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www.curriculum-magazine.com RNI No. UTTENG/2010/37634 Vol 8 No 9 magazine THE INDIA EDUCATION LANDSCAPE UPDATE July 16 2018Six IOEs NTA will debut with UGC-NETdeclared Examination in December this yearIndian Institute of Science, JEE (Main) and NEET (UG) will be conducted twice before admissionsBangalore, Indian Institute ofTechnology, Bombay, Indian to give flexibility for studentsInstitute of Technology, Delhi(all from Govt sector) and Jio The National Testing Agency will be NO increase in the exam Features of exams to be conducted by NTA:Institute (RelianceFoundation), Pune under (NTA) has finally arrived and fees currently being charged. lThis will give more chances to students thereby giving adequate opportu-Green Field Category, Birla started its work and will be According to Prakash Javadekar, nity to bring out his/her best and reducing stress which develops due to singleInstitute of Technology & conducting various entrance union minster for HRD, who exam conducted on one single day in the year. However, sitting in both theSciences, Pilani, and Manipal examinations for higher educa- announced the NTA launch in tests will not be compulsory. The two tests (each for JEE (Main) & NEETAcademy of Higher tional Institutions from next Delhi, new system will be student (UG)) will be equated using psychometric methods, standardisationEducation, Manipal, academic sessions onwards. This friendly, fair , transparent and techniques and best of the equated scores will be used for the admissions.Karnataka. are six educational year it will conduct UGC-NET flexible. NTA will bring qualita- lAll the tests ( UGC- NET ( December), JEE (Main) & NEET (UG)) will be'Institutions of Eminence' Examination in December . tive difference in the examination conducted in multiple sittings and a candidate will have an option of dates toWhile the empowered The cheering news for students is process by its focus on research choose from. Scores of different candidates in multiple sittings will also becommittee selected only these that for the first time in the history and scientific test design using equated using standardisation techniques.six, it is not clear if there will of competitive examinations, the services of Experts, Researchers, lNTA will establish a network of test practice centres for students of ruralbe the magic number of 10 JEE (Main) and NEET (UG) will Statisticians, Psychometricians, areas so that everyone will have an opportunity to practice before the exam.public and 10 private be conducted twice before Test Item Writers and Education Schools/engineering colleges with computer centres would be identified anduniversities under this scheme admissions in the next academic Specialists. The item writers kept open on Saturday/Sunday starting from 3rd week of August. Anywould be filled up in future. session. This gives a choice to the would be trained to ensure that the student can use the facility free of charge. students especially if they fail to quality of questions is as per the lAll tests would be set in a scientific manner with the test items developedEach 'Public Institution' appear in a test due to unwar- test design. The experts, statisti- jointly by the subject matter experts and psychometricians. Before develop-selected as 'Institution of ranted circumstances. cians and item writers/subject ing the question papers, the item writers for the exams will be given feedbackEminence' will get financial Examinations for all candidates matter experts are already on the functioning of the previous years' items so that they are able to makeassistance up to Rs. 1000 Crore will be conducted in computer identified for being inducted into test items which are more valid and reliable. All the above mentionedover a period of five years . based mode only (Starting from NTA. examinations will be held in existing number of languages. next exam UGC-NET exam) and National Testing Agency (NTA) Contd P3 these examinations will use was approved by the Union NEWS in BRIEF highly secured IT software and Cabinet in November 2017 as an . encryption to ensure delivery of Autonomous and self-sustained The tentative schedule for exams is being declared HEFA Boost to Higher Education tests just in time besides keeping premier testing organization to well in advance. For UGC-NET in Dec 2018, the online submission check on malpractices. conduct entrance examinations The Cabinet Committee on At the same time the syllabus and for higher educational of application forms is open from Sep 1-30, 2018., Examination will be Economic Affairs has the pattern of question paper Institutions. held between December 2 to 16 (two shifts per day on Saturdays and approved the proposal for would remain the same and there Sundays) expanding the scope of Higher Education Financing Agency JEE (Main) will be held in Jan 2019 (HEFA) by enhancing its capital base to Rs. 10,000 crore and April 2019. For Jan cycle, online and tasking it to mobilise Rs. 1,00,000 crore for Revitalizing Higher Education Commission of India submission of application forms can Infrastructure and Systems in be submitted Between01.09.2018 to Education (RISE) by 2022. to replace University Grants Commission 30.09.2018 and for April cycle in Korea-India cooperation Second week of Feb Date of India and South Korea has examination would be 06.01.2019 to renewed the Programme of Cooperation in the field of Government approves draft Act for setting up of Higher 20.01.2019 for Jan cycle and Science and Technology for between 07.04.2019 to 21.04.2019 2018-21 to augment the cooperation in Science, Education Commission of India by repealing UGCAct for April cycle. 8 different sittings, Technology and Innovation. and candidate can choose any one for Interior Design Education A Higher Education Commission and the quality of Higher about separating the Regulator and exam. The results will be announced charter soon of India (Repeal of University Education. The Union Minister for grant-giving entity has been made in first week of Feb and May Grants Commission Act) Bill HRD, Prakash Javadekar tweeted by many an expert committee in respectively. Interior Design professional 2018 which seeks to repeal UGC that the Central Government, the past, and is rooted in sound Similarly NEET (UG) will be held in body (IIID) which represents Act and provides for setting up of under the leadership of Prime principles of Governance. A Feb 2019 and May 2019, For Feb 8500 interior designers is Higher Education Commission Minister Narendra Modi has ministry statement said that The 2019, online submission of planning to come out with a of India has been prepared by the embarked on a process of reform Government is keen to ensure that application forms will be accepted Charter to improve quality of Ministry of HRD and was placed of the regulatory agencies for the grant-giving process shall be between 01.10.2018 to 31.10.2018. Interior Design Education in in public domain for comments better administration of the higher purely merit-based, online, The examination will be between India, disclosed Pratap Jadhav, and suggestions until July 7. The education sector. In fulfilment of objective system that assures both 03.02.2019 to 17.02.2019 (8 different National President of the Apex University Grants Commission the above, several reform transparency and efficiency with sittings, and candidate can choose body for the field of Interior or UGC was formed through the measures have already been least human interface. Such IT any one). For Mau, the forms can be Design in India, Institute of UGC Act, 1956 and is the apex launched viz, reform of NAAC, systems are already operating in submitted during second week of Indian Interior higher education regulator cum Regulation for grant of Graded managing much bigger funding Mar 2019 and exams will take place Designers(IIID). Contd P7 grant disbursing body within the Autonomy to Universities, schemes like IMPRINT and between 12.05.2019 to 26.05.2019 (8 government. granting of Autonomous status to RUSA flawlessly, and therefore different sittings, and candidate can The new set-up aims to cut the colleges, the Regulation for Open can be put in place to manage the choose any one). The results will be scope of regulation so that there Distance Learning, Regulation for UGC schemes easily. declared in March and June first is “no more interference in the Online degrees etc. week respectively. management issues of the Meanwhile in several quarters, it educational institutions”, the has given rise to apprehensions KVPY – Research INSIDE this issue government said. The regulation about shifting grant-giving oriented will be done through transparent functions to Ministry under scholarship Essay: public disclosures and “merit- proposed HEI Act 2018 to the program – Investment in LifeSills based decision making” on HRD ministry. Currently it is with Success Tips Imperative for Positive Well matters of higher education the UGC. The Ministry of HRD Read on Page...14 Being P8 standards and quality, said the has clarified that no such final government. decision has yet been taken to shift Spotlight: The focus of Higher Education the grant function to the Ministry Good Engineers P 9 Commission of India will be on even though the recommendation improving academic standards

2 Curriculum July 16, 2018 News UpdatesNew agreement works to enhance technology, especially in the R&D sector and said that both the countries MBD Group could bring synergy between Korea's strong manufacturing base andteachers' skills in India India's pre-eminence in basic sciences and software sector. Celebrates 8th The two Ministers reviewed bilateral S&T cooperation between the twoCurtin University will create and implement online training modules countries since the last meeting of the Steering Committee at Seoul in Founder's Dayand other professional development tools for many of India's eight November 2015. Both Ministers agreed to establish Indo-Korean Centermillion teachers under a new agreement with the National Council for for Research and Innovation (IKCRI) in India, which will act as the hub The shining edifice that MBDEducational Research and Training (NCERT) in India. Curtin will also for systematic operation and management of all cooperative programmes Group is today is because of thehelp establish a research centre for Excellence in Teacher Education at in research and innovation between the two countries including vision and inspirational leader-NCERT, which will deliver mutually beneficial research training and innovation & entrepreneurship and technology transfer. ship of its founder, Ashok Kumarcollaborative research projects to improve educational frameworks The Ministers also agreed to establish a Future Strategic Group, which Malhotra.As the Group continuesand pedagogical practice in both nations. The agreement was will build a collaborative platform that can utilize the potential of both the to break new ground, his visionformalised on July 2 with the signing of a Memorandum of countries towards fostering innovation and create impact which is of and entrepreneurial abilities haveUnderstanding in Melbourne, which was attended by Curtin social and economic good. To begin with, both sides will be co-funding enabled the company to go fromUniversity Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry, NCERT collaborative enterprise-led joint R&D projects covering (i) Digital strength to strength. As a tributeDirector Professor Hrushikesh Senapaty and the Indian Minister of Transformation (ii) Future Manufacturing (iii) Future Utilities and (iv) to the legendary leader andHuman Resource Development (Education) Prakash Javadekar. Health Care. founder, MBD Group celebrated “Given Curtin University's experience and expertise in delivering It was also agreed to jointly establish two additional India-Korea Joint their founder's 73rd birthhigh-quality teacher training programs online through Open Network Centres in areas among 'Cyber Physical System- Artificial anniversary as their 8th founder'sUniversities Australia, and Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) Intelligence, Internet of Things focused on agriculture, energy, water and day with much fanfare andthrough edX, this agreement with NCERT is a natural progression for transportation and 'Semiconductor Electronics'. These centres will enthusiasm on July 10.the University,” Professor Terry said adding. “Under this agreement, leverage existing infrastructure and funding available from the partners On this occasion, the teamCurtin University, through its School of Education, will be able to on both sides in focused applied research areas, which have potential members of the MBD Groupmake a real and significant impact to the future development of India's towards technology development. came together and rememberededucation system.” Professor Senapaty said that through the agree- In the area of biotechnology, New Delhi and Seoul have agreed to extend his contribution in making MBDment, Curtin and NCERT will have a substantial opportunity to cooperation in health and medicine, agro-fishery products developed Group the leading player in theimprove upon the existing quality of teacher education in India. with the adoption of biotechnology; environment-related challenges and field of education and publishing Associate Professor Anna Parkin, the Dean of International and developing environmental and energy sectors through bio-technology, and an emerging strong con-Strategic Partnerships at Curtin's Faculty of Humanities, said online big data biotechnology; bio-research resources; synthetic biology, tender in the real estate andtraining was just one aspect of Curtin's contribution to the partnership. genome editing and microbiomes, etc. hospitality sector. MBD Group“In addition to online modules, there will be research and analysis of Both countries renewed the Programme of Cooperation in the field of also carried out corporate socialthe effectiveness of India's existing education infrastructure, platform Science and Technology for 2018-21 to augment the cooperation in responsibility week under AKMsuitability, framework and policy requirements, and teacher incentives Science, Technology and Innovation. Charitable Trust wherein theyto complete the training.” undertook sharing and caring Hyderabad Training Institute by USP activities related to education,HEFA Boost to Higher Education scholarship, cleanliness drive, opens mid-day meals, skill training andThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the much more that helps in makingproposal for expanding the scope of Higher Education Financing A new training institute was recently launched to help prepare recent the community a better place toAgency (HEFA) by enhancing its capital base to Rs. 10,000 crore and university graduates and pharmaceutical professionals to contribute to a live in. MBD Group drives alltasking it to mobilise Rs. 1,00,000 crore for Revitalizing Infrastructure culture of quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The launch event for CSR initiatives under 'MY BESTand Systems in Education (RISE) by 2022. the USP Hyderabad Training Institute is a collaboration between USP – DEEDS', which is managed by aIn order to expand this facility to all institutions, especially to the an independent, scientific non-profit organization that sets quality dedicated volunteer committeeinstitutions set up after 2014, Central Universities which have very standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients – and and supported by the respectivelittle internal resources, and the school education/health education the Government of Telangana. The two parties signed a formal memo of corporate social responsibilityinfrastructure like AllMSs, Kendriya Vidyalayas, the CCEA has understanding at the event to promotethe training institute to help prepare champions across multipleapproved the financing under HEFA and the modalities of repaying the the pharmaceutical workforce for industry best practices to support a verticals on a pan India basis.Principal portion of the fund (interest continues to be serviced through culture of quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Moreover, MBD Group, throughGovernment grants in all these cases). The Hyderabad Training Institute is designed to help bridge the gap AKM Charitable Trust, extendsThe Cabinet has also permitted the HEFA to mobilise Rs 1,00,000 between university programs and industry best practice, with intensive its support to projects likecrore over the next 4 years till 2022 to meet the infrastructure needs of hands-on training aligned with regulatory guidelines and international “Empowering Girl Child withthese institutions. The CCEA has also approved increasing the medicines quality standards. The inaugural program starts in July and Education”, \"Swachh Bharatauthorized share capital of HEFA to Rs. 10,000 crore, and approved will be held at thenew USP facility inside the campus of G. Pulla Reddy Abhiyaan” and many more.infusing additional Government equity of Rs. 5,000 crore (in addition College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad. On this occasion, Mrs. Satishto Rs. 1,000 crore already provided) in HEFA. The Telangana government has identified skill development as a critical Bala Malhotra, Chairperson,The CCEA has also approved that the modalities for raising money component of its work to propel the growth of the life sciences sector in MBD Group said, “Today, wefrom the market through Government guaranteed bonds and commer- the state.