rules, Education spokes. The Department of Higher Education, experiences worth sharing with your hard-drive so that daily footage can be Minister Jitu Vaghani said this will benefit in consultation with University Grants peers, do count on us. You can get in recorded and made available if required for more than two lakh teachers and their Commission (UGC), All India Council for touch with us through email. We’ll be inquiry,” she said while adding, \"We will see families. .“New rules were prepared by the Technical Education (AICTE) and other more than happy to disseminate it. how we can get more funds for this scheme. state government keeping in view the interest stakeholders has initiated the process to Also, for event organizers, do include us in We will utilise funds from MLA Local Area of recognised educational associations as well ensure the early start of this digital university. information listings and spreading the Development, MP LAD, and CSR.” as teachers. Instead of teachers who were To ensure the last mile connectivity in rural word. Schools will have to set up 'Sakhi Savitri' given the benefit of district relocation against areas, BharatNet project is being implemented committee comprising principal, a woman 40 per cent vacancy till now, the benefit of by the Department of Telecommunications. teacher, doctor, anganwadi worker, and male 100 per cent vacancy in that district will be Under this project broadband connectivity and female students to maintain school given,” he stated. mainly through Optical Fiber Cable is decorum and, if needed, to carry out inquiry as Further, in the district transfer fairs, for provided to the Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the well. 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4 Curriculum April 16, 2022 News Updates NESO opposed to Hindi launched in private schools. Pune along with Bollywood actress Soha Ali Education (AICTE) is to provide educators and Talking about his last budget speech wherein he Khan. Repo said: “Finland International students with the digital skills they require for imposition had said that the government was planning to School in Pune has a vision of providing the the future of work. This collaboration aims to convert all school classrooms into smart best Finnish practices to the Indian students. upskill up to 200,000 students over the next The North East Students' Organisation (NESO), a classrooms in the next five years, Sisodia said the The institute has been set-up with the five years. conglomeration of eight students' bodies, has pilot project has been completed. purpose of empowering students to develop Students will be introduced to Trailhead, taken umbrage over the Centre's decision to make On the issue of higher technical education, their knowledge, skills and create a mindset Salesforce's free learning platform, gaining Hindi a compulsory subject till Class 10 in the Sisodia said after the AAP government came to of growth and evolution. We are constantly access to learning resources and modules region, contending that the move will be power, five new universities Delhi working on providing personalized learning related to Salesforce. Through this detrimental for indigenous languages and create Pharmaceutical Science and Research University solutions to the students, based on their collaboration, educators will be trained to disharmony. (DPSRU), Netaji Subhas University of unique capabilities and talents. We are leverage Trailhead to teach Salesforce modules In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Technology (NSUT), Delhi Skill and extremely positive with the response we to students across the AICTE affiliated NESO has called for immediate withdrawal of the Entrepreneurship University (DSEU), Delhi have received, and looking forward to universities. “unfavorable policy”, suggesting that indigenous Sports University (DSU) and Delhi Teachers creating an impact for the coming Students above the age of 18 years have the languages should be made compulsory in their University (DTU) have been opened in Delhi. generations.” opportunity to improve digital fluency, re-skill native states till Class 10, while Hindi should Fifteen campuses of DSEU have already started Many students and parents attended the and upskill themselves to become a Salesforce remain an optional or elective subject. operating while studies in 11 more campuses of event as well, wherein they received some developer or Salesforce administrator. Students Shah had said at a meeting of the Parliamentary the university will start from this year and 2,500 new insights on the institute and the will have the opportunity to be mentored by Official Language Committee in New Delhi on more children will be able to get admission. He curriculum offered. Mika Tirronen, Senior experts and leaders from the Salesforce April 7 that all northeast states have agreed to also announced that the process of admission of Specialist at the Finland Embassy, also community. Salesforce will also provide make Hindi compulsory in schools till Class 10. about 250 sports talents from across the country virtually addressed the audience at the event. networking opportunities to participants and “It is understood that the Hindi language accounts has been started in the DSU. Finland International School Pune has offer virtual internships to students as per for approximately 40-43 per cent of native created a curriculum which is student- AICTE's framework for internships. speakers in India, however it is worth noting that Bridgestone India starts centered. Their aim is to excel at the K-12 Salesforce has also curated an industry relevant there is a plethora of other native languages in the school segment, and offer a curriculum Trailmix module, and IT-ITeS sector skills country, which are rich, thriving and vibrant in Institute for Mobility which includes the IGCSE, IB and Finnish. council, NASSCOM has certified the course their own perspectives, giving India an image of a The students will receive dual matriculation follows National Occupation Standards. diverse and multilingual nation,” NESO said. Solutions certificates, from Finland Board and According to IDC, the Salesforce Economy in In the northeast, each state bears its own unique International Board. 70% of the faculty at India will create 1.3 million jobs and $66.4 and diversified languages spoken by different Bridgestone India has inaugurated a first-of- FIS will come from Finland and the other billion in new business revenues by 2026. ethnic groups ranging from Indo-Aryan to Tibeto- its-kind Mobility Solutions Institute in India to 30% will be Indian teachers who will be Salesforce is also driving significant growth Burman to Austro-Asiatic families, the enable their various stakeholders, employees, trained to provide the best education for its partner ecosystem in India, which will organisation, comprising the All Assam Students' dealers and partners to enhance their practices to the students. This is the first-of- make $6.55 for every $1 Salesforce makes Union, Naga Students' Federation, All Manipur knowledge on tyre technology and related its-kind Finnish school in India, which aims locally by 2026. The growth of cloud software Students' Union and All Arunachal Pradesh mobility solutions. This Institute will assist at creating a sustainable education model for will drive economic benefits in India, growing Students' Union among others, said. stakeholders in staying updated on mobility the students, providing all citizens with equal 22% from $2.6 billion in 2020 to $8.5 billion solutions and tyre technology advancements opportunities. in 2026. Indian HEIs improve in QS respectively. This Corporate University will also focus on educating employees and GEMS Education's School NCPEDP and National World University Rankings external stakeholders about mobility solutions trends and new product features. As a result, search for Families Disability Network hold by Subject their potential to create, sell and service the industry and the consumer will be enhanced. Relocating to UAE get National Consultation on Five IITs, two IIMs, Jawaharlal Nehru University The centre would showcase an AR/VR and Delhi University are among the experience that allows real time solutions that Writer Relocations to do NCF Sixteen 16 higher education institutes in India that can be provided for damaged tyres or any collectively offer 35 programmes are globally assistance for technicians at remote locations. the job National Centre for Promotion of Employment ranked among the top 100 in their respective It would also include a tyre shop in a virtual for Disabled People (NCPEDP) organized a subject categories, according to the 12th edition of world where products, its application and Relocation company, Writer Relocations (a National Consultation with the National the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University advantages can be viewed. business division of Writer Business Disability Network (NDN) around the Rankings by Subject. released on April 6.. These “As one of the global leaders in the mobility Services), having a major presence in the development of the National Curriculum include five IITs, two IIMs, Jawaharlal Nehru space, we want to bring in worldwide best UAE, has announced its collaboration with Framework in the area of School Education, University and Delhi University. practices for upskilling relevant stakeholders GEMS Education, one of the largest K-12 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), IIT Bombay leads the pack with as many as eight in the business. This will help us further private education providers in the world, to Teacher Education and Adult Education on of its engineering programmes Mineral and integrate with them through learning and provide a seamless admission process for the April 7. The Consultation saw the participation Mining, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, knowledge sharing in tyres, related services children of relocating families moving to the of persons-with-disabilities, such organizations Computer Science, Chemical, Materials Science, and solutions in mobility. This one-of-its-kind UAE. The aim is to ease the stress of of persons-with-disability, sector experts and Art and Design, Civil and Structural finding a concept is an attempt towards developing a hundreds of relocating families by using the NCERT as well. place in the top 100. Saveetha Institute of comprehensive skill set in India's growing Writer Relocations and securing school seats Arman Ali, Executive Director, NCPEDP Medical and Technical Sciences and Indian mobility market.” said Parag Satpute, for their children within the GEMS noted that, “For the first-time children/persons School of Mines (ISM) University, Dhanbad, two Managing Director, Bridgestone India. Education network, which offers the widest with disabilities find mention in the NEP 2020 institutes that broke into the top 100 category for The faculty for the institute currently choice of schools in the country. right from ECCE up to higher education after the first time, OP Jindal Global University, with comprises of leaders and domain experts from Writer Relocations, which handles over continuous perseverance from the entire its law programme placed 70th globally. within the organisation 8,000 relocations every year, has seen an disability sector. The NCF provides the Two Indian universities achieved top-100 ranks in The institute comprises of a Tyre Experience upsurge in immigration and relocation of disability sector with another opportunity to Business and Management the Indian Institute of Zone, a tyre lab showcasing the life cycle of a families to the GCC region, especially the come together and emphasize that disability is Management (IIM)-Bangalore and IIM- tyre from the raw material stage to the final UAE, since the reopening of borders post- cross-cutting issue across all themes and not Ahmedabad. product stage. It also showcases the tyre lockdown. This arrangement with GEMS limited to Inclusive Education.” explosion stage from the technical Education will enable Writer Relocations' Some other important observations that Delhi education budget at understanding viewpoint. The facility, that has clients including government expatriates, emerged from the discussion included a special focus on making e-learning modules corporate executives, and families streamline conducting a focus study on all the existing Rs 16,278 crore accessible remotely also hosts a fully their school search process, reducing any Government schemes promoting inclusive equipped, in-house content creation potential gaps in their children's education education as well as re-examining budgetary The education sector received the highest capabilities. journey. Additionally, the parents will get a allocations for the same and addressing the allocation of Rs 16,278 crore in the Delhi Budget chance to confirm seats for their children in diverse needs of disability groups and the 2022-23, with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Goenka Global Education GEMS Education schools on a priority basis. importance of flexible curriculum for inclusive Sisodia saying the government's focus will be on One of the primary issues many families face pedagogy. Other significant themes which developing a boarding school for the homeless starts Finland International during relocation is finding the right school were discussed included universal design children and a science museum in a school. with quality education for their children. learning methods to be incorporated for However, the outlay for the sector saw a decline School in Pune Through the collaboration with GEMS inclusive education and accessibility should from the last budget when it was allocated Rs Education, clients of Writer Relocations will not be limited to infrastructure only but must 16,377 crore. Sisodia, who is also the education Goenka Global Education launched the benefit from easy access to school principals be included in curriculum and the digital minister, proposed a total outlay of Rs 16,278 Finland International School (FIS) in Pune, and education leaders who will be able to education spectrum as well. It was also crore for the education sector for the financial Maharashtra on 9thApril 2022. The event provide insights into the options and observed by experts that concerns of children year 2022-23 which includes Rs 14,412 crore primarily focused on the introduction of the pathways available. with intellectual disabilities should be included under revenue and Rs 1,866 crore under capital Finnish curriculum in India, importance of in mainstream instead of being marginalized. expenditure. pedagogy and personalized learning for the AICTE and Salesforce Dr. Mohapatra and Mr. Ali as a way forward It is 22 per cent of the total budget outlay of growth and development of students. remarked that a parallel position paper from 75,800 crore making it the highest allocation. The Principal, Minna Repo, addressed the collaborate to upskill the NDN will be presented to the National Sisodia proposed Rs 10 crore for setting up a audience with her presentation on the Focus Group on Inclusive Education, National boarding school for homeless children while educational reforms brought about by the students with digital skills Curriculum Framework. noting that the government has taken several Finnish education and encouraged the students measures to provide basic education to these and parents to focus on the holistic Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) in collaboration children but the measures have only been partially development of the students. The event was with the All India Council for Technical successful. attended by some well-known personalities of According to Sisodia, over three lakh students of class 11 and 12 of Delhi government schools have worked on 51,000 business ideas under the Business Blasters programme which too will be

