www.curriculum-magazine.com RNI No. UTTENG/2010/37634 Vol 9 No 7 magazine THE INDIA EDUCATION LANDSCAPE UPDATE May 16 2019 IN BRIEF UGC proposes 6,498 schools Five-year action plan 'National Academic Credit Bank' damaged in on education The University Grants academic year 2021. It will be a different university. It will give a cyclone Fani in The human resources Commission of India (UGC) introduced both Under Graduate lot of flexibility to the students, he development ministry is assigned with the maintenance of and Post Graduate Level, he emphasized. Odisha reportedly preparing a five- standards of higher education, shared. When he shared the news about it year action plan with the help granting recognition to universi- Explaining the proposal, and asked the feedback of the 225 A total of 6,498 schools have been of experts including former ties in India has proposed a Patwardhan said, \"If a B. Tech gatherings, 90 percent of them damaged in cyclone Fani that ravaged revenue secretary Hasmukh National Academic Credit Bank. student needs say 150 credit raised their hands in support of the 14 districts in Odisha on May 3. As per Addhia, Niti Aayog CEO Disclosing this interacting with points, of which 120 are manda- new initiative. With the National initial reports, the School and Mass Amitabh Kant, principal the media on the sidelines of the tory from the core subjects to Academic Credit Bank, gaining Education department in the state has scientific advisor K three-day Training of Teachers finish the course. For the rest, he acceptance among the commu- assessed a loss of Rs 417.83 crore due to VijayRaghavan, Rediff founder (ToT) for Student Induction can accrue 30 points by doing nity, inter-university degrees to be the cyclone, said Information and Ajit Balakrishnan and former Program(SIP), Prof. Bhushan hobby courses such as say a reality in the near future in India, Public Relations secretary Sanjay Infosys co-chariman Kris Patwardhan, Vice Chairman of \"Aaarngetram,\" or say \"Tabla\" he added Kumar Singh. Gopalakrishnan. The project, UGC India, New Delhi told that from a non-conventional The Higher Educational institu- Exams of the maximum number of 'Education Quality the proposal is similar to that institution. Thus the students get tions play an essential role in the institutions were postponed. NEET Upgradation and Inclusion existing in some foreign universi- 120 points or credits from his core development of individuals, exams are also rescheduled to May 20 Programme' (Equip), that seeks ties. subjects before time and can family, and society. It lays a He informed that a maximum number to bring “transformational Sharing more details, Prof. move on to the subsequent level strong foundation for a strong of 2,134 schools were damaged in Puri change in the system over the Bhushan Patwardhan said as of without waiting to spend nation. The goal is to enrich all district, which was the worst affected in next five years”, has already now it is an idea, proposed scheduled or stipulated time in the fields of knowledge. Nearly the cyclonic storm. A total of 1,002 got rolling, the sources said. A sometime back. We want to course by redeeming the 30 points 3.6crore students enroll for Higher schools were damaged in Cuttack working group will now explore it further. UGC has earned.\" Education in India. It is the district, Singh added. compile the reports of the ten already appointed a committee The proposal which was proposed responsibility of He further said that the Culture groups to create an ambitious which met a couple of times to by him recently in Pune is still in Universities/colleges to provide Department has assessed a loss of Rs 72 five-year education plan by study the same. Soon it will be deliberations stage only, he quality education to each and crore due to the damage caused to June 2019. put for peer review and explore added. every student. several institutions functioning under also how to implement it and work According to the new initiative the department. IGNOU UG, PG out more modalities. Once this proposed in the place of the There has been a damage of Rs 15 crore admissions 2019: goes through proper deliberations current system of CBCS—Credit in the Sanskruti Bhawan and while the and accepted, we would like to Based Choice System, it will damage to the State Library has been The university has announced roll it out on an experimental basis allow students to join in one estimated at Rs 3 crore. admission to Bachelors and or on a pilot project basis in any University, pursue it with another The cyclone affected 1.6 crore people in Masters degree programmes. one of the Universities by the university and earn a degree from 18,388 villages and 51 towns in 14 Interested lot must submit the districts of Odisha.The districts online application form on the affected by Fani are: Puri, Khurda, official website, ignou.ac.in. Cuttack, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, IGNOU has announced Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Angul, admission to over 150 courses Dhenkanal, Nayagarh, Ganjam, bachelors and masters degree Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur programmes for its July 2019 session. The candidates who Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications Only NCERT are interested to apply for the courses must submit the online between India & France comes into force textbooks should application form on the official be carried to website of the university — ignou.ac.in. The last date for On 1st May, the agreement exchanges between Indian and Professional degrees such as Law, school: NCPCR submission of online between France and India for the French universities. People-to- Medicine or other professions admission form is July 15. Mutual Recognition ofAcademic people ties are essential for regulated by a professional council The National Commission for Qualifications, signed during strengthening our links, and are excluded. The mutual Protection of Child Rights has asked .Pearson India Launches President Emmanuel Macron's producing ambassadors of each recognition of AISSCE and the states to ensure that no child maiden State visit to India in other's countries.” Baccalauréat degrees will enable should be asked to carry books other 'MyInsights' –for IIT-JEE 2018, comes into force. The As per the signed agreement, the students to advance their studies in than those by the National Council for agreement was inked on 10th of following educational both French and Indian educational Educational Research and Training entrance exam March 2018 during the India- qualifications from India (from systems. It promotes mobility of (NCERT) and its state counterparts in France Knowledge Summit, the Government-approved students between the two countries. schools across India. Pearson India has launched a first high-level summit for institutions) are now recognised by Offering top quality education and The Commission, in letters sent to the first-of-its-kind adaptive university, scientific and the French government: scientific facilities, France ranks state governments, has reiterated that assessment module - technological cooperation held 1.All India Senior School third globally, welcoming the section 29 of the Right to Education MyInsights - to aid students in by the two countries. Certificate Examination (AISSCE) highest number of foreign students. Act insists on uniformity in syllabus preparing effectively for their Ambassador of France to India, (CBSE, state boards, pre 8,000 Indian students chose France till class VIII and hence students IIT JEE entrance exam. Alexandre Ziegler, said, “I am –university (PU) or any equivalent in 2018 to pursue their higher should not be made to buy textbooks Keeping the learners at the delighted that the Agreement will qualification recognised by the education - mostly in the English by private publishers — a practice core, MyInsights offers benefit Indian students wishing Government of India). 2. medium - a significant increase followed by many private schools. assessments and time-based to study in France and French Bachelor's degree. 3. Master's over the previous years. In letters written to the education tests to adjust to the learners' students wishing to study in degree. 4. Ph.D secretaries of the states, the apex child ability level and provide a India, since both Governments The following educational Interview: Sanjoo rights body has said if a school is personalized score and specific will recognise their degrees. qualifications recognised by the found to follow or prescribe learning path for students to Over the past few years, our French Ministry of Higher Sharma, Founder & curriculum and evaluation procedure master the topic. It assesses country has taken several steps to Education are now recognised by in elementary classes other than the (identify generic and specific facilitate student exchange the Indian government: MD Radical Minds ones prescribed by the academic gaps), measures (the clarity of between India and France. With 1. Baccalauréat (equivalent to authority, it should be treated as conceptual understanding) and this MoU we have reached an AISSCE) Technologies...10 violation of the RTE. “No child shall analyzes students' performance important milestone, which is a 2. License (equivalent to SPOTLIGHT: be discriminated and/or harassed in a convenient way by great opportunity for students Bachelor's in India) and/or neglected by the school for bringing value to the learners. from both countries. In addition 3. Master's and Master's level Breaking the Vicious carrying books published/prescribed Powered by the algorithm that to encouraging student mobility, qualifications (equivalent to by the academic authority adapts to each learner's level of this Agreement will also promote Master's in India) Circle of Poverty..9 (NCERT/SCERT) causing 'mental or knowledge, the innovative excellence in higher education Doctorat (equivalen to Ph.D. in Perspective: Missing physical suffering'. Any action taken product will provide a unique through cooperation and India) against the child and hence, may learning path to support Saliency of attract the provisions of Juvenile students with their IIT JEE Justice Act, 2015,” the Commission preparation. Education issue...8 has written.
2 Curriculum May 16, 2019 News Updates UPES, Dehradun launches School of AICTE approval coming into effect from 2019-20, students entering TV National Training Health Sciences courses and Feature Film Screenplay Writing course this year stand to gain.This is as important a watershed event as the Master's degree Workshop of Master To bridge the gnawing gap in India's healthcare education, UPES, a equivalence granted to FTII's six PG Diploma film wing courses by specialization-focused, multi-disciplinary university introduced the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in January 2017. With this, all Trainers for 7th School of Health Sciences with graduate level courses. On the 11 FTII courses now stand approved by either AIU or AICTE.\", said sidelines of the announcement in New Delhi on May 7, UPES also Brijendra Pal Singh,Chairman, FTII Governing Council. Economic Census hosted a Conclave on 'The Science of Well Being' with industry specialists to discuss the science and management of the health and Class 11 to get concept-based syllabus in Maha In the run up to upcoming 7th wellness sector and the instrumental role it will play in building the Edition of Economic Census, a NextGen of Indian Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry. The Maharashtra state's textbook wing, Balbharti, recently released an National Training Workshop of The Conclave was attended by innovators in digital health, start-ups, outline of the curricula for Class 11 and 12 and has also listed out the the Master Trainers was researchers and academicians, corporates, industry experts and competencies on the basis of which students will be tested. The syllabus organized by the Ministry of medical practitioners. The speakers enlightened the audience with for Class 12 would be revised from the 2020-2021 academic year. “The Statistics and Program ideas on how to upskill the human resource and bridge the gap in textbooks will have activity based questions — a shift from the factual Implementation (MoSPI) healthcare across the industry borders. approach that has been followed till now,” said a senior official from the recently in Delhi. The objective Topics that were deliberated included, “Food, Nutrition and Dietetics education department. was to impart training to Master – Developing Talent of the Future” delivered by Celebrity Nutritionist, “Since this is a new syllabus, we are open to suggestions from stake- trainers (enumerators and Founder & MD of Nourish, Pooja Makhija which focused on how holders, schools and education experts,” said Sunil Magar, director, supervisors) engaged in Seventh nutrition is an expanding area and there is increasing awareness of its Balbharti. Economic Census (7th EC). The role in the disease process. Rohit Anand, Head of Talent Management Teachers said the department should release the complete syllabus rather participants were trained on the at Fortis Healthcare Ltd. presented on “Healthcare – Dynamics and than giving just competencies. “Competencies are vague and what will key concepts and definitions, Trends in Job Opportunities” highlighting the 'gap leap' from the be taught within each subject isn't clearly defined. This seems just like a processes, digital platform and colleges to corporates and the need of design thinking in HR sector of formality,” said Anil Deshmukh, secretary of the city's junior college application to be used for the the healthcare industry. teachers' association. enumeration (data capture and Founder & MD of Nutri Health, Dr. Shikha Nehru Sharma talked supervision) in the field. about the need for integration of technology with basic education of UGC warns students against taking admission in 7th Economic Census -2019 is healthcare and how the silos are breaking down, making way for being conducted by MoSPI to collaborations as a growth driver. Dr. Sharma was further quoted institutions in PoK provide disaggregated informa- saying, “Digital marketing has made things easier even on the business tion on various operational and side of the healthcare industry and the use of cross functional technol- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned students against structural aspects of all establish- ogy in the processes have opened several career scopes for the taking admission in unapproved institutions in Pakistan Occupied ments in the country. Over 6000 upcoming talent in the field of food nutrition sciences.” Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). State and District level training Dr. G. N. Singh, Secretary-cum-Scientific Director India, Delhi \"Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. The workshops will be organized educational institutions including universities, medical colleges, during the month of May and Pharmacopoeia Commission and Former-Drugs Controller General, technical institutions situated in PoJK are neither established by the June 2019. India was also present to enlighten the audience with the need to shift Indian government nor recognised by statutory authorities including healthcare education towards career oriented learning, need for an UGC, AICTE and Medical Council of India,\" UGC Secretary Rajneesh UK academic honoured evolved methodology and development of the sense of responsibility Jain said in an advisory. in technology amongst the students. \"The students are therefore cautioned and advised against taking by LPU Outlining the future prospects in the health care industry, Dr. Neeraj admission in college, university or technical institution in any territory Mahindroo, Dean of School of Health Sciences was quoted saying, under illegal occupation of Pakistan, including the so called AJK (Azad Lovely Professional University, “Innovation in action is important and unless we create a potential Jammu and Kashmir) and Gilgit Baltistan which are currently not Phagwara has awarded Professor difference knowledge won't flow in the right direction. To bring recognised in India,\" he added. Julian Beer, Deputy Vice- curiosity amongst the students, we have tapped the technologies that Chancellor at Birmingham City interest the students more than theoretical data. This redesigned health GRIHA Council launches RATING SYSTEM for University (UK), with a Visiting education curriculum will aim at holistic learning and make students Professorship. industry ready to transform the dynamics of the healthcare industry.” existing day schools in india LPU issued the accolade in The discussions at the conclave also threw light upon the paradigm recognition of Professor Beer's shift in the industry from sick care to health care and the progress Aligning with India's vision for a greener & sustainable tomorrow, major contribution to interna- towards a future of 'Creating Technologies to DetectAilments.’ GRIHA Council has released its variant “GRIHA for Existing Day tional trade and improving Schools”. GRIHA for Existing Day Schools is a simple rating tool business links between the UK 5 FTII courses receive AICTE approval designed to evaluate the environmental performance of existing schools and partners overseas. across India. The rating familiarizes the students with the concepts of The honour was presented by In a landmark achievement for Film and Television Institute of India sustainability by involving them under the guidance of their teachers to Ashok Mittal, Chancellor of (FTII) Pune, theAll India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) evaluate the environmental impact of schools on the environment. Lovely Professional University, has granted approval to five courses of FTII under AICTE's newly Held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the event witnessed the during a ceremony held at the created APPLIED ARTS AND CRAFTS category. This approval presence of Mr Dinesh Kumar, Head, Department of Education in University's campus. Collecting makes India's premier film school,FTII,the first and only Institute in Science and Mathematics, National Council of Educational Research his award Professor Julian Beer this category in the country to receive such recognition. and Training among other dignitaries. said: “It is an honour to be A list of Institutions and approved Courses published by AICTE on As a prelude to this event, GRIHA Council and Environmental Education presented with this Visiting Saturday,11th May under its newly-constituted category pertaining to and Awareness, TERI hosted a contest“Paryavaran Rakshak” from 27th Professorship from an institution Institutes offering courses in applied arts,crafts and design, includes March 2019 to 12th April 2019 wherein schools showcased work which is so well respected across FTII and all its five one-year Post Graduate Certificate courses. undertaken within their premises on environment and sustainability India and beyond. Of the five FTII courses which have received AICTE approval, four across categories. The contest received an overwhelming response from “In the current climate of are in Television wing (Direction, Electronic Cinematography, Video schools across India showcasing their efforts to build an eco-friendly uncertainty in the UK it is more Editing and Sound Recording & TV Engineering) and one in Film environment within and outside their campus. important than ever that we make wing (Feature Film Screenplay Writing). Among the top 15 entries, Army Public School, Bangalore; Delhi Public sure we have strong links with \"This is a historic moment for FTII to have received AICTE approval School, Vasant Kunj; Delhi Public School, Vidyut Nagar; Kasiga School, partners across the globe, for all five PG Certificate courses.This makes FTII the first film school Dehradun & Delhi Public School, Nagpur were acclaimed as the best particulary those such as India in India to receive this recognition. entries in demonstrating effective implementation and mainstreaming of with whom we share such a In recent years FTII's television courses have been in the limelight sustainable practices. All entries were evaluated by a jury of eminent longstanding history,” he added. winning several National awards and even international honours. The panel members. Professor Beer has been AICTE approval lends more value to the TV courses making them as Chief guest Mr Dinesh Kumar, Head, Department of Education in recognised for his contribution to attractive as the film wing specializations. Screen writers from FTII Science and Mathematics, National Council of Educational Research a number of different sectors are already making their mark in the entertainment industry. With the and Training, said, “It is worth noting that the GRIHA rating (the national including being one of the green building rating system of India), a product of several years of founders of the world's first research invested in developing sustainable practices, is at the forefront Centre for Brexit Studies, leading in establishing benchmarks to improve the performance of buildings in the STEAMhouse initiative and our country. It is very heartening to learn that GRIHA Council has advising government depart- launched this rating variant (GRIHA for Existing Day Schools) in order ments. He also serves as the to rate the existing day school building stock in the country. This variant President of the Greater will work as an integrated tool to evaluate performance and provide Birmingham Transatlantic solutions for enhanced energy and water efficiencies, increased thermal Chamber of Commerce. & visual comfort, and decreased operational & maintenance costs.” Aman Mittal, Head, International Commenting on the success of the contest and the launch of the new Affairs, LPU, said: “We are very variant, Sanjay Seth, CEO, GRIHA Council, said “GRIHA for Existing happy to collaborate with BCU. Day Schools has been introduced with the intention to instill the concepts Both LPU and BCU are very of greenness and sustainability in the minds of children, to enable them to ambitious universities and have a grow up as responsible citizens. Through the rating process, students and lot of things in common. We are teachers will get an opportunity to establish contact with nature and with committed to taking this each other using the approach of co-creation and understanding” relationship that has been strengthened with the visit of such a large delegation which was led by Prof Beer.”