“Telangana Government is developing the world's largest have all gathered here tocial borrowings would be decided in consultation with the Department pharma city, medical devices park and also expanding the most success- celebrate the life of a legend.of Economic Affairs so that the funds are mobilized at the least cost. ful life sciences cluster - genome valley 2.0 for rapid growth of pharma Malhotra Ji continues to inspireThis would enable addressing the needs of all educational institutions and life sciences industry in Hyderabad, and help reemphasize us through the successful journeywith differing financial capacity in an inclusive manner. Telangana's position as a leader in Life Sciences,” said Minister KT of MBD Group. Every year on 10This would enable HEFA to leverage additional resources from the Rama Rao. “Under the aegis of the State's Life Sciences Vision Group, July, we celebrate his life'smarket to supplement equity, to be deployed to fund the requirements we are working on skilling programmes focused on various aspects and I journey and the role he played inof institutions. Government guarantee would eliminate the risk factor strongly believe this collaboration with USP to impart training on quality, establishing the MBD brand, anin Bonds issue and attract investment in to this important national data integrity and regulatory aspects is an extremely important one,” industry benchmark and theactivity. added Minister Roa, noting the USP Hyderabad Training Institute can mentoring he provided isHEFAhas been set up on 31st May 2017 by the Central Government as help expand workforce capacity for these roles. legendary and truly remarkable.”a Non Profit, Non Banking Financing Company (NBFC) for mobilis-ing extra-budgetary resources for building crucial infrastructure in the 'Tech Mahindra BlockGeeks' Program IIMA course top rankshigher educational institutions under Central Govt. launched againIndia, South Korea Sign 5 MoUs in Science & Tech Mahindra Ltd has launched the Tech Mahindra BlockGeeks The Two-year Post GraduateTechnology Program in its Hyderabad campus to facilitate competency in the field of Programme in Food and Agri- Blockchain Technology. In its first phase, the company will up-skill a Business Management (PGP-India and South Korea signed five MoUs in the field of Science & batch of 20 eligible candidates to make them Blockchain-ready and will FABM) offered by the IndianTechnology during the recent visit of South Korean S & T minister gradually roll out the program globally. Tech Mahindra will also set up a Institute of Management,to India who was accompanying President Moon Jae-in on his four Blockchain Centre within its research & development arm Makers Lab in Ahmedabad has been ranked No.day tour of India from July 8. Of these, three agreements are for order to facilitate co-innovation in the space, developing enterprise grade 1 in the world for three consecu-Programme of Cooperation 2018-21, Establishment of Future solutions for customers across industries globally. tive by Eduniversal, Paris,Strategy Group and Cooperation in Biotechnology & Bioeconomy. Under the TechM BlockGeeks eligible candidates will undergo compre- France. The Post GraduateTwo other MoUs were signed between Council of Scientific & hensive training in the lab post which candidates will be required to setup Programme in Food & Agri-Industrial Research (CSIR), and South Korean National Research code, create smart contract and build solutions, thereby gaining technical Business Management (PGP-Council for Science & Technology and IIT Mumbai and Korea proficiency in Blockchain Technology. Successful candidates will be FABM) is a two-year full-timeInstitute of Science &Technology,to further accelerate future- awarded a badge and certification as acknowledging the participant as an residential programme. Theoriented cooperation in their respective sectors.The MoUs were 'Official TechM BlockGeek'. PGP-FABM Programme hassigned at the conclusion of the 4th India-Korea Science & Rajesh Dhuddu, Global Practice Leader, Blockchain, Tech Mahindra evolved over the years andTechnology Ministers Steering Committee Meeting. said, “We are targeting around 3000 blockgeeks to be trained by FY'19. expanded beyond agriculture toDr Harsh Vardhan Union Minister for Science & Technology said, Our R&D arm, Makers Lab will facilitate this collaboration between other allied areas such as food“India can lead the newly industrialising countries in developing and academia, research and partners, so that young tech enthusiasts of today processing, commodities andadopting affordable technologies and processes, and demonstrate a can get trained on these disruptive technologies and become future rural development sector, andgrowth path and low energy consumption pattern that would be more ready.” rural infrastructure.sustainable than that of the industrial countries.”You Young Min appreciated India's self-reliance in science and

Curriculum July 16, 2018 3 News UpdateCBSE dialogue on enabling education Contd from P1for Children with Disabilities Six Institutions of Eminence (IoEs)In an exercise aimed at looking brainstorm on Dwarfism, provision of alternative questions The Government has shortlisted Six Institutions of Eminence (IoEs)holistically the challenges faced Muscular Dystrophy and Acid and many other facilities and including 3 from Public Sector and 3 from Private Sector on theby children with disabilities in Attack Victim. Group III worked relaxations provided to CWSN. recommendations of the Empowered Expert Committee (EEC) set upschools and classrooms and upon Blindness, Low Vision, She told the gathering that CBSE for this purpose. These IoEs are : (Public Sector:_ (i) Indian Institute ofreversibly by the schools in Deaf, Hard of Hearing and has been sensitizing schools Science, Bangalore, Karnataka; (ii) Indian Institute of Technology,accordance with the provisions Speech and Language. Group IV towards the plight of these Bombay, Maharashtra; and (iii) Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.of the RPWD Act 2016, CBSE is was assigned Specific Learning children and goading schools to And from Private Sector: (i) Jio Institute (Reliance Foundation), Punecompiling a report based on Disabilities, Intellectual implement special provisions for under Green Field Category; (ii) Birla Institute of Technology &some recommendations made Disability, Autism Spectrum alleviating their hardships. She Sciences, Pilani, Rajasthan; and (iii) Manipal Academy of Higherby a representatives of different Disorder and Mental encouraged participating school Education, Manipal, Karnataka.boards, schools, NGOs, special Illness.Group V focused on Boards and experts to share their It is expected that the above selected Institutions will come up in top 500educators and parents of special Multiple Scierosis, Parkinson's best practices so as to evolve an of the world ranking in 10 years and in top 100 of the world rankingchildren along with other Disease,Haemophilia, all-encompassing and eventually overtime. To achieve the top world ranking, these Institutionsinstitutions. In a brainstorming Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease comprehensive policy. shall be provided with greater autonomy to admit foreign students up tosession on July 4 held at a private and Multiple Disabilities. Group Ira Singhal, SDM, Alipur Delhi, a 30% of admitted students; to recruit foreign faculty upto 25% of facultyschool in Dwarka, these VI discussed about the role of differently abled person who strength; to offer online courses upto 20% of its programmes; to enterepresentatives which included technology in education of topped UPSC examination in the into academic collaboration with top 500 in the world rankingpeople from NIOS, ICSE, children with disability. year 2015, who was a special Institutions without permission of UGC; free to fix and charge fees fromIGNOU, NCERT, Open Schools Anita Karwal, IAS, Chairperson invitee strongly recommended foreign students without restriction; flexibility of course structure inof different States and NGOs, CBSE apprised the participants that whatever policy is being terms of number of credit hours and years to take a degree; completePrincipals of various schools, with the facilities and exemptions framed should help the children flexibility in fixing of curriculum and syllabus, among others.split into six disability specific provided by the Board for the with disabilities to come to par Each public Institution selected as 'Institution of Eminence' will getareas to deliberate and discuss so benefit of the children with with the normal children and help financial assistance up to Rs. 1000 Crore over the period of five yearsthat fine points from ground special needs. She informed them in their later life as well.She under this scheme.level are brought out on what are about the specific work done in emphasized that this policy should Manipal Academy of Higher Education Chancellor, Dr Ramdas M Paithe challenges. the field of inclusion by CBSE not come as a charity to them. She was extremely happy with Union HRD Ministry's decision to selectThe six groups also like mandatory provision of insisted on the use of technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal as an Institute ofbrainstormed on curtailing the Special Educators in schools, for teaching and assessing these Eminence. “The status thus acquired will serve as an inspiration for us toprevalence of malpractices in National awards for Special children. move forward with greater confidence and resolve to raise the standardthe name of inclusion. These Educators, Sports Competitions of teaching and research to higher levels,” he said and added, “Thisgroups were: Group I was for special children, development is a stepping stone for our University to earn prestige ofassigned Locomotor disability, Mainstreaming of Health and being one among the top 200 universities in the world. We will directLeprosy cured persons and Physical Education with special our efforts to achieve this distinction and live up to the expectations ofCerebral Palsy. Group II was focus on inclusion in schools, the Government of India.given the responsibility to provision of Vocational Subjects,Government does not want to The HRD Minister, Prakash Javadekar said that this is a landmark decision and goes far beyond graded autonomy. It will ensure complete“shut down the doors of Madrasas: Naqvi autonomy to the selected institutions and facilitate them to grow more rapidly.At the same time, they will get more opportunity to scale up theirAccording to union Minister for Naqvi said that many Madrasas provided employment and operations with more skills and quality improvement so that theyMinority Affairs Mukhtar are working very well in employment opportunities become World Class Institutions.Abbas Naqvi the Central providing formal education and through job-oriented skill The Finance Minister in his budget speech 2016 had announced theGovernment does not want to we are encouraging other development schemes such as scheme. Accordingly, the Government / UGC approved the scheme of“shut down the doors of Madrasas also to join mainstream SeekhoaurKamao, Usttad, Garib providing Regulatory Architecture for setting up / upgrading of 20Madrasas”; it only wants to education system also. He also Nawaz Kaushal VikasYojana, Institutions (10 from public sector & 10 from private sector) as world“open their doors for formal and mentioned that school dropout NaiManzil etc. NaiRoushni, class teaching and research institutions called as 'Institutions ofmainstream education also”. rate among Muslim girls, which Begum Hazrat Mahal Girls Eminence'. The Regulatory Architecture has been provided in the formWhile distributing certificates was earlier more than 70 per cent, scholarships etc have benefitted 1 of UGC (Declaration of Government Institutions as Institutions ofto those students who have been has now been reduced to about 35 crore 21 lakh girls and women. Eminence) Guidelines, 2017 for public Institutions and UGCsuccessful in “Bridge Course”, per cent due to our awareness and Ministry in collaboration with (Institutions of Eminence Deemed to be Universities) Regulations,jointly conducted by Ministry of educational empowerment JamiaMilliaIslamia University, 2017 for private Institutions.Minority Affairs and programmes of our Government. had started about 9 months long Under this scheme, 114 applications (74 from public sector & 40 fromJamiaMilliaIslamia, for school Our goal is to bring it down to “Bridge Course” to bring Madrasa private sector) were received in the Ministry for selection of IoEs. Indrop outs and those students zero per cent. students and school drop outs into order to select the Institutions as IoEs, an Empowered Expertwho are pursuing their studies in Shri Naqvi said that during last 4 mainstream education system. Committee (EEC) comprising of Shri N. Gopalaswami (Chairman),Madrasas, Naqvi said that our years, 2 crore 66 lakh students This year, a total of 260 students Prof. Tarun Khanna, Prof. Pritam Singh & Smt. Renu Khatore was“3T”- Teacher, Tiffin & Toilet belonging to poor and weaker had been trained under “Bridge formed. All the Institutions/sponsoring organizations have madecampaign to bring Minority sections of Minorities have been Course” out of which 182 students presentations before the EEC during 2nd April, 2018 to 8th May, 2018.youths into mainstream benefitted from various have successfully completed the The Committee in its report recommended selection of only 6education has got tremendous scholarships. More than 5 lakh 43 course and they were given their institutions (3 from public sector and 3 from private sector) assuccess. thousand youths have been certificates. Institutions of Eminence. For attention of institutionsICICI Bank ties up with Westpac Banking Corporation Admission Notices Beyond 200 words will be considered classified advertisements andto allow Indian students to pay fee online therefore published only against payments.ICICI Bank has announced its partnership with 'Westpac Banking Corporation' (Westpac), one of the top A dismounted rate of Rs 20 per centimetre columnbanks in Australia, to offer Indian students a completely online payment solution through its 'Money2World' will apply.(M2W) platform for outward remittances. With this, Indian residents, who are customers of any bank in India,can initiate an online remittance to make fee payments to an Australian university at a fixed exchange rate Advertise with usfrom the comfort of their homes, any time.As a first, ICICI Bank and Westpac have partnered with La Trobe University, one of the well-known To Book an ad call at 9811824444universities in Australia, for this initiative. ICICI Bank aims to tie up with other universities and colleges in [email protected] 8076071802Australia as well.The transactions carried out by students using the Money2World platform is integrated with Westpac's'PaymentsPlus', a banking and reconciliation solution for universities and colleges. This facility significantlyenhances convenience for students as it simplifies a lengthy paper-intensive process to a completely paperlessand online facility that eliminates multiple visits to a bank branch. It also shortens the fee transfer process to afew days without levying any additional charges. Further, it also empowers the student and the university witha unique reference number which will help them track the payment and its reconciliation.