Curriculum April 16, 2022 5 Useful AnantU announces Anant The theme of this year's conference is GAME Understand the basics of a machine learning India. Technopark@iitk and IIM Lucknow Technology Prize 2022 ON and this is expected to be the largest model and its relationship to data science, Big Enterprise Incubation Centre have entered gathering of HR experts and Business Leaders Data and Artificial Intelligence into a strategic alliance to jointly launch an Anant National University (AnantU), after two years since the pandemic hit us. The Apply to a real-world machine learning project impactful Accelerator program for early to Ahmedabad, has announced the Anant two-day conference will witness the presence to meet practical objectives such as evaluating growth-stage startups working in Deep-Tech Technology Prize 2022, an annual platform for of 2100 + attendees, 120+ eminent speakers and improving the model, and error and IoT,\" said Prof. Anadi Pande, Faculty-In- high school students to think, intervene and across the world, 40+ exciting sessions and detection/correction charge, IIML EIC. offer technological solutions to climate 500+ CXOs. The core offerings of the joint program will change. The winner of this Prize will be The eminent speakers at the conference Jetking Infotrain introduces a enable the selected startups, a cohort of 6-10, awarded with direct entry into the final round include Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, to validate their technology, achieve better of interviews for admission into the unique President & Chief Executive Officer, SHRM; course for Python coders product-market fit, become market-ready Bachelor of Technology specializing in Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder & Chairman, ventures, design scalable and sustainable Climate Technologies and be part of the Infosys Technologies Limited; Tanuj Jetking Infotrain Limited, has announced its business models, streamline the fundraising exclusive MIT Solve global network. Bhojwani, Fellow, iSPIRT; Pullela Gopichand, python programming course featuring industry approach, achieve market validation through This year, the Anant Technology Prize has Chief National Coach, Indian Badminton team; experts to enhance the teaching experiences to pilots and access the Market and Investor identified three challenges to which students, Alexander Alonso, Ph.D, SHRM-SCP, Chief help students start a career in the software network. Mr. Yamini Bhushan Pandey, MD, participating either individually or in groups, Knowledge Officer, SHRM; Alun Evans, CEO, industry. The Python Programming course is IIML EIC, further added, “Through the 6- will have to create a 5-minute video Freeverse.io, Rajesh Dhuddu, Blockchain & available to every student no matter if they month program, IIML EIC will work closely explaining their technology-led solutions. The Cybersec Leader, Tech Mahindra; Jaspreet have a degree or not, which will help them with the onboarded startups toidentify their challenges are a) Sustainable mobility for the Bindra, Founder & MD, Tech Whisperer Ltd, start a career in the software industry. This challenges and gaps through a need student's family b) Domestic waste sent to Hari Abburi, Global Director - Caltech course imparts in a student the knowledge & assessment workshop. It will support the landfills in the student's city c) Making Executive Education, & Co-Founder, skills required to be successful in the software onboarded startups in commercializing their effective climate predictions for the student's MyLearningNFTTM; Yashwant Mahadik, industry. innovative ideas and tap market city. Applicants will be required to submit President - Global HR, Lupin; R. Swaminathan Mr. Harsh Bharwani, CEO & MD, Jetking opportunities.” their videos by 30th June 2022 to Chief People Officer, WNS Group; Raju Infotrain said, “Python programming, being a [email protected]. Mistry, President & Global Chief People very versatile language, can be applied in a IIT Madras to promote Submissions to the Anant Technology Prize Officer, Cipla; Srikanth Karra, CHRO, wide range of sectors; however, there is International Interdisciplinary 2022 will be judged by a Jury Academy that Mphasis; Samik Basu, CHRO - Hindalco, considerably more scope in India, where there Master's Program comprises experts working at the nexus of Aditya Birla Group; Sreekanth Arimanithaya, are many more jobs available than python climate and technology from across the world. Global Talent & Enablement Services Leader, developers. You may be a part of the future's Indian Institute of Technology Madras is The members of the Jury Academy are Dr. EY Global Delivery Services; Amit Sharma, trendy technologies by picking python as a actively reaching out to several countries to Alexander Dale, Lead, Sustainability and US Head of People & Culture, Volvo Group; career.” boost the enrolment of international students Communities, MIT Solve; Dr. Ezhil Subbian, Shraddhanjali Rao, Head HR, SAP, India; M for the specially-curated two-year International Chief Executive Officer, String Bio Pvt. Ltd.; Lakshmanan, CHRO, L&T Technology EduBridge announces a JOB Interdisciplinary Master's Program (I2MP) Professor Priya Rajagopalan, PhD, MPH at Services; Seema Nair, SR EVP & Lead Group offered by the institute. University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Miniya HR Office, Reliance Industries. GUARANTEE linked courses IIT Madras, which is one of the first Chatterji, CEO Sustain Labs Paris. 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6 Curriculum April 16,2022 News Features VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM Education Summit 2022 concludes after 12 weeks, sets direction for education next The Summit spanning over 12 weeks had 14 panel discussions, 125 speakers and close to half a million audience members Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Education Summit from knowledge acquisition to knowledge education, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of Vincent, National Secretary Association of 2022, organized by Summit India in association management, consumerism to ecological state for skill development & Entrepreneurship Schools for the India school Certificate, with Tech Avant-Garde (TAG), hosted its finale sustainability, gender isolation to gender & IT, Dr. Ashwathnarayan C. N, Karnataka Aniruddha Deshphande, Executive Member of session on April 9th, 2022. The session marked appreciation. The only way to manage these Minister of higher education, IT and BT, RSS and Professor of Economics, Atul Kothri, the end of the three-month long summit. Over a shifts is to embrace NEP2020 as we move from Science and Technology, Skill Development, Hon'ble National secretary, Shiksha Sanskriti course of 14 weeks, illustrious speakers from the physical classes to hybrid learning. We had Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Adimulapu utthan, Dr. A Chhalamayi Reddy, Principal Sri country participated in panel discussions and invited stellar speakers to enlighten the Suresh, Education Minister, Andhra Pradesh, Aurobindo International school, Chandrashekar shared insights on NEP2020, hybrid learning audience. We are happy that all stakeholders Rajesh Aggarwal, (IAS) Secretary of Minister R, Chairperson - MS Dhoni, Bengaluru, M.K. and digital transformation of education. have benefited from this summit.” Of skills development and Entrepreneurship. Sherwani, chairman, The Blossom School, The three-month summit featured a range of Commenting on the success of the summit, Mahesh Verma, secretary, Summit India gave Aligarh, Vinnie Jauhari, Director, Education speakers across the board and they offered Founder-CEO TAG of Ali Sait who is also the the inaugural speech, while as Shyam Jaju Advocacy, - Microsoft soft corporation India Ltd. varied and in depth insights into the evolving Chairperson for Southern Region, Summit Chairman Summit India gave the keynote Indian education systems. Several members India said, “This summit was conducted over 3 address and Shilpa Puri, CEO, Summit India Dr Ashwath Narayan C.N., Minister of Higher from the education ministry discussed future months with 14 episodes, 125 speakers and gave the welcome address. Key speakers at the Education, IT and BT, Science and Technology, plans and the importance of NEP2020. close to 100000 audience members. We touched event included Prof. M.K Sridhar, member of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Educationists and school administrators upon key topics like NEP2020, digital NEP 2020 Drafting Committee, Prof. M Livelihood, who addressed the session said, discussed the challenges of the last two years and transformation and hybrid learning. A galaxy of Jagdesh Kumar, Chairman, University Grants “Education has existed for centuries since time how hybrid learning is the future of a post prominent speakers shared their messages at Commission, Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, immemorial, either in formal or informal ways. pandemic world. Several technocrats and our summit. We also had prominent Chairman AICTE, Prof. Shridhar Shrivastava, This century will focus on knowledge based industry leaders also spoke about the key role educationists, thought leaders, principals and Director, NCERT, Major. Harsha Kumar, economy. Now to be the best of the best, working they will play in digitally transforming India's teachers sharing their insights. We are thankful Secretary, NCERT, Shyam Jaju, Chairman, knowledge and skill development makes a huge education system. These varied perspectives to the speakers, audience and organizers for Summit India, Dr. Amarendra P Behera, Joint difference. Comprehensive learning is very offered the audience a 360 view of the education making this event a huge success in these Director, Central Institute of Education important today. We have been working towards landscape and what lies ahead. difficult times where reimagining education is Technology, NCERT, Prof. Suniti Sanwal, enhancing the quality of education. NEP2020 inevitable. We hope the insights from this event Head of Department Of Elementary Education, has come at the right time. Earlier there was little Shilpa Puri, CEO of Summit India commented, will help us become future ready.” NCERT, Prof. B Thimme Gowda, Vice flexibility, everything was prescribed. We are “Our education is at a crossroads currently, we Chairman, Karnataka state Higher Education changing that now, our education will be on par are uncertain how to reopen and go back to older The closing episode of the Summit like the Council, Prof. Nageshwar Rao, Vice with developed countries. Through the right and teaching methodology. Some may choose inaugural was packed with video message from Chancellor, Indira Gandhi, National Open quality education we can empower our students to physical classes while others may choose online key Government ministers, administrators and University (IGNOU), Delhi, Prof. Vishukant S compete with the rest of the world. Whether our or hybrid. We conducted this event as a guide for others. The summit received messages The Chatpalli, V C, Karnataka State Rural students become employers or employees in the decision makers as the education sector is going President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, followed Development & Panchayat Raj university future, the right education will make a through 180-degree change. Quoting our Prime by a recorded speech by the Prime Minister of Gadag, Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharama, Vice difference.” Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji -NEP2020 will India, Narendra Modi. The event also had Chancellor, Symbiosis Skills & Professional give a new direction to 21st century India. We recorded messages from other dignitaries like University, Pune, Dr. Biswajit Sharma, Director are going to experience a series of shifts. Shift Annapurna Devi, Minister of state for (Training and skill education ), CBSE, K.V. The evolution of the Teacher in Hybrid Learning times 5 Problems Teachers Can Solve Almost Instantly using tech platorms Teachers are undeniably the backbone of education system. They are true role models to experience hassle-free teaching. Teachers are advised to upskill through various online children, offer guidance and dedication along with the power of education. Often underestimated programs. They can also be a part of online teacher communities for networking. as a profession, teaching is not just restricted to conducting lectures. It goes beyond subject Establishing digital presence will help overcome student enrolment and geographical limitations. matter expertise. Effective teaching is a combination of multitasking and several administrative Platforms can help teachers build digital presence and ace new-age teaching tools. functions. Therefore, it is necessary for teachers to stay updated on current academic trends and Personal branding is now easy with online teaching platforms and some of these takes care of smart ways of teaching, both. online marketing, digital presence, administrative needs and more through a unified dashboard. Some of the most common problems that they face are listed below: The presence of several online teaching apps have provided a respite for teachers who are keen on establishing their digital presence. With the judicious use of these platforms, teachers can ● Coping with new online teaching methods: Hybrid learning is seemingly becoming the overcome daily obstacles. This in turn will ensure a smooth teaching process and a well- new normal. Hence, teachers are required to stay abreast with technological upgrades in teaching established teaching business. methodologies. Many of them struggle to navigate smoothly amidst online classes as they lack the technological support they need. About 67.8% of Teachers Prefer Hybrid Teaching Format: Survey ● Reaching potential students : Another common issue teachers struggle with is student enrolment. Reaching potential students is a major challenge, be it online or traditional Edtech startup, OrangeSlates in its a research report around the current state of teacher classroom. Word of mouth does help in reaching students but also has its limitations. development in the country states that almost 50% of the educators feel they don't have adequate resources in terms of time or money to up-skill themselves. The report also revealed that about ● Handling administrative tasks: Several administrative tasks simultaneously occupy a 67.8% of educators now prefer the hybrid teaching format, while 28.2% prefer a complete online significant portion of a teachers' day. Tracking attendance, generating progress reports, parent experience when it comes to teaching post the COVID-19 pandemic. communication and preparing assessments are some major administrative tasks for a teacher to The research was carried out on 200 educators across the country. Upon being asked about the look after. These administrative tasks cause hindrance for teachers in uninterrupted teaching. most challenging part of being a teacher, 24.6% of people feel that attaining a work-life balance is the most difficult task of teaching; the other larger chunk of 21.3% feel that the current salary ● Finding the right resources and content: Teachers struggle to find and collate engaging is not at par with the current industry standards. The OrangeSlates survey was conducted with an content on a daily basis. With online classes, retaining students' attention is not easy. If the objective to understand the technology integration for teachers at an individual level and to learning material is monotonous, students may lose focus in the class. further establish the readiness of existing technology evolution that has helped shape a teacher's life today. ● Monitoring student progress:It is tedious to monitor individual student progress. There A majority of the respondents feel that gamification will definitely help students learn better and is ample data to handle in the form of progress reports and marksheets. Monitoring student are most likely the future of the edtech industry in the country. Similarly, educators firmly progress requires attention to detail and cannot be taken blithely. believe that smartphones or devices are as effective for learning and assignments as the world is fast moving towards digitization, and their efficiency can play a significant role in shaping Teachers try to cope with much of these hurdles on a daily basis. This makes it even more learning for students. important to know how to solve the problem. Here are a few measures that teachers can take to

Curriculum April 16,2022 7 News Updates IIT Guwahati Researchers Progressive Schools across the globe). This platform provides Gold Coast, Queensland offers post-study Vega learners and teachers with access to global learning, developing 'Speech Technologies for relationships and exchanges. work rights up to 4 years North Eastern Languages' Sesame Workshop India launches the With the signing of India-Australia Economic Cooperation and second season of Chamki Ke Best Friends Trade Agreement, education is becoming an essential factor for Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is developing 'Speech bilateral relations. With boundaries opening up and ease in Technologies for North Eastern Languages' to develop Speech Sesame Workshop India has launched the second season of travel restrictions, the country is welcoming international Technology Tools for Healthcare Information Dissemination. Chamki ke Best Friends on its Hindi YouTube Channel. students and travellers and revising various visa, work rights, The tools will enable retrieval of healthcare related information Chamki ke Best Friends, Season 2 has come up with 15 and student support policies. To combat any concerns about the with the help of spoken keyword spotting (KWS) in seven episodes. The series aims to create fun and sensitive, age- transition from virtual classrooms to on campus study, doubts North East Indian languages. appropriate content that can be consumed not only by kids but and concerns, Study Gold Coast, supported by Study As part of the project a database of health-related information by everyone in the family. Queensland hosted two Destination Showcase events to in seven languages spoken in North East India will also be Talking about the launch of season two of Chamki ki Best highlight the plethora of opportunities accessible on Gold Coast created. This project is expected to facilitate the access of Friends, Ms.Sonali Khan, Managing Trustee at Sesame for Indian students. healthcare related information by the people in the far flung Workshop India said, “Sesame Workshop India has always As agencies, individual counsellors and consultants play a areas of North East India in their own native languages. practised the best way for kids and their caregivers to keep crucial role for students who pursue studies abroad, the event The Centre for Linguistic Science and Technology (CLST at calm by implementing the three R's: Routine, Regulation, and communicated a horizon of opportunities offered on the Gold IIT Guwahati has got funding for this project from the Ministry Reassurance. Assessing the success of 'Chamki Ke Bestfriends' Coast and addressed their queries. The event emerged as a one- of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of gaining over 20, 000 views post its relaunch, we realized the stop destination for the attendees