Curriculum May 16, 2019 3 News Feature ONLINE HIGHER EDUCATION ENROLMENT WILL GROW AT 14.5% CAGR: Report The UGC regulations for online As per the detailed report, growth momentum. KEY FINDINGS OF THE REPORT programs allowing universities gaining knowledge (33%) and Some of the recommendations in India to offer online degree securing better job prospects are: µOnline degree programs were not legal in India all this while and programs and the government's (27%) are the key drivers that are lAdopt a collaborative approach Universities will start offering these courses from AY 2019. Online impetus on improving the gross prompting students to opt for Program enrolments [Degree/Diploma] shall see a 14.5% CAGR growth enrolment ratio will boost the online higher education. From a between online program from Nil (2018) to 63.63 lacs (2022). online higher education program perspective, associate management (OPM) players and µ Indian higher education market has a significant tilt towards the under- industry,' states the latest report and bachelors' degrees are the Universities, wherein the OPM graduate programs that comprise of about 63% of the total student base. from Schoolguru Eduserve (a most preferred programs. In fact, players lend their technological However, with the expansion of the re-skilling market this percentage is TeamLease group company). more than two-third of the and strategic capabilities and set to change. According to the report titled students in India prefer to pursue Universities provide their µThe “Reskilling” component of Online Education is estimated to grow 'Trends and opportunities in the an associate or a bachelors' academic expertise. at 22.23% CAGR from an estimated 66.47 lacs (2018) to 1.48 crore online learning market', the degree. Further, from a stream lDevelop innovative products (2022). enrolment in Online Degree/ point of view Arts, Science and addressing the rapidly growing µThe online re-skilling and certification market (for the repair and Diploma Programs will witness Commerce are expected to be the re-skilling and up-skilling upgrade segment) is expected to touch INR 3,333 crore, growing at 38% a 14.5% CAGR growth and will key drivers of the enrolment market. CAGR between 2018 and 2022 and shall definitely be larger than the reach 63.63 lacs by 2022. As per growth. lCreate courses that are contex- traditional degree programs. the analysis, the enrolment tual to the job-role, have flexible µEnrolments for Online Degree/Diploma education in India are growth that India will witness Apart from the growth drivers, entry and exit points, varied expected to grow at a rate (14.5% CAGR) that is comparable to enrol- will be comparable to that of the the report also delves into the durations and provide transfer- ment growth in the US and Europe markets (16.8% and 12.1% respec- United States of America and challenges that can impact the rable credits. tively, over 2015 – 2017). Europe. During the academic growth. As per the report, the lRe-look at the medium of µOnline education has rapidly evolved over the past 5 years and is set to year 2015-17, the online higher biggest challenge that the instruction and offer subject enter the era of Virtual and Augmented Reality at the learner-end and AI education enrolment in US and industry is facing is lack of materials in vernacular mediums and machine learning at the back-end. Europe were 16% and 12% awareness, which raises concerns as only 6% of the students who µBachelor of Arts is the most popular under-graduation program, respectively. about the authenticity of the pass higher secondary are from followed by Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce. However, As per the study, the positivity is courses. The other hindrances are English medium. for the Post graduation courses, students prefer Social Sciences, not limited to formal higher unavailability of qualified online l Incorporate continuous Management and pure Sciences as their stream of choice. education alone, in fact, the instructors, inadequate student- technological innovation and µAbout 42% of the students undergoing a graduation program want to entire gamut of online education faculty interactions, lack of up-gradation to stave off be employed at the end of their courses. eco-system - formal degree / enough understanding among the obsolescence. µThe Indian secondary education has 94% students being taught in the diploma programs and re- instructors to coordinate online lAdopt best practices and vernacular medium, the largest amongst them being in Hindi. Hence it skilling programs - will see an assessments, duration of the emulate the successes from becomes important for Universities to ensure that the online programs exponential growth. The total course, the course content design, across the globe. that they offer are available in vernacular medium also. enrolment in online education is lack of innovation in the content, µIndian learners prefer to use their mobile phones (80% learners) to estimated to grow at 33.6% lengthy enrolment procedure and The 'Trends and opportunities in access their online courses due to increased mobility and convenience; CAGR and cross 2.12 crore by high fees. the online learning market' report albeit they shift to using desktops for heavy course material that need the 2022. The online re-skilling and is the first in a series of knowledge certification market (for the The report also shares sugges- leadership initiatives from repair and upgrade) is expected tions that can help fix the Schoolguru Eduserve to curate an to touch INR 3,333 crore by challenges and maintain the ongoing discourse on the state of 2022. Open and Distance Learning in India. Boeing and IIT announce winners of the sixth India shines in Game Art competition (Global Skill Challenge 2019) national aeromodelling competition Nidhin Prem from Lakshya Digital wins in 3D Digital Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Game Art category at Global Skill Challenge held in announced the winners of the sixth annual Boeing-IIT National Melbourne, Australia Aeromodelling Competition, one of India's largest and most popular aeromodelling programs. This year's competition featured 1,094 Advertise with us India made its presence felt at a prestigious global skill competition with students from over 250 institutions across India. The competition also Nidhin Prem from India bagging a silver medal in 3D Digital Game Art saw a 30% increase in the number of girls participating in the zonal To Book an ad category at Global Skills Challenge, Melbourne,Australia. rounds. call at 9811824444 The 2019 Global Skills Challenge, among the biggest international 34 finalists from 12 teams were selected to the final round held at the skills excellence competition was recently held in Melbourne, Australia IIT Delhi Hockey grounds. Disha Bawale, Indraneel Mane 8076071802 with 500 participants from 16 different countries, taking part in 24 Deshmukh, Apoorv Mathakari, Pruthwiraj Kothavale from MIT different skill competitions. The Indian team covered a long journey to College of Engineering were declared winners of the competition. compete at this international platform in Australia and brought home “The Boeing-IIT National Aeromodelling Competition is an excellent two silver and two bronze medals. The 2019 edition of Global Skills platform that gives young aviation enthusiasts in India a chance to Challenge in 3D Digital Game Art category received participants from hone their skills,” said Salil Gupte, president, Boeing India. “I want to seven countries that included Singapore, China, Russia, Korea, thank all the students for their participation. The prospect of these Hongkong, Australia and India. Ying Ying Tan from Singapore bagged students in India creating the next big disruption in aerospace excites the first position followed by Nidhin from India and Dingjun He from us. We are proud to be part of an ecosystem that inspires young minds China was the second runner up in the 3D Digital GameArt category. to innovate,” added Gupte. 22-year old Nidhin joined Lakshya Digital, India's No.1 game art The zonal level rounds of the competition were held at IIT Kanpur, IIT company and a pioneer in the Game Art outsourcing as a Trainee Artist Bombay, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Madras. The top three teams from in Oct'18 to train for the 45th World Skills International Championship each zone came to IIT Delhi to participate in the finals. In the run-up to to be held in Russia in August. He received training in 3D Digital Game the competition, Boeing conducted aeromodelling workshops across Art under some of the best talent in the field. With a good grasp on the IIT campuses, training students on designing and building radio- concept art, Nidhin's hunger to learn and continuously enhance his skills controlled airplanes. is what sets him apart. Lakshya Digital has been a great training ground Through initiatives such as the Boeing-IIT National Aeromodelling for game artists looking to learn and create cutting edge art for global Competition, the Boeing HorizonX India Innovation Challenge and games the Accelerated Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) Lakshya Digital is the industry partner for the 3D Digital Game Art Apprenticeship program, Boeing is actively developing an ecosystem category and is responsible for selection and training of candidates with that encourages innovation and skill development for aerospace in support from Media & Entertainment Skill Council and National Skill India. Development Corporation for World Skills Competitions. Boeing's partnerships with academia and the industry have resulted in Speaking about this accomplishment Nidhin Prem said, “It is an honour the establishment of two research centers —Aerospace Network Research Consortium (ANRC) at Bangalore and National Centre for Aerospace Innovation and Research (NCAIR) with IIT Bombay. NCAIR has spurred technology entrepreneurship in aerospace manufacturing for the industry. Boeing has been able to promote cutting-edge research and technology in wireless networks, developing patents and several research papers atANRC.