4 Curriculum July 16, 2018 Useful NewsSP Robotics launches 'Makers Lab' New job role 'Insolvency Associate'SP Robotics, one of the leader in an amalgamation of the best of scalable, customer-focussed with launchedproviding innovative, hands-on STEM Education, STEAM high quality and easy-to-executeeducation on latest technologies Education, Robotics Institute, model of SP Robotics Maker Lab, The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)such as robotics, IoT (Internet Maker Space, and Innovation that can be taken up by any has announced the launch of training program for the new job role ofof Things) through a structured Lab, SP Robotics along with its aspiring, like-minded entrepre- 'Insolvency Associates', in partnership with Insolvency andlearning experience, has today Franchise Partners aim to create a neur (no need of any tech Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). The program will provide youthannounced the launch of 'SP revolution in robotics education background) to start a business in an opportunity to be a part of the growing insolvency managementRobotics Maker Lab' , a first of through its MAKER LAB model just a couple of days and focus on profession in our country.its kind platform, empowering and making it more accessible. creating opportunities for their This first-of-a-kind course, designed to provide the Indian youth withyoung entrepreneurs to boost The company offers this Maker society while we take care of the a better career opportunities, will help them build a dynamic andinnovation in the fields of Lab in a franchise model where technicalities.” unique career for themselves, while contributing to the overall growthRobotics and IOT in the any individual, aspiring home- and development of the economy. Once a plea for insolvency hascountry. 'Maker Lab' is maker or fresh engineering been admitted, the plea has to be resolved within a time bound periodcurrently active in thirty graduate or management graduate of 180 days and is extendable by maximum 90 days. Insolvencylocations, across India or the ones who quit IT job and Associates will assist Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries–Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, looking to create an impact, can and other insolvency professionals, licensed by the IBBI, in theHyderabad, Pondicherry and now own the lab and get an smooth functioning of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC)others in Tier 2 and Tier 3 opportunity to become an 2016. 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TeamLease Skills UniversityContest (IICDC) which opens for (TLSU), India's First Vocational Education New Zealand launchesregistration from June 20, NMAT exam registration Skills University, has announced2018till Aug31, 2018. the commencement of the scholarshipsStudents can register their open admission process for theinnovative ideas and participate academic year 2018-19. The Kriti Sanon, Education New Zealand's India Brand Ambassador,in the contest through this Graduate Management admissions are open to three year launched the third edition of New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)link:https://innovate.mygov.in/i Admission Council, the degree and one year diploma and a special 18-month Master's programme for Indian students. Thendia-innovation-challenge- governing body of NMAT by courses. third season of New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) worth overdesign-contest-2018/ .The GMAC exam has announced the Courses offered: B.Sc. in INR 1 crore, a unique scholarship program offering ambitiousMinistry of Science and beginning of exam registrations Mechatronics, B.Com in Financial students, partial scholarships to study a variety of courses andTechnology (DST)and Texas for 2018-20. Following the trend & Business Operations, B.Sc. programs available across the spectrum. Business, Fashion andInstruments extend support from past 3 years, the exam Hospitality & Tourism STEM-related programs (Science, Technology, Engineering andtothe qualifying teams with a registration window opens from Management, DMLT – Diploma in Mathematics) at New Zealand universities was launched today.fund of INR 8.2crore, which July 3, 2018 to October 3, 2018. Medical Laboratory Technologymarks a significant increase NMAT by GMAC exam has Last date for receipt of Education New Zealand also launched the New Zealand Mastersfrom INR 4.14 crore as been used for admissions to applications: 20th July 2018 campaign in partnership with Universities New Zealand. Thecompared to the previous some of the leading graduate campaign promotes industry-linked 18-month taught Mastereditions. This edition also business programmes in India ENZY School of Music and qualifications for Indian students, with flexible accelerated orprovides the opportunity for the and starting this year aspiring Technology Admissions extended options to suit students' career trajectory. All New ZealandIndian engineering students to candidates from India can also universities are ranked in the top 3% in the world, ensuring Masterearn 15,000+ certificates across select and send scores to schools Courses are offered in Music graduates are sought-after by employers throughout the world.various stages of the contest. in South Africa and Philippines. Production & Sound Engineering, Launching the NZEA 2018/19 and the special Masters package, ENZ'sTI spearheads this massive Candidates can register at vocal training, guitar classes, India Brand Ambassador, Kriti Sanon said, “New Zealand has set up aoperation of the contest along www.nmat.org.in for the exam. keyboard classes and tabla great platform to expand the learning horizon for Indian students andwith providing technical classes.. The courses provide fun, preparing them for jobs of the future, by offering industryguidance and mentorship, free James Dyson Award new and rich musical experiences connections and global experiences. These initiatives offer incredibleTI tools worth up to INR 70Lacs, starting with the basics of opportunities for high-achieving Indian students to pursue a wideINR 50Lacs prizes and 15,000+ 2018 learning for beginners, to variety of quality courses in a positive and multicultural environment,certificates to the participants. intermediate to advance courses thus enabling them to be global citizens of tomorrow”.Professor Suresh Bhagavatula, Dyson, the British technology with masterclasses in variousChair, NSRCEL at IIMB, said, company, has announced the subjects. Vocal and instrument ePayLater to Provide Credit Services to Student via“The collaboration with TI and second edition of James Dyson classes have commenced. The OnlineTyariDST is an exciting opportunity Award, wherein the James first batch in Music Productionbecause we are sure to come Dyson Foundation is once again and Sound Engineering starts on Mumbai based fintech company ePayLater, a leading innovator in theacross unique entrepreneurial on the lookout for ingenious 20th July 2018 (twice a week). credit market, has partnered with OnlineTyari, India's largest testideas and can help transform inventions from India and across There is an early bird discount for preparation platform, to provide its customers a convenient option ofthese ideas into successful 26 other countries. The James students in the Music Production making payment for online job-oriented tests courses, and paying forenterprises. At NSRCEL, we are Dyson Award gives students and Sound Engineering program them later.happy to provide mentoring for and recent graduates of and a partial scholarship will bestudents who want to address engineering and design, a unique provided to one student from By Partnering with ePayLater, OnlineTyari is giving an opportunity tocritical problems through their opportunity to showcase their each batch. its existing users as well as new users to avail its services without anyinnovations.” problem solving inventions on a hassle and can pay later for that. To use this new feature, users willDr. Arvind Gupta, CEO, MyGov, global stage. For in-depth details on the be required to sign up on ePayLater and once signed up the customersaid, “With its enormous ability This year, the competition has courses available, fee structure can avail a credit limit of up to Rs. 20,000. 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The country level how startups like ours are leading the way there” said Uday national winner will stand to gain Rs.1,70,000 as the reward money as well as participation in

Curriculum July 16, 2018 5 Campus News Kangaroo Kids Education Ltd celebrates EDHEC's Global MBA placed 2nd inSilver Jubilee; launches new Brand Logos FranceKangaroo Kids Education Ltd., schools across India, Maldives, expansion(s) in the The Financial Times ranking published on July 2 underlines the quality offounded by Lina Ashar in 1993, Dubai and Middle East, along with pipeline. the School's entrepreneurial training: EDHEC's Global MBA was placedcommemorated the completion of further national and international The performances 2nd in France, out of only three French schools - EDHEC, INSEAD and25 years in the Education industry by the students of HEC - considered eligible for ranking by the Financial Times.at a celebratory event on Mumbai, KK and BHIS were EDHEC's Global MBA gained seven places in the “Top MBA foron June 23. To celebrate this loved and enjoyed Entrepreneurship” ranking and was rated 32ndworldwide (INSEA 22nd andmemorable milestone, the event by the attendees. HEC 44th).was centered on two of the most The highlight of the This ranking vindicates EDHEC's strategic choices in favour of trainingimportant elements of the event came in the entrepreneurs capable of developing leading, high-impact projects: 81% ofFranchise – their students and form of the launch start-ups created by the Global MBA's class of 2014 are still active todaypartners – via performances by of new logos for (versus 50% for HEC). More broadly, the whole community of EDHECchildren of Kangaroo Kids and both Kangaroo entrepreneurs stands out for its success:Billabong High International Kids and BillabongSchool and awards over various High International JGU awarded with overall Diamond Rating incategories, for their partners. School, with new Ashar, a pioneer in the field of ideologies in place . QS I- GAUGEentrepreneurship and education, viz, Kangarootook the gathering through a Kids Intl Preschool QS I·GAUGE awarded an overall DIAMOND rating to O.P. Jindal Globalnostalgic journey of how KKEL, – 'The Learning University (JGU) after a rigorous audit which spanned over 6 months.as a franchise, has bloomed and Adventure' – and Billabong High Besides awarding JGU with an overall rating, QS I-Gauge has also given theexpanded from a single-room Intl School – Where you find your highest possible rating in 6 areas viz Teaching and Learning, Employability,preschool to 100+ preschools and North Star. Facilities, Social Responsibility,Accreditation and Entrepreneurship. Naveen Jindal, Founding Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global UniversityPresident tells central universities observed: \"This is a fantastic academic year for JGU at many levels - the QSand institutions to collaborate more BRICS Rankings 2018 recognising JGU among the top 251-300 universities in the BRICS region, the QS I·GAUGE Diamond Rating in thisThe President of India is visitor to invited. with universities in our country and year and the MHRD's recognition for autonomy a few months ago, being146 Central Universities and The President said that India with a outside; in your respective fields one of only two Indian private universities to be given this distinction makesinstitutions of higher learning and it large youth population for the and beyond. Knowledge cannot a very special and unparalleled achievement. The vision of JGU since itshas been customary for him to hold foreseeable future – and with the grow in silos and it is essential that establishment in 2009 was to build a world class university in India. Thesea conference of Vice Chancellors, prospect of a $5 trillion GDP by each of you participate in the growth national and international recognitions serve as a testimonial to theDirectors and Heads of HEIs once a 2025 requires “us to think big and to of the other. And all along, you must outstanding contribution of the faculty, students and staff of JGU and Iyear. This year, however, the take risks – and each of your remember that you are institutions extend my congratulations to them and all other stakeholders for theirPresident Ram Nath Kovind, has institutes must be equal to the of national importance. The passion, commitment and dedication to institution building.\"decided to break this group into challenge.” students you produce will shape thesmaller cohorts and interact with all The President also told these professions that will build our Raj Govt to improve technology integration inof them one by one in regular small universities to fill up faculty nation. This is what the people ofconferences at Rashtrapati Bhavan. positions at the earlier and also India expect from you. And this is colleges with MicrosoftOn July 13, first such conference convocations hold regularly to the benchmark by which you musttook place where 19 institutions award degrees to students. He urged measure yourselves,” he added. Microsoft India has signed an MoU with Rajasthan's department of collegefrom agriculture, pharma, aviation, them to collaborate and learn from education (ministry of education) to improve teaching and skilling ofenergy, maritime studies, youth each other. “I would urge you I students and educators by integrating technology in government colleges.development, and design were would nudge you towards partnering The agreement was signed in Jaipur in the presence of Minister of Higher, Technical and Sanskrit Education, Rajasthan, Kiran Maheshwari; betweenUKCBC inaugurates its first International campus in DIAC Dr. Subodh Aggarwal, Additional Chief Secretary – Higher, Technical and Sanskrit Education, and ; Pratik Mehta, Director Sales - Education,UK College of Business & Computing (UKCBC), one of London's reputed higher & vocational education Microsoft India and other dignitaries.inaugurated its international campus in Dubai in the presence of Mohammad Abdullah, Managing This agreement follows the announcement by the Minister of HigherDirector of Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) & Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP). The launch was Education during the last Vidhan Sabha session that Microsoft would impartwell attended by the UKCBC Board of Governors, distinguished guests and other key dignitaries. The training to students and faculty members. Speaking about the agreement,campus is also the first branch of a UK Technical and vocational Education and Training institution Minister Shrimati Maheshwari said that this initiative would enhancetargeting their first batch of students in Fall 2018. employability of youth in the state in addition to empowering them withLocated in the heart of Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and with a campus spanning around technical education. She further said that on completion of the first phase,19,000 square feet, the Dubai Campus will initially deliver Pearson foundations and undergraduate the training will be imparted to additional students.qualifications in business management and computing, eventually expanding to other qualifications thatsuit the UAE's higher education and employability needs. We also plan to offer stand alone courses such Birmingham helping improve surgicalas ACCA as well as other professional qualifications both for young students and working professionals.“Studying in UAE offers great opportunities for international students. UAE is a perfect mix of the east outcomes in India and elsewhereand the west and we believe that overseas students especially from the Indian subcontinent can takebenefit and contribute to UAE's thriving economy. We believe that presenting them with quality and The University of Birmingham is leading on major health research projectsaffordable British education in UAE will help UKCBC support the UAE's initiative and emphasis on in India to help develop surgical research that will have the potential tovocational qualifications.” the college's Director of Finance and Operations, Bhargav Busa, FCCA said. improve the quality of surgery. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery is launching aCL Educate and GD Goenka Group tie up number of initiatives to improve care for surgical patients in low-middle income countries.CL Media, the integrated institutional services vertical of CL Educate Ltd, has announced a strategic tie- Launched with partners from Low and Middle Income countries,up with the GD Goenka Group for providing education and training services to all 45 branches of GD Universities of Edinburgh and Warwick, the Unit is currently working withGoenka School and GD Goenka University, which will help 40,000 students across India. Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India.Under the initiative, CL Educate will be providing training to students aspiring for higher-education The Unit aims to establish independent and sustainable research 'hubs'courses, such as engineering, medicine, law, accountancy, and management. In addition, CL would also and/or trial centres in partner countries (Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa,be assisting the students in concept-paper writing, personality development programs, activity-based Mexico, Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Philippines, Benin) that will perform theirlearning programs, career counseling and guidance, psychometric tests, Olympiads, NTSC, campus own clinical research relevant to local populations, whilst serving globalrecruitment training, etc. needs. Speaking at a showcase event in Birmingham to mark the Unit's first anniversary, University of Birmingham Chancellor Lord Karan Bilimoria commented: “The University of Birmingham's research is world-changing and we're focusing our efforts on tackling nine of the UN's Global Goals – including 'Good Health and Well-being' to produce practical solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing mankind. EDII to conduct 'Family Business Clinics' Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) will focus on succession planning for family business entrepreneurs. The Institute will conduct 'Family Business Clinics' across major cities to help and mentor second & third generation of MSMEs for boosting family business. The Institute has already conducted few such clinics at Industry Associations in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Jodhpur and Bhopal to sensitize MSMEs about succession planning and family business management. Similar clinics will be held in other tier 2 cities across India. These clinics include sessions on creating leadership culture, incorporating strategic planning in running business, solving capital access issues and use of digital media for promoting one's enterprise. Thapar Institute gets RIAI architectural award Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) was announced as the winner for Student Accommodation at 29th International RIAI architectural award at a ceremony in Dublin's Mansion House recently. TIET is the only University in India to be awarded for its student residences.