to learn more about the Gold India, under its 'National Language Translation Mission impact the series has created among our stakeholders. We Coast and have their concerns about the higher education (NLTM): BHASHINI' initiative. understood and got motivated seeing the level of engagement scenario in Australia resolved. Highlighting the unique aspects of this Project, Prof. T.G. and hence here we are back with season two with even more Elaborating the discussed topics at the event, Mathew Johnston, Sitharam, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “This work embodies diverse goals and objectives to create some positive outcomes Minister Counsellor (Education and Research) for South Asia, IIT Guwahati's commitment to work for the local languages and among children and caregivers.” Australian High Commission said 'Education is the flagship ethnicities of North East India. The interdisciplinary nature of While 'Chamki Ke Best Friends' aims to help parents sector of the bilateral relationship. Our two Prime Ministers the project and the focus on local languages reflect the spirit understand the importance of maintaining healthy and flexible met recently reaffirming their commitment to the Australia envisaged in the National Education Policy, 2020.” routines, Sesame Workshop India has set certain goals and India-Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) With a view This project involves building speech technology tools for objectives to ensure the desired outcome from the second to expanding and optimizing the long-standing India Australia healthcare information dissemination in Hindi, English, season of Chamki ke Best Friends. It primarily targets education and skilling relationship and acknowledging the Assamese, Bangla, Bodo, Manipuri, Khasi, Mizo, Nagamese, educational goals like healthy eating, recognizing & managing different systems in the two countries for the recognition of and Nepali. emotions, play & imagination, problem-solving, friendship, education qualifications. Elaborating on this project, Prof. Rohit Sinha, Principal planning, and a positive outlook. Representatives at the event covered a wide gamut of queries Investigator of project, and Head, Department of Electronics that ranged from admission and post-study stay options, grants and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati, said, \"The Institute is D Y Patil International School, Worli and scholarships for students, employable industries, salary committed to developing tools that will facilitate last-mile expectations for graduates in different sectors, etc. Health, connectivity and information dissemination to the various inaugurates preschool 'Mars1' business and tourism courses witnessed the most interest and communities living in the NE area, in their own languages. This had the highest queries from the attendees. project will be a step towards achieving that aim.” D Y Patil International School, has launched Mars1 Preschool, Prof. Sinha also mentioned that the Centre for Linguistic a pre-primary school that will foster young learners' discovery, Vedantu launches W.A.V.E 2.0 Science and Technology (CLST) was a unique and truly inquiry, and learning. The preschool was inaugurated by the interdisciplinary centre that is devoted to the analysis and chief guest, Smt. Pankaja Munde in the presence of Vedantu, a LIVE online tutoring platform, has upgraded to technology development in the languages of North East India, Chairperson Ms. Pooja Patil and Dr. Ajeenkya D Y Patil, W.A.V.E 2.0, the 2.0 version of the W.A.V.E (Whiteboard Audio through research projects and its PhD programme. Chairman of the Ajeenkya D Y Patil Group on March 28. Video Environment) learning platform. The power of W.A.V.E The Spoken Keyword Spotting (KWS) systems developed in Mars1 Preschool will make use of advanced technology in the is in its groundbreaking ability to measure 100+ parameters in the project will be able to detect a list of predefined words in a form of a one-of-a-kind Interactive Learning Floor that real-time using AI/ML to drive student engagement, teaching given speech signal of one of the target languages of the encourages collaboration, communication, and creativity via effectiveness, and learning outcomes. The disruptive technology project. The efforts will involve modelling speech with the deep play. This technology is an integral part of the Mars1 delivers precise insights through face recognition, content, neural network based state-of-the-art techniques. curriculum that exposes learners to auditory, visual, and whiteboard usage analysis, verbal interaction analysis, doubt The interdisciplinary team of CLST team comprises of Prof. kinaesthetic learning. Students can also meet and learn from analysis, tone, and sentiment analysis, and much more. Rohit Sinha, Prof. Priyankoo Sarmah, Sanasam Ranbir Singh Cubetto, a friendly, wooden robot that teaches children With the advent of technology and personalization at an and Ashish Anand from CLST, IIT Guwahati. This project is between the age of 3 and 5 to code. The young learners will unimaginable scale, students today engage better with study part of a larger consortium project titled Speech Technologies arrange a sequence of instructions to create a program for methods that are fun, interactive, and rewarding. W.A.V.E 2.0 for Indian Languages, led by IIT Madras as the consortium Cubetto. As they do so, they will develop their computational brings the best of - Personalized Teaching, Learning, and leader. thinking and problem-solving skills. Recognition for each child, it is 10X more engaging, effective, For the North East specific project, the IIT Guwahati team will predictable, and designed for transformative learning outcomes work together with research teams from CDAC-Kolkata, IIIT 92% Indian Universities Believe That at a fraction of the cost for millions of students. With the Sri City, and NIT Manipur. integration of advanced AI/ML technology. Degree Apprenticeships Yield Better Vamsi Krishna, CEO & Co-Founder, of Vedantu said, “We are Vega Schools unveils new K-12 determined to provide the best education for students with our Results patented technology. This is also our attempt to reimagine how campus in Gurugram an online class can be. W.A.V.E 2.0 is setting new standards and TeamLease EdTech, a leading B2B EdTech launched its report striving towards better quality online classes. Since its After the grand success of the first Vega Schools in campus - “Future of Apprenticeship in India”, an analysis on the inception, W.A.V.E has been used by 4000+ teachers to teach 24 sector 48, The new age school that promotes problem-based evolving degree apprenticeship ecosystem in India. The study million students for 70 million hours. And these students came learning has launched its second branch in Sector-76, indicates that 92% of Universities and Higher Education from 7300+ cities and towns, that's almost 92% of the total Gurugram. The K-12 campus is equipped with modern learning Institutes (HEIs) believe that Degree Apprenticeships equip cities and towns in India. With W.A.V.E 2.0., we want to create amenities which makes it different from other progressive students better to meet the demands of the evolving workforce a learning experience that sparks curiosity and makes a student schools that use conventional learning methods. than regular degrees. The analysis further suggests that the more immersed in the entire learning process. We are setting a The newly launched branch is spread across 4 acres and is apprenticeship model equips the students with basic work new benchmark for the future of online classes while equipped with two large sports fields, two outdoor experience and essential soft skills, thus making them more optimizing bandwidth enabling millions more, who can access amphitheaters and a host of innovative labs and zones.The employable. quality education.” school aims at developing a child's ability to think creatively Sharing insights about the detailed analysis and the and critically, apply knowledge, solve problems and develop a ecosystem, Shantanu Rooj, Founder & CEO, TeamLease Forcepoint Opens India Innovation Center in sense of self-confidence.So far the school has closed admission EdTech, said, “In India, we have a major skills crisis. There are for 160+ students for different grades. close to 1.2 crore students who graduate every year, but only Mumbai Commenting on the launch, Sandy Hooda, Co-Founder of Vega 35% of these students are actually employable enough to join Schools said, “We are delighted to bring the new state of the art the industry. Over the past few years, Degree Apprenticeships Forcepoint is making further investments in India with the and green campus of Vega Schools (amongst the top 4 ranked have emerged as a solution to this skill crisis. HEIs in India opening of a new state-of-the-art technology center of schools of Gurugram) where learning is powered by PBL strongly believe that apprenticeship embedded degrees are excellence near Mumbai in Thane, Maharashtra. The new India aSuperior 3 in 1 Learning Method consisting of experiential proving to be more beneficial for students. In fact, as our Innovation Center will tap into the region's technical and learning, inquiry-based learning and project-based learning. survey indicates, 79% universities and HEIs feel such engineering talent to enable rapid development and deployment The method is fully aligned with CBSE and NEP 2020 and programs provide practical hands-on skills to students making of new capabilities to Forcepoint's Security Service Edge (SSE) provides exceptional value to students' overall growth and them job ready as they enter the workforce; additionally, 71% platform. development.” feel that students learn the nuances of the corporate world In the first phase of expansion for the Forcepoint India Talking about the amenities of the new campus, Daniel Curry better through such programs.” Innovation Center, the company will hire more than 200 Director and Principal of Vega Schools said, “The new campus The study further highlights how apprenticeships are creating software architects, cloud computing developers, DevOps in Sector 76 represents a wonderful blend of form and function. higher value for students as they go through the learning curve. engineers, quality assurance and specialists with diverse With beautiful, park-like grounds and full academic facilities 62% of the respondents stated that apprenticeships have technical skills. Available roles will span all experience levels and labs, it is an ideal location for implementation of our created a sustainable cycle of learning by enabling students to and encompass individual contributor, team leader and holistic approach and research-based pedagogy of Problem earn while they learn. This would go a long way in improving management roles. Interested candidates are invited to apply on Based Learning.” the GER of the country by boosting the demand side. the Forcepoint website. Vega Schools are the only North Indian schools to be selected by the Global Schools Alliance (an alliance of The 15 Most

8 Curriculum April 16,2022 School Digest SLPS among receipts of Google elper to Save the World” is an initiative by Samyak Chakrabarty, Founder & President of X-Billion Skills Lab, and Project Reference School recognition Goldcrest High School Students Naveli by Navya Naveli Nanda in association with United Crowdfund for Rural Communities to Get Nations India. In a recognition of the role played by schools in achieving tech Access to Water A key highlight of the conclave was a fireside chat between integration for learning during the pandemic, Silverline Prestige Charu Noheria, Co-Founder School, Ghaziabad has been granted the Google Reference School The young minds of Goldcrest High School, Navi Mumbai, and COO, Practically, and recognition. The award by Google recognises the efforts understand that access to clean water is a primary necessity for health tech entrepreneur undertaken by the school for the best integration of Google's tools an individual to lead a healthy life. The students under the Navya Nanda of Aara Health and technologies for learning with a focus on empowering students aegis The Alpha Urbane Project came forth and took it upon and Project Naveli. They and teachers to become confident and responsible users of modern themselves to raise funds on Ketto.org to enable and empower spoke in length the growing technology. rural communities to get access to water. importance of digitization in The Google Reference Schools program is a global programme run The crowdfunding campaign will support marginalized their respective sectors of by the technology giant to identify best practices in the use of families with access to water through waterwheels and reduce education and health. A key modern tools and technologies that can be scaled and replicated in the burden of head loading. The beneficiaries will be selected takeaway was a tectonic shift other schools. based on selection criteria to reach out to the most created by technology in A by-invite, exclusive initiative, the Google Reference Schools marginalized. Ria Deshpande (Deputy Sports Captain Grade these important sectors. programme assesses the school's journey in embracing and 11), Rishika Chattopadhyay (Deputy Head Girl Grade 11) and Through their journey, the integrating technology by evaluating the impact of technology Rushikesh Sude (Head boy Grade 12) started a crowdfunding two entrepreneurs discussed adoption on the four pillars of the learning system: students, campaign on Ketto.org and raised INR 5.84 lakh from over the need for women to be teachers, parents and management. This assessment from Google is 451 donors. The amount raised from the public will be used by aware of technology and also reflective of a new trend where academic success is not the the renowned NGO Habitat for Humanity to ensure the remain open to the idea of exclusive domain of a few prominent, big-name schools. The transparent distribution of water wheels in rural areas. entrepreneurship, considering pandemic has established that only those who can keep with the Habitat for Humanity India has addressed this dire need of that the number of women times and adapt to changing circumstances will be able to survive families by providing a waterwheel. This activity has not only entrepreneurs is considerably in the long run. In the context of learning, this metric is technology brought relief to the women's lives but also has achieved a lesser in India. integration and adoption. This phase is marked by the rise of a new paradigm shift in the villager's mindset in fetching water. It is The students and attendees league of schools beyond metros and established names, who are observed that in rural villages the fetching of water is the made the most of the fun experiential booth set up by riding on progressive learning, unique pedagogies and futuristic primary responsibility of women folks, they start fetching Practically. It was one of the key attractions of the event, and technologies to support Indian education system. Silverline water early in the morning along with their other routine day- early birds also availed of exclusive scholarships and attractive Prestige School is such an iconic institution who is fast emerging to-day work. But now there is a change as men and young goodies from Practically. as an innovation centre for progressive learning and skill-based boys are willing to carry water with the help of a water wheel The conclave also saw distinguished speakers like Ms. Kareena education in the country. from long distances. Kapoor Khan - Actor, Mr. Rana Daggubati - Actor, Ms. Poonam “SLPS is proud to be associated with the Google Reference School Kavita Malhotra, Principal, said, “We are proud of our Mahajan - Member of Parliament, Mr. Adar Poonawalla, CEO - initiative and we can claim that we have successfully used students who are growing up as concerned individuals and Serum Institute of India, Mr. Shombi Sharp - UN Resident technology not just as a destination but as a vehicle for learning. most importantly as responsible citizens. Our students intend Coordinator in India, Ms. Roopa Kudva, Managing Director - We have been able to integrate progressive pedagogies focusing on to alleviate the strain of water collection of these families. The Omidyar Networks India, Mr. Bishow Parajul - Representative student centred learning while preparing future-ready teachers deployment of taps seems to be a logical solution but it will be & Country Director - World Food Program, Mr. Amit Mookim, using the collaborative tools offered by Google,” said Naman Jain, a lengthy process. Hence we decided to partner with Habitat Managing Director - IQVIA South Asia, Mr. Nikhil Kamath, Director (Development), SLPS. “We are glad that among other for Humanity as they have introduced water wheels, which is a Co-Founder - Zerodha, Ms. Diksha Radhakrishnan - Deputy achievements, the school has achieved 98% parent satisfaction simple water carrying device. With the help of a water wheel Director, CSBC, Ashoka University SEWA Women. since the beginning of the pandemic and has made a mark in skill- even young children can push around 45 liters of water with oriented education by partnering with global experts from various ease and in a short duration of time.” Living with Art: a unique exhibition of centres of technology excellence including NASA.” The funds collected on Ketto.org will enable Habitat for SLPS is not only implementing Google's technology at its own Humanity to distribute water wheels in selected villages of student work premises for impactful learning but is also acting as a torchbearer