4 Curriculum May 16, 2019 News Updates VP Venkaiah Naidu delivers the First Dr end of the session and students are given feedback for further Next Education intro- improvement. The audio-visual medium makes learning interesting duces Learning Rajaram Jaipuria Memorial lecture which improves retention and attendance leading to an increase in Management System overall performance. (LMS) Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu delivered the First The Project has received huge encouragement from the District Dr Rajaram Jaipuria Memorial Lecture, at Dr BR Ambedkar Administration led by District Collector, Godda, Ms. Kiran Kumar Next Education India Pvt. International Convention Centre, New Delhi onApr 30. Pasi. The project was also recognised by the Chief Minister of Ltdhas recently launched In his welcome speech, Shri Saket Jaipuria, Vice Chairman of Jharkhand, Mr. Raghubar Das, as a pioneering project towards Learning Management System Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions mentioned the genesis improving the quality of education in remote areas of Jharkhand. (LMS) on its of the Jaipuria groups educational ventures and the contribution of Adani Foundation is implementing this project with support from NextLearningPlatform to Dr Rajaram Jaipuria in spreading the light of education substan- Eckovation. provide a 360 degree under- tially during his life time carrying a family legacy forward. He aded Speaking on this occasion, Dr. Priti Adani, Chairperson, Adani standing of students' learning that the presence of Hon'ble Vice President for delivering the First Foundation, said: “By applying technology we are ensuring quality progress to teachers as well as Memorial Lecture is a great honour for the Jaipuria Fraternity – education like smart classes in schools to remote tribal areas, thereby parents. Family, Business and Institutions. helping students to improve comprehension and building enthusiasm The newly introduced LMS on Shishir Jaipuria, Chairman, Jaipuria Group of Institutions in attending school. This will lead in students excelling in education Next Education's online mentioned the thought behind choice of the theme for the lecture - and becoming better citizens.” learning platform enables “Education, Entrepreneurship, Ethics” , as something very dear to In the Kutch region of Gujarat, Adani Foundation has undertaken a students to get access to the heart of Dr. Rajaram Jaipuria. He said the Memorial Lecture is major drive in 17 Primary Government Schools to instill confidence customised learning content inspired by the life experience and teachings of Dr. Rajaram in students who are weak in academics. These Priya Vidyarthi (name and detailed lesson plans. It also Jaipuria. He had a strong futuristic vision, great entrepreneur who given by the Government for students who are academically weak), allows them to gauge the practiced ethical values and succeeded in simultaneously running a will be supported under project Utthan initiated by Adani knowledge gained through large industrial empire and creating educational institutions of Foundation. adaptive assessments, thereby excellence. This project initiated in Aug 2018 has been heartily welcomed by driving deeper learning. In his address, M Venkaiah Naidu said, “An idea needs propagation teachers, parents and students. Under Project Utthan, special classes Furthermore, an LMS reduces as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise, both will wither and are organized in schools to strengthen three fundamentals- reading, teachers' burden to a large die”. I am therefore glad that the Ideals and Values for which Dr comprehension and writing. Students from standard 1-4 are taught in extent by facilitating course Rajaram Jaipuria stood for, all his life, have been carefully nurtured English and the schools have been provided with a smart class library, management and tracking of by his successors, and we have assembled here today to celebrate books and sports equipment for their holistic development. This homework and student his Idea of 'Empowering the Next Generations through Quality initiative is a part of Adani Foundation's commitment to social performance. Education”. upliftment and is generating great response. To provide quality education in 17 primary schools, the state JD Institute of Fashion Indo-Netherland (DST-NWO) Project on governments education minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Chudasma signed a MoU with Adani Foundation on a trial basis to begin with. Technology hosts Urban Water Systems Awarded to IIT Roorkee Under project Utthan, teachers proficient in English, Gujarati and Kutchi language are giving their services to these schools. Master Seminar Prof. M L Kansal, Head of the Department of Water resources Development & Management, IIT Roorkee awarded an Indo- RiiDL becomes 'Community Partner' with JD Institute of Fashion Netherland (DST-NWO) Project on Urban Water Systems named Technology, recently held a as “Water4Change - Integrative and fit-for-purpose water sensitive Community Bio-Initiative of MIT Master Seminar in its New design framework for fast growing liveable cities”. Delhi campus. Eminent The core objective of Water4Change is to provide communities, The community bio initiative of MIT collaborates with RIIDL of industry stalwarts such as city, regional and national authorities, NGOs & operators an Somaiya Vidyavihar (Research Innovation Incubation Design fashion designer Rina Dhaka, integrative, fit for purpose and context sensitive design framework laboratory) for developing tools and technologies to enable the interior designer Lipika Sud, for livable fast growing secondary cities in India in a co creative possible broadcast participation in biotechnology. Bio Riidl, India's designers Rimple and Harpreet manner. first DIY bio lab and bio-incubator supported by BIRAC-DBT, the Narula, and leading business A NWO-DST Sandpit was organized by DST, Govt. of India as a government of India that supports innovators and entrepreneurs. The coach Saurabh Kaushik part of Indo-Netherland Support Program to identify the possible main objective of this collaboration is organizing various research interacted with the students research proposals in the area of Urban Water Systems. About 15 projects and activities. The initiative would focus on projects that through a webinar and shared experts each from India and Netherland participated in 4 days include the creation of low-cost enabling hardware, infrastructure for their experience and knowledge program. A budget of 12 crores from DST and equal amount of 1.5 sharing and new interfaces for artistic expression with biology. about their respective indus- million Euros (12 crores INR) was earmarked for this project with Gaurang Shetty, Chief innovation Catalyst, RiiDL said \" The reason tries. a time duration of 5 years. that this was made possible was, that we share the same vision, we More than 600 student- Prof. M L Kansal was chosen as the Principal Investigator for one work for the community, our goal is to promote biotechnology and designers participated in this of the 3 possible proposals and framed a consortium of 6 Indian DIY bio culture which gives access to citizens to learn science seminar, including students organizations, namely IIT Roorkee; IIT Gandhinagar; MANIT, without prior knowledge and its application in solving real-world from across 40+ centres of JD Bhopal; CEPT, Ahmedabad; Centre for Water Resources problems without any barriers or apprehensions. This development Institute of Fashion Development & Management (CWRDM), Kozhikode (Calicut) encourages our team to work harder and achieve more milestones in Technology. They also and CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh as well as 6 organizations from the future. Today we are the only community lab (DIY bio lab) in counselled the students and Netherland, namely Delft University of Technology, Delft; Dutch India. Biotechnology is going to be the future and India should not be shared valuable tips for “The Research Institute for Transitions (DRIFT); University of Twente; left behind'. Fashion Award 2019”. The IHE Delft Institute for Water Technology; IRC Wash and Deltares event was spread over four Expressing his joy Prof Kansal said “It's an honor that our work and Free access to AI and machine learning for academic sessions, each followed by a ideas have been acknowledged and appreciated at such a big level. institutions Q&Asession with the experts. We will work our best to achieve the objective of our proposed Rupal Dalal, Executive proposal and can contribute to give our country a proper frame- SAS GLOBAL FORUM, Dallas is helping educators prepare Director, JD Institute of work with the help of technology and policy options.” students to seize new career opportunities, at no cost, with SAS Viya Fashion Technology, said, “. We In the research proposal 4 work packages are suggested involving for Learners. SAS Viya for Learners is a full suite of cloud-based have always focused on secondary cities of Shimla, Bhuj and Kozhikode (Calicut). Each software that supports the entire analytics life cycle – from data, to providing industry exposure to of these work packages will be coordinated by one of the coordina- discovery, to deployment – and lets users access the most advanced the students and the seminar is a tor at each of the institute. All the 4 work packages will be further SAS®AI and machine learning analytics tools, for free. huge platform where students integrated and coordinated by IIT Roorkee. Education is a key pillar of the company's recently announced $1 from all over India gets an billion AI investment. To support the successful use of SAS Viya for opportunity for new learnings.” Adani Foundation's education project in Learners at academic institutions, a substantial portion of the The seminar was a prelude to education portion of that investment will go towards free educator the institute's main annual event Jharkhand and Gujarat workshops and teaching materials. - \"The Fashion Awards 2019\". With SAS Viya for Learners, academic institutions can boost Over 800 students across Adani Foundation launched the Gyanodaya smart e-learning graduate career placement rates by building a complete advanced disciplines such as fashion project in 150 Government Schools of Godda, Jharkhand and has analytics program within a single software environment. SAS Viya designing, interior designing, undertaken a major drive to instill confidence in students who are for Learners provides support tools like online chat, web tutorials, e- jewellery designing, textile weak in academics in 17 Primary Government Schools in the learning opportunities, documentation, communities and technical designing will present their Kutch region. support, freeing educators to teach creative applications of analytics, designs inspired by the Through the Gyanodaya smart e-learning project, more than and critical thinking skills. Educators can access a private forum to theme,SWITCH 40,000 children from the tribal districts of Godda are currently share experiences and best practices. reaping the benefits and going forward this project will reach out to Students gain expertise in the most popular software languages today, more than 1 lakh students in 600 High Schools essentially to bridge including SAS and open source options Python and R. They learn to the gaps in quality education and complement the traditional explore data, discover insights and deploy AI and machine learning teaching methodologies. The Project, which began in July 2018, models. Students gain real-world experience through true business engages and interacts with students through e-learning videos. The use cases and showcase their skills with badges and certification unique element of this module is an assessment which is done at the opportunities.
Curriculum May 16, 2019 5 Useful News The Big Little Book Award Nominations for 2019 WUD unique UG courses in design spectrum ~Hindi chosen as language for awarding authors in 2019 in Indian languages. The award invites public As Design education is becoming mainstream, its courseware has also The Big Little Book Award “Classic Hindi literature has some n o m i n a t i o n . A n y o n e c a n become practical and futuristic. Universities like World University of (BLBA), a first-of-its-kind of the best authors and poets. nominate. Nomination forms are Design are offering cross disciplinary courses with contemporary award instituted by the Parag Parag has been working with a filled and submitted online. A curriculum & pedagogy in a university environment. It has the largest initiative of Tata Trusts and small set of publishers to publish maximum of three authors and portfolio of design courses in Indiaoffering over 24 cutting-edge 'Literature Live! is now inviting contemporary Hindi literature of t h r e e i l l u s t r a t o r s c a n b e programs including transportation design, product design, game design, nominations for the fourth quality. Yet market dynamics and nominated by each person. film & video, Digital Drawing & Illustration, built environment & edition. The award recognizes costs of production have been 2. Selection -After the habitat studies, design management, art education and curatorial a n d h o n o u r s s i g n i f i c a n t deterrents for many publishers to nomination closes, a longlist is practice among others; going way beyond the traditional offerings. contribution of Indian authors come out with original Hindi drawn from the nominated list in These professional future-oriented odd-ball courses aim to produce and illustrators to children's books, especially in picture book consultation with the respective skilful professionals who will shape up seamlessly with the work literature. Every year, one for younger children. Through the juries. Publishers are requested environment and readily meet the requirements of the fast-growing Indian language is chosen for Big Little Book Award we hope for copies of the books of global design economy. These courses offer unique platforms that not the awards. The language for Hindi writers and publishers will l o n g l i s t e d a u t h o r s a n d only aim at academics but also look to spread awareness of newer, 2019 is Hindi. Authors with get the recognition and also illustrators. In two to three emerging career streams and, perhaps, even lead to job creation. extensive work in children's impetus to do better work. In the months, the jury independently Dr Sanjay Gupta, Vice Chancellor – World University of Design on the literature in Hindi are eligible long run we want to nurture a shortlists authors and illustrators. occasion said, “Every individual is different with unique talents and for nomination. The award for generation of Hindi writers in Thereafter, over a meeting the varied skills and therefore, should choose a career path according to illustrator is not language children's literature,” said Swaha winner author and illustrator are their passion. The so-called unconventional odd-ball courses are in fact specific and nominations can Sahoo, Head- Parag Initiative, decided. well-researched well-thought out courses that have been designed come from across languages. Tata Trusts. 3. Winners - Winners will be keeping the future requirements in mind. These courses will prepare the The nominations will be open announced at the Tata Lit Live! in students in various streams other than the traditional ones thus making from May 15 to June 30, 2019. The details of the award are: November, 2019. them future ready.” Tata Trusts launched the Parag 1. Nomination- One can More information can be Initiative in 2005 to spread the nominate in two ways – fill in the a c c e s s e d at joy of reading and to make online form and submit directly or https://paragreads.in/parag- S h i v N a d a r U n d e r g ra d u a t e P r o g ra m s reading a part of every one can also download, fill and nurtures/big-little-book- childhood by supporting the email the form to us at awards-2019/ admissions for 2019 development, dissemination [email protected] Shiv Nadar University in National Capital Region (NCR) has and use of children's literature Self-nomination is not accepted. announced admissions open for all Undergraduate programs for 2019 academic session. Interested applicants can submit their filled-in common application form available at www.snu.edu.in, latest by 4 NEWS YOU CAN USE June 2019. Admissions will be awarded to eligible candidates on the basis of their Class XII results, their performance in SNUSAT and Academic Proficiency Test (APT). Last date to appear for the entrance Applications invited for or a factory or any work place. available and learners can choose a tests (SNUSAT andAPT) is 9 June 2019. third edition of Sahapedia- time slot as per their preference. UNESCO Fellowship 2019 Talk to the employees and Dates: Heritage Institute Agra announces admission Batch 1 –20 May to 31 May Sahapedia, an open online employer to understand and Batch 2 –3 June to 14 June to UG and Diploma Courses encyclopaedic resource on Indian Time: Multiple batches available arts and culture, has announced appreciate their skills! Venue: British Council 17, KG Heritage Institute of Hotel & Tourism (HIHT), situate in Agra, has the third edition of its Fellowship Marg, Atul Grove Road, Janpath, started accepting online registrations for 3-year B.Sc in Hospitality programme with UNESCO, 2. Meet the skilled people around Connaught Place, New Delhi, and Hotel Administration, 4-year Bachelors in Hotel Management, sustaining an initiative that has Delhi 110001 and 1-year diploma in Front Office Operation, Bakery, Confectionery, produced a string of quality you, talk to them and understand Age: 7 to 17 years of age Food & Beverage Service, Food Production. The admission is open research and documentation Course Fee:INR 16000/-* for Agra campus and will be based on the result of its All India works on some interesting and their work. Or, try a skill you've Entrance Test. The interested candidates can