6 Curriculum July 16, 2018 Conference Internet is getting dirtier, darker, unsafe Children still need to play On June 28, UNESCO's New Delhi office hosted a day-long confer- ence on issues of online child safety. More than anything else, Internet-stuck children of this digital age, require empowerment and entitlement of digital citizens, was the central message of the confer- ence titled, 'OMG! Promoting Child Safety Online, Empowering Future Digital Citizens'. A report: By 2020, India will have a billion double-edged tool. and a disease as per WHO. She also talked about fast changing Internet users and the number of In this backdrop UNESCO's India “Childhood violence or abuse face of ICT and its multiple devices could be mindboggling office in New Delhi together with continues to haunt mind even in dimensions and how offline SD 30 times that figure. Imagine, UNICEF, UNODC, NCPCR and adult life and thereby impacts not cards with preloaded porn content is 85% of all these users are on a few voluntary organizations only productivity but emotional sold in rural markets. “There is no mobile phones. Without a engaged in cyber wellbeing came wellbeing for a lifetime. NCPCR shared language between various harmonious international together to discuss the online (Which has brought out a set of share holders and conventional framework on combating cyber child safety scenario and how to guidelines last December) is legislative frameworks are ineffec- crime and anonymous multiple empower future digital citizens. working closely with experts to tive. Laws can't respond rapidly with access across the world, the And what emerged from the see how children online safety can 85% internet users on mobiles. So, it cyberway is already a dreaded discussions and sharing of work be dealt with,” she added saying comes to the role of digital citizen- road to walk on. From chat at the conference titled, 'OMG! that she was very thankful a ship, good etiquettes and education rooms to game sites, the Promoting Child Safety Online, number of people who for digital literacy and safety that cybercrime is getting more Empowering Future Digital approached NCPCR on the issue, seems to be the mainstay solution,” worrisome. Sexting, live Citizens' was a broad picture which set the ball rolling for the she said. streaming, rape videos, which shows that all stakeholders recent actions by the commission. Saying that children will take risks, it blackmails and extortions are must join hands and help children Gulshan Rai, Chief Information is their empowerment and promising adding up to cyber bulling, develop a good understanding of Security Offier in the Prime practices that hold the key. It can be sexual solicitation, intimidation, bad Internet. Minister's Office emphasized the integrated through curriculum, cheating and other Internet Some schools pushing very need for international coopera- school safety protocols and training classic abuses. The women and young children onto Internet was tion. He said more than parental but more research is needed. girls as per the studies are the a point raised by a parent who control, it is the companies Deepika Naruka, program coordina- worst hit class. gave example of her child having operating on Internet that need to tor at UNODC also thought that Porn and especially the been put to Internet for maths. So, be disciplined and sensitized creating awareness and through production and consumption of it also came to light that there is no towards children rights of safe establishing children congress, child pornography carry the risks defined age in Indian laws on browsing. Citing UN's SDG 4 capacity of children can be build. of increasing child sexual abuse when can a child legally be and 16, Suruchi Pant, Deputy She added that the Convention on and trafficking. Drugs and Representative, UN Office on Cybercrime, also known as the contraband syndicates are allowed to use Internet on his Drugs and Crime (Regional Budapest Convention remains the already running in the virtual own. Office) for South Asia informed best framework till date and effort is world as the dark web comes of According to Stuti Kacker, that her organization is including needed to have an international its own. chairperson National cyber crime from this year in its convention on such line. So, it sums up to say that Internet Commission for Protection of work. “We need to cultivate a Director & UNESCO representative is not safe for anyone lest alone Child Rights (NCPCR), as a new culture of lawfulness by harmo- for Bhutan, India, Maldives and Sri children. But before demonizing trend younger children are nizing legal frameworks across Lanka, Eric Falt talked about three Internet and getting scarred committing heinous crime on countries to combat cyber crime,” types of radicalizations political, away, let us also know the same frivolous reasons and there is she said. religious and socio-economic and Internet can be a true buddy to a possibly Internet connection to Tannistha Data, child specialist at need for inclusive knowledge child. Internet provides a world this as cyber addiction has UNICEF and an expert on child societies. With over 28 million of opportunity to learn, grow, become as big as drug addiction online issues in her presentation Internet users in school going age socialize, network and be while referring to UNICEF children in India, priority interven- entertained. It is a pleasurable surveys of past years, said that tions and sustained research are experience, a great means for among women, who are more needed. A video message by actress acquiring or refreshing knowl- vulnerable there is a rural and Sonakshi Sinha edge, skills, and information. urban divide and rural women are Moreover, it is going to stay and at more risk of online crime, get more useful and lethal like a abuse, exploitation and violence. For information: UNICEF and UNODC have repositories on cyber safety and cyber crime for ready reference on these two issues.

Curriculum July 16, 2018 7 India Skills/entrepreneurships Shivaji college, FLO NSDC partners with deAsra Foundation Maruti Suzuki's makes Skill Development for Entrepreneurship Training collaborate on contribution National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is collaborating women with deAsra Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, for Skill Development is one of the verticals of Maruti Suzuki Limited's capacitating training providers with sustained entrepreneurship corporate social responsibility programme. More than 17,500 empowerment, development of the trainees. The collaboration would support the students benefit from Maruti Suzuki's Skill enhancement initiative establishment of 'Entrepreneurship Support Program', which is in Automobile Trade. 2200 students absorbed into MSIL service entrepreneurship intended to equip placement cells of training providers with self- network in FY 2016-17. In total more than 4200 absorbed so far. employment/ entrepreneurial assistance for the skilled candidates. 34% of its total requirement for technicians is met from these ITIs FICCI Ladies Organisation The association would facilitate training of counsellors/ trainers supported. It has tie-up with over 110 ITIs across the country(FLO), the women business wing (termed as 'Udyog Mitras') of the envisioned Entrepreneurial Cell, MSIL provides training to students and trainers through variousof Federation of Indian Chambers who will handhold skill trainees to nurture their entrepreneurial workshops and industry exposure. It aims to impart soft skills toof Commerce & Industry (FICCI) action plan. This would include various aspects of developing a students to make them job-ready.on July 3 signed a MoU with the business model, seeking financial guidance, availing services of For the first time ever a Japanese trainer with 40 years of experienceWomen Development Cell (WDC) banks/ agencies for loans and other statutory requirements. The was invited to impart technical training. Japan-India Institute ofof Shivaji College, University of counselling provided by these Udyog Mitras is proposed to help Manufacturing is a collaboration of governments of India and Japan,Delhi to work jointly towards aspirants in exploring new avenues and facilitating financial support set up at Ganpat University Campus, Mehsana, Gujarat. It benefitsempowerment of young girl for enhancing employability. over 400 students every year. The goal is to create a pool of skilledstudents and promote culture of NSDC's affiliated training centres would also get access to the manpower for manufacturing in India. JIM imparts Japaneseentrepreneurship among them. deAsra platforms, tools and knowledge resources such as the Manufacturing Practices with mini vehicle assembly line availableThe MoU was signed in presence deAzzle mobile app, business guides across industries, trackers, to the students for real-life experience. This is MSIL's initiative toof Ms Pinky Reddy, President, templates, checklists and proposed Interactive Kiosks. support and participate in the Indian Government's mission 'Make inFLO and Dr. Shashi Nijhawan, India' and 'Skill India' initiatives.Principal, Shivaji College, Delhi Commenting on the partnership, Manish Kumar, MD & CEO, NSDCUniversity. said, “NSDC's collaboration with deAsra will help in building Safeducate Launches 2nd phase of Container“The primary objective of the capacity of our affiliated training partners to provide entrepreneurialMoU is to empower women and support to their trainees. Business mentoring from experienced School trainingyouth, which plays a crucial role in counsellors will enable aspiring youth to start their own businesses.the development of the society at The initiative will not only support small and micro entrepreneurship Safeducate, recently launched the 2nd phase of Container Schoollarge. It is essential to empower that can generate large scale employment opportunities, it will also training programme and is aimed at expanding its geographicalwomen and youth to build strong help drive sustainable growth in employment.” reach and increase the base of beneficiaries by more than double itseconomies and establish more current strength, i.e. 70,000 students. The innovative concept ofstable and just societies.” said ASTP appoints Navanit Samaiyar as the converting recycled containers into classrooms and practical labsPinky Reddy , President, FICCI will greatly bring down the cost and effort involved in developingLadies Organisation (FLO). Dr. next CEO infrastructure to meet the skilling needs of people. The modularShashi Nijhawan, Principal, nature of these containers means that they can be disassembled andShivaji College said, “ The Association of Skill Training Providers (ASTP), formed as a national reinstalled in another location, whenever needed. Over the past 2Women's Development Cell at skill alliance of training service provider companies, has announced years training is being conducted across 20 locations includingShivaji College a vibrant and the appointment of Navanit Samaiyar as the Chief Executive Officer. Nagpur,Ahmedabad, Dhule, Sawai Madhopur and Jamshedpur.incessantly active collaboration of In his role, Navanit will be responsible for furthering the vision of On the launch of the model school at Binola, MoRD Joint Secretarystudents and teachers, who work ASTP as a unique, credible and enabling platform to highlight and (Skills) Kamran Rizvi said, “The youth, from the rural areas isthe entire year to create a more help resolve issues which concern the entire sector or sub-sectors uninformed of the new job opportunities emerging in fields such asinclusive, tolerant and gender engaged in skill building and training. electronics, telecom, agriculture, tourism, hospitality, BFSI, retailsensitized community within Navanit is an industry veteran with over 30 years' experience having and healthcare. Safeducate's innovation of Container Schoolcampus as well as in society in played significant roles in various organisations like GE, Genpact, Program helps provide appropriate training and skills to fightgeneral. The Women's IBM, Tatas, Reliance etc. He has also been a serial entrepreneur and unemployment. We support them in their expansion plan as itDevelopment Cell, the college has dabbled in HiTech, Healthcare retail, Education and Floriculture prepares the youth to get better acclimatized to the actual workingmakes an effort to create awareness sectors. He firmly believes the next wave of India's growth will come conditions of the industry.”and sensitise students who fall from the Skilling industry and that ASTP has a significant role in Divya Jain, Founder and CEO Safeducate said, “As a socialwithin the age groups of 18-22 ensuring the industry gets its much deserved impetus. Navanit is an enterprise, Safeducate trains the students different job roles inyears towards gender disparity and Engineer from IIT and an MBA from XLRI. Navanit Samaiyar, the logistics, retail, e-commerce companies, etc. The container schoolthe need to correct these new CEO of ASTP, said, “India today enjoys a demographic outreach initiative helps us to render high quality skill training ininequalities at an early age. advantage with 65% of its youth in the working age group. However, even the remotest areas in the country. The containers can beSigning of MOU with FLO will a large percentage of this youth are from smaller towns or not so converted into classrooms, restrooms, computer labs, libraries,further help empowering and privileged sections of the society with limited or no employable dormitories, simulation labs, office spaces, receptions mappedinculcating culture of skills. Therefore, right skilling holds the key to success not just for according to the skill requirements and needs of the region to create aentrepreneurship among young the youth but for the entire economy, and I am grateful to ASTP for complete training center.”women from the college” giving me an opportunity to drive the skills training industry at this The concept launched in 2015 has been highly successful and has critical juncture.” trained over 35,000 students from Tier 3 and rural India in two years.edWisor 24*7 up-skilling IIID to come out with a Charter to improve quality of Bird Academy Completes Two Decades OfedWisor, a skill development Interior Design Education in India Excellence In Educationand employability start-up, Interior Design professional body (IIID) which represents 8500 Bird Academy, one of South Asia's Top-10 'IATA- certified'aims to empower 100 million interior designers is planning to come out with a Charter to improve authorized training centers and the education vertical of Bird Group, quality of Interior Design Education in India, disclosed Pratap completed two decades of nurturing highly skilled resources for theworking professionals & Jadhav, National President of the Apex body for the field of Interior travel, tourism and aviation industry on 15th June 2018. Design in India, Institute of Indian Interior Designers(IIID).The 46 Radha Bhatia, Chairperson, Bird Group shared, “For the past 20students globally by helping old body's focus is to enhance the quality of Interior Design years, Bird Academy has strived to encourage young minds to go Profession in India. beyond boundaries by providing them with the best-in-classthem stay relevant in the job “We are holding a Summit later this year in September in Jaipur. educational opportunities available within travel and aviation There we will announce the Charter defining quality interior design industry. We reaffirm this commitment by nurturing the nextmarket by imparting skills & education. Hyderabad based designer Yashwanth Ramanamurthy generation of young talent to help realize the true potential of Indian already prepared a draft charter. After the summit, we will reveal travel and aviation industry”. Established in 1998, Bird Academycreating employment details of the same which will be submitted to the competent offers courses designed on a pattern to help young entrants in government authorities, “ Pratap Jadhav added acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of all areas of Aviation,opportunities in high growth “In our efforts improve quality education, we are collaborating with Hospitality, 35 colleges and 12 universities, across India, including Hyderabadtechnology companies.To based Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University. Our Filmmaker Subhash Ghai elected MESC head role here is to enhance the quality of interior design education,achieve this objective, they faculty training, he informed. The country has three lakh Interior Governing Council of the Media & Entertainment Skill Council Designers. Every year 10,000 students are entering into the (MESC) recently elected filmmaker & educationist Subhash Ghai ashave now launched a 24*7 toll- profession,” he stated further. its new Chairman. Subhash Ghai's valuable knowledge and experience in honing talent would be crucial at a time when MESC isfree helpline number (1800 102 required to create 11.74 lakhs skilled workforce by 2022.2024) for workingprofessionals & new graduateswho seek career counsellingfor IT jobs in roles such as WebDevelopment & Data Science.The helpline will respond toabout 1500 calls a day.The initiative will also apprisestudents how to be at par withbenefits offered in the industryand make them aware of highpaying skills in IT. This willfurther help students in up-skilling/re-skilling, especiallyin the case of students who areconfused about which careerthey should pursue.