Karjat Block in Raigad District, Maharashtra, Nandgaon, of this tech revolution in the entire NCR region. Led by Ms. Pooja Khandeswar block of Amravati district in Maharashtra. Pathways School Noida students hosted an Art exhibition titled Arora & Ms. Deepika Sharma, SLPS faculties have interestingly Bharatpur district in Rajasthan. Sindhoni, Dadra & Nagar \"Living with Art\" at Stainless Gallery. This group Show formed Google Educators Group for schools in Ghaziabad & Haveli, supporting over 900 families. showcased artworks by the upcoming artists of Grade 9 to Grade Noida to educate and help other schools implement technology for 12. After a rigorous journey in challenging times, the students better learning outcomes affecting larger student communities in GIIS Bannerghatta student bags 5th rank presented the final output as an exhibition. They felt proud to be the region. in International General Knowledge able to exhibit their artwork to external audiences which truly Highlighting the methodology adopted by the school, Jain Olympiad added a seriousness to the learning, display and engagement with explained that the school targeted increasing student attainment art. with the use of Google apps for education as well as using Animesh Thakur, a Grade 5 student from Global Indian A public exhibition in a professional gallery provided a unique Chromebooks as a tool for lesson delivery. International School, has secured 5th Rank Internationally and opportunity for young artists to take their own work seriously and 3rd rank in India at the Science Olympiad Foundation's - to see themselves as professional artists. The art critic and writer MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul student International General Knowledge Olympiad (SOF-IGKO). Mr Suneet Chopra who was the chief guest congratulated the This remarkable accomplishment has brought great honour to school for promoting art as a serious field of education. develops useful app for Alzheimer's our school and GIIS Bannerghatta, which has been a flag The students created their work based on self-chosen themes, bearer of holistic development. individual styles, ideas and a vivid amalgamation of skills patients Since the beginning, Animesh has always shown an eagerness presented through a variety of artworks. Students explored various to learn beyond textbooks. His passion for science is admirable media such as sculpture, installations and paintings using a variety Arnav Kankaria, a student of and inspires his peers as well. Animesh has illimitable of media clay, acrylic on canvas, wire, POP, etc. Their themes were Pune's MIT Vishwashanti potential; is curious about everything he learns and never fails based on complex themes such as identities, culture, race, emotions Gurukul has designed, to impress everyone with his wit and astuteness. In Science and gender. Art is a powerful communication tool and Pathways developed and launched an app Olympiad Foundation's - International General Knowledge Noida has enables students, to channel their passion for the arts to that helps in the lifestyle Olympiad (SOF-IGKO), he not only scored 58/60 but also fuel our determination and create unique pieces that showcase management of Alzheimer's secured 5th rank internationally. His other achievement global awareness by commenting on women's rights, the patients. Available on Google includes securing 1st class rank and 3rd zonal rank with gifts environment, and other personal, social, and cultural themes of Playstore, the app incorporates worth Rs.1000/-, Zonal Gold Medal, and certificate of importance. features that aid and assist with excellence. reminders about medicine Speaking about his experience, 10-year-old Animesh Thakur 90+ My Tuition App Launches Virtual Labs schedules, exercise routines, said, “I am thankful for the guidance provided by my teachers and navigation and directional and parents when I was preparing for this competition. They 90+ My Tuition App, edtech startup, has announced the launch of awareness for the patients. In helped me to go through the correct reference material such as virtual labs to help students understand difficult scientific concepts addition it also helps the family previous years' sample papers, question banks, and more. I in a fun and engaging way. The company initially launched the and friends of the patient often watched informative content and animated educational programme as a pilot project during the pandemic last year, but understand ways to best take videos that helped in remembering facts. I wish I would be after receiving positive feedback, it has decided to go ahead with a care of the person and learn about the disease and its management. able to do better in the future and make my parents and teacher full launch. The virtual lab provided by 90+ My Tution App covers Aptly named the “Forget Forgetfulness” the app is an outcome of a proud.” a variety of subjects ranging from Physics, chemistry, Biology & compelling personal experience in Arnav's life, when his person, Mathematics. Virtual labs aims at bringing practical lab experience his maternal grandmother herself became an Alzheimer's patient. Practically hosts the United Nations right at any student's study desk Being one of the primary caretakers of his grandmother, Arnav Young Changemakers Conclave The programme is open to 5 lakhs+ students currently, and some of experienced the emotional highs and lows, anguish and sadness to Practically, experiential learning app for students of the Virtual Lab content is also freely available on its YouTube page. see a loved one lose her sense of identity and slowly also start to Recently, on the occasion of National Science Day, Prime Minister forget her own family members. This prompted him to research on Classes 6-12, partnered with the United Nations to present the Narendra Modi urged startups to come forth with innovative ideas neuroscience behind the disease, and combine this with his 15th edition of the United Nations Young Changemakers like virtual labs to help build scientific temperament among young proficiency in computer science to come up with the idea of the Conclave (UNYCC) at Naval Lawns in Mumbai recently. students. Online education has emerged as a boon during the app. The Young Changemakers Conclave themed “7 Superpowers pandemic, and even in the union budget 2022, the central Two years of painstaking visit to clinics and discussions with government had emphasised online, accessible education with the neuroscientists, doctors, nurses and physiotherapists and many launch of 200 TV channels for supplementary education. hours of working to develop various improved versions of the app, Vingish Vijay, Founder & Creator says, “The bigger problem that it was launched in February 2022 after a successful presentation to we are trying to solve through these virtual labs is that students can a captivated audience. The app will no doubt make the life of many practice subject based concept multiple number of times even in the Alzheimer's patients and their family members easy in the coming absence of access to a physical practical lab” years. It can be downloaded from the link Https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arnav.memoryh

Curriculum April 16,2022 9 Careerwise Career Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science By Amit Andre, CEO, The Data Tech Lab Inc. 5. Research Scientist: Research scientists required for both data science and AI. You can Corporation are among the global digital work hard to do substantial research on choose to branch off in any way once that behemoths credited with inventing this new machine learning and artificial intelligence foundation is in place. virtual universe. Facebook acquired Oculus VR applications and the one who has studied Additionally speaking of, with emerging new to construct virtual meeting places, while applied mathematics, statistics, deep learning, technologies Metaverse is one such hot topic NVIDIA is going big with its Omniverse, a and machine learning.A PhD or advanced of discussion these days.The term metaverse for engineers. master's degree in mathematics or computer \"metaverse\" refers to a shared virtual world science is required of applicants. that may be accessed via the internet. In conclusion, it would not be wrong to state Many possibilities will arise as Metaverse that, despite the widespread belief that artificial 6. AI Data Analyst: Data mining, data develops. Many commercial uses are expected intelligence (AI) would replace superfluous cleansing, and data interpretation are the in the metaverse, including eCommerce, sales employment roles with automation and smart primary responsibilities of an AI data analyst. and marketing, decentralized finance, crypto technologies, we are still far from the point The necessary data for data interpretation is companies, and so on.Developers, where robots will take over our daily lives. So, gathered by cleaning data. They delete any entrepreneurs, and inventors will have more if you're looking for a job in AI, keep in mind unnecessary data to ensure that the data opportunities because of this. that there are plenty of options. interpretation process is not hampered. NVIDIA, Facebook, Epic Games, and Roblox A bachelor's degree in mathematics or GARTNER'S STUDY predicted that, by computer science is required to work as an AI 5 career options after hotel 2021, 80% of new technologies will data analyst. management one can indulge into! be AI-based, while IDC predicts that by 2021, 75% of commercial applications will 7. Product Manager: A product manager's By Nakul Mathur, MD, Avanta India have an AI component. Even in the post- job in the realm of AI is to tackle difficult pandemic era, data science and analytics are challenges by systematically collecting data. There is a misconception amongst the larger masses that hotel management courses are only still a top priority for 45 per cent of businesses. You should be capable of detecting pertinent relevant for people aiming to work in a hotel, some blue-collar jobs from the sectors or chefs at He affirms that data is the foundation of AI and issues that inhibit business operations. To the most. Actually these courses are tailor-made and catering to those who understand India's associated technologies like machine learning make data interpretation easier, the next step is essence of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' which means 'the guest is God'. (ML), virtual reality (VR), and augmented to obtain similar data sets. Hospitality sectors, particularly hotel management and tourism have faced the worst wrath of the reality (AR). pandemic. This distressed sector is poised to gain momentum once normalcy is restored. This There is significant job growth in both 8. AI Engineer: AI engineers are the oneswho will open the floodgates of earning opportunities for the hotel management students. industries. Over the last five years, the hiring create, test, and implement various AI models India hosts a wide range of services and hospitality is needed in all the sectors from medical, of data scientists and engineers has increased and are called problem solvers in the industry. tourism, events, corporates and many more. Nursing the modesty within, hotel management by 35%, and these jobs have ranked first on To construct viable AI models, they use teaches the practical skills and confidence needed to grow further in life. LinkedIn's emerging job listings for three machine learning techniques and a thorough Also, this course allows students to work overseas, which are the key holiday or corporate years. AI hiring has grown by 74% during the understanding of neural networks. destinations such as Europe, the US, Dubai, New Zealand, Australia being only a few top names. last four years. Programming skills in languages like Python, Now let's dive into the avenues opening for you when you brush up your skillset with a seasoned For emerging applications, it has been noticed R, or C++ are expected. Applicants should knowledge of hotel management: that practically every industry such as have a thorough understanding of statistics, ECommerce, HealthTech, Education, natural language processing, applied Entertainment and Leisure Industry: A swamp of hotel management graduates' lands Technology, Manufacturing, Energy, Finance, mathematics, and analytics. themselves in hotels, bars, restaurants, clubs or even theme parks. However, these circuits mainly etcneeds data science and AI ability. This has recruit trained staff for kitchen staff and managerial posts. The majority of jobs at these places given rise to plenty of other new jobs and 9. Robotics Scientist: Because of the advent require no formal training at large. The only risk here is getting underpaid if you are not working some promising careers in data science and AI, of robotics in the field of AI, large industries with top-notch names. including: will seek robotics scientists to programme their devices, job opportunities will grow. A Event Planners: Events such as weddings, house warmings, birthdays are not an old generation 1. Data Scientist : Data scientists aid in master's degree in robotics, computer science, thing. They have inched up a notch higher with engagement and relationship anniversaries, the collection of relevant data from a variety of or engineering is essential. milestone celebrations, baby showers and a lot more. Adding to these social gatherings, you can sources, as well as the evaluation of that data test the waters at corporate levels too. All will require your honed skills of planning, creativity, to draw useful conclusions, that can be used to BI Developer, Businessanalyst, Dataarchitect, hospitality and management. address a variety of business difficulties. Data AI architect, Computer vision engineer, Full- scientists generate numerous forecasts based stack engineer, Neural network developer, Defence Sector: The naval and land wings of Indian defence forces might have an offer for you. on various data patterns, as well as historical Cloud engineer etc are several other jobs No, you do not have border combat skills, your hotel management knowledge is enough. You and current data. available. simply have to feed the guardians of our borders following their diet charts. Oh, not to forget, you will have to adhere to strict discipline and limited resources. 2. Business Intelligence Developer : A Now the question is how to plan for your Business Intelligence Developer's major task is education that will bring you to your ideal Entrepreneurship: Why sneak out for a job when you can be an owner of your business. Cafes, to combine business knowledge with artificial employment! Your educational path should particularly theme-based ones are the new fad among the millennials. From Harry Potter to intelligence. By analyzing large data sets, they correspond to the career path you seek. Cricket, your wildest imagination can pave the way to success. A fine dining restaurant is also a can spot various business trends. One way to map out is to understand which perfect fit for family outings, and you can host a number of them. jobs most interest you to the skill sets Though, if you're worried about the capital indulgence in the cafe and restaurants, you can train 3. Big Data Engineer : A Big Data Engineer's necessary by each of those jobs. Then assess the future generation of hotel management pals. Share your practical experiences to hone their job is to build a solution that allows business your talents and interests: which skills do you skills and support the next-in-line workers of the sector. systems to communicate effectively. Their have the greatest experience in, and which main responsibility is to create and manage an ones do you wish to learn the most? Airlines/Cruise Liner Kitchens: Airlines host ample hospitality graduates and Cruise Liner organization's big data successfully. Find the educational opportunities that will companies are following the suit. These jobs are not merely restricted to kitchens as you are assist you in developing those skills. Consider required to provide all-around services to the guests. With the rising trend of luxury leisure, 4. Machine Learning Engineer: Machine the type and amount of education required for cruising and casinos are the new emerging themes. Of course, the pay is quite high, if you are learning engineers are responsible for these jobs: do you need a college diploma, an working internationally. Travelling across the nation or globe is a plus. developing and maintaining self-running advanced degree, or perhaps a doctorate? software that aids in the implementation of Will you be able to demonstrate the essential Coworking Office Manager: With the emergence of remote working culture and shared spaces, machine learning efforts. skills and training by using certification the demand for hospitality experts and managers is set to rise at a big pace. If you have the A Machine Learning Engineer would start by programmes? desired skill set, the field is open for you as not many professionals are standing at the crease. It's learning programming languages like Python, It is crucial to choose a solid starting point for a new space, emerging and enlarging with the pace of time. R, C++, and Octave, as well as mathematics setting the foundation for a career in data Before we sign off, the sea has decent depth with sound commercials. You can earn a hefty like calculus and linear algebra, as well as data science and AI. A strong understanding of income if you channelise the right efforts in the right direction with realistic goals. Good luck. modelling. mathematics, statistics, and programming is Hope someone of you reading this will host me someday.