register at mostly lesser-known facets of University of Essex http://www.hihtworld.com/agra/registration-form.html before 31st Indian art, culture and heritage. always wanted to learn. May 2019. The Sahapedia-UNESCO announces scholarships Students who have passed class 12 are eligible to apply in the Fellowship for 2019 supported 3. Write a short story or article undergraduate courses whereas students who have successfully by the Ministry of Culture, for MBA program completed Senior Secondary School can enrol in the certificate Government of India, will carry about it (300 words), or make a programmes offered by HIHT (Agra). On the basis of score in All an amount of Rs. 40,000 awarded University of Essex, a gold rated India Entrance Test, the candidates will be shortlisted for the personal to each fellow. The ministry has short video or a painting about the institution in UK's Teaching interviews and will be granted admission to HIHT accordingly. provided the grant through Excellence Framework and 'Financial Assistance to Cultural people you met at the place of University of the Year 2018 has Post Graduate Programme on Foreign Trade Organisations with National announced scholarships worth Presence' under the umbrella work £100,000 for Essex Business Management (PGP-FTM) scheme of Kala Sanskriti Vikas School's MBA program Yojana. Most Important: commencing October 2019. Federation on Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has signed a MoU Applications will be open from Essex Business School (EBS) is with S. P. Mandali's Prin. L N Welingkar Institute of Management May 15 to June 30, 2019. Story: Create an article or story of currently ranked in the UK's top 20 Development & Research, (WeSchool) Mumbai for launching a Post Entries are to be submitted in (Chartered Association of Graduate Programme in Foreign Trade Management (PGP-FTM) in English, Hindi, Bangla, Tamil 300 words and send in Word Business Schools). With both Mumbai on 22nd April 2019.. The programme will broadly and Malayalam. undergraduate and postgraduate encompass the General Management Principles, Export Import document along with pictures of courses on offer, students here Procedures, Foreign Trade Management Techniques and International Post-doctoral scholars, doctoral learn from world-leading Marketing Concepts. candidates and post-graduates the people and place you visited academics and practitioners, The duration of the programme will be 11 months. It will be offered in may apply. Applicants can solving real-world business two batches i.e. evening classes from 6-8 pm on weekdays (Monday to choose categories pertaining to Painting: Create a painting pf the challenges.More than 2000 Friday) and weekend classes from 9am to 6 pm (Sunday). Qualified documentation, research or a students from across 130 countries graduates from recognised University may apply for direct admission people and place you visited and to the course. The first batch will commence from August 2019 onwards. send the scanned copy of the same Video: Make a video of about 3 to 5 minutes and send it to us at [email protected] through We Transfer : https://wetransfer.com/ Language: English or Hindi only Mail id: Mail your entries to [email protected] Kindly send your entries before 20th May 2019 along with your photograph. You stand a chance to win exciting cash prizes! Know more: https://www.nationalskillsnetwo rk.in/vocation-in-vacation- contest/ combination of the two for their British Council Summer are studying at EBS including Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music opens admissions entries. around 300 postgraduates. The fellowship support research Programme Essex Business School is offering for Summer 2019 trimester in diverse fields of art, culture, scholarships worth up to £100,000 tradition and heritage of India. British Council's Summer to students who are funding their Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music, Mumbai has opened admission Details for the 2019 Fellowships programme is theme-based own MBA studies starting October for its Summer 2019 trimester and is inviting applications from will be available on programme made to equip 2019. Two students will be offered aspiring musicians. Set to be an up-skilling platform for budding https://www.sahapedia.org/ children with 21stcentury skills 100% scholarship worth £19,500 musicians, the program aims to provide a holistic learning experience through English language [approx. Rs 18 Lakhs] each, two by offering a balanced mix of courses. The program comprises a National Skills Contest training that prepares them to be students will be offered 50% balanced mix of full time, executive and certificate programs in order creative and forward-thinking scholarship worth £9,750 [approx. to offer the right foundation and skill set. What you need to do! global citizens The course will Rs 9 Lakhs] each and further Scheduled to begin in the month of May, the faculty line up for the 1. Visit a shopping mall, a include special features like scholarships of £3,000 [approx. Rs summer trimester has a balanced mix of renowned international and restaurant, an automobile digital learning, public speaking, 2.7Lakhs] wavier on tuition fees Indian artists such as Peter Fararell (Guitar) from Brazil, Brenda Ann workshop, a construction site, a creative writing and learning with will also be available. Rudzinski (Voice) from USA, David Loubeh (Drums) from Brazil, hospital, a beauty parlour, a farm the use of films in the class. Douglas Las Casas (Drums) from Brazil, Sreyas Narayanun (Carnatic There are multiple batches
6 Curriculum May 16, 2019 Focus Conference on 'Best Practices in IPR' on World IP Day 5th PMI India Project Management Regional Conference 2019 United IPR, country's leading concern that it can be copied and from. We also doing lot of IPR PMI Kerala Chapter successfully hosted the fifth PMI India Project full-service Intellectual needs to be protected. Growth of campaigns, awareness and Management Regional Conference at The Sports Hub Convention Centre, Property firm on April 26 the Indian economy too has sensitization programmes. We are Thiruvananthapuram on Apr 30. The conference was attended by more organised a conference on 'Best helped raise awareness levels on here to help and anyone can than 250 delegates, making it yet another successful event of the region Practices in IPR' in association IP in the country. I am sure approach us for any help on MSME for project management professionals.I t was inaugurated by Padmashri, with PHD Chamber of innovators, manufacturers, issues.” Dr. M. R. Rajagopal, Pioneer in Palliative Medicine in India and Founder Commerce and Industry at PHD students and others have Talking about the IP Industry in Chairman of Pallium India, S. Somanath, Distinguished Scientist & House, New Delhi on World IP benefitted greatly from the India, Mr Shravan Kumar Bansal, Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO and Tejas Sura, Member - Day. The conference was extensive exchange of views and Senior Partner, United IPR added, Board of Directors, PMI amongst other dignitaries. addressed by NR Meena, Dy. ideas.” “IP laws in India are far better than The one day conference themed, Transformation Made Possible By A Controller of Patents and Speaking about initiatives taken other countries except that we don't Project Manager, emphasized on how skilled project managers can Design, Office of Controller in regards to IPR NR Meena, have our data compiled. There has transform organizations to the next level by being future-ready and help to General of Patents, Designs and said, “This year we will organize been extensive growth in the IPR ensure sustainability and deliver better business results for higher impact Trade Marks and DC Sahu, 65 events with various industry regime in the last two decades on the region and eventually country's economy. Deputy Director, MSME-DI. bodies across the country to raise including digitization and today our Commenting on the conference, Dr. Krishnakumar T I, President, PMI The Conference discussed the awareness on IP. India is now at IP laws are very advanced. Kerala Chapter, said,“We are delighted to have hosted the 5th PMI India scenario of the present day level 6th position in the field of IPR in Project Management Regional Conference 2019. The conference put the of IP awareness in the country the world and this has been Lok Sabha Election 2019, the focus on the vital role that project leaders will play in achieving the vision how we have come a far away in possible because of the efforts of world's largest democratic of their organization, state, and also of the nation. In this age of disruption, the field of product patents and the Government of India in election exercise, has 13 crore it is imperative to create awareness and build an understanding on the designs. harmonizing and bringing first-time voters. These voters in future role of project managers. With that in background, the event transparency in the system and the age group of 18-19 years provided a great opportunity for project practitionersto listen to valuable Delivering the welcome processes. Today we have constitute 1.66 per cent of the insightsfrom industry leaders catering to aerospace, healthcare, start-up, inaugural address, Sanjay paperless offices and applica- total electorate. Two-thirds of education, soft skills, and social sector.” Aggarwal, Vice President, PHD tions can be filed online.” Indians are under 35. There are “Organisations the world over – from public and private businesses to Chamber said, “Earlier there Delivering the keynote address 1,841 political parties registered non-profits and government agencies – are grappling with the effects of was not much awareness on the DC Sahu, Joint Development with election Commission. As disruptive technologies. Not surprisingly, we are also seeing the role of the subject of IP and issues related Commissioner, Office of DC per estimates the cost of holding project leader expand to be one of an innovator, a strategic advisor, to it but now it has grown up MSME, said, “I am happy to we these is Rs 500 billion communicator, big thinker, and versatile manager. In this new professional tremendously. An innovator his have lot of schemes and grants reality, project leaders — regardless of their title — must continue to innovation means a lot and if of that the MSMEs can benefit demonstrate the competencies that form PMI's Talent Triangle® viz. great value to him and he has the technical project management, leadership, and strategic and business management skills. At the same time, organisations also need project leaders with an ability to learn and keep pace with technology.”said Mr. Tejas Sura, Member - Board of Directors, PMI. Visionary speakers from different sectors attended the conference, shared their views on the changing trends across diverse industries and the necessary skills to be adopted in order to counter digital disruption. Some of the keynote speakers of the conference includedSohan Roy, Award Winning Hollywood Film Director, CEO & Founder of Aries Group of Companies, Prakash Ramachandran, CTO of Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd. (Byju's), Tathagat Varma, Ex-Defense Scientist, Antarctic Researcher, Software Executive, Product Leader and Technologist, Commander S Sanooj, Indian Navy, Chief Inspector of Naval Armament(CINA), Nanda Kishore N.Vice President and Global Delivery Head - Wipro Technologies Limited, Tiffany Brar, Social activist, Inclusion, Disability rights and Advocacy, Val Gray, Expert in Defining, Assessing and Managing Behaviours, Subramanian Narayanan, Road safety evangelist and a transformer and Ms. Anita Peter, CEO and Principal Facilitator - Persona Script. Read more about the conference at - https://www.pmi.org.in/pmrc19/ F1 in Schools India winners declared World's largest STEM challenge for students between 9-19 years of age national finale saw Orion Racing team from Scottish High International School, Gurgaon, Matadors team from Amity International School, Saket and Stallion of The British School, New Delhi qualify for the world finals atAbu Dhabi F1 in Schools India kits provided to the students are Denford at the Grand Finale to concluded its second directed from the Formula One support the India chapter. season after a vast Headquarters in UK. The material Yashraj Singh said, 'It was an regional round which included provided to the students to build adrenalin rush to see the partici- schools from Mumbai, this car out is actually polyure- pants learning from this unique Bangalore and Delhi NCR. 80 thane, which are further manufac- competition and innovating teams qualified for the finale tured using CNC machines. themselves to be ready for future from across the above men- These students are also given challenges. From banging their tioned regions. CAD/CAM tools to design their brains to design their cars to This initiative throws a respective models. The cars are learning of how to get brand challenge at the students, to powered by a CO2 cylinder and is associations and promote them- come up with a Car out tied to the track through a Nylon selves through marketing. It is not (miniature) of an actually thread. These are definitely not just about this day. It takes one full Formula One racing car and your science project model sort of year of preparations to compete.' make it race on a 24 metres race cars! track. Each team had 3-6 To felicitate the winning teams, The winning teams carry the credit members working on the best present were Yashraj Singh, In- of representing India at the World possible design for the mini- Country Chief for F1 in Schools Finals in November 2019 where mum friction of the car to setting India, Andrew Denford is the teams from 49 countries will up their pit-booth in a manner to Founder – F1 in Schools, global compete for the title, slated to take be set apart by others. The F1 and his sons, Joeseph and Oscar place atAbu Dhabi.
Curriculum May 16, 2019 7 India Skills/entrepreneurships Pearl Academy partners SIAM's 4th edition of Automotive HR Conclave held in Chennai Booking.com to support with EEMA fora course in Event & Experiential Society of Indian Automobile leaders, HR managers and young tive of digitization, disruption, women in STEM Careers Marketing Manufacturers (SIAM) in HR executives from the automo- industry 4.0, robotics and AI. association with Automotive tive industry to collectively With exciting demography and in select varsities Pearl Academy has partnered Component Manufacturers dialogue on the various chal- growing new gen population, with Events & Experiential Association of India (ACMA) lenges faced by organizations and India has the potential to create Booking.com, digital travel e- Marketing Association of India and Federation of Automobile leaders today in the automotive work and accept the technology commerce company, has announced (EEMA) to launch its 11 months Dealers Associations (FADA) space in the backdrop of a new in all sectors including new scholarship initiatives with two PG Diploma course in Events & organised the 4th edition of paradigm. The event was attended manufacturing and services.” leading universities in India to help Experiential Marketing that will Automotive HR Conclave on by more than 100 HR profession- Prof. B. Gurumoorthy, Chief bridge the gender divide within the be imparted in Delhi & Jaipur May 10, in Chennai. The day- als. Executive of Society for tech sector. Introduced to provide campuses. The enrollment for the long HR conclave was based on Welcoming the dignitaries and Innovation and Development female students with necessary course will begin from the the theme 'Digitization and fraternity from the industry, N V and a Professor in the funding to advance their education in academic session in August Disruption: HR Re-imagined Balachandar, Chairman SIAM Department of Mechanical STEM (science, technology, 2019. and Redefined'. HR Group and President – HR, Engineering, Indian Institute of engineering and math), scholarships Seeing the exponential growth of The conference covered Communication & CSR, Ashok Science shared his insights on will be granted to 12 undergraduate the industry in the last decade several key issues relevant to Leyland said, “More than a the impact of digital transfor- and postgraduate women studying (22% growth in organized events the emerging megatrends in a knowledge body, SIAM is a mation in the field of manufac- subjects that include computer and sector in 2018 itself according to digitally disrupted work forum to share experience, turing, optimization of the information science, engineering, FICCI Frames report), the environment, digital solutions knowledge and perspective to process to modernize HR technology and mathematics. The objective of the collaboration is and the capabilities required for ease our professional life.