8 Curriculum July 16, 2018 VIEWS (Edit/Guest Column...) OPINION: Investment in Life SkillsEducation reforms in higher education Imperative for Positive Well Being of Society@ NDA Dr. Nitesh Dhawan, Public Servant and AuthorA slew of measures or to say the obvious, a fewsignificant announcements that the government made in The recent survey conducted in stress that people are going through. the study of positive subjectivethe last one month were in offing for a while. Like we America reveals that loneliness In this ever expanding age of socio- experiences, such as happiness andhighlighted in the last issue, the work on NTA was over has become an epidemic where 46 technical relations, the people across optimism, to the study of positiveand therefore it has been announced and takes workload percent of people feel lonely and the globe are connected to each other personality traits, such as courage andoff CBSE. Also, the UGC draft bill has been circulated. majority of them belong to young through social media, building a new wisdom, and the study of positiveUniversity Grants Commission, an iconic institution, generation between the age group of sense of virtual society on the one institutions social structures thatwhich is functioning as the regulator of higher 18-22 years. In Japan, elderly people side, while finding themselves as might cultivate civility and responsi-education in the country for more than six decades now are dying due to loneliness where it is lonely individuals disconnected from ble citizenship (Seligman &and also dispensing government grants to higher termed as Kodokushi. It is being their inner core on the other. This Csikszentmihalyi, 2000). Unlikeeducation institutions, is being sought to be replaced considered as a serious problem in may seem totally paradoxical but the negative emotions, which narrowwith Higher Education Commission of India. (Repeal of Britain to an extent that a separate fact of the matter is that people have people's ideas about action (e.g., fightUniversity Grants Commission Act) Bill 2018 has been Ministry has been created to address found social media as an effective or flight), positive emotions haveprepared and may get introduced in the Parliament this this issue. About Rs.182 crores have outlet for their personal feelings and been found to broaden people'syear. been spent to tackle the issue of are really getting obsessed with it. mindsets, encouraging them toThere has been an earlier attempt also to dismantle loneliness. Indian society is neither This is actually causing de-centering discover novel lines of thought orUGC and bring an overarching regulatory body on different where 64.1 percent elderly of people from their real self making action. Joy, for instance, creates therecommendations of National Knowledge Commission people in urban areas while 39.19 them more reactive rather than urge to play and interest creates the(2005-2014) and then by Dr Yash Pal committee's percent rural people are suffering behaving naturally. They hardly have urge to play and interest creates theRenovation and Rejuvenation of Higher Education in from loneliness. American scientists space left to connect with themselves urge to explore.India\" report. The later became basis for National have gone to the extent in saying it and reflect intrinsically. They are A key incidental outcome of theseCommission for Higher Education and Research costs around the loss equal to that of pulled up by external distractions broadened mindsets is an increase in(NCHER) concept and bill. So, for nearly a decade smoking 15 cigarettes on daily basis. rather than driven by their felt needs. personal resources. As individualshigher education system and multiplicity of regulatory The problem very closely interlinked People are getting overwhelmed by discover new ideas and actions theyagencies was examined, talked about and recommended with this is depression which in recent the likes, comments and feedback on build physical intellectual, social, andfor reforms. times has been talked about by famous social media which is pushing their psychological resources. EmpiricalThe present government at the centre, came with its celebrities across the globe. India need for social approval making studies support this new broadenedown philosophy and style of doing things and junked accounts to about 57 million popula- them dependent on other's views and theory of positive emotions, showingearlier initiatives. While it didn't took any legislative tion undergoing depression which is opinions for their happiness. Self that –through their effects onreform except attempting to dilute Right to Education 18 percent of the global estimate promotion and image management broadened thinking –positiveAct in the last four years, this year, it is making a bold affected by depression. According to through social media is making us emotions fuel growth –positiveattempt to address higher education liberalization. the World Health Organization, play in the hands of others. We are personality traits such as resilienceWhile UGC is working perfectly in accordance with China, India, Russia, United States, unknowingly getting trapped into the and optimism (Fredrickson, 2001).rules and regulations, people feel the regulations and Japan, and South Korea are the vicious circle of not so real world The take home message for positiveprocess itself is cumbersome and in particular not biggest contributors to the absolute around us. This is why we feel lonely psychology is that positive emotionsconducive for growth of higher education. In particular, number of suicides in the world. It and hollowness within us despite are worth cultivating not just as endprivate universities have been consistently complaining claims that India's adjusted annual everything going well because we states in themselves but also as aabout not getting a level playing field in getting grants. suicide rate is 10.5 per 100,000, while have based our happiness and means of triggering upward spiralsIts accreditation process through NAAC has been tardy the suicide rate for the world as a satisfaction on other's expectations toward psychological growth andand criticized for not spreading enough. whole is 11.6 per 100,000. The crux of and keep looking ourselves from flourishing.While any enabling environment for growth and the issue is that our society at large is other's eyes. The increasing trend The government is spending hugelyexpansion of higher education and institutions is not in a healthy mental state. towards such psycho-social on skill development of youth forwelcome, the reform must be taken with the common The total well being of human being is maladjustments in our society also making them economically selfgood in mind. It must not be seen as an excuse of judged by the harmony between his shows that coping abilities of people reliant, but there is an imperative needcurtailing public spending on higher education and body, mind and soul which when work are also being affected adversely. for investing in nurturing theirgiving grant disbursing powers to bureaucrats. The idea in consonance yield positive results to There have been various types of positive well being and harnessingof automated process without human interface for oneself and for the society as well. interventions by professionals from their true potential. This wouldcleaning the system and ensuring fair play, is good to an What we are seeing today is complete different disciplines for attaining require changes in school curriculumextent but not the only way to do it. dissonance between how we feel, individual development in terms of and educational framework toAll higher education institutions have been built around what we think and what we actually personal growth and psycho-social incorporate life skill modules onpeople and by great people, and it will always be so. do. The highly aspirational nature of outcomes. learning coping techniques forAny thought process that weighs education in terms of society has put lot of stress, anxiety Positive psychology emerged to effective psycho-social adjustment.just any commodity or service is fraught with dangers and pressures to perform and compete balance the field's sophisticated Professional social workers canand risks of undoing whatever best in our higher which is causing life style diseases scientific understanding of mental provide services to impart methodseducation. like cardiovascular problems, illness with an equally sophisticated and processes for personal excel-Surely, the bill draft will undergo debate and any catch unstable blood pressure, diabetes and scientific understanding of human lence. In the light of increasedif that is there within it will be known. There are doubts other types of psycho-somatic flourishing (Seligman,2002). acceptance of Yoga across the societyon the way government Jio Institute, Pune (yet to be set disorders. The alarming feature is that Although positive psychology shares at large, efforts should be made toup) has been included in the Institutions of Eminence the young generation is very much with the earlier humanistic psychol- motivate youth in learning meditationhas already created a furor. Again, naming only six prone to such syndromes. The recent ogy a concern with people's and other stress managementinstitutions has also broken hearts particularly after the studies also point out to the fact that development toward their full techniques for acquiring personal-committee said, it didn't find more suitable candidates? people are more at ease in responding potential, it departs from humanistic social balance.Higher Education along with secondary education is to others through non verbal written or psychology by relying heavily oncritical to progress of any society and national economic text messages rather than communi- empirical methods. Positivedevelopment, so the government must give everything a cating verbally to each other, which psychology targets psychologicalserious thought and decide wholesome. clearly indicate to the amount of daily phenomena at levels ranging fromPrinted, Published and Owned by: Avtar Krishen Kaul, Saraswati Editor: Autar Nehru Associate Editor: Suneel Bhan W: www.curriculum-magazine.com REACH USColony, Smith Nagar, PO- Prem Nagar, Dehradun (Uttrakhand)- Editorial/Marketing :248001 and Printed at Microsoft Technoprint India Private Limited, Consulting Editors: Sudha Passi, M K Bhat, Ramanathan Iyer Circulation37 Old Cannaught Place, Dehradun (UttraKhand) and Published at [email protected] Dimple Nehru, GaneshSaraswati Colony, Smith Nagar, PO- Prem Nagar, Dehradun Advisory Board Members: Ashok Pandey. 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Curriculum July 16, 2018 9 SpotlightIT rush is passé,India & the world needs Good Engineers:Can Indian students rise to the occasion?IT & ITES boom as it engineering class who have engineering education ecosystem application in every stream as studies in top places.” happened in the first decade prospered in the last 15 years or in India, quite a number of design remains the mainstay of all Mathworks is already partneringof this century required so. institutions are adopting to engineering processes,” says Dr with 100 plus engineeringthousands of engineers, coders, With IT/ITEs heading towards international pedagogical Vinod V Thomas, former director colleges and universities in Indiaadministrators, managers and saturation and automation methods and tools including MIT. According to him, the to provide access to all itswhat not. Consequently, as the moving from labs and prototypes promoting experiential learning to offering has certainly helped his industry standard tool set andworld was taken over by IT to work world, the need of more bring back student engagement students as now our course is MAOTS (MATLAB academicrevolution, IT services and IT engineers is shrinking by the and restore the much needed benchmarked internationally, online training services) to bringdevelopment companies, which day. It can well be a blessing in appeal for core engineering which means “our students will about a change on how studentsmushroomed themselves in the disguise as the engineering subjects. have the advantage both in job imbibe knowledge and hone theirperiod, required armies of education, which has been Manipal Academy of Higher world and for pursuing higher skills in a rapidly changingworkers and recruited engineers suffering for want of good Education (Manipal University's) technological world ofacross the disciplines, trained students in core engineering, is Manipal Institute of Technology engineering”.them and fanned them across the cruising back to its primary (MIT) is such an institution which The sheer joy of engineering isglobe on projects. objective of producing good has brought about a change in its product design and coreThis boom affected mindset of engineers. curriculum and incorporated engineering. And slowlyalmost every aspirant engineer “All the stakeholders in computational thinking besides students are discovering theirand his or her parents to such an engineering education or higher providing access to Matlab passion and value of the realextent that admission into technical education community programming suite and app to all engineering education. That is aIT/computer science have been worried for the future its under graduate students from happy trend for society at large asengineering has become an of engineering now for several the first year itself. “Earlier such the challenges facing it needobsession or to be gentler, years as the student largely tools were used only in electrical engineering innovations.number one choice for almost remained disengaged to core engineering but now they haveeveryone in India. In reality, IT/ engineering and onlycomputer science is today concentrated on how to get a job,”another name for 'engineering' says Jayant Bhadauria, Educationfor most aspiring engineering Industry Head, MathWorks India.students. At the heart of it lies Now thanks to proactive role likethe notion about a fat salary, his company is playing in the lastopportunities to work abroad more than five years in bringing aand to be part of the 'elite' mindset change within the Worldreader-Pearson study: ‘Reading habits improve with mobile technology’According to findings mobile library of children's books. The benefits of reading to children which have the potential to empower parents and our youngest of a study conducted from a young age which have been already established are reiterated. generations to become better prepared for school and life in general over a period of two The Read to Kids pilot in India reached over 200,000 families with must be scaled fast,” he added at the event in Delhi where the reportyears in Delhi from 2015-17 digital books via the Worldreader Kids app in what could be the first was released on June 27. “Research shows that the more wordsby San Francisco- digitally focused literacy intervention of this kind. While the majority children hear at home, the more prepared they'll be when they enterheadquartered nonprofit of children that the pilot targeted lived in homes lacking age- school. We are proud to take part in the rich experimentation that isorganization, Worldreader appropriate children's storybooks, over 57,000 families browsed the happening in this space to ensure we are setting the next generation up(having operations in India as for success,” said Jennifer Young, Director of Social Impact Programswell) in association with Worldreader Kids library and read at least at Pearson. Read to Kids leveraged a behavior change campaign andPearson India, reading habits one book. Nearly 7,000 households partnered with community-based organizations to raise awareness onof parents and caregiver demonstrated deeper change in their the importance of reading to children from birth.changed with access to a free reading habits. The Worldreader Kids app Worldreader also partnered with organizations like CKS, HLFPPT, was designed, developed and launched SARD, KATHA as well as Happy McGarry Bowen and ITTISA, to containing an age appropriate digital co-design the behavior change campaign and support the digital and collection of 550 children's storybooks in traditional mass media strategy. These partners have an established Hindi and English. The books were presence and positive influence in 177 low-income communities sourced from 34 different local and across Delhi and were selected based on their extensive networks, their international publishers including ability to scale, and their knowledge of early childhood development, Pearson, Katha, Tulika, Pratham Books reading or early education. All partners promoted reading and aimed to and Eklavya. “Our goal was to take the improve the knowledge, attitudes and reading behaviors of parents and ubiquitous mobile phone in India, caregivers in the target group. transform it into a great mobile library, The Read to Kids pilot also provided insights into how digital reading and discover how to get parents reading can be scalable and affordable. Low cost apps coupled with aggressive with their children,” said Wendy Smith, mobile phone markets translates to low data costs for the end user. Director of Pre-Reading Programs, Also, access to storybooks and participation in the program has Worldreader. “This report is additional proof to ways parents can increased women's access to a family mobile phone, led to more support their children's early learning using technology, and investment in cellular data and improved their digital literacy showcases the power of mobile reading for improving early- according to this report. . It was also revealed that parents prefer books childhood learning outcomes.” in mother tongue (Hindi) but English is also frequently read and According to Vikas Singh, Managing Director of Pearson India, the reflects parental aspirations for early exposure to English. 60% of the recent All India National Achievement Survey showing that at Grade books opened on the app were in Hindi or bilingual and 40% were 3 levels,16.5% of children are failing (score less than 30%) and English. 24.5% of children are below 50% score mark in languages in Delhi “Mobile phones are everywhere, and early childhood reading has the state and the situation in rest of the nation is not any better. “There is greatest impact in a person's life,” said David Risher, co-founder and an urgent need for language interventions in pre and primary grades CEO, Worldreader. “Read to Kids pilot in India lays the groundwork to across the nation. Interventions such as Worldreader's Read to Kids unlock the potential of millions of children around the world.”

