Curriculum Mag May 2022

www.curriculum-magazine.com Vol 12 No 6 RNI No. UTTENG/2010/37634 This space could be yours magazine ADVERTISE WITH US May 16, 2022 Tamil Nadu begins Higher Education seeing cascading reformist measures for speedier implementation of NEP 2020 breakfast in schools It may not be merely the infusion of a new that no amendment is required. Regulations are Tamil Nadu is set to become the first state in leadership at India's higher education needed, which the five-member committee is the country to offer breakfast in government regulator, the University Grants drafting,” Kumar said. schools for students studying in Classes 1 to 5 in the state, along with the mid-day meal. This Commission (UGC) saw early this year in Prof The commission has has reached out to nearly was said by Chief Minister MK Stalin said this on the occasion of his first year in power M Jagdish Kuamr as chairman, but a heightened 500 foreign universities, located across the US, with the announcement of five schemes that includes a breakfast scheme for students. urge to transform higher education in tune with UK, Europe and East Asia. Chinese universities The special nutritional scheme is based on a public health study by the government on the the National Education Policy (NEP) that is have not been approached. The commission now alarming trends of malnourished children in the state. “There was a government study that leading to a lot of regulatory changes with plans to hold a meeting with the heads of foreign showed that many children who start early were skipping breakfast. They mostly miss respect to higher education lately in India. missions in India to discuss the possibilities of breakfast not only for the distance they have to travel but also for the misery and After CUET, National Higher Education tie-ups in step with the recently notified difficulties at home. So we are launching this, for students up to Class 5, in a selected Qualifications Framework (NHEQF), allowing regulations on twinning programmes, joint number of schools in corporations, municipalities and rural areas before making simultaneously two degrees and other frame broad outlines of institutional structures degree and dual degree programmes that will be it a statewide scheme,” Stalin said. Tamil Nadu was the pioneer of the midday announcements, UGC notified. The University required to invite foreign universities to start applicable from the academic year 2022-23. meal scheme as the first initiative to provide meals to children had been taken by the Grants Commission (Academic Collaboration operations in India. But he made it clear that the Work is also underway to pave the way for erstwhile Madras Municipal Corporation around 1920. In post-Independence India, between Indian and Foreign Higher Education major thrust will be on research”. reputed Indian institutes such as IIT Delhi to set Tamil Nadu was again the pioneer, with Chief Minister K Kamaraj rolling out a school Institutions to offer Joint Degree, Dual Degree, According to NEP 2020, selected universities, up campuses abroad. A committee under IIT feeding scheme in 1956. This scheme was later emulated by the union government in the and Twinning Programmes) Regulations, 2022 “those from among the top 100 universities in council chairman Dr K Radhakrishnan formed shape of what's today known as the midday meal scheme. in April. A step further, it is also considering the world, will be facilitated to operate in last December recently submitted its Kerala to undertake gender audit of allowing foreign universities open campuses in India”. “A legislative framework facilitating recommendations for opening offshore campuses school textbooks India. For this UGC has formed a five-member such entry will be put in place, and such of Indian higher educational institutions. Kerala is all set to undertake a gender audit of school textbooks in the present curriculum. committee to prepare regulations to allow universities will be given special dispensation Deliberations of another expert panel to get Being a primary tool of learning, textbooks play a significant role in forming values and foreign higher education institutes, placed regarding regulatory, governance, and content prestigious foreign universities to set up attitudes. However, in the absence of accurate depictions, they can also lead to various among the top 500 globally, to set up campuses norms on par with other autonomous campuses in India have also reached the “final biases. It is against this backdrop that the gender audit of school textbooks is being in India, particularly in areas of science and institutions of India,” it adds. stage”, Prof Kumar said. “It will also reduce a taken up on the directions of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan through the Vidyakiranam technology. Kumar said that initially institutes among top part of the outflow of foreign exchange which Mission and being implemented by the State Council of Educational Research and The committee's formation is the first step in 500 in various global rankings, such as the ones