10 Curriculum April 16, 2022 Lifeskills What can Performance Pressure Life Skills: Do to Your Learning Process? Managing Stress- Maximizing Success By Neetin Agrawal, Senior Vice President, Toppr Stress has become an required changes in it. The integral part of our confrontational strategy, Examinations are one of the most Competition is good, but only if taken in the daily lives in a highly garnering social support and effective ways of academic right spirit. Parents must spend time with competitive world of today. planned problem solving assessments. However, their children to inculcate a healthy examinations are also a source of anxiety competitive spirit in them. The modern day challenges methods are used to overcome for students. Not just examinations, with the fast paced syllabus, students are Last-Minute Cramming Before Exams pose serious threat to our stress. While in emotion constantly in a rat race. In a recent study Many students have a misconception that among 190 students, 2/3rd students studying 24 hours before the exam and last- physical, mental and social focused coping behaviour, the reported that they feel constantly pressured minute preparation helps them score well. to perform well in academics. Also, society Last-minute cramming with doubts piled up capabilities. In an emotional impact of stressor is is prejudiced towards students who fail to is what causes maximum stress for students. perform well in examinations. However, Online doubt resolution apps like Toppr aspirational society of today, reduced by cognitive the impacts of performance pressure have answr help students get expert assistance for far reaching consequences. doubt resolution instantly. But it is for the each day brings a new set of Dr.Nitesh Dhawan, restructuring, reappraisal and students to manage time effectively and expectations and pressures Public Servant, Author and use of various defense Anxiety and Stress prepare ahead of time. to perform effectively which Educator In a recent study by a researcher in Boston can take a heavy toll on our mechanisms. The proactive University, 83 out of 100 students revealed Key Takeaways that academic pressure had negatively While most of the above mentioned impacts coping involves prior preparation in impacted their mental health. Several are manageable, here are some ways to health. According to a new study conducted anticipation of the problem which include causes for academic stress came to light in prevent academic stress: by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence, an the study: ● Observe what the child feels and positive mindset and affirmations alongside ● Strict deadlines for crucial says HR research and advisory firm, other necessary steps concerned with the assignments. after school professionals from across the world are ● Insensitivity towards a students' ● Be aware of the childs' mood problem. The alternative therapies pertain to swings going through the state of emotional turmoil yoga and meditation which are gaining learning capacity. and most adversely affected belong to India, ground in the recent times as a way to ● Vast syllabus covered in a short and mental health along with Brazil and UAE. In the backdrop healthy living. ● Speak to a child counsellor if the of pandemic, about 91 percent respondents period of time. behaviour is hard to decode from India expressed to have been highly Studies have also been conducted based on ● Always be a good listener and build the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale impacted in the life as compared to the The given tips could really help (SCAS) among a group of school children trust with the child global average of 80 percent. Nearly 44 in the age group of 8-15 years in Mumbai. Based on this study, the following were Performance pressure leads to an array of percent were struggling financially, 36 us in coping with stressful identified as primary symptoms of anxiety long-term health effects in students. It is in students. imperative to address this in the early percent suffering from declining mental situations- ● Separation anxiety: anxiety of growing stages of a child. Teachers and health, 32 percent lacking career motivation being parents collectively must put an effort in and 31 percent feeling disconnected from  Reasons for much of the stress lie in our taking note of the early red flags in the their own lives.The stress levels for working daily routines. How we start our day has the cornered out by peers in school childs' performance. Together, it is possible people have been very different during the impact on the manner we deal with ● Fear of physical injury: fear of to guide students to learn in a stress-free pandemic period as work from home was a situations. Make it a habit to start your day being environment very big change for most people. It led to early to take control of responsibilities. various challenges like disproportionate punished by teachers with physical PM Modi interacting burden on the shoulders of women for  Start your day by paying gratitude to God, expressions like a slap or ruler hits with students during household chores, working form small parents, teachers and the earth for giving you ● Panic/agoraphobia: panic attacks 5th Edition of 'Pariksha houses and obscuring of work-life a life full of vivid experiences. This would before important exams Pe Charcha 2022' at boundaries. generate a strong field around you. ● Social anxiety: feeling anxious in Talkatora Stadium Such unprecedented situations demand from gatherings and social events New Delhi on April 1 us the coping strategies that could help us in  Some kind of stress called as eustress is overcoming stressful circumstances. It is positive in nature that pushes us to perform Social Isolation important to understand that we can't while the negative one is distress that poses While anxiety and stress are primary eliminate out stress from our lives, so we threat to our health. consequences of academic pressure, social need to be better equipped to manage it by isolation is what follows ahead. Students improving our coping behaviour. There are  Stress is mainly due to lack of planning and who take a longer time to grasp, are basically four types of techniques that we control. So plan your day and take full control labelled in classes. As peers corner them usually adopt to manage stress in our daily of your daily activities. out in group activities, their anxiety lives which can be classified as- increases and leads to panic. Students who  Stress needs to be managed at physical, are unable to score good marks are even  Problem focused coping mental and social levels. So sleep, nutrition, looked down upon by teachers in class.  Emotion focused coping physical exercise, mental training through This perspective requires an immediate meditation and yoga can do wonders. shift because students have their own strengths and weaknesses.  Prioritize your work and schedule your time to accomplish tasks on time so that no baggage is carried over.  Proactive coping  Work-life balance should be maintained with  Alternative coping methods sincerity. Socializing is a useful way to beat stress. In problem focused coping, an individual attempts to minimize the source of stress by  Adopt problem oriented approach to rectify directly confronting with it and bringing root causes of the problems and don't escape from the real issues.  Practicing silence is one of the most effective ways to be in harmony with oneself. Remember that only a calm mind can overcome the chaos of this world.  Criticising, blaming and making excuses must be avoided. It has a negative influence on personality. Instead use your time and energy in finding solutions. Some of the common red flags are: The degree of success we achieve in our ● They no longer enjoy going to lives actually depend on how well we manage and cope with so many stressors that school. come to challenge us in various situations. It ● They lose interest in their favorite is the response towards those stressful situations that determine our success or hobbies. failure. Some get bogged down in pressure ● They may find reasons to bunk situations while others blossom in such circumstances by looking for opportunities School. and capitalizing for their growth. So attitude is a crucial factor in overcoming testing Unhealthy Competitiveness conditions. We need an attitudinal shift from Another flipside of performance pressure is being just a passive individual towards inducing unhealthy competition. Students becoming a resilient performer whatever who perform under pressure find it hard to may the situation be. handle failures in academics. They subconsciously believe that scoring high marks is the only way to be treated well.

Curriculum April 16, 2022 11 Spotlight ATAL Academy portal launched by AICTE Considering futuristic skill set such as Launching the program, the minister Shri Chandrasekhar added: “These two remotest villages. If technology doesn't complex problem-solving, critical said: “As we move ahead there is one initiatives are great - Bharat Tech Foundation percolate their (remote areas) then we will not thinking, creativity, people undisputable truth that India's moment and ATAL Academy. If we must be set part in have a true Atmanirbhar Bharat. The second management, teamwork and in terms of relevance and sustainability in the the world of technology to show India's one is the ATAL Academy. Over the last three collaboration, emotional intelligence, world has arrived. And the next 10 years as our leadership all engineers and visionaries will years, we have trained an enormous number of judgement and decision-making, Hon. The Prime Minister says it would be have to come together and give a strategic faculty members in emerging technologies like service orientation, negotiation, project 'India's Techade'. The rationale behind this was clarity so that that from electrical designs to AI, Augmented Reality, blockchain, robotics management and cognitive flexibility, when in 2014 the Prime Minister launched semi-conductors, medical electronics to and etc. The most significant part was when AICTE's ATAL Academy has redesigned 'Digital India' program there were three consumer electronics, agriculture to civil COVOD hit us, we did not stop, we were not comprehensive and rigorous two weeks objectives. The first was transformation of engineering technology and next generation deterred We continued with our FDOP experiential ATAL FDPs/ Continuous citizens' lives using technology, empowerment technologies, all should take place or be programmes and got much better results in Professional Development Programmes of citizens, and thereby improving governance conceptualized in India. AICTE will be the terms of getting experts from all over the world (CPDP). and democracy. The second one was how we force multiplier of this journey in India.” across different time zones. We are now having can improve our digital economy and expand In his keynote address, Shri Vembu said: “I two-week programme. The first week will be Bharat Tech Foundation is a platform opportunities for employment and am very passionate about us being technology an online programme and one week of face-to- developed with the objective to entrepreneurship. The third was, which is self-reliant as a nation. We produce 25% of face programmes.” emphatically influence the social important in today's context, that India should the world's engineers. And with our given ATAL Academy collaborated and invited transformation of India by bringing be a leader in creating global technological population base, talent pool, our youth experts from various leading corporates such together Indian engineers across the capabilities. India moves from being a demographics, all of it dictates that we must as armIndia, Cadence Design Systems, Adobe, globe, through knowledge transfer consumer of technology to a creator of become the No.1 nation in every field of Ford Motors, Google, Amazon, Metaverse, and dissemination of technology, with intellectual properties and technologies.” human effort. And it is very much possible. Tata Energy, LinkedIn, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, the belief to achieve the dream of a During the event Hon. Minister Shri Indian engineers are taking technological etc. and launched 'TechSaksham' program with self-reliant Bharat. Chandrasekhar awarded Prof. Anil D leadership all over the world. But their Microsoft and SAP. ATAL Academy has been Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE, and Prof. contributions are required for development of recognized and conferred awards by the World TG Sitaram, Director, IIT, Guwahati with villages and remote areas. Bharat Tech Book of Records London, Asia honorary membership of Bharat Tech foundation will play a catalytic role in The Bharat Tech Foundation accentuates Foundation. The keynote address was connecting engineers spread globally with information exchange and tech distribution, delivered by Shri Sridhar Vembu, CEO of their roots in India and contribute” aided and guided by the country's esteemed ZOHO, and President of Bharat Tech An elated, Prof. Sahasrabudhe said: “Today is technocrats and engineers brought together on Foundation. Shri Chandrasekhar announced an auspicious day since is also a New Year a unified platform. With the objective of that Narayanan R will be the Director General Day in many parts of the country. Therefore, creating a new technologically affluent Bharat of Bharat Tech Foundation. A.Jayakumar launching of these two ideas on this day is empowered by values, ethos and culture, the former Secretary General of VIBHA presented very important for the AICTE. Bharat Tech organization aims at making India the leading the vision and mission of Bharat Tech Foundation is a foundation that gets India's all engineering destination dedicated to creating a Foundation. technocrats here or abroad and how we sustainable world. Lauding the importance of the two initiatives, connect with them and help India and the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) between India-Australia, a watershed moment The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) signed on 2nd April arrangement for young professionals. On the other hand, India has offered market access to between India and Australia ( by Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Australia in around 103 sub-sectors and Most Favoured Nation in 31 sub-sectors from the 11 Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Government of Australia, Dan broad service sectors such as 'business services', 'communication services', 'construction and Tehan, MP) is the first trade agreement of India with a developed country after more than a related engineering services', and so on. Both sides have also agreed to a separate Annex on decade and provides for an institutional mechanism to improve trade between the two Pharmaceutical products under this agreement, which will enable fast track approval for countries. ECTA is expected to create new employment opportunities, raise living standards and patented, generic and biosimilar medicines. enhance the overall welfare of the peoples of both the countries. Additional employment Australia is the 17th largest trading partner of India and India is Australia's 9th largest trading generation is expected to be 10 lakhs within the next 5 years. India-Australia trade pact will partner. India-Australia bilateral trade for both merchandise and services is valued at US$ 27.5 raise bilateral trade from the present $26-27 billion to $100 billion by 2030, much faster than billion in 2021. India's merchandise exports to Australia grew 135% between 2019 and 2021. initial expectation of rising to $50 billion in five years. India's exports consist primarily of a broad-based basket largely of finished products and were The Agreement encompasses cooperation across the entire gamut of bilateral economic and US$ 6.9 billion in 2021. India's merchandise imports from Australia were US$ 15.1 billion in 2021, commercial relations between the two friendly countries, and covers areas like Trade in Goods, consisting largely of raw materials, minerals and intermediate goods. Rules of Origin, Trade in Services, Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), Sanitary and Phytosanitary India and Australia are partners in the trilateral Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) (SPS) measures, Dispute Settlement, Movement of Natural Persons, Telecom, Customs arrangement along with Japan which seeks to enhance the resilience of supply chains in the Procedures, Pharmaceutical products, and Cooperation in other Areas. Eight subject specific Indo-Pacific Region. Further, India and Australia are also members of the recently formed Quad, side letters covering various aspects of bilateral economic cooperation were also concluded as also comprising US, and Japan, to further enhance cooperation and develop partnership across part of the Agreement. several issues of common concerns. The ECTA between India and Australia covers almost all the tariff lines dealt in by India and Australia respectively. India will benefit from preferential market access provided by Australia on 100% of its tariff lines. This includes all the labour-intensive sectors of export interest to India such as Gems and Jewellery, Textiles, leather, footwear, furniture, food, and agricultural products, engineering products, medical devices, and Automobiles. On the other hand, India will be offering preferential access to Australia on over 70% of its tariff lines, including lines of export interest to Australia which are primarily raw materials and intermediaries such as coal, mineral ores and wines etc. As regards trade in services, Australia has offered wide ranging commitments in around 135 sub sectors and Most Favoured Nation (MFN) in 120 sub sectors which cover key areas of India's interest like IT, ITES, Business services, Health, Education, and Audio visual. Some of the key offers from Australia in the services space include: Quota for chefs and yoga teachers; Post study work visa of 2-4 years for Indian students on reciprocal basis; mutual recognition of Professional Services and Other licensed/regulated Occupations; and Work & Holiday visa