“ functions and digitization as a grants will equal €170,000 (INR 1.3cr) to provide students with an the future, the workforce Speaking on technology and catalyst for design, manufac- across the two university agreements. opportunity to explore event & strategy and re-skilling the machine learning, he said, ture & production. He spoke In India, Booking.com will support experiential marketing as a workforce to prepare for the “Technology should be in alliance about the frugal Industry 4.0 undergraduate students at the Thapar professional career choice for jobs of the future. with the human mind, which that can really help Indian Institute of Engineering and their future and get the best The HR conclave was aimed at cannot be replaced. People should society since we may not be Technology in Patiala and guidance from industry experts. creating awareness for business embrace the technology irrespec- able to easily adopt high-cost postgraduate students at the Indian The industry perspective will Institute of Science in Bangalore. All also help understand global the scholarships will start in the 2019- trends and the functioning of 20 academic year. multiple sectors and brands associated with EEMA. CREDAI to upskill 13,000 construction PEOPLE ANALYTICS CONFERENCE EEMA is an autonomous and non-profit registered body of workers pan India conducted in Mumbai companies, institutions and professionals operating within Continuing its commitment towards improving lives of construction Aegis School of Data Science, held in what is called as the first people the Events and Experiential workers, PNB Housing Finance Limited (PNBHFL) has signed a Letter analytics conference successfully in attendance of 130 professionals Marketing industry of India. It is of Intent (LoI) with CREDAI (The Confederation of Real Estate from various Human Resource organizations in India in Navi Mumbai the first and the only body of its Developers Association of India) CSR Foundation to train 13,000 onApril 26. kind, which seeks to bring construction workers on- site and off-site, pan India. As part of this The objective of the conference was to create a new era of learning and together the country's leading initiative, PNB Housing Finance and CREDAI CSR have collaborated understanding that in turn will pave the way to a deeper understanding Event Management, Sports with 8 skill institutes, to roll out the program in select cities across 15 and better development to advance people analytics practice in the HR Management and Brand states. The states to be covered in this are - Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, domain. The conference themed “People First, Always”, received a Activation companies, MICE Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, positive response. and Wedding Planners, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh On being the keynote speaker at the event Courtney McMahon, Head Experiential Marketers, and West Bengal. Global People Analytics, AIG stated, “I really hope to evangelize people Entertainment Professionals, Under this initiative, the skill development training programs reinforce analytics in a way that helps us succeed as HR and analytics Artist Management Companies the prior learning of workers, thereby including them in mainstream professionals, who also want their businesses to succeed. We don't want and International counterparts on workforce assuring formal, continuous employment and its benefits. It to just sit in a silo, we want to be part of the team and I think teams come the same platform. also aims to upgrade skills of construction workers to meet global from different disciplines and diverse backgrounds with diverse Expressing his thoughts on the benchmarks, which in turn, shall increase the productivity of the perspectives which I feel will help us as HR professionals to become initiative, Vipul Pandhi, Vice workforce. successful.” President North - EEMA said In their five years' partnership with CREDAI, PNBHFL has so far trained “Event management industry is about 27,500 candidates as a part of this intervention. The Company thus Rocking Deals and Care Skills tie up for skill growing at a phenomenal rate provides skill training in the trade of masonry, bar bending, shuttering, and finding the right talent is one electrical, painting, welding, fabrication, and plumbing. The program is development of the biggest challenges faced being closely monitored by Construction Skill Development Council of by us. This tie-up with Pearl will India, which help in assessing the initiative's implementation, progress In the new JV company of Rocking Deals and Care Skills Academy, be an important step in ensuring and result. training will be provided by Care Skills for using refurbished that the industry gets talented and components arranged by Rocking Deals and World Class Academy qualified people in years to ACFE Anti-fraud training and certification Setup provided by Rocking Deals. This will also Help Rocking Deals come.” employ better-skilled employees and train the existing employees. The Dean of Pearl Academy Netrika consulting and investigations has joined hands with the The \"Goalcast Foundation” will provide its training at Rocking Deals School of Media, Prof Ujjwal Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in its effort to reduce new premises where students not only get understandings about the Chowdhury noted, \"This the incidence of fraud and white-collar crimes through quality training current market opportunity but also job opportunity which will be association brings to the learners and certification in the country. provided by Rocking Deals or by companies in the similar field of a co-branded course of a year on ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider electronics products. events industry for which live of anti-fraud training and education. This is the first such partnership in Commenting on the collaboration, Yuvraj Aman Singh, CEO & Founder experiences during the course the country and Netrika is now an authorised trainer for the Certified of Rocking Deals said, “This initiative will help us to produce expert and placement after the training Fraud Examiner (CFE) Exam conducted by ACFE. The CFE credential technicians those will be skilled in use of refurbished components. We are assured due to the EEMA is globally recognised and accepted as a proven expertise in fraud are taking this as nonprofit and do better for the people.” The Institute association. This is perhaps the prevention and detection. will start from the first week of May 2019 and the duration of the course best planned academic venture in “We are excited to partnerACFE as its sole authorised trainer for the CFE will be 3 months where Skill Development training will cover the experiential marketing Exam review course in India. The training course will empower theoretical as well as practical training in the ratio of 40:60, 40 will the domain as we see the events individuals and organisation to become a more proactive players in the share towards theoretical training (including Soft skills and industry booming in times of fight against fraud and other white-collar crimes in the country.We look extracurricular activities). Apart from Training how to Refurbish the sports and televised forward to a fruitful partnership and a safer business environment” said Academy would also RUN COURSES in Management skills, entertainment events, political Mr. Sanjay Kaushik MD Netrika Consulting. Manufacturing,Automobile repair, etc. and religious events, and a Corporate frauds, embezzlement and misconduct causes significant plethora of big ticket weddings damage to brand image and rattle investors' confidence. 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8 Curriculum May 16, 2019 VIEWS (Edit/Guest Column...) OPINION: Missing Saliency of Education issue Cyclone Fani: Autar Nehru Let's not forget the lessons from it Contrary to a lot of expectation important given that in the country promises setting up one medical that education as an electoral 90 districts are affected by left wing college in every district. On May 3 morning, the extremely severe issue will figure prominently in the extremism, strife, and other Congress on the other hand tropical cyclonic storm with a wind speed in ongoing election for the 17th Lok violence. Traumatized children in proposes School Education be excess of 200 Km/hr made a landfall near the Sabha that began on April 11, this these affected places need to be transferred to the State List in the holy town of Puri in Odisha and left a vast trail of issue hasn't as usual received much assured,” she added. Seventh Schedule of the destruction of private properties and public attention in campaigning and The only political party that has Constitution while retaining the infrastructure in 13 districts of the state along with election speeches, even though it made education a plank and has subject of Higher Education in the uprooting of the tree cover. In all 72 people lost lives, does find a customary presence in made political investment in Union List. It has promised to 64 in Odisha alone. manifestoes of almost every education as development is Aam double the allocation for education Fani which originated from a tropical depression that political party having released Aadmi Party (AAP). Being to 6% of the GDP in the next five formed west of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean, was one manifesto. The tone and pace of the comparatively a juvenile party and years. Vocational training as a of the strongest cyclones to have hit east coasts of current election is moving on having being checkmated by BJP compulsory component in second- India in the last 20 years after the horrific super national security, rising unemploy- led government, its writ and appeal ary school education, public cyclone of 1999 that had killed about 10,000 people. ment, rural distress, polarization and at present doesn't run beyond Delhi universities in under-served areas, Even as Fani battered the areas on its path, a well all kind of trivia. Real issues of the where it runs the state government restoring the 200-point roster established mitigation strategy devised after 1999, people like education have been for last four years. “There is a system in Central Universities, and greatly helped reduce the impact of Fani on human subdued. deliberate attempt to keep children increasing the Gross Enrollment lives. Nearly a million people were evacuated to undereducated, else how will be Ratio (GER) in Higher Education to cyclone shelters and other safe buildings well in Surprising? Despite India being at this party (BJP) be able to find 40, are part of Congress manifesto. time. The about 879 multipurpose shelters 131th rank in human development support for divisive politics,” It also proposes a State-level constructed a few kilometers from the coastal line, index and education being recog- comments Manish Sisodia, AAP examination in the place of NEET which were designed by researchers at IIT Kharagpur nized as one of the 17 SDGs leader and Delhi's education for medical admission. in the aftermath of 1999 destruction, proved very (sustainable development goal) by minister. effective in mitigation process. the UN, issues of education didn't In terms of what various political CPI(M) manifesto proposes In fact, the United Nations office for Disaster Risk become part of electoral conversa- parties have assured in their major expansion of public Deduction (UNISDR) and other organisations have tion. Political saliency of education manifestoes, is more or less the educational system – schools and hailed government and volunteer efforts that have is still not considered saleable to familiar rhetoric. BJP's 'sankalp higher education – with quality ensured the levels of destruction have been kept to a electorate. No big debates on patra' is silent on raising expendi- upgradation; public expenditure on minimum this time. education also reflect poorly on the ture on public education and so on education to be 6 per cent of GDP; The accuracy of forecast by Indian Meteorological media platforms and opinion leaders expansion of Right to Education and ending communalization of Department (IMD) and improvement in for not introducing and adding Act. In contrast opposition parties education system and ensure its communication too contributed in minimizing the perspectives about the national which include Congress, AAP, democratic character. impact of this cyclone. The emergency team is education emergencies like lack of Samajwadi Party, TMC, CPI (M) Universalisation of the ICDS to equipped with satellite phones and HAM radios for teachers, broken public school etc have all shown their support for cover all children from the age of 0- rescue. system, invisible impact of skills expanding Right to Education from 6 years. Provision of adequate Another mitigation measure that added to this well development mission, restive higher K-12. number of child friendly play- executed cyclonic disaster management exercise was education ecosystem, and neglect of While the BJP's manifesto grounds in each district so that they 20 teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force children. promises to initiate a 'Prime can play outdoor sports. (ODRAF), 28 NDRF teams and 335 units of State “Education has lost again. Actually Minister Innovative Learning Establishing a Common School fire services who were pressed into service in a it has never won. Not a single Program' to bring together talented Education System; stop closure or coordinated manner. Again the inception of ODRAF Loksabha election has had educa- children for a certain period in a merger of government schools; did come about as part of natural disaster tion as a campaign issue. Everyone year in one place from all over the upgrade government schools on the management plan post 1999. in politics, industry and civil society country and provide them with Kerala model are some key The next steps that are being talked about and may agrees that education is the most facilities and resources for them to proposals in its manifesto. find acceptance is the underground cabling of critical challenge that will deter- excel, smartclass for every electricity and communication wire network as mine whether we have demographic secondary class, establish 200 “The reform idea that i fully electricity installations were severely hit by Fani. dividend or demographic disaster. more KVs and NVs in the next five support is the separation of Also, the relief and rehabilitation effort which is May be political parties feel that years besides increasing the functions in higher education: The being supported by all kinds of agencies from since everyone agrees that educa- number of seats in Central Law, functions of regulation, rating of by government to voluntary organizations and corporate, tion is super critical, there is no point Engineering, Science and quality and of funding of colleges will result in new construction of cyclone resistant in discussing it!” says Dr Parth Management institutions by 50% in and universities would be done by houses, schools and other structures which will Shah, president of Delhi-based the next tenure, still it has made no separate agencies. However, the further reduce the impact of cyclone disasters in think tank Centre for Civil Society commitment on raising expendi- same separation of functions need future in the state. and member governing council The ture on public education. “We will to apply to school education too. We The systemic improvements and bettering in natural Indian School of Public Policy establish National Institutes of have seen tremendous impact of the disaster management in India has evolved at a better (ISPP). Teachers' training. These institu- separation of functions in telecom, pace in the last two decades and mitigation as a key Education clearly has even a role in tions would provide four-year banking and insurance. This is the strategy has been adopted as a policy. The national security. According to Prof integrated courses that would set most fundamental systemic reform institutionalization of disaster management and Geeta Menon from Jamia Milia the standards for quality teachers in that would transform Indian raising of NDRF have helped in not only Islamia University, New Delhi, and our schools. Music University, education,” opines Parth Shah. implementation of disaster plans and preparedness a former development professional, Police University, Hospitality and but a change in mindset. It has given people a hope. young Indians are to be prepared for Tourism University will be set-up. While moving of education Natural disasters can't be wished away. Vast social cohesion, peace, upholding A new regulatory mechanism to issue to core would have put landmass of India is susceptible to earthquakes, so is constitutional values and impor- grant autonomy to higher education pressure on politicians to accord the long coastal line to cyclones. Floods, drought and tantly there is a need to create mental institutions will also be set up,” education the priority it deserves in landslides in hilly regions are commonplace. So, the safety in their minds. “This is says the Manifesto. It also national developmental agenda, culture of disaster management that reduced headline nevertheless let's hope the new sizes on death in Odisha, has to go into our daily government will work towards this lives and official thinking. The role of educational end with full wisdom. institutions in design, research and development besides augmenting human capital will always be that of frontal. 