stands at about $US 25 billion currently.” Technology (SCERT). preparing the ground for opening up the higher issued by Times Higher Education or According to official estimates, about 50,000 education sector to foreign universities, a key Quacquarelli Symonds(QS), are likely to be international students are currently enrolled in proposal in the National Educational Policy approached once the regulations are in place. courses offered by Indian universities. (NEP) to “internationalise” the higher education He said the existing UGC Act need not be IIT-Delhi has expressed interest and even sector. UGC chairperson Prof M Jagadesh amended to allow such an arrangement in the submitted proposals to the Ministry of Education Kumar was quoted as having said, “The future. “We have studied the UGC Act and felt requesting that it be allowed to set up campuses in committee's mandate is to frame Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Last draft regulations so that foreign year, the government had universities can start functioning UGC draft Guidelines for Research Internships, informed Rajya Sabha that there in India in tune with the NEP. It are 11.33 lakh Indian students was given three weeks to prepare feedback/comments close by May 25...Pg2 studying abroad. This includes 2.1 lakh in the US, 2.15 lakh in its report.” Besides drafting a legal framework, Kumar said, Canada and 55,000 in the UK. the committee will attempt to INSIDE 7th Korea-India Friendship Quiz Competition 2022 winners Feature: DU launches centenary Aarushi Mohta from year celebrationss...Pg2 Zydus school of excellence, was awarded School Digest...Pg8 with prize INR 2,00,000, the first runner-up, Careerwsie: Aashita Bakshi from Career opportunities in the Delhi Public School, Apparel Sector..Pg 9 West Bengal received INR 1,50,000 and the Spotlight: Digital Education is second runner-up Leishi changing the way we Narumbam from S.I learn...Pg10 school, Manipur received INR 1,00,000. Interview: Ramanan For Regular News updates & Ramanathan, Former Director Features visit our websites: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) ..Pg 12-13 curriculum-magazine.com Education21.in Skills & Entrepreneurship...P15

2 Curriculum May 16,2022 News Feature Hosts Jain University crowned Champions as the KIUG 2021 conclude A glittering closing ceremony drew 97KIUG records were broken or equalled at Also present during the star-studded closing initiatives.” curtains on yet another memorable KIUG 2021. A mind boggling 42 were in ceremony was Union Minister for Sports and Congratulating the efforts of all participating edition of the Khelo India University weightlifting, 28 came in the pool, while Youth Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Chief athletes and the hosts Jain University, Union Games 2021 which witnessed the country's 23came in athletics. Two national records were Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai, Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports , Anurag young and aspiring athletes use the platform to also broken in the competition Siva Sridhar Minister for State, Youth Affairs and Sports and Singh Thakur said: “Khelo India University bring laurels to their respective universities on setting a new mark in the Men's 200m HomeAffairs Shri Nisith Pramanik. Games, Fit India, and Khelo India Youth Games May 3 in Bengaluru. Individual Medley and MT Ann Mariya The presence of the Indian Men and Women's are the result of PM Modi's vision. I am glad we Union Minister for Home Affairs and breaking the clean and jerk record in the Hockey teams who had a historic outing in the made the decision to host the 2nd edition of the Cooperation, Amit Shah, chief guest for the women' weightlifting +87kg class. Tokyo Olympic Games was a highlight of the Khelo India University Games in Bengaluru this closing ceremony, presented the overall Sridhar was the runaway athlete of the Games, evening, and the two teams were felicitated by year. I can say with utmost pride that despite the champion's title to hosts Jain Deemed-to-be winning 7 golds and two silvers in the the Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Covid-19 pandemic, the KIUG 2021 has been an University who ended their campaign with an competition. The swimmer also set a new Shah. Sandalwood cine icon Kicha Sudeep too outstanding and very successful event. The impressive 20 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze KIUG mark with each gold he won in the pool. graced the occasion. athletes here broke 2 National Records and 76 medals. Lovely Professional University, Punjab Swimmer Shrungi Bandekar four gold and one Crediting the performances of the country's previous records of University Games this year.” won 17 gold medals, 15 silver, and 19 bronze. silver make her the most successful female youth brigade, Shah, who released the coffee Commending the efforts of the state government Defending Champions Panjab University athlete at the games. Priya Mohan's 200m, table book on Khelo India University Games and Jain University, Chief Minister of Karnataka