12 Curriculum April 16, 2022 HEIs Updates Retail Tech Consortium at business, and it was the differing food renew themselves at a steady and consistent Universities across the world through credit standards that were what caused him to come pace to keep discharging their role as thought exchange programs. Students and faculties will IIMA up with the idea. When he was in Thailand, he leaders in development and social also benefit fromsemester, student, and faculty realized that he was just one of the millions of transformation. BMU has been a front runner exchange programs, as well as faculty The Centre for Digital Transformation at people who weren't able to get access to when it comes to their multidisciplinary, development programs, all of which will Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad readily available vegetarian food. The need entrepreneurial and research propelled enhance their skills and provide them with (IIMA), a premier global management for vegetarian food is not solely an Indian programmes and courses, and I am excited to global exposure. Additionally, students will institute, has recently set up a Retail Tech issue because he saw people from all walks of embark on this journey along with a highly have access to joint research collaborations, Consortium and plans to collaborate with life have the same dilemma. This is what led motivated team.” Term Master Classes, and International several retail and technology organisations in him to embark on a journey of taking notes Conferences & Seminars/Events, through this India. The consortium will work towards relentlessly to understand the plight of food Bharti Institute renews Tufts partnership. sharing deep knowledge, research, and setting standards all across the globe. Similar partnerships were signed by ISDC with up industry best practices for better He believes that everyone has the right to eat, University collaboration Manav Rachna University (MRU) Faridabad, collaboration amongst retail tech players in the no matter where they come from, and that this Haryana and Coimbatore-based renowned country. Flipkart, India based e-commerce right is not just about what is consumed, but The Indian School of Business' Bharti educational institution Bharathiar University, marketplace has joined as a principal partner how it is consumed without any fears and Institute of Public Policy (Bharti Institute) ISDC offers a BBA-Business Analytics for the inaugural year of the consortium, doubts in mind. This is how The Sattvik renewed its partnership with The Fletcher programme accredited by IoA at the University. bringing its industry knowledge and Council of India was born- it's been 6 years School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts This three-year undergraduate programme experience and consumer insights in the since they started as a humble NGO, and now University, in Medford, Massachusetts, USA accredited by Institute of Analytics (IoA) internet ecosystem to contribute to this effort. they've risen to be the world's first vegetarian through a new five-year agreement of focuses on providing students with necessary This consortium will largely bring to the fore food and lifestyle certification body. cooperation. skills and knowledge across various analytics unbiased voices of customers on the Sattvik has collected 40 codes for vegetarian The oldest graduate school of international related disciplines. digitalization of retail in the country which will safety. They have vegan, Jain, pure-vegetarian affairs in the United States, the Fletcher help retailers understand their consumers categories, and so on so that no matter what School has been a pre-eminent institution in IIT Kanpur receives 100 Crores better. the diet, people know what they are eating and its field and has long been regarded as among Speaking about the need for setting up the what's best for them. the top such schools in the United States. The contribution from IndiGo co- consortium, Professor Pankaj Setia, initial agreement between the two institutions Chairperson of the Centre for Digital BMU's diamond QS I-GAUGE was entered in 2010. Since then, the Bharti founder, Rakesh Gangwal Transformation at IIMA said, “Through this Institute has gained immensely from the collaboration, we aim to initiate cutting edge Ratings 2022 expertise and guidance of Fletcher's faculty as IIT Kanpur and its distinguished alumnus research on issues the retail sector is facing, it has developed its curriculum and Rakesh Gangwal (co-founder of IndiGo gather insights and facilitate knowledge School of Management of the BML Munjal programmes on public policy. Building on this airlines) have inked an agreement to work sharing to help retailers across the industry University (BMU), has been awarded with earlier work of a successful partnership, the together for establishing the School of Medical come up to speed with the current demands. 'Diamond' Subject Rating in Management by Bharti Institute and The Fletcher School have Sciences and Technology on the IIT Kanpur We identify this as an urgent need as retailers QS I-GAUGE. Sharing more details on BMU recommitted to growing their partnership on campus. Gangwal, signed an agreement with IIT need to quickly react to the constantly managing to earn the Diamond rating in QS I- public policy through a renewed agreement of Kanpur on April 4, 2022 to support the changing preferences of customers and the GAUGE Subject Rating 2022, the Vice cooperation to extend their relationship until ambitious project. Under this agreement, advent of new technological innovations. Chancellor, BMU, Prof. Manoj K Arora, said, 2027. Gangwal will be donating INR 100 Crores to Managing inventory, labour shortages, supply “the Management programmes at BMU The agreement of cooperation was exchanged support the establishment of the school. chain logistics, and adhering to sustainable prepares students for a long term and fulfilling between Professor Madan Pillutla, Dean of the This School is envisioned in line with IIT practices are a few other challenges that most careers. The multidisciplinary and application- Indian School of Business, and Rachel Kyte, Kanpur's endeavor to bring about a paradigm online sellers are facing. The Centre for Digital based curriculum, provides practical Dean of The Fletcher School, at the shift by merging medical research and Transformation will create and share insights application knowledge and life skills through Hyderabad campus of the Indian School of technological innovations in the country. It is gathered through research that can enable the which we can guide students to become future Business. expected to build academic and research development of solutions by partners across ready at the same time, the 5i based leadership in the clinical research and MedTech the board.” experiential learning (Information, Inquiry, Ex Director CSIR IGIB joins domains. IIT Kanpur will converge its Some of the activities that the consortium will Inspiration, Implementation to Impact) technology and innovation competencies with undertake include nationwide consumer enables our students to lead from the first day Ashoka Univ medical sciences to catapult the institute into the surveys, development of case studies, the they step into the corporate world.” league of global institutions. This will be conduct of field experiments and research Prof. Arora, further added, “BMU's School of Ashoka University announced the achieved through the Centers of Excellence studies, retail tech webinars, conferences and Management was ranked 41st in All India by appointment of Dr. Anurag Agrawal, former (CoE) on futuristic medicine and a Super- more. These interventions will not only allow a NIRF Ranking in 2021, the 'Diamond' Subject Director, CSIR Institute of Genomics and specialty Hospital. healthy cross-pollination of ideas and rating in Management by QS I-GAUGE 2022 Integrative Biology, Delhi, as the Dean of The agreement was signed between Prof. Abhay impartation of knowledge among companies is an achievement that we are very proud of, it Biosciences and Health Research, Ashoka Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur, and Mr. and industries but also help create open data further strengthens our feat in the higher University. Dr. Agrawal is a leading Indian Rakesh Gangwal, in the presence of sources. education space.” scientist and a member of the pandemic representatives from both the sides and other preparedness subgroup of the Global invitees. The proposed School will be named as Sattvik Council of India with Prof Shyam Menon joins BML Partnership for Artificial Intelligence. “Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and On his appointment, Dr. Anurag Agrawal, Technology”. Gangwal will also be joining the IHM Bhubaneshwar to run first Munjal University Dean, Biosciences and Health Research, advisory Board of the School. Ashoka University, said “The future of Rakesh Gangwal said, “It is a privilege to be Sattvik Centre of Excellence Prior to joining BMU, Bioscience in India is very bright. Indian associated with such a noble endeavor with my he was a Professor at scientists and researchers are seeking to alma mater. I am proud to see the institution that SattvikCouncil of India signed an MoU with the University of Delhi conduct world-class research which creates a has produced thousands of leaders across Institute of Hotel Management, Bhubaneshwar for almost three decades significant impact on India and the world. The various sectors, is now paving the way in the to set up First “Sattvik Centre of Excellence”. where he also served as government, too, recognizes this and is healthcare sector. More than ever, healthcare is Under this, students can pursue courses on the Dean, Faculty of supportive of scientific research and intertwined with technological advances and Vegetarian Tourism & Catering Management, Education. He was also development. .” this School will accelerate innovation in Sattvik Auditor & Lead Auditor. the founding Vice Dr. Agrawal has been active in molecular and healthcare.” A MOU to this effect was signed was signed Chancellor of Dr. BR digital tracking of the COVID-19 pandemic The Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and between the two organizations in the presence Ambedkar University and is also the co-chair of the Lancet and Technology will be completed in two phases. of Abhishek Biswas (Founder-SCI), Delhi. He is currently Financial Times Global Commission, Phase I of the project will include setting up a Satyanarayan Mohapatra (State Coordinator, the Chairman of the Commission for Reforms Governing health futures 2030: growing up in 500-bed Super-Specialty Hospital, Academic Odisha-SCI), Sharada Gosh (Principal IHM, in Higher Education constituted by the a digital world, with a mandate to explore the Block, Residential/Hostel, and Service Block Bhubaneshwar). Government of Kerala. convergence of digital health, AI and other with a total built-up area of approximately In addition a series of seminars was conducted On the new appointment, Prof. Manoj K frontier technologies towards universal health 8,10,000 sq ft. Phase I will also include setting too on “Sattva” The Ultimate Pure: Arora, Vice Chancellor, BML Munjal coverage. Through research and other events, up Centers of Excellence (CoE) for pursuing Applications of Sattvik Certifications. Biswas University, said, “We are pleased to welcome he will engage with the Ashoka students and R&D activities in futuristic medicine. This was the keynote speaker of the seminar. He Prof. Shyam Menon as Executive Vice faculty in the emerging area of Bioscience. phase is tentatively planned to be completed spoke about his foray into international President of BMU. We strongly believe his over the next 3-5 years. The Phase II of the invaluable experience in the Education ISDC partnersships for AGE project will see the hospital capacity grow to domain and his years of expertise will be 1000 beds, expansion in clinical crucial in taking the helm of the university to Program departments/centers, research areas, the a new direction.” inclusion of paramedical disciplines, alternative On joining BMU, Prof. (Dr.) Shyam Menon International Skill Development Corporation medicine, hospital management, sports said, “Having spent years as a practitioner of (ISDC) has signed a Memorandum of medicine, and public health programs. The institutional development in universities, I Understanding (MoU) with Kristu Jayanti Phase II is planned to be completed over a have witnessed how higher education College, Bengaluru for SDC's Access Global period of 7-10 years. institutions are increasingly called upon to Exposure (AGE) program. It will help the students of Kristu Jayanti College to find opportunities of progression into 40+

Curriculum April 16,2022 13 Interview Interview: Piyush Kumar IDP Education 'Don't see too much future of online education in international education, world is opening to international students' You have been in an expansion mode Piyush Kumar joined IDP Education in 2015 as the Country Director for India countries are welcoming international students recently and have opened offices in many of and was further appointed as the Regional Director for South Asia in 2017. with open arms, they are giving lot of flexibility the cities now, why do you feel there was He heads IDP's operations in the region and oversees the execution of and benefits to these students including post such a need given online services is now a business strategy and manages the operating and service performance study work visa etc. It has never ever happened reality and can be availed from anywhere? across Student placement as well as IELTS. Autar Nehru spoke with him on say in big counties like US, UK, Canada, IDP Education India as you rightly say is IDP India and current trends. Australia trying to give benefits and woo present across the length and breadth of students to their countries , so I would saw this country. We now have 67 office across 60 and if they are good studtns and get admission Apart from good marks, these students need to is the best possible time and they should make cities and of these 27 were added in December- in world class instutons abroad, they definely focus on holistic personality development. For use of it. January months. Why we opened these offices fo for it. The core problem, I would say is we instance, many intuitions want to see how in tier 2 and tier 3 cities is because we see a don't have enough good quality institutions in good are you at extracurricular activities, they Anything else you want to add? trend that students from these cities are also the country also want to see how clear is your thought As we have expanded to tier 2 & 3 cities to serve very much interested in study board options. process, why do you want to and come study our students to the best of our abilities, our focus We were getting a lot of inquiries from these How has Covid affected international with them. They make you write couple of remains on our customers. We have a passion to places. Now virtual office do offer connect and education and what is the situation now? short essays or statement of purpose just to help our students to get the best and as access but a lot of times people want face to When the first wave came in 2020, lot of evaluate your seriousness and sincerity in significant number of students will be served by face discussion and in person consultation. countries closed their borders. Students were pursuing education with them. us, we promise them all best possible support. Study board is a major decision and costs a lot not able to travel and there was a lot of fear at Thank you of money, so families especially the parents that pointof time, so ye,s students were in wait Do you hold some counseling programs want to come and have a face to face meeting and wach situation and many had started with schools as well? Les Roches appoints new CEO with the counselor who is advising the student studying online. But last one year or I would Yes, we go to various schools and give to get the confidence that their decisio is right . say 9-12 months, the fear is no longer as it presentation to children there on what is Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, one This is why we have said that all of our offices used to be as in the first year. After coming of required for study abroad, dos and don'ts, how of the world's leading hospitality business will only channel offices where people can vaccine, countries across the world are to prepare, etc. We regularly do these kinds of school, has named Carlos Díez de la Lastra as connect physically as well as virtually to get opening and we are clearly seeing a trend seminars in various schools in India. Chief Executive Officer. Appointed by the advice. where students are returning to campuses. My Governing Board, he will succeed to Dr. take is this year will see a record of highest A lot of students studying medicine have Christine Demen Meier who is retiring. In 3 Are these consultation services chargeable? number of students going abroad after having returned from Ukraine. Why is there so years at the helm of Les Roches she reached No, all our consultation services are absolutely been stuck for almost two years. much rush to study medicine in lesser free, anyone can walk in and get advice from known destinations? extensive achievements such as the launch of our people. For USA, there is a very nominal What will be the future of online courses in Medicine is one area, where in India there too Spark innovation center and the new Master's in registration charge. That's about it. this segment (Study abroad)? many students but too few seats. Many Hospitality Strategy and Digital Transformation. You say the trend to study abroad is surging, Our survey shows that more than 90% students who aspire want to pursue medicine Considered one of the 150 most influential do you see particular regions, where the students want to attend physical classes go to so many countries across the world tourism professionals in Spain, Carlos Díez de demand is coming more? because study board is not only about the which surprisingly includes even Nepal and la Lastra brings 25 years of experience in the Actually, it is absolutely uniform from across subject but getting that holistic experience of Bangladesh, eastern Europe and China etc. higher education sector, the last eight at the India. That is why you see our office staying in a different country, adopting to a But what has happened in Ukraine or China head of the Les Roches campus in Marbella, everywhere in north, west, south and eastern culture of different county, have the (not allowing students to return) is one a where he established the leadership of the India. The demand is from everywhere. experience of making friends from various lifetime happening and can't be planned for. institution in Spain and its expansion on an nationalities. In contrast, online is just sitting These students are being helped and hope they international scale. Before joining Les Roches, After IDP Education acquired IELTS in in your room and joining virtual classes, it are able to tide over this crisis. Díez de la Lastra was Vice President of India, has this helped your visibility? And doesn't give you that exposure in person in a Expansion and Director General of the what about the test centres? foreign land or a physical classroom, I don't Any word of caution? European University of the Canary Islands in IELTS is only an English proficiency test see too much future of online education as far Students should chose destinations as per Spain as part of the global network of Laureate required for visa and admission in countries as international education is concerned Govt of India regulations and advisories, International Universities. where the medium of education is English. We check track record of the college/university Carlos Díez de la Lastra has a proven track- have taken this test to every nook and corner of CUET is being implemented for admissions where you are seeking admission by looking record in establishing strong links with the country and currently it is being to central universities in India and in this at things like how old is it, feedback from managers and businessmen in the industry. He administered from 75 locations and we are the board marks carry no weightage. Now, how alumni and other sources of information. contributes to different expert focus groups, largest testing network for this test. That has an will this impact study abroad given that In case of popular destinations that you deal including the committee created by Turismo advantage for our brand. students may not seriously prepare for with, what are some of the popular courses? Costa del Sol to deal with pandemic challenges Are you offering any IELTS related boards now? In India, ¾ or 75% students going aboard are and the Online Education Committee of the preparation courses etc? It will impact, typically, if you want to study STEM stream students and the remaining 25% World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). No, IDP doesn't do that. We only facilitate abroad you don't need to sit for an entrance are humanities, management etc. The bulk is admission in university abroad to six English exam but your board exam marks are in engineering and science but now programs speaking countriesUSA, UK, Australia, important and a deciding factor coupled with like healthcare management, physiotherapy, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand. some other things like essay or statement of data science, cyber security are also becoming purpose and extracurricular record etc. So quite popular. Why is there such a huge demand for board exams results will continue to be International education in India? important for going aboard to study. Why do feel these are exciting times for One, India is such a young country. Currently study abroad option? 330 million children are in schools, imagine You made an important point. Apart from Any student who wants to go abroad, this is when all these students pass out of schools and marks, what else must students who are perhaps best period. The reason why I say this go to higher education, how much is that. Now interested in studying abroad care about? is perhaps is that for the first time destination in our country problem number one is we don't have enough colleges and problem number two is quality of education in many of our institutions is not up to the mark. The second aspect that is pushing this demand is getting finance is much easier now for your international eduction, anyway the income levels are rising and second banks are very open to giving loans. So most of the parents in India who anyway place a lot of emphasis on education want to give their children best. Even students themselves don't want to study in third rate colleges and if they get admission in best colleges in foreign counties, they go for it. even studnts want best possible edu. They don't eant to study in 3rd rate college in India