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Curriculum May 16, 2019 9 Spotlight Breaking the Vicious Circle of Poverty Dr. Nitesh Dhawan, for setting up the parameters for opportunities and employment affecting change in the existing and growth. It is noteworthy to Public Servant and Author identification of target popula- but at the same time it also social system. Government had mention One district, One tion. The most recent one is the reduced the avenues for been taking both the direct and product (ODOP) program INDIA being a welfare Rangarajan committee who unskilled, semi-skilled and indirect measures as a part of its launched recently by the state has always been fixed Rs.972/- and Rs.1407/- per illiterate workforce. The result anti-poverty policies. The direct government of Uttar Pradesh to concerned about people month for rural and urban being that rich became even measures include- a. self promote traditional small scale who are deprived, vulnerable population respectively as the richer and poor though employment programs, b. wage cottage industries by providing and lack resources to lead a basic minimum requirement for improved marginally could not employment programs, c. social financial assistance, skill life of dignity. It has been an subsistence. People who earn keep pace with those high on the security measures, and d. food development and technology incessant endeavor on the part less than this would be the ones socio-economic ladder. security measures. Whereas the up-gradation along with of various governments to below poverty line. The Capitalism is a key factor in indirect measures comprise of- facilities of e-commerce. This make policies and programs to committee found 29.5 percent of causing such adverse effects, but a. growth in gross domestic will definitely boost the break the vicious circle of the population below poverty it is not the only factor in product, b. land reforms, c. handloom and handicraft sector poverty. After 71 years of line in 2011-12. Broadly defining the problems of poverty population control measures, d. and enhance the financial independence we are still speaking, India accounts for and unemployment. The other human development programs prospects of skilled workforce. aiming to do so which clearly about one-fourth poor popula- factors that are responsible are and e. area development speak volume of the poverty tion in the country. individual limitations, sub- programs. We need to focus on such as a socio-economic chal- The absolute poverty is being culture of poverty and ineffi- sectors which are labor lenge. The understanding of characterized by severe cient social structure. People Elevating people out of intensive and have ample scope poverty, defining and deprivation of basic human may lack skill and willingness to poverty would now require for income generation. At the estimating it has also been a needs, including food, safe overcome such problems and a sector based approach. The same time we should also cumbersome exercise to target drinking water, sanitation also at times do not make sincere concerted efforts are needed to encourage the idea of small the actual beneficiaries. facilities, health, shelter, efforts to improve their situa- give impetus to food processing, scale savings in rural masses for Various committees have been education and information. It's tion. Simultaneously, the sub- livestock farming and MSME their economic upliftment. The constituted at different times not limited only to income, but culture of poverty reflects the sectors. These could prove to a Self Help Groups (SHGs) also an access to services. The culture that persists from game changer in opening up of formed under National Rural World Bank defined the new generation to other. Moreover, new avenues for rural India. Livelihood Mission are international poverty line as $ social structure including caste There is lot of untapped promising examples in this 1.90 a day. The relative poverty system, gender inequality and potential in these fields. Today regard. These should be on the other hand takes social other regressive customs restrict food processing industry is inducted into other sectors as context into account to compare opportunities to the poor people recognized as sunrise industry well which have potential to the level of income inequality. to make right choices and which is projected to grow by grow. Thus it is imperative that However, there are certain progress well in life. more than $200 billion. It could we identify prospective sectors unanimous parameters which There have been different lead to significant economic and then adopt a holistic determine the level of poverty. explanations to analyze the development besides providing approach to make them self- These are income, consumption, causal factors of poverty. employment opportunities as it sustaining in economic terms. It calorie intake, food consump- Spencer, Carnegie and Lane interlinks agriculture with will provide poor people the tion spending, health indicators believe in the individual processing industry and much needed life sustenance, and education indicators. Thus inefficiencies to explain poverty. therefore opens the door for self respect and freedom to live poverty being a multidimen- They maintain that poverty is income growth in farming with dignity. sional phenomenon has been good for society and the fittest sector. The government needs to The above issues are complex measured since 2010 by a will survive. Oscar Lewis encourage this industry by and need serious attention of the Multidimensional Poverty however thinks poverty in terms promoting joint ventures, giving newly elected government. Index (MPI) which uses of subculture. The culture of industrial licenses, introducing There seems to be a distinction dimensions of health, education poor fosters behavior and values schemes for technology up- between issues that help and standard of living along ten associated with poverty. On the gradation and establishing political parties to win by indicators of child mortality, other hand, Herbert Gaus and modernized processing managing perceptions of people nutrition, and years of school- Charles Grosser emphasize on industries. Similarly livestock and setting their own narratives ing, children enrolled, cooking the inadequacies of the social rearing has a huge potential for among the masses, and the fuel, toilet, water, electricity, structure. According to them providing non-farm employ- issues that actually have floor and assets. poverty is the result of miserable ment and source of income in influence on the overall well Poverty is basically a situation and unjust social conditions. rural sectors. Animal husbandry, being of the people. It should be of powerlessness and In the broader context, measures dairy and poultry farming have the responsibility of political resourcelessness which also for alleviating poverty have capacity for more employment parties, media agencies and reflects inequality and disparity been associated with - a. those generation. MSME sector is the other pressure groups to address in terms of health, education, affecting the demand for work, backbone of Indian economy such issues of relevance to shelter and nutrition parameters. b. those affecting training in but it needs to be strengthened strengthen the democratic The people in the developing labor skill, c. those affecting the by simplification in procedures values and traditions of the countries have low per capita transfer of income and d. those and building of industry friendly nation. Moreover, there seems income which leads to low rate environment for its expansion to be no accountability of of savings resulting into lesser political parties once they are investments and low productiv- unable to fulfill their promises ity which again perpetuates to made before elections. It low income. This is how the poor therefore requires some kind of people are trapped in the vicious check both politically and circle of poverty. Capitalism ethically to ensure peoples' trust though globalized the Indian in political parties. India as a economy has also marginalized nation needs ethical and the already weaker sections of effective governance and it is the society leading to rural high time that our political unemployment. It is true that parties take cognizance of this. capitalism induced more growth
10 Curriculum May 16, 2019 Interview Sanjoo Sharma, Founder & MD Radical Minds Technologies Pvt. Ltd BPO sector of India is going to employ approx 1.1 million people After declaration of board results, a good number of students are busy in under- standing the real world of jobs and among the first to come to mind is a job at a BPO. The sector in itself has seen a lot of growth in India with about 75000 people working in it and adding. Sanjoo Sharma, founder & managing director of Gurgaon-based Radical Minds Technologies Pvt. Ltd deciphers the BPO 'coded' in an interview to Autar Nehru For a layman or a fresher, years. expenses. Alternatively, Indian BPO units have been set up BPO sector. One can begin at what are the areas that BPO Indian BPOs specifically hold companies are no different and under the scheme across nine ground level, say taking calls or typically covers? What is the 56% of the world's business BPOs do provide services to cities including Sangli, Dhule, doing the back office processing, estimated size of opportuni- process outsourcing services. Indian clients as well. Nashik, Aurangabad, and but if you are very good you move ties and economy? People tend to associate In terms of entrepreneurship, Kolhapur. These 18 BPOs up to handling teams, then A BPO typically offers business BPOs with call centers and what pathways are available employ approx 3,500 people. handling large projects wherein and knowledge process some small project work under the BPO sector? So, definitely, there is a massive dealing with clients is necessary outsourcing services to firms mostly, can you tell us if it is If we talk purely about the opportunity for BPO sector and hence you get good exposure. which helps in achieving higher indeed about working on entrepreneurship, the entire flourishing in small towns and Then there's the sales division operational adequacy, more technology platforms and concept depends upon the providing employment. where you forage new clients or prominent adaptability with customer services? funding capabilities and work delivery end where you set up the lower working expenses. BPO Most people tend to address experience in a specific niche. In terms of jobs, what are processes and new delivery industry serves various industry BPO as call centers only but it's BPOs have majorly 3 processes some top job roles and what models which cut costs. verticals and different service certainly a vague interpretation : kind of remuneration is there? The initial work can be repetitive areas such as back-office of it. BPO's are not restricted to Inbound or outbound voice According to me, experience and monotonous. But, according to support, lead generation, call centers or small projects process matters the most in this industry your interest and talent, you can market research, sales, e- but it offers a lot more in terms Nonvoice which also helps in a promotion. keep moving up the ladder. commerce, BPO/ Call Center, of services from technical Blended: a mix of both Also, expertise in the Customer Inbound/Outbound Services, assistance to customer services For starters you have to show Relationship Management Future outlook of BPO and any etc. to enhance any company's There are a host of services that some stable work experience, I (CRM) tool automatically other comment. value proposition as well as its Indian BPOs offers such as mean as a BPO company you makes one eligible for a high pay Indian BPO companies can branch profitability. BPOs assists in customer support, technical have to run some in-house or job. out into Tier II and Tier III cities resolving client-specific support, telemarketing, data small scale sales process for The average BPO sector and tap on the skilled workforce business challenges. processing, forms processing, Client Acquisition. Once you monthly salary ranges from that exists beyond the cities. The bookkeeping, and any form of make your profile strong approximately ₹ 10,000 per most vital step is that Indian BPO The estimated size of oppor- online market research. enough, you can hire business month for an HR Specialist to ₹ companies can move up the “value tunities and economy – developers or process consoli- 45,000 per month for Technical chain” which means that they can Currently, 40% of business Is BPOs as we know in dators for getting contracts from Associate. migrate to higher end knowledge leaders globally have plans to practice mostly catering to overseas. work or KPO which is more outsource their business foreign B2C companies or In terms of requirement both Also, there is a perception cerebral and pays well. It is the processes. The interest in are there some Indian clients technological including about the monotony of these need of the hour that the Indian Indian BPO services has been as well? internet connectivity and jobs. So enlighten on career BPOs take this phenomenon to growing at a yearly develop- It's a common illusion that human capital, do you feel progression? next level and this will precisely be ment rate of 50% BPO Industry BPO companies only cater to small towns can also host BPO There are immense learning and the reason for many Indian BPOs has so far provided employment foreign B2C companies. All businesses? development opportunities in to take up KPO work as well as to over 74,400 job seekers in companies small scale or long Yes, why not? Approx 46,000 the BPO sector, right from opening centers in smaller or India. scale are in need of outsourcing BPO jobs were created in small improving your communica- remote cities. This will also give This number is perpetually services to build a stronger towns and cities, from 2017 to tion, articulation and business various career options to the youth growing on an annual basis. The base for further operations. As I 2018 under the India BPO presentation skills, to managing and better pay package. BPO sector of India is going to previously told outsourcing Promotion Scheme (IBPS). large teams, situation handling, employ approximately 1.1 internal processes of the IBPS set up 240 companies and creating efficiencies in time million people in the coming company also helps them in employed 19,200 people across management, and problems achieving higher operational the country in two years. 18 solving abilities. There are efficiency with lower working various levels of growth in the JKLU Innovation Challenge Bonanza for Young Minds to innovate and support UN's Sustainable Development Goals A unique innovation challenge aimed at “Finding solutions for tomorrow, today”, launched by JK Lakshmipat University, which saw a nation-wide participation of 9323 students from over 113 schools. The students offered innovative solutions, based on currently available resources, towards achieving any of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. The top two prizes were won by Riya Kataria of The Shri Ram School, Moulsari, Gurgaon and Ravinder Bishnoi of Kendriya Vidyalaya, AFS, Jaisalmer for their innovations on saving crops using sound technology and purification of air, respectively. Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls' School, Jaipur won the Innovative Campus award. The JKLU Innovation Challenge harnesses the tremendous capacity of youth towards solving some of the most important problems in the world. Schools can connect with Organising team at [email protected] for the 2019 edition.
Curriculum May 16, 2019 11 Study Abroad France as an Education Destination! By Nilesh Gaikwad France is quiet often looked audience.70+ Public skyrocketed in most Western for entrance exams like GMAT, of at least 1yr duration, doubles up as a up to for its rich culture, Universities offer programmes Countries, France's student GRE etc. Resident Permit. Thus eliminating the beautiful monuments and in all disciplines while doubling friendly-policies ensure education International offices of Campus need to apply for a separate Work Visa. a sophisticated way of life. It is of up as the Primary Academic remains affordable. Annual Fees of France – 13 in India, help students Post successful completion of a no surprise that France leads the Research Centres. The 'Grande Public Institutions range between in multiple ways from Visa 'grandeecole' programme, students can world in the field of tourism with Ecole' offer 5-yr diploma €200- €700, while this range for Application process, providing apply for an up to 2-yr an estimated 85M+ tourists equivalent to a Master's degree. Private Institutions is scholarships, post-studies Autorisationprovisoire de annually. But here is another These grandeecole are specialist between€1500 - €17000. The networking assistance etc. The Séjour(APS) or Job Search Visa. To piece of information that has institutions for engineering, French government offers Eiffel Scholarship offered by the top it all, every Indian student remained unnoticed, France is scientific, management etc. Caissed'AllocationsFamiliales French Education Ministry is the graduating with a Master or a higher ranked 4th leading host country learnings. (CAF), a form of Housing most prestigious scholarship degree is eligible to apply for the up to for International Students! Each After United Kingdom (20); Allowance to every student available. Alternatively, the 5-yr Schengen Circulation Visa. year, an estimated 300K+ France (15) has the highest enrolled in French institution. French Embassy in India also Considering these initiatives taken up international students join number of Business Schools Student discounts on public awards the Charpak Scholarship in from France in the last decade, it is France's leading educational with a Triple-Crown transport, museums etc. ensure the addition to multiple Co-Financed quite clear why it has become a go to institutions to complete their Accreditation - EQUIS, AMBA costs remain within a certain limit. Scholarships in partnership with destination for Indian students off late. studies and get a feel of 'la belle & AACSB. This speaks a lot The minimum cost of living in different French Institutions. And you know what, the trend seems to vie' – the beautiful life! about the emphasis on providing France is €615/month. In recent times, France has relaxed be gathering momentum! Here are some reasons why quality education. Consider this, As part of the Selection process, its Visa norms for Indian students France has become an ideal the Top 5 Business Schools institutions tend to look for an all- studying in France. Most of the Author is Country Manager at EDHEC Education Destination! providing Masters programmes round performance in academic, programmes in France require the Business School and can be reached With a whopping 7% of GDP in Finance(Financial Times extra-curricular and recommenda- student to intern as part of the out at [email protected] spend; Education has always Rankings), belong to France. tions. Some colleges will make it curriculum. 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Two Days long conference and they would be throwing light on the government's approach towards Vision Zero and how the entire ecosystem can join the Government and support it in building a Safer India. The conference provides a platform where everyone can come together and share their experiences and pitch ideas for improvement.