finished third in the medal tally with 15 gold, 9 400m double secured her spot as the most prepared by AlU, said, “I congratulate all the Basavaraj Bommai after the launch of the postal silver, and 24 bronze medals. dominant athlete on the track. Universities and the athletes who participated at cover of Khelo India Youth Games 2021, said, They ended up with 20 golds, three more than the Khelo India University Games 2021. All the “Sports are natural aspects of human beings. It their closest competitors Lovely Professional athletes who participate are deserving of shows and forms the character of all the humans. University (17 gold, 15 silver, 19 bronze). While applause.Winning or losing is part and parcel of It teaches a person the importance of LPU ended up with the most medals of any sports. But to compete in sports is the more sportsmanship. You have to play to win and not to university in the competition, their gold deficit important thing. Since 2014, PM Narendra lose. You should not be afraid. We should not saw them lose the title to the hosts. Defending Modi made a mission of his life to make India have fear of losing but willing to win. Prime champions Panjab University finished third (15 the No. 1 nation in every area, including sports. Minister Narendra Modi came with the vision of gold, 9 silver, 24 bronze). He never worried about problems, but planned, Khelo India. Sports have the power to change the The Games were also a great example of the worked hard, and found ways to bring results. In direction of the country and I urge all the youths growth and improvement in this level of sports, PM Modi took a series of initiatives, and in India to bring glory to the nation.” competition since its last edition. In total today, we can see the beautiful result of the same Delhi University launches centenary year celebrations, Year-long plans include Studio for livestreaming of academic programs On May 1, 2022, the University of Delhi or more popularly the Vice President asked all stakeholders to work with this DU (Delhi University) turned 100 years old, an outstanding aim in mind. historic landmark that every Indian should be proud of. Education Minister Pradhan who preceded VP in speaking Befitting to the occasion a special celebratory event was said that the Delhi University will offer solutions to global organized by the DU where Vice President of India, M problems, emerging as an incubator of the world. He said the Venkaiah Naidu, who is also the chancellor of the university, Delhi University is not just an educational institution, it is an was the chief guest. Union Education Minister, Dharmendra emotion for people associated with it. He called upon DU Pradhan, along with university VC Prof Yogesh Singh and Alumni to create a model for the country in alumni others were part of the event organized at the University contribution. campus. In his welcome address the VC expressed the hope that DU Situated in the historic landscape of the capital city of Delhi will excel to the extent that it will be among the 100 top and spread over 407 acres, the University of Delhi was universities in the world before 2047 given the outstanding established in the year 1922 by an Act of the Central journey that we document today. Legislature. At that time, only three collegesSt. Stephen's On this occasion, the Vice President also released the (1881), Hindu (1899) and Ramjas (1917) preceded the founding of the University. The Bill to Commemorative Centenary Stamp, Commemorative Centenary Coin, Commemorative constitute the University was introduced in the Central Legislative Assembly on the 16th of Centenary volume and the Delhi University Undergraduate Curriculum Framework- 2022 January, passed by it on the 22nd of February and by the Council of States on the 28th of (Hindi, Sanskrit & Telugu versions). He also launched the Centenary Website of the University February 1922. The Viceroy gave his assent on the 5th of March, the Notification was issued and felicitated Kritika Khinchi, 3rd year student of Gargi College and creator of the Centenary on the 6th of April and the Delhi University Act came into force on the 1st May 1922. Logo for the University of Delhi. 100 years later, Delhi University, has journeyed by leaps and bounds and as VC Singh put it Going further the DU has plans for a year-long celebrations and some of the plans include reached every home and nook and corner of the country. Starting with 750 students (82 of Adoption of Centenary Village and its Development, Centenary chance for completing pending them girls), DU today has 606228 out of which more than 50% are girls (324067). From Arts education at the University, Setting up of a University Studio for Live streaming Academic and and Science it has metastasized to 16 faculties and from 57 programs to 540 programs all these Co-Curricular Programmes , Revival of the Community Radio of the University, Release of 100 years. The number of affiliated colleges has zoomed from 3 to 90. The university budget Coffee table book, Showcasing Initiatives Depicting the Present Status