14 Curriculum April 16, 2022 HEIs update IIT Mandi organizes as Dr. Gautam Shroff (Senior Vice President TCSC's silver jubilee year sees gala 'Thakur Awards for and Head of Research, TCS), as a speaker in Excellence' ceremony workshop on Indian Artificial Intelligence theme; Mr. Sachindra Joshi (Lead AI, IBM Research) as a keynote Thakur College of Science & Commerce (TCSC) Kandivali (Mumbai) organized a glittering Knowledge System speaker; and Prof. Ram Gopal Rao (Professor, ceremony for the “Thakur Awards for Excellence” (TAE) on March 27. These awards celebrate Dept. of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi), and recognize notable contributions from the members of teaching fraternity. The event was The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi aims Dr. Lipika Dey (Chief Scientist, TCS special as it was organized as part of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of TCSC (esb. 1997). to provide students, academia, and practitioners Research), Dr. Seema Khanna (Deputy TAE event was held in association with Thakur Ramnarayan College of Arts and Commerce, with insights on empirical research pertaining Director General, National Informatics Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law and Thakur Ramnarayan Public School. Awards werer to the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and Centre), and Dr. Andreia Cathelin presented in the categories of Excellent Teachers, Excellent HOD/Coordinators, Excellent Vice mental health. Towards this goal, the Institute (STMicroelectronics) as panellists for the Principals, Excellent IQAC Coordinators, Excellent Principals and Excellent Academicians. organized a three-day workshop on 'Indian session 'Women in Engineering', RIISE 2022 Prof. Suhas Pednekar, Chancellor, University of Mumbai was the Chief Guest and Sudhir Knowledge System (IKS) and Mental Health' was a magnificent opportunity for young and Puranik, Registar & I/C Director, NSS, University of Mumbai was the Guest of Honour for the between 25th and 27th March 2022 in budding researchers to benefit from. function. Thakur Jitendra Singh, Honourable Secretary, Thakur Educational Trust felicitated Prof. partnership with IIT Mandi iHub and HCI Pednekar while Thakur Ramesh Singh Ex-MLA and Trustee, Thakur Education Trust felicitated Foundation. 1000 Students Graduate Mr. Puranik. With the advent of leading artificial intelligence Dr. (Mrs.) C.T. Chakraborty, Principal, Thakur College of Science and Commerce addressed the and human-computer interaction, the Indian during IIMK's 24th gathering and provided a quick glance of the 25 years of glory of TCSC. To commemorate the Knowledge System (IKS) education highlights event, a special edition coffee-table book “Reflections” was alsoreleased by the dignitaries. the importance and benefits of this system for Convocation Prof. Pednekar applauded the management of Thakur Group for organising the “Thakur Awards the body, the mind, and the consciousness. The for Excellence” and stressed on the need for acknowledging the dedication and hard work put in workshop covered talks and brainstorming on The Indian Institute of Management by the teaching fraternity in shaping the future of a nation. He emphasised on teachers promoting graduate curricula based on IKS, as well as Kozhikode (IIMK), held its 24th Annual foresighted and innovative pedagogy process and ensuring the students are job creators than job different research topics related to it. Convocation on campus after a two-year long seekers. Prof. Pednekar also stressed on assessing the policy and structural changes in the field of Addressing the inaugural event, K Sanjay Covid19 induced hiatus. The Convocation education and the need to adapt to them. Murthy, Secretary, Ministry of Education, witnessed a total of 962 students conferred A total of 24 distinguished achievers from across the country were awarded in the ceremony. Dr. Government of India, said, “The transformation with titles and degrees. After two years of Naresh Chandra, Former Pro-Vice Chancellor University of Mumbai and Director (Education), of traditional knowledge forms into science is gruelling schedules, coping with hybrid B.K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan, Dr. Tukaram A. Shiware, Director of Education, the need of the hour. It is essential that these classes during the pandemic and academic Hinduja Foundation and Institute of Management, Mumbai and Dr. (Mrs.) Ancy Jose, Director, knowledge systems be standardised in terms of rigour, the class of 2022 saw 468 participants MKES Group of Institutes and former Principal of Nagindas Khandwala College (Autonomous) their utility and consumption by the general being awarded the MBA for its flagship Post were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions as a teacher, mentor and population without creating any hype or Graduate Programme in Management. The leader whose credible contribution and dedicated service in the field of education is an inspiration unverified claims. I am glad that IIT Mandi has event was held in the august presence of the for all. taken this step to formalize Indian Knowledge Chief Guest, the Governor of Kerala, Shri Arif The event was also graced by Management Representatives Thakur Manoj Singh, Thakur Ravi Systems as a scientific discipline. Mental health Mohammed Khan. Singh, Thakur Ritesh Singh, Thakur Suraj Singh, Thakur Sagar Singh, Dr. A.K. Singh, Principal, is also subjected to a great deal of social stigma The graduating students included 11 students Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law, Dr. Ravish Singh, Principal, Thakur Ramnarayan. in India, with youth and seniors alike suffering from IIM Kozhikode's Doctoral Programme from various mental disorders. It is important in Management (PhD), 468 students from the that this subject be dealt with within the Indian flagship Post Graduate Programme in Knowledge Systems within a holistic Management (PGP), 60 students from the framework for its acceptance among Indians.” one-year full time Post Graduate Programme Using bio-signals such as in Business Leadership (PGP-BL), and 40 electroencephalograms (EEGs), brain imaging, students each from the batch of Post Graduate as well as virtual reality-based immersive Programme in Finance (PGP-Finance) and neuron-feedback, the programme envisioned at Post Graduate Programme in Liberal Studies IIT Mandi seeks scientific innovations aimed at and Management. In addition, 343 students addressing mental health with the Indian from the Executive Post Graduate Programme Knowledge System. This will allow both IKS - Interactive Learning Mode. and mental health challenges to benefit from a The toppers from each programme were also scientific approach. awarded gold medals in recognition of their Highlighting the importance of the workshop, accomplishments. The function was also Professor Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT attended by Shri A Vellayan, Chairperson Mandi, emphasized that the very foundation of IIMK Board of Governors (BoG), Prof. the Indian Knowledge System was built on the Debashis Chatterjee, Director, Members of hypothesis that matter in its elementary (subtle) the Board of Governors, Members of the form is cognitive and thus cognitive emotion faculty and staff, graduating students, and behavior are not emergent properties of any renowned public figures from the city of complex molecular combinations. Kozhikode and members from the Media. Annual Research Innovation MU Fest 2022 showcases pre-programmed in python and controlled NIU School of Nursing holds using a smartphone. and Incubation Showcase student talent blood donation camp JKLU organises annual sports (RIISE 2022) by IIIT Delhi Marwadi University recently concluded the Noida International University's (NIU) School 2022 edition of its annual student extravaganza-- SPARDHA of Nursing in association with Buddha Indraprastha Institute of Information extravaganza, MU Fest 2022, for the first time Charitable Trusto n World Health Day Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) organized its post-pandemic. The two-day fest took was an J K Lakshmipat University ((JKLU), Jaipur, organized a day-long blood donation camp at annual event “Research, Innovation, and opportunity for students to exhibit the held its 10th edition of “SPARDHA”, the Sir Issac Newton building, Greater Noida. The Incubation Showcase, (RIISE)” on April 8, technical and non-technical skills of over three-day Annual Sports extravaganza recently students of the University gathered in large 2022 with eight key themes - Artificial 4,000 students in 43 student-centric in which students from over 30 colleges, from numbers for the noble cause, 83 units of blood Intelligence, Core Research, Cyber-Physical competitions including RoboComp, GoDrone, across the country, participated in 21 different were donated carefully, sealed and transported. Systems, Design, Healthcare, Lab to Market/ Technical or IT Quiz, Streaking, Incredible sporting events. The camp began at around 11:30am with the Start-ups, Sustainability, and Technology as a Explorers and Tech Jumanji and Banging Asian Para Games medalist and Arjuna Award arrival of NIU's Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr) Public Good. Beats, Singing, Agar Art, Mono Act, Squid winner Sandeep Singh Maan was the Chief UmaBhardwaj, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr) “Research Innovation and Incubation Showcase Games, LAN Gaming and IPL Auction. Guest of the occasion and Dy Superintendent Parsanjeet kumar, HOD's Faculties, staffs and (RIISE) is a confluence of thought leaders, The valediction ceremony saw the presence of of Rajasthan Police & trophy-winning Pro most importantly the young and energetic researchers, innovators and developers, who are Chief Guest Arun Mahesh Babu, M.S., IAS, Kabaddi player Mr Raju Lal Chaudhary was students of NIU. passionate about bringing new advances in key District Collector, Rajkot; and Guest of Honor the Guest of Honour. All the sports events are “There has also been a steep decline in the units areas including AI, Healthcare, Sustainability, Vikrambhai Sangani, Joint Managing hosted by JKLU on the respective campus of blood collected and in the number of Cyber Physical Systems, Design etc. RIISE Director/Founder, Ace Software Exports Ltd. grounds and facilities. bloodcamps since the national lockdown that also had parallel tracks for Technology as a MU Fest was organized under the leadership Mr Sandeep Maan mentioned that he had often began in March 2020 despite an NBTC Public Good and Lab to Market + Startups. of Dr. R. Sridaran, Dean, Faculty of Computer faced rejections owing to injuries even after advisory recommending that donation services This unique event provided a platform where Applications & team, with the support of preparing very hard but he practiced diligently continue with precaution. It has also been some of the most creative minds presented their 500+ student volunteers. Close to 400 winners and won accolades later. He wants to motivate observed that people above 45 who got both cutting-edge research work, the way forward, across categories were awarded trophies, children who go through struggles by sharing their jabs by now are also not coming out as and the multi-faceted opportunities for certificates and cash prizes totaling Rs his own life stories. He said, “Physical they feel donating blood diminishes the collaboration”, Prof. Ranjan Bose, Director 3,00,000. Provost, Marwadi University, Prof. disabilities are not shortcomings; they can be vaccine's effect. There are many myths going on IIIT-Delhi. (Dr.) Sandeep Sancheti added that, “I converted into strengths. Today people know regarding blood donation after or before More than 100 delegates from industry, appreciate the efforts taken by the Faculty of me for those shortcomings. Everybody has vaccination. So, we have organized this camp to academia, and government were present Computer Applications for the MU Fest 2022 some talent - recognize your talent. There are bust such myths,” said Dr. Dinesh Kumar, including 40 renowned speakers as a part of and boosting the morale of students.” no short cuts to success. Hard work eventually Director School of Nursing, Noida International panel discussions and talks that offered insights One of the notable competitions included, pays”. University. into their recent research and findings, Godrone 2022 in which, a drone racing Raju Lal said that there are enough job and including work that has not been published yet. challenge was devised in order to compete in career growth opportunities for sportsmen. With the presence of eminent personalities such an obstacle course. A Dji Tell drone was pre-

Curriculum April 16,2022 15 Skill & Entrepreneurships NSDC, Masai announce strategic Spend the early years of your career taking the right risks and make some partnership bold bets on yourself: Falguni Nayar at 57th Convocation of IIMA National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Masai The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), a premier global management Institute, held its 57th Annual School have announced a strategic partnership to skill India's Convocation at its campus on 13th April 2022d on-campus after a gap of two years. youth for tech jobs through an outcome-driven skilling model. This year, the Chief Guest Ms Falguni Nayar, IIMA alumna and Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Nykaa.com, joined Mr Giving impetus to the Skill India Mission, the collaboration Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIMA and Professor Errol D'Souza, Director, IIMA and other Board will benefit the lives of over 1.5 lakh students and their families members for the Convocation. in tier 2 & 3 cities over a period of seven years. This will The Dean (Programmes), Dean (Faculty), Dean (Alumni and External Relations); Programme Chairs led the ceremonial enable aspirants to go beyond their economic & educational procession that was joined by the faculty members and students from the PGP, PGP-FABM, PGPX and PhD Programmes. The background by creating a level-playing field for private-sector students wore sashes in light blue, green, orange, and yellow, representing their respective programmes. tech jobs through skill-based learning certified by NSDC. The This year, a total of 584 students from the Two Year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP); Two Year Post Graduate two organisations will also work towards creating alternatives Programme in Food and Agribusiness Management (PGP-FABM); One Year Full Time Post Graduate Programme in Management to the banking loan system for skill-based education, which for Executives (PGPX) and PhD Programme in Management (PhD) graduated from IIMA. generally acts as a setback for low-income families. The batch toppers from each programme were awarded gold medals in recognition of their academic accomplishments. Mr Ved Mani Tiwari, COO and Officiating CEO, NSDC said, “It is Shubham Goyal, Mr Vaibhav Agarwal and Mr Nitin Kulshreshtha from PGP and Mr Amit Kumar from PGPX were recipients of NSDC's endeavour to skill youth who do not have any prior the scholastic medals. education or work experience in Future Skills. To ramp up our Sharing his experiences with the graduating students; Mr Kumar Mangalam Birla said, “The fundamentals of business building efforts of making Future Skilling more outcome focused, our are perhaps now truer than ever. External circumstances will most certainly change ferociously over the coming few years. There partnership with Masai School will create an impactful will be many shiny opportunities that will come your way, tempting you with their ephemeral promises. This holds true as much in framework for tech-focused skilling in India. NSDC and Masai the context of your careers. It is important, therefore, to stay the course. Identify which problems and what type of people excite will impart skill training to students in IT fields - software you and invest time in them both. Ride out the short-term froth. development, data analytics and product design, especially. A good guiding principle in your choices is to Go where the energy takes you. This reflection is best explained through a quote This collaboration has the potential to democratise aspirational that hit my whatsapp feed this morning “Stick with people who pull the magic out of you and not the madness.” employment opportunities for India's youth.” Delivering the Convocation address, Ms Falguni Nayar, said, “Don't be afraid to take risks along the way. You are blessed to be With an outcome-driven approach that incentivises learning entering a world which is now increasingly risk friendly. Spend the early years of your career taking the right risks and make some with jobs post completion of the course, Masai's Income Share bold bets on yourself. Test what you like and what you don't. Take on roles that put you outside of your comfort zone and Agreement has proven to be a successful model. Under this challenge yourself. Discover new interests and hone on skills you excel at. You don't need to have all the answers today about model, 96% of its students are being placed with an average what you want from life but you do have the benefit of low opportunity cost in your