10 Curriculum July 16, 2018 ClassroomWhat does the future job market hold for design education?Tulika Puri KatyalWe are living in such personnel to realise its projected future challenges. As industry new roles. that explore and expand the amazing times: many of potential(only a fifth of the design professionals and design However, we believe just training collaborative spaces in Design tous have had childhoods without market is currently tapped). entrepreneurs, we are challenging is not enough to qualify the Businesses (d2b) and Business tothe Internet – and are now Although still defined bya the status quo by expanding the students of today to remain Designers (b2d).experiencing artificial fewage-old design sectors: scope of design education to relevant to the markets ofintelligence within a single Architectural Design, Interior design thinking and problem tomorrow. Author is co-Founder and thelifespan! With such a Design, Landscape Design, solving –a way of approaching Vice Chairperson of the IVS -convergence of creativity, Furniture Design, Fashion business challenges from a design India's Design Policy, which School of Design. Otherwise shetechnology and intellect, the Design, Textile design, Jewellery perspective to create better experts believe is among the most is a professional architect andworld is at a crucial point where Design, Graphic Design, products, systems, and forward-thinking policies in the designer, and a Partner at Urbanethe digital is reshaping not just Animation and New media communities. In this way, students world, pushes the agenda of - The Design Workshopbusinesses but also human design, the industry has a huge passing out of the IVS School of positioning India as a globalbehavior. When advancements potential for influencing the way Design are not just going to be design hub, one that is poised tohappen at such an exponential design education and the design technical experts, but more provide global and Indianpace, we need to be able to learn industry operates. At the IVS significantly, be thinkers and businesses with the thoughtsome new key skills to keep School of Design, it is our problem solvers – placing them leadership and trained personnelpace. Curiosity, critical thinking contention that this potential can centrally in business planning and that are the hallmarks of aand creativity are at the top of create additional value, execution.This skill set also business-friendly ecosystem.the list of must-have skills for revolutionise business, and have a future-proofs their careers against This is why we have founded thethe 21st century. (positive) disruptive effect on the job redundancies that AI or Center for Design & InnovationThe design industry, which many the way businesses are artificial intelligence is expected (CDI), established jointly by themany consider as the planned and operationalised. to bring into future job markets. IVS School of Design and Urbanefountainhead of creativity, is The study 'Future of Jobs in India', – The Design Workshopas apoised to take advantage of Need for Reinventing commissioned jointly by FICCI, platform that encouragesthese new advancements. In Nasscom and Ernst and Young, cooperation among the educationIndia, the industry is booming Design Education and says that more than a third of the and business domains. CDI islike never before – its market is workforce – 37% – wouldbe in strategically positioned to be aestimated to be in the range of Philosophy jobs that have radically changed business incubator and blur theINR 188.32 bn (£1.43 bn). For skill sets. And teaching design boundaries between learning anddesign schools, the significant Tomorrow's leaders will be those thinking does just that –furnish practice. To be located in Gurgaonfact is that this industry will who embrace change, adapt jobseekers of the future with the – India's fastest-growing businessneed as many as 60,000 skilled swiftly and respond directly to training they need to fit into these hub – the Center will have both current needs and possible flagship teaching programmesWORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY SPECIAL:How can young people help themselves grow in life?Divya Jain, Founder and CEO Safeducate Today’s millennials are the most expertise and skills that are not necessarily available at traditional We offer Bulk diverse, tech-savvy and universities. Many industries and fields are looking for people with connected lot of young people specific skills to solve problems in a practical, simple and pragmatic Subscriptions the world has ever seen. Young and manner. aspirational, they make up for 40 per to cent of India’s population and are With massive developments in technology and many emerging fields, Schools regarded as the drivers of the future youngsters should realize that solely focusing on academics will do no economy. Yet, a gap exists between good for them in the future. They need to be open to holistic call us at skilled employees and the employment development and come out of their shell to develop their skills. In fact, opportunities available to them. While several companies reported that adaptability, flexibility, critical 8076071802 India is witnessing a high demand for thinking, and problem-solving skills were given equal importance skilled employees, all of them do not while hiring new employees. necessarily hover around academics.This is why a need has emerged for millennials to look beyond Holistic development of studentsacademic pursuits and become the catalysts for change. In order to make the country’s more employable, then, educational institutions should look at the holistic development of students andMaking the right career choice also expose them to entrepreneurial activities during their formativeYoungsters should be keen to expose themselves to different years, in order to help them develop a better work ethic. Industryhorizons and not stick on to a single field as directed by their sources reveal that close to 90% of trainees have a limitedelders. Indian parents, for long, have been known to push their understanding of the business sectors they are entering. Even thechildren towards “safer” fields such as engineering, law and academic programs that graduates undergo, fail to prepare them formedicine. When it comes to zeroing in on a career choice, how their day-to-day jobs.many students are equipped enough to make an informeddecision? It is high time that youngsters look beyond the It is clear then that youngsters must undergo programs that not onlyconventional courses or widen their knowledge with additional help them to update their skills but also boost their morale and offercourses, without restricting themselves to a single option. With the confidence to perform better. A solutions-based approach, withplethora of career opportunities available nowadays, youngsters exposure to relevant problems, would provide students with a holisticneed to evaluate their career choices and push their career education, and allow them to compete at both the national andenvelope with a greater degree of awareness and enthusiasm. international levels. There are jobs that exist today that didn’t exist a few years ago, and in the coming years, there will be new job rolesThe youth should have an open mind to approach different created with every successive year. Millennials need to look at theopportunities that are futuristic as well as tech-based. The larger picture and learn to apply their skill set to different roles to opendynamics of the global economy and the needs of companies have up their horizons and they need all the support they can get in thisled to an increased demand for professionals with specific endeavour.

Curriculum July 16, 2018 11 Campus BuzzISDM holds its first Convocation themes like Student Leadership, Institutional Leadership and Leadership Interactive Session Programs: Where Student and Institutional Leadership Converge, forCeremony meaningful community engagement through social entrepreneurship, civic with Chairman, AICTE engagement, and community-based research and learning.Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) held the Speaking on the event, Dr. Devi Singh, Vice Chancellor, Flame University XLRI- Xavier School ofconvocation ceremony for their first batch of 60 students their flagship said, “FLAME is the only member of GLAA from India. Through this event Management, Jamshedpur onPost Graduate Programme in Development Leadership on 29th June we built stronger collaboration and student leadership development by June 20 organized an Interactive2018 at Nehru Memorial Auditorium, Teen Murti Bhavan, New Delhi. exchange of ideas and engagement. We at FLAME University believe in Session with Prof. Anil DVijay Mahajan, Founder, PRADAN, BASIX Social Enterprise Group propelling students onto a journey of discovery by urging them to push the Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, All(CEO, Rajiv Gandhi Foundation) was the Chief Guest for the boundaries of knowledge and constantly challenge themselves, their society India Council for TechnicalConvocation Ceremony. and the world at large.” Education (AICTE). The topic ofISDM celebrated the accomplishment of its students by felicitating the session was “The Future ofthem with a certificate of completion and ISDM pledge. The event Amity University goes Solar with 1.8 MW capac- Higher Education in India-witnessed an academic procession followed by the main ceremony and Management Education ina speech by the Director and the Keynote Speaker. Key dignitaries and ity in three campuses India”.eminent people associated with the development sector graced the According to Prof. Anil Doccasion. Amity University, one of the top private universities in the country, has Sahasrabudhe, education shouldAddressing the ceremony Vijay Mahajan, Founder, PRADAN, adopted onsite solar power in association with CleanMax Solar for three be the manifestation ofBASIX Social Enterprise Group (CEO, Rajiv Gandhi Foundation) of their institutes across India. CleanMax solar has installed on-site solar excellence and an academicsaid “I am elated to be a part of the first convocation ceremony of such plants in their Jaipur, Manesar and Gwalior campuses with a cumulative curriculum alone is not enough.a prestigious institute which endeavours to create a generation of capacity of 1.8 MWp. Based on the 'pay as you go' or commonly known There should be enough of co-enthusiastic leaders who can help development organisations to as 'OPEX' model, CleanMax Solar has provided solar power to Amity curricular activity in academicachieve each milestone with more effectiveness. Through its University at a tariff, cheaper than the grid electricity tariff, thereby institutes to provide holisticprogramme, ISDM is giving a different meaning to this sector ensuring cumulative savings of over INR 1 crore per annum. development of students.altogether.” This initiative comprises of installation in three of Amity University Education should be output basedExpressing his pride for the students of ISDM, Ravi Sreedharan, campuses which are based in Jaipur (Rajasthan), Manesar (Haryana) and and not input based. A goodFounder and Director, ISDM said “We are confident that as profes- Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh). The solar plants are expected to generate infrastructure, laboratories,sional leaders and managers, students of our foundation batch will over 27,62,388 kWh units per annum of electricity cumulatively, libraries are part of the input.significantly contribute to the process of building world class, thereby abating 2265 tons of carbon dioxide annually for next 25 years. However, an out-based educationimpactful, and sustainable social organisations using their knowledge, The Amity University Jaipur campus will meet almost 50% of its is where focus is on studentskills and ability to apply them in specific contexts relevant to the electricity requirement from solar. achievement after undergoing thedevelopment sector.” course, recruitment of NYU Shanghai to engage in India with its lead- distinguished set of facultyIIM Sirmaur, IIM Shillong hosts members and an institute having ing programs a well-defined vision and valuesInduction ceremonies to guide its curriculum. Students NYU Shanghai, the first Sino-US joint research university and third should have a social outlook andTwo of new generation IIMs recently held induction events, While it is degree-granting campus of New York University, showcased its graduate be sensitized to the prevailing4th batch for IIM Sirmaur (HP), for IIM Shillong, this year is going to and undergraduate degree programs at a reception aimed to raise problems and demands of thebe its 11th batch.\ awareness about the novel education opportunities for students from society. Life skills like team India and the rest of Asia.On July 5, a delegation of NYU Shanghai work, time management areThe enrolments for the fourth batch of the Post Graduate Programme leadership and faculty, convened with some 90 students, academics, important traits.”at IIM Sirmaur saw this year a substantial increase as compared to the decision makers, media and other stakeholders in New Delhi to share the Highlighting his ideas aboutprevious years. This year, IIM Sirmaur became a part of the Common University's mission of guiding students towards academic excellence future managers andAdmissions Process and admitted near double the existing strength to and professional success. “NYU Shanghai offers Indian students a management education in India,offer its MBAprogramme. unique opportunity to receive an education at one of the world's finest Prof. SahasrabudheThe five-day induction event kick started with the Induction ceremony universities while becoming immersed in modern Chinese culture in a said,“Managers should lookwith the address by Prof. (Dr.) Neelu Rohmetra, the Director of the world-class city like Shanghai. They can also become proficient in the beyond business and profit. TheyInstitute. She stated that the scenic, quiet and remote location of the Chinese language, and become adept at working in profoundly multicul- should be imbibed with moralinstitute is not a challenge, but an opportunity as it pushes the students tural environments,” Bruce said. and ethical values. Hence ethicsto be more involved with in-house varied activities without external Founded in 2012 through a unique partnership between New York course should be a compulsorydistractions. She emphasized on the use of management education to University and East China Normal University, NYU Shanghai exempli- component of the curriculum. It issolve not just corporate problems but also connect with the Country's fies the highest ideals of contemporary higher education. one thing to know ethics andreal social-economic problems. another to practice. ThereforeKaushal Kishore (Advisor, TRAI, Govt. of India), who was the guest JD Institute of Fashion Technology cele- institutes must take special careof honour on the occasion spoke about the three pillars of success viz. into appointing the right facultyperseverance, curiosity and determination. He mentioned that giving brates Fashion Awards 2018 to take up the course. So thatback to society is what matters the most. The corporate guest speaker students can look upto them andMs. Padmini Mishrra, Senior Vice President and HR Head of Cox & JD Institute of Fashion hold them as mentors.”Kings talked about attitude, self-confidence and risk taking. Technology, New Delhi on June 23 and 24, 2018 He further added, “ManagersIndian Institute of Management, Shillong conducted the com- celebrated The Fashion cannot be followers, but theymencement ceremony for the Post Graduate Program in Management Awards 2018 at Jawaharlal have to be leaders. They must2018-20 and Fellow Program in Management 2018participants. The Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. assert themselves in giving backinstitute welcomed the 11th batch of PGP in the presence of honorable The event showcased design to the society. Being innovativechief guest Satish Pai, Managing Director, Hindalco Industries. solutions by over 600 and thinking out-of-the-box is theAddressing the participants, Professor Key Sen Gupta, Director, IIM students along with honoring key thing. We need managementShillong said, “This is the day when you join the fraternity of IIM eminent personalities within graduates to be a blend ofShillong and the name and prestige of the institute is handed to you. fashion and lifestyle. managers, leaders andLife is incomplete without challenges, and we will work together as a entrepreneurs.”family to make sure that you handle all the challenges responsibly.” The Fashion Awards isMr. Pai shared his enriching experience with the participants and India's largest design event in He stressed on opportunitiestalked about the challenges and key to success in the corporate world. India by an institution that prevailing in India's unorganizedHe emphasized the importance of time management, stress manage- recognized eminent leaders sector. Students must find ways toment, ethics and leadership in professional as well as personal life. within fashion and design create job opportunities in smallTalking about the diversity of the batch, Mr Pai said, “Research and industry. Over 600 students and medium-scale industries andexperience have proven that diverse teams tend to perform better as presented their skills inspired thus tap the unused resources. Athey can bring in much wider perspective.” The 11th batch of PGP has by the theme – CHANGE breakthrough in future is possible40% females and participants from eclectic academic background. across disciplines such as a if more management graduatesThe constitution of Students Affairs Coordination Committee was fashion designing, interior turn to rural sector and create jobformally released during the ceremony, to streamline and accord due designing, jewelry design- opportunities for the society.recognition to the functioning of various clubs and committees of IIM ing, textile designing. This Sectors like dairy, poultry,Shillong. included fashion collections, agriculture, horticulture should exhibits, installations as well as a 3D walk-through showcasing their also be seen as significantFLAME University hosted GLAA's 'Leadership aesthetic and technical prowess in front of an eminent panel of industry entrepreneurial ventures.”and Liberal Arts: A Foundation for Social experts and renowned designers.Good' event For close to a year, students were encouraged and mentored by renowned He highlightedAICTE's initiative fashion designer and mentor Rina Dhaka to use innovative design to called Marg Darshan orFLAME University, Pune, the only Indian member of the Global Liberal create solutions that develops into a fashion or trend addressing Mentorship wherein faculty fromArts Alliance (GLAA) hosted The Global Liberal Arts Alliance Institute's challenges with society. These were showcased across different institutes struggling to achieveevent, 'Leadership and Liberal Arts: A Foundation for Social Good' event collections such as, Amarosis, Neev, Mother by Nature and more that standards of excellence arein its own campus in Pune from June 18-20, 2018. The event explored featuring functional garments for visually impaired, children with down syndrome, farmers etc. The proceeds from the event were donated to Contd on next pg NGO's such as Jamghat and New Delhi Social Workers Association NDSWA.