and Vision of the has likewise increased from Rs 40,000 to Rs 838+ Cr. University in the Areas of: Research and Development, Intellectual Property Rights, Ranked 12th in the NIRF Rankings, DU is also among the 800-1000 band in the Times Higher Innovative Practices, Green Initiatives, Including Energy Conservation and Eco -friendly Education list, in the 501-510 (2022) QS World University Rankings and 77th in QS Asia work. University Rankings. In terms of citations and research papers, DU is a leader in countries Creation of Commemorative Centenary Volumes Showcasing the History, Work and universities with more than 57000 Scopus index publications. It is also one of the 20 IoEs Achievements of the University through Diverse media, Further Documentation on Ways and (Institution of Eminence) by Ministry of Education as declared in 2019 Means for Augmentation in Placement of the University in Global Rankings; Development of Vice President during his address at centenary celebrations overwhelmed by the talk of Blueprints for Diverse and Contextual Online Courses / Pedagogies of Teaching / Learning; excellence reminded the gathering that ancient India had enjoyed the reputation of being a Organisation of Distinguished Academician / Alumni Lecture Series; Organisation of Viswaguru and was a renowned cradle of culture. He said reputed centres of knowledge, International Conferences on Multi Interdisciplinary Themes, Felicitation of Prominent among the earliest known to humanity, like the universities of Nalanda, Takshashila, Sportspersons from within University Alumni. Vikramshila, Vallabhi and Odantapuri bear ample testimony to this fact. Declaring that it is his deep-seated wish to see Indian Universities ranked among the top 10 universities of the world,

Curriculum May 16, 2022 3 Updates UGC draft Guidelines for Stricter admission norms at intends to take admission in MBBS/BDS or Note from the Editor equivalent medical course in any medical Research Internships, Darul Ulmoom college of Pakistan shall not be eligible for Dear Readers, appearing in FMGE or seeking employment in Greetings from Team Curriculum! feedback/comments close by Darul Uloom Deoband has made this year's India on the basis of educational qualifications Thankfully, reopening went smoothly and a admission process more stringent by making (in any subject) acquired in Pakistan except few instances where schools or particular May 25 police verification of the documents submitted those who had joined Pakistan degree classes needed to be shutdown as Covid by the applicants mandatory.“Students seeking colleges/institutions before December 2018 or cases were diagnosed in them, didn’t As per a communiqué of UGC, a draft of admission this year will have to submit their later after obtaining Security Clearance from become a reason for any big worry. Micro guidelines for research internship has been documents, including their Aadhaar cards, MHA till date,” the official notice from NMC management and precautions worked and posted for public comments. The decision was original residence certificates, and an affidavit, read. there is no situation in the country where taken by UGC after it was announced under the which would be checked and verified by However, the Commission has also clarified pandemic looks dangerous at the moment. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 that government agencies, including the Local that migrants and their children who acquired Also, the approval of Covid vaccines for internships will now be promoted and made Intelligence Unit (LIU) of the police,” Darul higher education or medical degree in Pakistan school age group children, has added to compulsory. Uloom's Naib Mohtamim (Deputy Vice- but have been awarded Indian citizenship will overall confidence. Vaccination drives will If implemented, under this move, all Chancellor) Maulana Abdul Khaliq Madrasi still be eligible to appear for FMGE/NEXT and become next big activity after vacations undergraduate students in recognised Indian said in a statement. seek employment in India, after obtaining are over. And, hopefully the worst is over universities will have to compulsorily do a Those seeking admission will have to submit Security Clearance from MHA. and we are heading to normalcy. research internship for eight to ten weeks. The their previous madrasa certificates, the mark In the notice, which was issued on April 22, the The issue of learning loss and mental public feedback and comments will be received sheets obtained from there and the Aadhaar UGC and the AICTE said any Indian national or health has been recognized and at school till May 25. cards of the applicants and their fathers overseas citizen of the country who intends to and classroom level, strategies are being The draft have proposed centrally operated including their mobile numbers, he said. take admission in any degree college or worked out. The wisdom and learning of portal that would facilitate Internship Provider In case the ID is found wrong, the student will educational institution of Pakistan “shall not be past