Curriculum May 16, 2019 13 Campus News Queen's University Belfast and Tezpur University to SRM University, AP to accept SAT score jointly supervise doctoral programs SRM University, AP, Amaravati, has partnered with College Board's Indian Queen's University Belfast, one Chancellor of Tezpur University, University in Assam. Our focus in Global Higher Education Alliance, to plug skills gaps and nurture global of the leading Universities in Professor Vinod Kumar Jain, and India includes preparing students leaders. Driven by global collaboration and best practices, it accepts SAT UK and Ireland as well as a Professor Ian Greer, Vice- for leadership and citizenship in a score as part of admission processes. member of the prestigious Chancellor of Queen's University global society, recognising that The international higher education consortium will be supporting students Russell Group of UK research Belfast. each country and region has its own through attractive scholarships and fostering the development of Indian intensive universities, has Primarily, the scope of strategic development priorities.” universities into world-class institutions. Aiming at bridging the gaps in the signed a MoU with Tezpur collaboration will be in research, Professor Vinod Kumar Jain Vice- education system, this unique initiative will help advance higher education in University inAssam. aligning with the strengths of Chancellor of Tezpur University, India, simplify entrance and admission processes, while building the creative Through the MoU, the both the institutions. Initially, said, “The world is moving at an and critical thinking skills needed for the future. This will also facilitate low- universities will explore identified research areas of unprecedented pace and every income students' access to high quality undergraduate experiences and mutually beneficial interest are primarily within the sector is embracing change, helping Indian Universities to better recruit, admit and enrol students. opportunities over the next five- engineering field. However, it is drawing on a wealth of new insights year period, specifically in the expected that research areas from and tools to advance in today's New research JV between ISI and UTS on AI areas of joint supervised other faculties will be explored at connected society. Mutually doctoral programmes. a later stage. Speaking about the beneficial international The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) and the University of Technology The collaboration will also offer agreement, Professor Ian Greer, partnerships and collaborations in Sydney's (UTS') Faculty of Engineering and IT have extended research opportunities for student and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's research are critical to maximise the cooperation by establishing a new joint research cluster (JRC). staff exchange for the purposes University Belfast, said: “We potential for the research to deliver The cluster's focus areas will include artificial intelligence (AI), character of study, research and teaching. have a long-standing relationship academic, societal and economic and video recognition, document analysis and biometrics. Immensely It will also enable scholars from with India and are committed to impact. Both Queen's and Tezpur popular fields world-wide, AI research is growing at an incredible rate, with Tezpur University to assisting Indian students in will benefit from sharing many applications being translated for industry use. According to Accenture, commence PhD study at realising their career aspirations. knowledge, experience and AI has the potential to add US$957 billion, or 15 percent of India's current Queen's in September 2019. In line with this vision, we are adopting a cross-discipline gross value in 2035. The MoU was signed in New pleased to roll out this capacity approach to research.” UTS already conducts extensive research in these areas in its Centre for Delhi between the Vice- building project with Tezpur Artificial Intelligence and School of Software. ISI has built strong expertise via research undertaken in its Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Unit. Prof Ramancharla, For attention of institutions Both institutions have strong research groups, capabilities with complementary strengths, and a joint body of work in the fields. Building on elected VP South of Notices Beyond 200 words will be considered ISI and UTS expertise, the research cluster enables accelerated collaboration classified advertisements and therefore published between researchers from both institutions to grow the scale of research. Indian Association of only against payments. The cluster will also enable PhD students from India and Australia to work together closely, including in lab space in India made available by ISI. Structural Engineers A dismounted rate of Rs 20 per centimetre column Steven Wilkinson named next director of IIIT-Hyderabad's Prof Pradeep will apply. K. Ramancharla has been the MacMillan Center elected Vice President (South) IIHMR produces film on climate of Indian Association of change health education Steven I. Wilkinson, the Nilekani Professor of India and SouthAsian Studies, has Structural Engineers been appointed the next Henry R. Luce Director of the Whitney and Betty (IAStructE). IIHMR University Jaipur, in association with Future Health System MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale, Provost Ben Polak IAStructE is a national body of (FHS), has made a film on climate change and its effect on children. has announced. He will begin in his new post on July 1. structural engineers that caters Aptly titled “Children of an Uncertain Climate”, the content of the film Wilkinson, who is also a professor of political science and international affairs, to the overall professional needs is based on “Decoding Child Health Impact under Climate Crisis”, an has focused his research on the causes of ethnic violence, corruption in politics, of structural engineers in India. eminently illustrious study by FHS. This short film delves into the and civil-military politics in South Asia. He is the author of “Votes and Violence: As Vice President of IAStructE, ways Climate Change is impacting a child health in India, keeping in Electoral Competition and Ethnic Riots in India” and “Army and Nation: India's Prof Pradeep K. Ramancharla context Sundarbans – a climatically exposed and vulnerable region. Military and Democracy since Independence.” He is the editor of “Religious will be involved in expanding The FHS study states that the Sundarbans, the mangrove forest delta Politics and Communal Violence in India” and co-editor of “Patrons or Policies: the Association's reach across shared both by India and Bangladesh is among the worst hit regions of Patterns of Democratic Accountability and Political Competition.” His current Southern India, covering climate change in the world. research project, co-authored with Saumitra Jha of Stanford University, looks at Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, There is no bigger threat to humanity than that of climate change, the effects of war on individual political behavior and conflict, through cases as Karnataka, Kerala, which is steadily undermining the years of progress made in suste- diverse as the French Revolution and the partition of India. Lakshadweep, Puducherry and nance and development. Here, the most vulnerable strata come from A native of Scotland, Wilkinson received his first degree (in history) from the Tamil Nadu. the children, who would have to bear the brunt of adult's follies. University of Edinburgh. He earned his M.A. in history at Duke University, A Professor of Civil Hunger and malnutrition are directly linked to the shift in a climate, where he also began his teaching career. He then taught at the University of Engineering, Prof Ramancharla which in turn creates a disorder in the production cycle. The rise in Chicago, where he chaired the university's interdisciplinary Committee on is well known for his contribu- temperature, water scarcity, and air pollution have joined hands to SouthernAsian Studies, before coming to Yale in 2009. tions in improving the quality of create an inhospitable scenario where children will face a full-forced technical education and impact of both water-borne diseases and dangerous respiratory Xebia ties-up with Ansal University earthquake safety in India as he conditions. Unless addressed and tackled properly, the future that one heads the Earthquake has envisioned for his/her progeny is about to be at stake. Xebia Academy Global, the Education Business unit of Xebia has Engineering Research Center at “India, along with the world, is set to move towards a perilous era, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ansal IIIT Hyderabad. He has held plagued in complications caused by our own short-sightedness. Inter- University, Gurgaon, to launch a B.Tech Computer Science various positions at the institute governmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) predicts that loss of Engineering programme specialization in DevOps for the academic since 2002, is responsible for snow from the Himalayas will result in a rise in the sea levels and session 2019-20. Xebia will undertake the designing of the course launching the M.Tech and Ph.D reduce the flow of water into the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna curriculum, creating study modules containing high-quality industry- programs in Structural (GBM delta) basins. This threatens to leave millions of people specific content, and strengthening the faculty through building a Engineering at the institute and homeless, lacking water, food, or access to basic services like health team of competent educators. The company will also support the is currently also the Registrar of care” said Dr Pankaj Gupta, President, IIHMR University. placement of graduating students. Recently, Xebia had also tied up IIIT-H. To embolden the cause, the film “Children of an Uncertain Climate” with SRM University (Sonepat) and Quantum University (Roorkee) on Prof Ramancharla brings a rare was shown at the World Conference on Health and Climate Change the same lines. combination in India of an that took place on 15 – 16 April 2019. Held in Cannes, France, the With the focus of the B. Tech program on the future-oriented field of DevOps, engineer trained in seismic conference, called the first ever 'humanitarian COP', brought together the course structure has been designed to addresses the talent gap by hazard assessment, with a global international experts, operations specialists from various national Red providing relevant knowledge and upskilling the students. The curriculum view of both seismic hazard and Cross and Red Crescent societies, public and private sector decision- development, which comprises course materials, assignments, and training seismic resistance capacity of makers, researchers, international organizations and members of the sessions, will be piloted under the specific guidelines and expertise of Xebia' buildings. This places him in a media. This conference has been created to update the variances in s DevOps practitioners. unique leadership position in modern scientific research, presenting innovative solutions to take up India, which is evident from the the biggest public health challenge of the 21st century. Inspire Institute of Sport ties up with University of number of requests that he has from various governments to Tsukuba support them in seismic risk assessment of the built In a first-of-its kind partnership, the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) has signed environment. a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences Speaking on being unanimously University of Tsukuba, Japan, which will see IIS athletes travel to Japan for elected as VP of IAStructE, Prof training camps at the university and see the delivery of Olympic-Paralympic Ramancharla said, “Structural education programs in India. engineering is the backbone of As a first step under this cooperation, IIS Judo Head Coach Mamuka engineering design of buildings, Kizilashvili will lead a group of IIS Judokas including Youth Olympic Silver lifeline structures, etc. Hence, I medallist Thangjam Tababi Devi to Tsukuba later this year for a training camp with the University Judo team. The University of Tsukuba has strong ties to the sport of Judo, with Dr. Jigoro Kano, founder of Judo and the first Asian member of the International Olympic Committee serving as the Principal of the Tokyo Higher Normal
14 Curriculum May 16, 2019 Campus Buzz JGU 'Leadership Summit 2K19' provides SNU hosts the 6th Indian National Speed- DSC Hosts its Annual industry leaders platform to share own Cubing Championship Convocation'19 struggle days Shiv Nadar University , Greater Noida concluded the sixth edition of the The Delhi School of Communication Indian National Speed-cubing Championship, country's biggest Rubik's hosted its Annual Convocation'19 on .P Jindal Global University (JGU) recently hosted the Leadership Cube competition. The event held from 12th to 14th April 2019 was 20th April for PGDPC degree conferral Summit 2k19 and titled 'Safar' with leaders from the business world organised in association with ceremony at Alliance de Francaise, and entrepreneurs talking about their journeys and struggles from the World Cube Association Lodhi Estate. Nikhil Dey, Vice Chair, being a nonentity to rising in the corporate world through sheer (WCA), the International Weber Shandwick along with Dean talent and hard work. governing body for speed- Prof. Ramola Kumar awarded the Lt. Gen. A. K. Singh, Advisor to JGU delved into his experiences as cubing. The championship degrees and medals to the entitled an army man to describe his journey. He spoke of the importance of which was open to students and wished good luck for their leading from the front “The solider will only move forward when individuals from across age career advancement. Rahul Makin, RJ, there is a great number or a young leader leading from the front. In groups was attended by 291 Fever 104 FM also graced the event as business motivation is by increase in remuneration or high people from over 200 Guest of Honour; and Ruchin designations and so on, but in army it is by a strong leadership. Two institutes and universities Khanduja, Head - Marketing, qualities which a senior leadership in every organization must have across the country. Hindware was a special guest. are broad shoulders and a big heart.” The winners were: Ujjawal The ceremony commenced with Prof. The speakers present recounted their lives struggles, inspirations Pabreja of Netaji Subhash Ramola Kumar's warm welcome and motivation to the audience. Pankaj Dubey, CEO & MD, Polaris Institute of Technology was the overall winner of the championship who greetings followed by Mr. Nikhil Dey's India and Indian Motorcycles stressed on the importance of honesty solved a 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube in 7.76 seconds. This was the best score of convocation address. In the ceremony, and integrity and the desire to never stop learning. the championship. students were awarded with the degree Mr Sundeep Gajjar, Founder and CEO, xBhp defined success as Arnav Arora of Amity International School, Noida, set a new national certificates of PGDPC XXIII being happy from inside. An avid photographer, traveler, and record by solving a 5x5x5 Cube in 49.27 seconds, beating the previous programme. DSC's PGDPC is a two- automobile lover he shared his journey of converting his passion record of 49.81 seconds year course in which students are given into his profession. “These 17 years I have been riding, shooting and Kunal Oak of St. Stephan's College, set a new national record by solving a formal education and professional have been to 55 countries. I traveled from India to Australia on my a 7x7x7 Cube in 2 minutes 34.89 seconds, beating the previous record of training in all fields of mass Superbike completing 22,000 km. For me success is how I feel for 2 minutes 36.77 seconds communication - Digital Marketing, myself. Here I just want to inspire you all by saying that, if you have There are a total of 18 different cubing events recognised by the WCA. Advertising, Public Relations, a passion, which you can think that can be converted into profession, These include the regular 3x3x3 Rubik's cube, Rubik's cube blindfolded Entertainment and Branding. first complete your studies and then pursue it”, he added. and Rubik's cube with feet, to name a few. All 18 events were included as Automobile journalist Punnoose Tharyan, Founder and Editor, part of the Indian Nationals 2019. Saksham 2019 hosted at WWI Motown India magazine has been a journalist with over three Rubik's cube is a mathematical puzzle which can be solved by deploying decades of experience. Talking about his journey so far said “In my a mathematical group theory. To solve the cube, participants were Whistling Woods International's opinion success is all about how much pain can you endure. Once I required to arrange each of its squares in a single colour on each of its (WWI) School of Media and was asked to interview Mr. O.P. Jindal and it was my fortune that it sides. Speed-cubing is the process of solving a Rubik's Cube in as fast a Communication organized 'Saksham led to a big success in my career and the irony is now here I am, time as possible. The winners in each category were rewarded with cash 2019' on May 7. standing in his University speaking to his students” he added. prizes along with medals and trophies. The day-long affair witnessed a host of The daylong conclave was also graced by several well known inspiring and impactful initiatives - a personalities from the corporate world including Jai Dhar Gupta, LBSIM hosts its 23rd Annual Convocation blood donation the drive held in CEO, Nirvana Being; Capt. Vineet Kumar, Founder and President, conjunction with Kokilaben Dhirubhai Cyber Peace Foundation; Krishan Gupta, MD, Organic Wellness; Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), held its 23rd Ambani Hospital; a dental camp and Rajshekhar Pullabhatla, Founder, Cyberange among others. annual convocation at Dwarka Campus New Delhi. Dr. Tessy Thomas, consultation for attendees organized by Distinguished Scientist & Director General (Aero System),DRDO well- Orthosquare Dental Clinic; an eco- Sharda University Annual Tech Fest known as “India's Missile Woman” graced the ceremony as the Chief bazaar promoting NGOs and their Guest.The convocation witnessed 237 students passing from the three businesses involved in sustainable 'Contrivance' PG Diploma Management streams ,in which 169 students were from products and lifestyle; and a clay PGDM (Full –time) ,8 students from PGDM(Part-time) and 60 students modeling and ceramic design witnesses over 18000+ participants across 35+ events from PGDM(Finance). workshop conducted by Vanmala Jain, The School of Engineering & Technology at Sharda University Gold medallists for academic excellence in their respective streams a graduate of National Institute of organised the 5th edition of its popular Annual Technology Festival included Divyanshi Sharma PGDM (Full-time), Aishwarya Singla Design (NID),Ahmedabad. - 'Contrivance' at the University on Apr 24. The two-day Tech Fest PGDM (Finance) and Vimal Kumar Srivastav PGDM (Part-Time) . The To commemorate the annual gala, a witnessed over 18000+ participations across 35+ events from Lalita Shastri Memorial Award for overall excellence went to Ms. Divya panel discussion on the 'Credibility and students across 16+ colleges and Universities across India. Chopra and Amit Chopra Memorial Award for contribution to Social Role of the News Media in the Age of 'Contrivance' is North India's largest and well-known showcase of Service and Extracurricular Activities went to Mr.Saurabh Maloo.The Fake News' was held. In a session latest, innovative and disruptive technologies. At the Exhibition, ceremony also presented awards, scholarships and recognition to moderated by Rahul Puri, Head of more than 20 innovative projects by students were showcased students from all the three streams for their contribution and excellence Academics, WWI, the audience was highlighting innovative use and application of newer technologies. in the academics and co-curricular activities. treated to a spirited debate on the perils The fest was inaugurated by successful entrepreneur Ms. Oshika Delivering the convocation address, guest, Dr. Tessy Thomas, Director of false information disseminated Lumb, Dr. Prabhu Mishra - President CEO & Founder of StemGenn General (Aero System), DRDOsaid that the economy growth of the through traditional and new age media Therapeutics. country depends on the growth of science and technology. India has platforms. The panel comprised of Dr. Parma Nand, Dean, School of Engineering & Technology said, provided its power in the field of science and technology by exploring Vikram Mehta, a corporate affairs and “Contrivance' was conceptualised to bring together students, space. She added the true leader is someone who earns respect through communications industry expert; industry leaders, faculty and researchers to create an eco-system of his rightful actions and mass following without any dictatorship. Leader Pankaj Jain, the founder of the ideation, innovation and implementation. This not only helps must inspire others to follow his footsteps and become the guiding light renowned fact-checking website, SM inculcate the spirit of competition and participation amongst for the humanity. Hoax Slayer; Sahil Joshi, Editor & students but also their exposure across genres like coding, gaming, Anil Shastri, Chairman, LBSIM said “World is transforming, rapidly in Bureau Chief, TV Today Network; and tech quizzing, tech model creation and creation of live demos. The every sector but core in science & technology. India has more potential to Alpana Killawala, former Principal theme for this year's tech fest was 'Innovation & Creativity' that adopt new things as compare to other countries, but students need to be Adviser, Reserve Bank of India (RBI). encouraged the students to create projects and showcase ideas that part of this. He emphasized on the optimum utilization of all energies The discussion began with the panelists are future ready and have the scope for further developments.” toward a definite goal and contribute to the development of the nation. sharing their first encounters with fake Some of the key technical projects showcased included: He also paid his tribute to the brave soldiers of our countries for their news, and the lessons they took away The Hybrid Electric Vehicle- a hybrid vehicle running on batteries sacrifice. from these incidents. As the session as primary source of power and solar energy as the secondary Dr.D.K Srivastav ,Director ,LBSIM presented the institute annual report progressed, Vikram Mehta highlighted source. The vehicle can carry supplies weighing up to 20Kg and has and congratulated students for making the institute as well as their family the potential to convert fake news into a been made of more than 80% scrap is the brainchild of Mechanical proud. positive story by offering a different Department scholarsAkshay Taneja & ShakeelAhmed. The campus was a scene of festivities and emotional moments with perspective on the issue. He also RC plane for surveillance,- contains a camera to transmit the video farewell parties, group photos, selfies and celebrations. The family stressed the importance of of the area over which it is flying, The project has immense scope as members of the students exchanged notes of the success of their wards differentiating between something that the technology used enables it to perform better than a quadcopter as and immensely enjoyed the convocation ceremony. has the potential to occur, and it is more silent and has more flight time. something that's an outright lie. Sahil High Voltage Shielding by Atif Anwar & Ajay of Computer Science Joshi subsequently highlighted the Engineering Department is a complete set of clothes comprising of a media's perspective on fake news by jacket, trouser along with high voltage generating shoes. The person wearing this ensemble makes the person shock resistant.