12 Curriculum July 16, 2018Campus BuzzBBPS, Gurgaon, IWS, Paschim Vihar teams top It was a 10 day activity based interactive event where children from previous pg learned at school and practically witnessed their learning throughrank in International Robotronics field visits to Gurudwara for 'Seva Bhav'; Old age home for spreading Interactive Session smiles and seeking blessings; waste management and composting siteCompetition of 'eco warriors'. Children got the opportunity to clarify their doubts with Prof. Sahasrabudhe and refresh their knowledge engine in workshops conducted byStudents from Blue Bells Public School, Gurugram and Indraprastha Gurgaon Traffic Police on 'Road Safety', environmental wellness by invited to the cream institutes toWorld School Paschim Vihar won the 1stposition at the International Hope foundation where they learned about several steps that they can observe their teaching policies andchapter of 8th International Robotronics Competition (IRC League) take to contribute towards a healthier and safer environment. They methodology. And then implementrecently held at the BITS Pilani Campus, Dubai. Avish Dahiya, a also pledged to practice these vital steps in road safety & similar policies back in theirclass 10thstudent from Blue Bells Public School along with Rohan environmental wellness and encourage their families to do the same. institutes. This practice ofDhingra & Rudraksh from Indraprastha World School were part of They learned to explore Greener options to reduce their carbon competition and collaboration canthe Team Robo Ace (S1) that secured the first position. The footprint. They learned to make pottery, to reuse- by making best out help in expanding the quality ofcompetition witnessed participation from many renowned teams of waste through old newspapers and pot plants while using empty education beyond the 100 best B-from countries including Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, glass and plastic bottles. schools. On the occasion, he alsoSingapore and China. Ever effervescent and spirited children put up a great show as they talked about the initiativesIRC League is considered a beehive of technological advancement enthusiastically prepared sandwiches and roohafza and distributed as undertaken by the MHRDin the world aiming to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering part of the 'Community Lunch.' Children not only prepared but served department to accelerate the future ofand Mathematics (STEM) and make innovation an area of passion it with love and vigour. They made sure no one left without having education in India. Initiatives likefor the young minds of the developing world. It further intends to lunch. Principal Neeti Kaushik said “We have to strengthen the roots smart India Hackathon to encouragecapture the attention of young innovators by giving them problems of moral values in human because a true human creates a good innovation, National Academicand challenges that not only stretch their imagination but also are society, Therefore this initiative of 'Samvedna Club' of Mount Depository for online availability ofburning issues. Olympus will be held annually in which children from class 3 to 9th all academic certificates and degrees,It was yet another historic moment, a hat trick achievement for the can participated. Study in India to attract foreignBlue Bells Public School to clinch the First Position and Winners Children also discovered the 'Joy of Giving'. The Pleasure and students to the country are all stepsTrophy in the Senior Category at the international version of the satisfaction in sharing led to radiant smiles that made the occasion of taken towards reforming andgame at BITS Pilani Campus, Dubai in 2018. Earlier school meeting remarkable with the children from' Sudha Society'. improving the education system ofRobotics Team have lifted the Winners Trophy in IRC 2015 at the country. Speaking about qualityWashington and 2016 at Singapore. Stonehill's Grade 12 Students get of teachers, Prof. SahasrabudheArpita Acharya, Vice Principal, Blue Bells Public School, while highlighted the 8-module teacherextending her heartiest felicitations to the Robotics Team for this Excellent Scores Once Again! training programme initiated byemphatic win at the international version of the Competition said, “ MHRD. The initiative is undertakenWhat lies ahead and what lies after are less important than what lies Stonehill International School (SIS), Bangalore with an average of to increase the number of goodwithin us, because all innovation and creativity is a divinely 32.1 points, remains above the world average, for the sixth teachers across the board.reflection of the powers of the mind. Everything can be achieved in consecutive year in its nternational Baccalaureate Diplomalife by exploring the inherent powers and then mustering the Programme (IBDP) score. Of the graduating Class of 2018, Responding to the queries of XLRIcourage to unravel them. Real education is thus not just the Stonehill's top scorers received an excellent result of 42 out of a students regarding the IIM Act,knowledge.On the contrary, it is an empowerment of the mind to maximum score of 45 points. Prof. Sahasrabudhe said that all the'create, increate and re-create' . All innovations are an outcome of The IB Diploma (Grade 11 and 12) is a rigorous two-year PGDM courses are on equal footingman's this inherent desire to excel. This is what Avish has proved by programmedesigned to prepare students in multidisciplinary with the MBA course provided byhis magnificent performance and achievement.“ approaches to solving problems. It is crafted to be academically the IIMs. Addressing the students' challenging, allowing students to acquire a vast breadth and depth of queries on encouraging innovativeMount Olympus students experienced the knowledge and understanding;make connections across traditional thinking in school level itself, the academic disciplines through in-depth academic research; and AICTE Chairman talked about the\"Joy of Giving\" at summer camp strengthens their ability to solve problems and understand concepts. new education policy suggested by This holistic approach to education helps students enhance their the Kasturi Rangan Committee. HeIncreasing the level of education creates new records, but value personal and interpersonal development as well. said “The out-of-the-box thinkingeducation is going away where the lack of sensitivity is seen in Students from Stonehill's graduating Class of 2018 have been should be encouraged in students atmodern education. Everyone in the society are equal, we all should accepted into prestigious universities like Massachusetts Institute of school level itself and not only inunderstand this and support each other to create a good society. Technology (MIT), Stanford University, London School of higher education.” He also talkedSamvedna Club is the community initiative by Mount Olympus Economics (LSE), McGill University and more. about tinkering labs that are beingSchool where children are first made to understand the essence of set-up in schools to promote'Empathy' then they are motivated to understand and inculcate the innovation and free thinking inprinciple - \"do unto others as you would have them do unto you\". students. 300 NCC Cadets felicitated in GurugramOver 300 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from 16 schools and 6 colleges from Gurugram were felicitated by NCC officials at Blue Bells Model School sec-4 Gurugram. Tohonor young NCC cadets, Major General R.S. Mann, ADG (Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh) paid a visit to the school. The NCC cadets of the school presented a PPT on thenumerous activities conducted in the school under the NCC programme for developing the spirit of adventure and resilience amongst the students. Major General R.S. Mann furtherinteracted with NCC cadets and also highlighted the benefits of being an NCC cadet during the formative years.“I would like to thank Blue Bells School for providing this opportunity.NCC is a great platform for students to develop discipline, responsibility and have a spirit of adventure. Ialso encourage students to enroll in the NCC and urge parents to allow them as it helps young children to develop values and be future leaders. NCC will also help make a strongcase for students who wish to join the Indian armed forces.” said Major General. R.S. Mann.Expressing her happiness, C Dhawan, Principal, Blue Bells Model School, said, “The visit of the NCC officials to the school was an enriching experience for all the NCC aspirants.We are honored to have Major General R.S. Mann and other NCC officials in our school. This will definitely boost the morale of the students”.