current phase of life so make the best of it. salary of INR 8 Lakhs Per Annum (LPA) in top Indian start-ups And remember, no matter what anyone says, it is never too late to start all over again. Decision making will not always be easy, including Ola, Meesho, Ajio and Swiggy and with and often there will be no straightforward answer. So, trust your gut to an extent, it will guide you well.” multinational IT service companies such as Capgemini & Addressing the students, Professor Errol D'Souza, in his traditional speech said, “For managers dear students the landscape has GlobalLogic among others. Masai does not charge any upfront changed. It is no longer about short-term financial targets and efficient execution. Ever since the Great Financial Crisis, and even fees. Students only pay for their learning when they get a job more so since the pandemic, there is some room for a swashbuckling Elon Musk but soft skills such as compassion and that pays them INR 5 LPA or more, else they pay no tuition fee. collaboration are going to be a top requirement. Your views on corporate strategy will be important but so will those on climate With no prior technical knowledge needed to join the course, change, discrimination and inclusion, human rights, culture wars and a host of other issues. You will face challenges from outside 65% of the 5000+ students currently studying at Masai are from the organization as well as from within. Welcome to tumultuous times. You are going to be wrong sometimes and you should a non-computer science educational background. Two years embrace your vulnerability. Encourage dissent and constructive criticism. I am confident you have learned much from each other into its operations, Masai has pulled over 100 families out of and from the campus and you will go very far. poverty with 70% of their students hailing from disadvantaged As alums of the institute give to the world your time, some of your wealth, and the best of yourself. We will look on with pride sections of the society. This partnership will enable NSDC to and happiness at your achievements and we will share your sorrows. May you be joyful and successful. ” expand its outreach to the grassroot level. The two organisations intend to host one of India's biggest collaborations with industry and prestigious academic over three days from 5th to 7th April 2022. digital tech learning conferences, to be attended by aspiring institutions both within and outside India. Extending its commitment towards upskilling and uplifting the techies, focused on democratising success in tech careers. mechanic community, Castrol India, in partnership with the Masai will also roll out scholarships worth INR 10 crore, the Castrol announces winners of Super Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) created a first phase of which will impact 250 aspirants. In the long run, specially designed curriculum covering new-age vehicle both organisations are looking to create a framework of Mechanic Contest 2021-22 diagnostics, digital tools for next-generation vehicles, and BS- sustainable skill development that will transform the higher VI technology, etc. The masterclasses were attended by over education landscape for the youth. Castrol India Limited, on April 9 announced the winners of 24,000 mechanics spread across the country. the fourth edition of its Super Mechanic Contest, India's MSDE recognises INS Shivaji as the largest mechanic skilling initiative aimed at upskilling Indian TCS and IIT Madras tie up for M Tech mechanics through a competitive national platform. The Centre of Excellence in Marine winners were felicitated by Union Minister, Dharmendra Program in Industrial AI Pradhan, Minister of Education, Skill Development and Engineering Entrepreneurship; Sandeep Sangwan, Managing Director, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) Castrol India and Barun Das, CEO, TV9 Network at a has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship felicitation ceremony held in Delhi NCR. (IIT M) to launch a M Tech program in Industrial Artificial (MSDE) recognised INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence Emerging Intelligence (AI) for working professionals. (CoE) in the field of Marine Engineering (ME) on 22nd March triumphant with The 18-month-long course, designed in consultation with 2022. The recognition was given to INS Shivaji after a their skill, TCS, will be offered by IIT M in a completely online live thorough examination of the infrastructure and facilities knowledge, and teaching mode through virtual classrooms. The course is available, as well as the training provided to improve the skills passion for targeted at upskilling corporate employees in the of Indian Navy personnel, friendly foreign navies, and the automobiles, applications of AI, to solve industrial problems. The first entire eco-system. The recognition certificate was presented by Kalka Prasad and cohort of students for the program will be from TCS. the Honorable Secretary MSDE, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, IAS to Kishor Kallapa The program will have strong theoretical courses and lab CMDE Arvind Rawal, Commanding Officer, INS Shivaji. The Gatade were work covering data science and AI. Theoretical courses will certification took place at the Ministry of Skill Development & crowned the cover concepts in fundamental mathematical techniques Entrepreneurship, Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi. champions of the required for understanding data science algorithms, time INS Shivaji is an Indian naval station in Lonavla, Maharashtra. Castrol Super series analysis, multivariate data analysis, machine learning, It houses the Naval College of Engineering, which educates and Mechanic Contest 2021-22, in the car and bike categories deep learning and reinforcement learning. Applied courses trains Indian Navy and Coast Guard officials. The organisation respectively. Both winners were awarded a bike, insurance will describe implementations of AI solutions for industrial was commissioned as HMIS Shivaji on February 15, 1945. INS cover of two years for a family of four, and a cheque of problems in a case study format. Shivaji's Centre of Excellence (Marine Engineering) was Rs.100,000 or a garage makeover. The runners-up Maru Course Coordinator Prof Raghunathan Rengasamy, Dean established in 2014 with a broad mandate that included the Mayur Bhai and Pravesh Kumar Rawat, in both the categories (Global Engagement), IIT Madras, said, “AI is going to induction of niche technologies for naval applications, quality were awarded a bike and insurance cover of one year for a impact every aspect of human experience in the years to research in collaboration with R&D and academic institutes of family of four. come. This course, designed in partnership with TCS, will high reputation. The larger goal here was to improve the skills The fourth edition of the Castrol Super Mechanic Contest provide a unique perspective on the impact of AI in of the personnel across the Indian Navy, Friendly Foreign was conducted using both physical and digital media to ensure industrial systems. Leveraging AI techniques in industries Navies, and the entire ecosystem. maximum participation from mechanics across India. It can lead to processes that are robust, inherently safer and The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship registered record participation from more than 140,000 ultimately lead to environmentally benign processes.” (MSDE) has designated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) as a body mechanics, through the contest's Interactive Voice Response The new M Tech in Industrial AI program is expected to that provides leadership, best practices, research, support, (IVR) round and a dedicated website. The contest included a help scale up capability across the Indian workforce in this training of trainers, and skill training for a specific sector or range of new digital tools and features, including a mobile important area, expand the knowledge ecosystem in AI and sectors. The Centre of Excellence in the skilling ecosystem is game to enable participating mechanics to master various machine learning, drive innovation using these technologies, envisioned as a one-stop resource centre established/working in assignments and challenges. Each contestant, in addition to and position India as a global innovation powerhouse. partnership with industry to raise training standards, boost testing dexterity in their field, also gained invaluable and productivity, address emerging skill gaps, and align training relevant industry knowledge through the various stages. The and research with industry needs. top 50 participants competed in an on-ground finale spread MSDE's designation of INS Shivaji as a Centre of Excellence is the first of its kind for any military organisation, and it reflects the INS Shivaji's continued commitment to skill and technology development. The award will solidify INS Shivaji's position as a preferred training institution for high-quality R&D

16 Curriculum April 16, 2022 Potpourri Over 1,000 people paint on theme of saving soil 41% of parents are not aware of any laws that help in Faridabad safeguard their child's data: Tsaaro Survey Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad and Manav Rachna Educational Institutions together organized the 4th edition of Brown Ribbon Art Festival 4.0 at the varsity's Tsaaro, leading data privacy and cybersecurity services provider, sharing its survey findings on Faridabad campus, the annual art event, in which more than a 1,000 people from privacy among children and the data privacy scare says a significant number of parents are not all age groups participated in a painting competition to increase awareness about aware about cybersecurity and privacy laws. The survey only goes on to reemphasize that the the importance of preserving soil fertility. children need more protection. All participants were assigned painting themes according to their age group: Based on participation from more than 700 + people pan India. Tsaaro collected valuable Up to 7 years: Soil is Life Save it , 8-13 years: Soil is the Gift of God, 14-18 years: insights and on that basis drafted a detailed report which depicted the stand of people, especially Healthy Soil for a Healthy Future, 19-24 years: Save Soil A Holistic Solution, 25 parents, on the privacy among children. It was found that 93% of parents were aware of what years and above: Magic of Soil. Soil specialists were invited as judges.. data privacy is and 67% of them answered with a yes, saying children require data privacy. 80% of parents believed that the legislature should take immediate steps to ensure the data privacy of children. This survey mainly focused on critical approaches to studying children's privacy in the digital environment and children's understandings, experiences, and views of privacy online. The team studied the Draft DPB, 2021, and IT Act and analyzed reports by international organizations on the privacy issues children face, extensively, and formulated the questionnaire accordingly. This survey analyzed whether parents take steps to ensure that their child's online presence and privacy is safe. The numbers show a high sign of parents trying to inculcate the idea of privacy in them young. Several parents mentioned that they ensure that their children use devices in a commonplace, under their supervision, familiarise themselves with the applications their children use, keep track of their online footprint, etc. 68% of parents stated they received messages/emails from coaching institutes, etc. with their child's information, even though they had not provided them any information regarding their children. 41% of parents are not aware of any laws that help safeguard their child's data which was shocking especially in this digital era. Akarsh Singh Co-founder CEO, of Tsaaro, said “We noticed a sense of disparity when it came to how parents keep themselves informed about the manners in which they can ensure that they are well informed of how they can provide their child's privacy because the answers were scattered'' The survey results were the outcome of collaboration with Delhi Public School, DAV Public School, Maa Anandmayee Memorial School, and Sugni Devi Sr. Secondary School. The first step toward that would be for parents to educate themselves and understand how and where their children share their data. Only then can reliable solutions be developed, and the parents can take steps. Parents need to adopt more personal, verbal approaches for creating safer internet experiences and use the available tools to help start having those conversations. National Conference: National Education Policy 2020 Village Soccer Academy honoured implementations in Maharashtra The 3rd Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Preeminent Education and Research get skill-based education. Universities should National Dedication Award Association (PERA), Pune in association with have a trimester system, not a semester 2022, held at Hansraj College, Somaiya Vidyavihar University organized a system to provide students internship felicitated the 'Village Soccer national conference on the theme: opportunities and application-based learning. Academy' for their outstanding “Opportunities and Challenges in the Patience, Perseverance, Patent, and Publicity contribution to the welfare of Implementation of New National Education are the key to success. I have proposed women and children in sports. Policy 2020 for Educational Institutions in education for girls free up to Ph.D. to support The academy is relentlessly Maharashtra”. The participating universities girls and increase the number of female working towards up-skilling were MIT ADT University, MGM University literates. The new education policy also the performances of women Aurangabad, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, provides a provision for education in regional players and giving them DY Patil International University, Ajeenkya languages which is a great way to reach out to diverse platforms to showcase DY Patil University, Vishwakarma University, a larger audience.” their talents. FLAME University, Vijaybhoomi University, Samir Somaiya, Chancellor, Somaiya Shankaranand, National Joint Sanjay Ghodawat University, MIT World Vidyavihar University said, “India has the Secretary, Bhartiya Shikshak Peace University among many others. potential to lead the world but it has to make Mandal, was the chief guest at Uday Samant, Higher and Technical Education a better education ecosystem than the western the event. Throwing light on Minister, Government of Maharashtra said countries. This is real-time to provide quality the glorious journey of former “Maharashtra is a very advanced state in terms education. NEP-2020 has offered an Indian President, Dr. APJ of education. The state inculcates in the student opportunity to rethink, reimagine and reinvent Abdul Kalam at the occasion, he affirmed, “We need to work and excel in our respective fields to the ability to think logically and act on it. the education system.” strengthen the roots of the nation. We must honor people who are selflessly devoted to serving Efforts are made to develop unique abilities Prof. Dr. Mangesh Karad, Executive the nation and also contributing towards removing social inequalities.” and skills. The new education policy includes President, and Vice-Chancellor, MIT ADT The other dignitaries present at the event were Shri Rishi Bhatnagar, N C Maheshwari, J P multidisciplinary and holistic education, ethics, University, Pune said, “PERA organization is Aggarwal, and jury members like Professor Rama, Principal, Hansraj College, Vivek Chauhan, incorporation of human and constitutional working to create awareness for world-class D Y Commissioner, Income Tax, and Dr. Jatinder Singh, Director, Ph.D. Chamber of Commerce. values, technology-based education, creation higher education. There has been a change in On receiving the award, Hemant Panwar, Founder & Head Coach, Village Soccer Academy, said, of an environment for high quality research. the higher education sector after the “We are deeply grateful for the award that has been bestowed upon us. It will encourage us to do Government and private sector educational announcement of the new National Education better work in this sphere. The spectacular performances shown by the women players on the institutions should take initiatives to Policy by the Central Government. The field will also be a great source of inspiration for young players across the world.” implement the NEP.” implementation of this policy should create a Padma Shri Dr. G. D. Yadav said, “The new conducive environment for skilling, Commodore Jack Shea's story from 'Escape From National Education Policy has given India an employment, and entrepreneurship. After the opportunity to lead the world in the field of implementation of this policy, Maharashtra Pakistan' staged education. Organizations in the education will lead the country in higher education. If sector like PERA should take the lead in universities take the initiative to make Author Debora Ann Shea presented an era from her bestselling book 'Escape from Pakistan' On implementing this policy. Private universities entrepreneurs, then this strategy will be March 25 at NOMA Kota House, New Delhi followed by music and a SALSA performance. have full provision to impart training and successful.” Brought to life by seasoned actors, the theatrical representation transported the audiences to the knowledge to the teachers, so the students will time when Debora's father Commodore Jack Shea managed his way out of the neighbor country saving precious lives while jeopardising his own. The event witnessed Debora Ann Shea share Ucanji the online dance learning platform crosses 1 her memories of those dire times, her expériences and the impact they have on her even today with Shubhra Krishnan amongst the presence of dignitaries and luminaries of Delhi. million users The theatrical representation of that fateful Indian Republic Day in 1966 when Attache Jack Shea went missing from the middle of the party at Karachi was enough to bring chills down the spine. Ucanji has achieved one million users from India and around the world. This has come in less The perils and political layouts all playing their part to make survival all the more questionable than a year after the dance learning platform was made available to the general public. Since urge one to think how trying times can crush the bones but not the undying spirit, if one has the then, the site has grown to over a million subscribers. Launched in March 2021, this distinctive will. How Jack plunged out and managed to get back to his homeland is not less than a miracle. browser-based platform is aimed at the holistic development of people, through making skill India owes greatly to these warriors who have promptly been available at all times risking their learning accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for “anyone, anywhere, & anytime”. lives to save others' especially their Mother Land's. Jack Shea was honored with the Ati Vishisht More than 1000 dance videos ranging over 17 different dance styles have been created by 50+ Seva Medal and Bar from the President of India right after his return from Pakistan. He assumed partners across the globe on this world's leading skill learning platform. command of the 11th Destroyer Squadron, played a pivotal role in the IndoPak war of 1971 and retired in 1976 as a Commodore.