Curriculum May 16, 2019 15 Campus Buzz 17 HIGH SCHOOLERS FROM INDIA LIVE LIKE with such challenges. Kokuyo Camlin celebrates World Principals' day ASTRONAUTS FOR TWO WEEKS AT U.S. SPACE Ramagya School, Noida organizes fun event for preschoolers Kokuyo Camlin, stationery brand, CAMP celebrated the 6th edition of'World Setting the stage on fire amidst glitterati and jubilation, Ramagya Principals' Day' on May 2 in associa- Seventeen Indian students were among 292 students from 41 Roots, the Pre-School Chain of Ramagya Group organized a tion with The Hindu in Mumbai countries to attend a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience at the magnificent event 'Ramagya's Rising Stars' at Ramagya School, where principals across various Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy (HLCA).This two- Noida . The mega event, which saw the'little bundles of joy' of the reputed educational institutions week long unique leadership program at the U.S. Space and Rocket age group 1 to 5 years participating in various fun-filled activities participated and shared their insights Center (USSRC) in Huntsville, Alabama, encourages students to such as Baby Show, Fancy Dress Competition, Dance Competition, on the theme of the event“Let's make pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers Fun Games and Thematic Apperception, truly left the viewers learning Fun”. through real-world, hands-on challenges in coding, computer spellbound. The event also witnessed paper sciences, and astronautics. Sanjay Gupta, Chairman, Ramagya Group, who inaugurated the presentations and expert discussions Sakshi Bhavsar, a student-participant from Pune said, “At the event was joined by Utkarsh Gupta, Managing Director, Ramagya where they discussed new and unique academy, I sat in the cockpit of a flight simulator, learned how to fly Group; Mr. Sanjay Kumar Bensla, National Head, Ramagya Group; approaches to engage students and a jumbo jet, and launched a model rocket – is there anything cooler Dr. Gopal, Sports Director, Ramagya Group, Ms Aparna Magee, add the element of 'Fun' into their than this? I felt as if I was part of a Mars exploration mission!” Principal, Ramagya School; Ms Abha Tandon, Primary Head, learning methodology. The theme At the academy, students between 16 to 18 years participated in Ramagya School, Mr R.K. Kesari,Admin Head, Ramagya Group. was also in line to Kokuyo Camlin's numerous team-building challenges like assembling, coding and The grandeur of the event was astounding and the proud parents of brand philosophy of 'Let's make testing rockets, and participating in simulated astronaut training, the kids also participated in various activities tailor made for them, learning Fun'. An interactive session shuttle missions, and a moonwalk. Students also met scientists, such as Spoon Race for Mothers, Skipping Race for Fathers and was held for them to absorb and share engineers, and former astronauts who reinforced core leadership Tug-of-War for Couples. Interestingly the Baby Show had kids of ideas among themselves along with competencies and shared their first-hand professional experiences. age group 1-2 years participating in two categories (1-1.5 years and fun - filled games which was actively “Engaging students in science and engineering is now as funda- 1.6-2 years) and they walked the ramp with their proud mothers. The appreciated by them. mentally important as learning to read and write,” said Dr. Deborah winners of the Baby Show were adjudged as Most Charming Smile; Barnhart, CEO and executive director, USSRC. “By investing in Most Healthy Body; Most Active Baby, Most Stylish Shoes, etc. Only Substitute for Hard Work these young students, Honeywell is helping to prepare them to Similarly Fancy Dress Competition saw cute little angels in four is More Hard Work': Abhinav become the global STEM-literate citizens who will change our categories (2+ years; 3+ years; 4+ years; 5+ years) walking the ramp Bindra world.” wearing attractive dresses of the most up-to-date and popular Rohith Tirumalasetti, a Hyderabad participant, who was among the costume themes. In a freewheeling discussion with eight students selected globally as ambassadors and mentors to the students of BML Munjal University U.S. Space Camp, said, “Not many students get an opportunity to HealthSetGo Run on World Health Day in recently, under the 'Leadership Talk' return to the Space Camp as a student-mentor. I am privileged to Gurgaon initiative, Abhinav Bindra, the first have relived my dream of being in a space mission again! Last Indian to win an individual gold at the years' experience was phenomenal, and this year I was thrilled to Over 1,000 school children, parents and educators across different age Olympic Games, advised students to share tips with my friends, helping them achieve their goals.” groups participated in a unique run organized today in Gurugram by 'let perfection be your obsession' and “Fortune favors the bold! This camp has instilled leadership HealthSetGo, an organization focused on student health and well-being that 'the only substitute for hard work is abilities in me that will help me in the future. It also taught me how in schools across India in support of World Health Day 2019 onApr 30 . more hard work'. Addressing students, to be independent in life,” said Srikar Desu from Bengaluru. The theme of the event this year was “I Run For Sehat” which resonated Bindra, known to be a perfectionist Echoing a similar sentiment, Tanmay Taneja from Gurugram, said, with this year's World Health Organization's theme “Health For all - himself, shared rare insights into his “Meeting students from around the world who share the same Everyone, Everywhere” for World Health Day. FSSAI, India's food journey to win an Olympic gold, which passion for rockets, jets, space shuttles, and the moonwalk was regulator was a key partner and joined the fight for good health and safe was often riddled with self-doubts and extremely exciting. What's really great is the program combines food for children. physical injuries. He cautioned students science and engineering with fun and friendship for life.” School children came together in large numbers and actively partici- not to be distracted by obstacles and to This year, Honeywell chose seven students from Bangalore, eight pated in the run. Younger school students from class 2 to 12 covered a stay true to their goals. Comparing a students from Pune, and one each from the Delhi/NCR and distance from 1 to 4 km while school teachers, principals and parents of university student's life to the quest for Hyderabad. the children ran a 5 km stretch to generate awareness about the issue. an Olympic medal, Mr. Bindra advised The run was also open to families across Delhi/NCR and saw an active students to 'Stay committed to your Suncity school represents India at participation from them. cause and to play ethically.' HealthSetGo Run is an annual initiative by HealthSetGo to spread Bindra revealed that winning his first International Gökcan College Children's Folk awareness about the importance of health through the symbolic act of gold at the district level competition coming together to run on the occasion of World Health Day. The run was the most exciting one for him, even Dance Festival was flagged off by Priya Prakash, Founder, HealthSetGo along with more than the Olympic Gold. On being principals from prominent schools such as The Millennium School, asked about India's performance at the Suncity School, Sec-54 Gurugram represented India in the 10th Noida, Pathways World School, Aravali, Lotus Valley School, Xion Olympic Games, he candidly stated that International Children's Folk Dance Festival,organized by CIOFF, International and many others. The Run kicked off from Mahindra there's no doubt about India's huge in association with UNESCO, in Istanbul. Various countries Luminare, Sector 59, Gurugram and culminated at the same venue. Olympic potential. However, it lies participated in the Dance festival including Northern Cyprus, dormant and unutilized due to several Russia, Estonia, Turkey, Macedonia, Mexico, India and Pakistan. World Earth Day celebrated by AROH factors including lack of parental, They showcased their respective country's music and folk dances. social, institutional and technical They participated in the Sovereign Day celebrations, a day AROH Foundation celebrated World Earth Day by organizing support. He frankly encouraged dedicated to the children by the founder of the Turkish Republic, plantation drives, awareness rallies as well as competitions in schools students to pursue their goals, in Mr. Kemal Ataturk. Suncity team was lauded by the Head Mayor of and villages. These activities were covered under the various whichever field they may be, with a 39 districts, Mr. Ekrem Imamoglu, Governor- Mr. Mehmet Okur development projects being run by them in Delhi/NCR, Uttar passion and single-minded and the city Mayor- Mr. Calik and other dignitaries who graced the Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Odisha. determination. occasion. On the occasion of World Earth Day, 500 underprivileged children The Leadership Talk was moderated by The team consisted of 14 students who performed different dance enrolled with RISE, run by AROH in Sangam Vihar slums. They another Olympian and Arjuna Awardee, forms like Bihu, Ghoomar, Dandiya, Santhal, Garba, Bhoomi participated in a 'best out of waste' competition organized by AROH. Gurbir Singh, who is also the father of Pranam, Pushpanjali Aran, Tarana etc. Audience was mesmerized The NGO also organized for a plantation drive and encouraged the another World Champion shooter, by the various dance performances by different countries. They slum dwellers for 'no power consumption for 15 mins drive' in Manavjit Singh Sandhu. performed in different city schools like Buyuksehir, Nese Sever, Sangam Vihar slums. Mr. Bindra also signed and gave away Meselek Ve Teknik etc. copies of his book 'A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic 'Winning the game of change' workshop with Gold and Beyond.' He also gave away the annual sports awards and felicitated Author Geeta Ramakrishnan at TIS students for co-curricular activities. Thakur International School organizes workshops for students to make them informed students so that they build an knowledgeable opinion on various issues in the real world. One such workshop was held by the bestselling author Geeta Ramakrishnan. It was called 'Winning the game of change'. It was held for the students who had given the tenth standard board examinations as well as the students who were about to enter the tenth standard and their parents. The session was an interactive one. It focused on helping students, parents, and teachers cope with the changes that would occur once the students pass out of school and enter college. Geeta Ramakrishnan's workshop highlighted the need for open interaction between parents and their wards as a solution to deal
16 Curriculum May 16, 2019 News Extra Top 4 winners of 4th Korea – India Friendship Quiz Research Methodology and Competition win trip to Korea Communication Workshop on Yoga, Naturopathy and Well-being Department of Yoga and Naturopathy of North Orissa University, Baripada, recently organized a three-day workshop on research methodol- ogy and communication skills for Post Graduate students of naturopathy and yogic sciences. The workshop was organized to train students in undertaking research and dissertation work in yoga and naturopathy and above all develop students as efficient yoga researchers and trainers. Prof Kamala Kanta Dash, a social science researcher, yoga educator and media commentator of Odisha, who is a certified yoga educator, naturopathy enthusiast and a social science researcher, covered research methods in social science, yoga and naturopathy. He highlighted how students can undertake research projects in their local milieu in Baripada and Mayurbhanj. He used several national and local case studies to demonstrate the utility of modern research methodology and highlighted how ancient Indian research methodologies can complement the modern methods. Encouraging students to revisit yoga classic texts and use original Sanskrit shloka in their interpretation and analysis of research results, Mr. Dash shared the global craze in in holistic health and well-being has created a billion dollar industry in yogic science, naturopathy andAyurveda. Top 4 winners of the 4th First prize winner Akshat Singh pop, K-drama, and Korean BSE conference on Intelligent Automation Korea-India Friendship quiz from Birla Vidya Niketan said delicious food while aware of contest' will go to Korea for six that he devoted his one month close ties between India and BSE Institute Ltd, held a conference on Intelligent Automation at St. Regis, days and five nights trip. 20 time for preparing for this quiz Korea over culture and Mumbai on 26. Intelligent Automation is the combination of Artificial other students received a cash competition, and kept his focus diplomatic relationship. Intelligence and Automation which is proving to be a game changer in prize of Rs. 51,000 and aside from other subjects. This Shin Bong-kil Ambassador of every industry. It is revolutionizing the mundane processes with the help of trophies after the contest drew devotion has come to him with Republic of Korea to India said autonomous vehicles and advanced robots. to a close on April 30 with a the reward and he is excited to he was surprised to see the The old ways of managing and supporting business processes are undergo- grand finale hosted in Delhi. explore the nation not through enthusiasm of students and the ing a paradigm shift. By adopting Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Korean Cultural Center India books only but in reality too. extent of preparation which organizations are automating processes with software programs that do not organized 4th Korea-India Second prize was grabbed by students did. The depth of require human interaction. As automation technology evolves at an Friendship quiz contest' - one Devansh S Panwar from Apeejay knowledge gained by Indian accelerated pace, technology investments to customers' needs and business of the biggest quiz contest on School, Sheikh Sarai, third students about Korea was outcomes is becoming the priority for enterprises. international theme of Delhi winner was Saumik Shashwat immense. He acknowledged this This initiative by BSE Institute Ltd. aims to create awareness about NCR with the participation of from Amity International School event as one of the best event emerging trends and the future of RPA. The possibilities of AI are innumer- 23, 433 students from 60 Mayur Vihar and Devanshi organized by KCCI. “I am able and they easily surpass our most artistic imaginations. Intelligent Schools. The topics of the quiz Vashishth was forth winner from confident that students will be Automation has the potential to unlock the next revolutions in computing, was on various aspects of DPS, Vasant Vihar. torch-bearers of Korea-India energy and transportation. The conference witnessed an esteemed panel of history and culture and Korea, The annual quiz competition friendship in days to come”, he speakers that shed light on the subject and various facets that are pertinent as well as growing bilateral inaugurated in 2016 had around said. in the context of cognitive automation and its impact relationship between India and 12,505 student's participation in The opportunity to apply Intelligent Automation to business processes has Korea. 24 selected contestants the first year. This year the huge captured the attention of many organizations as they compete in a digital- among 600 students in the participation has not only raised first world that requires seamless operations, and greater value from second round got selected to the bar but also made a tough resources compete at the final, only 8 of room for winners. Students were which made their way into the well versed on subjects like K- grand finale. 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