Curriculum July 16, 2018 13 Institutions/People First Batch Begins this Academic session Indian School of Hospitality, Gurgaon commences its journeyDilip Puri, the founder- Stephen's and Lady Shri Ram as with a cute smile. In this whole complex of INXT City Centre, matter of minutes says Puri junior. promoter of Indian School they have the necessary soft skill plan, Vatika Group, also became Opulence, sleekness, spaces andof Hospitality (ISH) in Gurgaon, sets, unlike their hospitality an investor and it built and leased Sector-83, Gurugram. other design finesse greets thea passionate hotelier and a school counterparts. “The one of its buildings at its INXT You have arrived to possibly some environment be it library, studio,forward thinker in his own right is academic environment in our City centre complex in Sector 83 'hotel' and not a 'college'. The front auditorium and other facilities.inspired by brand ISB, hospitality institutions has of Gurgaon to house ISH. office, restaurant, a Dilip Puri, the industry veteran alsoHyderabad. He thinks, his own remained stagnant and not moved As Puri very enthusiastically adds shop—everything resembles a talked about the presence of his elitehospitality education venture, with industry needs for decades his passion for academics and hotel. Even the waiters and staff international network and the facultyISH, in Gurgaon, will bring the together,” he says with conviction showcases his newly set up Indian are dressed like hotel staff. “This and their association with thekind of recognition to Gurgoan as adding that we might have great School of Hospitality to a group is the difference we want to make. campus as we notice some faculty ofISB did to Hyderabad with hotels; however they necessarily of journalists (including this Our students will train in real foreign nationalities. Lausannedisruptive and unconventional might not have the great talent. author), he underlines that ISH's world like environment, and we Hospitality Consulting, Switzerlandquality education that made a This situation was certainly a big hospitality education will be deliver industry ready talent,” is a collaborator to ISH and much ofname in the world. trigger in his decision to venture unique and expensive. It will be says Prahlad Puri, co-founder and its philosophy, pedagogy andSpeaking from his own personal into hospitality education and 5.5 lakh a year, which is still very executive director, who led our courseware would be at work whenexperience, Puri, the former turning edupreneur after a career cheap if compared to other guided tour of the institute. The ISH begins its journey next monthManaging Director and Regional span of almost 30 years in senior international countries. kitchens (five in number) are with its first batch of some 50Vice President of Starwood positions in hotel industry. It was Welcome to ISH. As you take the industry size and in one of them students.Hotels & Resorts, South Asia tells a brief stay, about four years ago, service lane to Hyatt Regency, you can even host a version of Before we wrapped our tour, wehotels have to spend precious when Puri went to Lausanne, Gurgaon, on NH-48, a small TV's popular Master Chef were given a live demonstration andtime and resources training Switzerland, to see off his hoarding just before the hotel Challenge! opportunity to experience a bit ofgraduates from hotel younger son's orientation program takes you to a building housing The first floor is administrative Virtual Reality technology that ISHmanagement institutes, which is a and admission at the famous Indian School of Hospitality at office on one side and classrooms will be integrating to its teachingneedless investment in a tight Ecole Hoteliere. He witnessed the the Vatika New India Township on the other. Connected with process for Bartending,market. In this fast paced growing first-hand levels to which in the newly constructed main smart boards and wheeled desks, Housekeeping and Coffee Making,industry, the industry is turning hospitality education had risen, the classrooms can be turned into food and beverage, etc. “Hospitalitytowards the students of well- and fell in love with it. He made it discussion or round tables in a industry is a laggard in technologyknown colleges such as St his life's mission to create a adaptation, so we have decided to similar hotel management school change that,” adds Puri , in India. “This is how it all While we tasted a few exotic drinks started,” he adds. made in-house from green, yellow As he set out to realize this dream, and purple veggies and fruits, Dilip upfront investment, was a Puri never looked tired of talking challenging proposition. He met about his maiden venture from its and sought advises from industry accommodations to scholarships and leaders, many of whom he knew, regulations. So, in our next visit, it some were his good friends. “This will be an assessment of what we exercise proved very productive were shared by the ISH team. But as and actually in place of advise,I the saying goes, “The ones who are got my initial investors,” he says crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do”. I do hope Dilip Puri becomes a change for hospitality education in India... ..Autar NehruSeven top IIMA alumni receive Young Alumni Achievers Award 2018The IIMA “Young Alumni society in addition to the CORPORATE LEADERS three Olam International 1996-98, Co – founder & CEO, organizations they have worked alumni were recognized: 3) UtsavBaijal, PGP batch of Indegene were awarded for theirAchiever's Awards2018 were in. We take pride in their 1) Anuradha Chugh,PGP batch of 1998-2000, currentlyPartner, achievements as an achievements and look forward 1994-96, currently the MD, Ben Apollo Management/Aion ENTREPRENEUR.presented on June 26 to seven to their future endeavors as & Jerry's Capital, USA/India The third category of honor was change agents and leaders.” 2) PrakashJhanwar,PGPbatch of Kuldeep Jain, PGP batch of 1997- ACADEMICS, for which Prof.formidable Alumni. The awards This year's awards were given in 1996-98, currentlyRegional Head 99, Founder and CEO, Cleanmax Ashwani Monga, PGP Batch 1995- three different Categories. As – South East Asia and China, Solar and Manish Gupta, PGP 97,Vice Dean for Academic Programsstarted in 2015, are given to and Innovations, Rutgers Business School, Newark and New Brunswickalumni under the age of 45, to was awarded. Chetan Bhagat, PGP batch of 1995-97, renowned Author,recognize outstanding was honored in the ART & ENTERTAINMENT category.achievements in various areas of The Alumni addressed the following queries: 1)How did IIMA help you towork. pursue your dream? 2)What does thisProf. Errol D'souza, Director, award mean to you?IIMA said, “IIMA is recognizing “These awards celebrate the contribu-the contribution of seven of its tions and achievements of our youngyoung alumni who have alumni in diverse spaces. For anydemonstrated leadership in a institution such a range and depth ofrange of fields, spanning contributions is a matter of pride. Ourcorporate, entrepreneurial, alumni have shown that they can beacademic, and public service leaders and change agents in the fields ofcontributions. The careers of their choice ” said Prof Rakesh Basant,these aspirational individuals are Dean,Alumni and External Relations.role models for our students asbehind each success is a story ofdiligence in goal setting andovercoming obstacles in theendeavor to achieve them. In theprocess they have enriched

14 Curriculum July 16, 2018 Theme SpecialKVPY – Research oriented scholarship program – Success TipsRamesh Batlish, FIITJEE ExpertTo promote and encourage the periodic physical from these topics are expected. time. Believe in yourself, work and friends can keep the burden out.students with research oriented interactions with the expert For students appearing at the hard and stay focused with Never over burden yourself with thecareers in basic science faculty to clear doubts. Group KVPY SX Level, few units in the positive energy. Meditating can be content and give some time to thecourses, The Department of study clarifies doubts and section will include questions a way of relaxing yourself. brain to get on track.Science and Technology, students can make self written from the topics like integration, Spending time with your familyGovernment of India conducts short notes for long term statistics, vector algebra and 3-Da National Level scholarship memorizing. Geometry. And with sure shot 2-3 International Yoga Dayprogram under Kishore lEvaluate yourself & reinforce questions from the topics, one hosted across campusesVaigyanik Protsahan Yojna Your Weak Areas - Analyze from each topic will be easy.(KVPY) for the students of your performance and work on These will be advantageous toClass XI and XII. Student who the weaker concepts as increase the marks. Easy to scorequalifies receives a monthly neglecting them can be your topics – few topics likescholarship upto their pre- biggest mistake. Work harder application of derivatives,Ph.D. level or 5 years and you will see yourself solving matrices and determinants andwhichever is earlier. The exam the problems you were afraid of. limits are high scoring ones.is administered by the IISc lStay connected With Experts - These are essential to score wellBangalore with only 2500 There are some institutes like with 1-2 questions for sure.students qualifying out of lakhs FIITJEE which also provideof students applying. result analysis and doubt Chemistry – Students appearing clearing sessions for their for KVPY SX should be thoroughThe fellowship program tests students on a regular basis. with the periodic and consultthe students at three levels Usually, this is done for one or NCERT books for inorganicKVPY SA exam – for students two days per month at their chemistry. Organic chemistryof Class XI study centres. This practice is needs to be clear from the basicKVPY SX exam - for students helpful to the students as they level along with regular practice.of Class XII get to interact with the faculty Practice as many numerical fromKVPY SB exam - for first-year face to face and resolve their the physical chemistry part. Thestudents of B.Sc., Integrated 5- queries then and there itself. following topics are essential -year M.Sc., or Integrated 5- lJudge your performance with Coordination Chemistry &year M.S. programs. periodic testing after focused Chemical Bonding in Inorganic study – Practice as many mock Chemistry, Electrochemistry,The right way to prepare for tests as you can and make sure to Chemical & Ionic Equilibrium,KVPY go through the previous year Mole Concept in PhysicalStudents, who are already question papers of KVPY. Chemistry and Organicpreparing for exams like JEE Chemistry. Other topics likeMain, Olympiads or any other Subject wise Atomic structure, Chemicalcompetitive exams through bonding, and organic chemistryinstitutes need not worry much preparation tips for are important. Have a glanceas the pattern accommodates through inorganic chemistry asKVPY. KVPY the weight age is less. If the basicWhile preparing for KVPY, concept is clear, even an oddseveral complexities are faced Physics - Class XI syllabus makes seemingly difficult question isby students and the following the foundation for any answerable.tips and tricks will help that will competitive exam and should bework like a panacea – thorough especially for the Biology for class XI (SA category EVA Baukhande students appearing at the KVPY only). It's relatively easy to scorelManage your time with SA level. Focus more on topics good marks in biology when Xavier University Bhubaneswar effective study plan – like – Optics, Mechanics and compared to other subjects. If a Discipline is the key to follow electromagnetism. Do not leave student is thorough with class IX On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Social Responsibility the time table. Make a study any topic untouched, but have a and X NCERT and has gone Cell of XUB, in association with SPICMACAY, XUB chapter plan which is feasible as well glance at thermodynamics, through some important topics organised a rejuvenating yoga session for the students of the university. as utilizes the time effectively Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) from class XI and XII NCERT Ms. Rupal Shah from The Art of Living Organization graced the event and emphasizes equal and waves. books, then a student can expect with her presence and ensured that everybody present was a part of the attention to all the subjects For student appearing for SX to score more than 80%. Topics spirit of healthy living by conducting an enthralling practice session and important topics. Keep level, practice more and more like with live demonstrations for theparticipants. The importance and one hour daily for self numerical problems and keep all 1. Genetics benefits of the continuous practice of yoga were highlighted. analysis and correction. Make the concepts clear. Focus on - 2. Cell and biomolecule a separate time slot to provide Kinematics, Gravitation, Fluids, 3. Physiology (both animal and MDI Gurgaon started its 7th day of Induction Programme by for the subjects in which the Heat & Thermodynamics, Waves plant - specially photosynthesis in student is weak. Segregate the & Sound, Capacitors & plants and control and celebrating International Yoga Day with Yogacharya Dr. Navdeep Joshi time for covering the syllabus Electrostatics, Magnetics, coordination in both animals and) from “NAVYOGA”. Dr. Joshi introduced various stress relieving Yoga concept wise. Time Electromagnetic Induction, plants exercises to the students. With factors from meeting the deadlines, management plays a vital role Optics & Modern Physics. 4. Health and disease are pressure from bosses, workload, etc stress has become a permanent to achieve better scores in any extremely important from exam resident in lives of professionals as well as students. More than 500 competitive exams. This is Mathematics - Basic knowledge point of view. Questions from students participated in the yoga day celebration. also applicable while of geometry and number theory is these topics can be of class XI and attending the exam, and it is a must. Other Mental ability based sometimes XII level. Therefore, a Somaiya Vidyavihar Campus celebrated International Yoga always advisable to attempt questions include topics like – student preparing for KVPY are the known portion of the Algebra, Quadratic equation, advised to selectively read these Day, witnessed the participation of hundreds of students across question paper first. Series and progression, P&C, and topics from XI and XII NCERT. colleges and institutes in their educational campus. basic geometry. Fundamental Taking mock tests and solvingl2. Utilize the resources topics like circles, trigonometry previous year question papers Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indirapuram, efficiently – Understanding and sequence and series are during the course of preparation and Strengthening the guaranteed to fetch good marks will definitely help the student get Ghaziabad celebrated 4thInternational Yoga Day on 21st June, 2018. concept is must, so choose the comfortably. Such topics, once some extra marks. They organized a special yoga session in which MBA students and study material which is the thoroughly done are helpful in faculty members performed various 'asanas' in association with Sri easiest to understand. The scoring. Students should ensure to “Never say die” should be the Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Delhi NCR. right book helps you to go through these at least once attitude. Fill yourself with as understand the topics better before the exams as 3-4 questions much as positive energy, time to Global Indian International School, celebrated International and evidently. Make use of Yoga day across all its 6 campuses in India – Pune, Bangalore, Noida, Indore, Ahmedabad and Surat to promote healthy living across age groups. A social initiative that was open for students, teachers and parents in the city, Global Indian International School organised a completely school-sponsored social initiative to promote Yoga and its health benefits.

Curriculum July 16, 2018 15 Potpourri/News ExtraDistinguished Lecture hosted by UNESCO MGIEP Victorian Gothic and Art DecoCan learning be made fun and explained how digital games can pedagogies as an immersive, fun, Ensemble of Mumbai declared as aexperiential? In UNESCO be designed to reward players, interactive and experiential wayMahatma Gandhi Institute of acknowledge practice and of learning. He went on to express World Heritage Property by UNESCOEducation for Peace and incremental progress, thus “Technology is disrupting ourSustainable Development making learning more effective way of life at an unprecedented In yet another landmark achievement, India's nomination of the(MGIEP)'s Seventh through peer-collaboration and a pace and education systems are noDistinguished Lecture held at project-based approach. Zigor exception. There are bound to be \"Victorian and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai \" has been inscribedthe UNESCO New Delhi, on also underlined the need to major changes in the way teachers on UNESCO's World Heritage list. The decision was taken at theJune 28 Zigor Hernandorena develop suitable content for facilitate, deliver and assess 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO atJuarros, Senior Project Manager games to make them more learning. There are currently Manama in Bahrain– Fun Learning Department, relevant to 21st century learners. approximately over 2.5 billion today. AsUbisoft (makers of Assassins He expressed “Regular games people across the world who play recommended by theCreed Franchise, The Division, (not meant for learning) very digital games today across World HeritageFar Cry, Watch Dog), discussed effectively teach the player multiple platforms – and this Committee, Indiahow digital pedagogies such as everything they need in order to number is increasing rapidly. The accepted the renaminggames can be used as an play the game. The same games games for learning project at of the ensemble aseffective tool to impart learning. can serve as effective tools for UNESCO MGIEP focuses on “Victorian Gothic andThe lecture was attended by learning skills for the 21st century building tools and research on Art Deco Ensemblesover a hundred participants if used in the classroom as using games as a pedagogy to of Mumbai”.including teachers, educators, supplementary material.” building 21st century skills and This makes Mumbaicurriculum designers, ed-tech socio-emotional skills.” Further, city the second city inexperts, games designers and Preceding Zigor's lecture, Dr. he invited participants to “make India after Ahmedabaddevelopers as well as students. Anantha Duraiappah, Director, learning addictive.” to be inscribed on the World Heritage List. In the past 5 years alone,In his lecture, titled 'Learn to UNESCO MGIEP, highlighted The lecture was followed by a India has managed to get inscribed seven of its properties/sites onplay and play to learn, the role of that a key focus area for the highly engaging discussion the World Heritage List of UNESCO. India now has overall 37gaming in education', Zigor Institute is to use digital between Zigor and the audience World Heritage Inscriptions with 29 Cultural, 07 Natural and 01 on the potential of games for Mixed sites. While India stands second largest in number after China education and learning and in terms of number of World Heritage properties in ASPAC (Asia mainstreaming digital and Pacific) region, it is overall sixth in the world. technologies in education systems. 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