two years will come handy in these Organisation (IPO) to offer internships with the not only be expelled but legal action can also be eligible for seeking employment or higher situations. specification of eligibility conditions, students taken against him. Talking about the outstation studies in India”. While the Government is strongly focused to search for internships of their choice, students, Madrasi said, “No one is exempted in Pakistan had also reverted by seeking on NEP 2020 implementation, it has allotment of internships, as well as record and this regard. “ clarification on this issue. “We have sought provided an environment of feedback. “Students of Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, clarification from the Indian government with experimentation and optimism. As per the draft, students will apply for research Manipur, Tripura, Assam etc. will (also) have to reference to the said Public Notice. Pakistan internships on their own or through the faculty bring their original residence certificates and reserves the right to take appropriate measures In this edition, we have tried to include mentor of their parent HEI, by registering at the affidavits, without which the admission process in response to this openly discriminatory and content that will provide some information research internship portal. After registering and will not be completed,” he added. inexplicable action by India,” the Pakistan on these changes and engage you. applying for internships, students will be ministry of foreign affairs, based in Islamabad, Just reiterating again that we have selected by host organisations based on their MBBS/BDS degree from Pakistan said in a statement. opened this space as window of selection criteria. 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4 Curriculum May16, 2022 News Updates IIT Madras makes its contributions to the United Nations (UN) in a full-fledged manner. Steps are being ambitious vision for the University to become Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” and taken to complete the merger before the the one of the most innovative higher education new academic year in July. institution in India in the next ten years. Computer Science Courses it assesses university commitment to In all, 55,604 Anganwadis across the State NAAC accreditation that identifies the quality sustainability across four broad areas: research, will be merged with the nearest schools. of the institute in terms of its education, research, faculty, infrastructure, placements, available to the Public stewardship, outreach and teaching. Progress is Rs 2,306.58 crore for two etc., as well as gives students confidence that measured for each of the individual 17 SDGs, they are selecting a quality institution, will Indian Institute of Technology Madras has as well as across the goals as a whole. new campuses of Ambedkar expectedly help JKLU achieve this goal. taken a unique initiative to make its high- Calcutta University has been ranked first quality courses in Computer Science available among all the central and state-aided public University Rural Tribal Technical to everyone. The Faculty from the Department universities in the country by Times Higher of Computer Science and Engineering have Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2022. The Delhi government has sanctioned Rs Training Program for created a portal containing the core courses that varsity has been ranked 14th globally in the 2306.58 crores for Ambedkar University can be accessed by Educational Institutions, 'Decent Work and Economic Growth' sub- Delhi's Rohini and Dheerpur, campuses. The Skilling Tribal youth in 6 students and anyone else interested. category. At least 64 universities from the new campuses will accommodate over This initiative is also a major step towards country featured in the rankings making India 26,000 students in the coming years. states launched realising the vision of Prof. V. Kamakoti, the fourth best-represented country. As many The upcoming Ambedkar University campus Director, IIT Madras, who is keen to make high as eight universities from India made it into the at Rohini will be built at the cost of Rs A Pilot Project for Skilling Tribal Youth called quality education accessible to rural India. top 300 list globally. Amrita Vishwa 1107.56 crore. The campus will be spread Rural Tribal Technical Training Program The core Computer Science courses that are Vidyapeetham claimed 41st place in the over 1,64,130 sqm and will accommodate (Grameen Udhyami Project) was launched on available on the portal- overall table and eighth place for SDG 3 (good over 10,000 students. The Dheerpur campus, May 13 by Union Minister of State, Ministry http://nsm.iitm.ac.in/cse/ are on programming, health and well-being) and SDG 5 (gender spreading over 2,00,759 sqm, will be built at of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Data Structures, Computer Organisation and equality). Lovely Professional University the cost of Rs 1199.02 crore. It will have the Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar at Algorithms. Each course has YouTube makes the top 100 at joint 74th place in the capacity to accommodate over 16,000 the Centre for Research and Industrial Staff recordings of live lectures taught to the students overall table and is sixth for SDG 7 (affordable students. Performance CRISP, Bhopal. The project at IIT Madras during the pandemic. and clean energy). Both the campuses will have multi-stores envisages training in the form of “Pilot Speaking about this initiative, Prof. C. Chandra Shoolini University of Biotechnology and academic blocks and auditoriums along with Project” for about 250 beneficiaries of 17 Sekhar, Head, Department of Computer Management Sciences is second in the world health centers, convention blocks, MLCP, clusters of 17 districts selected from 6 states of Science and Engineering (CSE), IIT Madras, for SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), and administration blocks, library blocks, India Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, said, “The recordings of live lectures for CSE sixth for SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), amphitheaters, guest houses, separate hostels Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Odisha. core courses at the undergraduate level and the while KIIT University is joint eighth for SDG for girls and boys. Residential units of Training will be provided to the beneficiaries graduate level, by the faculty of the Department 10 (reduced inequalities). A record 1,524 different types will also be constructed at in 5 disciplines (multiskilling) electrician and are expected to be helpful to the students in institutions from 110 countries/regions have both campuses. solar energy, agricultural mechanization Engineering Colleges to learn the underlying participated across the rankings this year, a 23 (related to agriculture), e-governance, plumber concepts and principles of the subjects of these per cent increase since last year, reflecting the JK Lakshmipat University and mason, two-wheeler repair and courses in the right manner.” growing importance of the SDGs within higher maintenance. This training will enable the Further, Prof. C. Chandra Sekhar said, “t will education institutions globally. gets A Grade from NAAC youth to start their own business along with the also be beneficial to the teachers in Engineering job, so that employment opportunities will be JKLU (JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur) available for other youth as well. Colleges to get to know how to effectively has been accredited with“A” Grade by the Speaking at the launch ceremony, the Minister NAAC (National Assessment and connected virtually from his office in Delhi & teach the important and fundamental subjects in School of Sports for Para Accreditation Council). The about a decade highlighted the importance of Skilling in Post old University, which was established Covid New World Order. “Skilling is even Computer Science and Engineering and how to through an act of legislation by Rajasthan more important in today's world. The Covid State Assembly in 2011 by the JK pandemic has led to disruptions in traditional equip the students with the problem solving Athletes at MU Organisation (one of top business supply chains of electronics & digital products. conglomerates) , got the accreditation in the The world is now looking for a trusted partner. skills. It is hoped that the portal will be used to Mumbai University may soon have a School of very first attempt. The NAAC carried its It offers a unique opportunity to India & its improve the quality of teaching and learning Sports for Para Athletes. The Physical evaluation process between April 20 and 22 youth. As the World now looks towards India, the CSE core subjects in Engineering Colleges last month. we need to skill our youth to emerge as Global in India.” Education department of the varsity has The expert team from NAAC critically Skills Hub. “ Computer Science is one of the most sought- submitted a proposal in this regard, which not examined JKLU on all seven parameters after engineering disciplines in India, especially only suggests providing sports facilities for (Curricular Aspects; Teaching-Learning and Veranda launches Veranda in the IITs, and is of high interest to the para athletes, but also curating a course for Evaluation; Research, Innovations and students. Although a large proportion of them on fitness training. Extension; Infrastructure and Learning Acacia across 25 locations students apply for this stream in IITs, there are The proposal has been submitted in association Resources; Student Support and Progression; with Project Mumbai, an NGO which has Governance, Leadership and Management; Veranda Learning Solutions Limited only a limited number of seats available in the Institutional Values and Best Practices) and (“Veranda”), a public listed EdTech company Department of Computer Science and taken up a challenge to make Mumbai awarded a CGPA of 3.05 and the highly rated (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), on May 12 Engineering. accessible for differently-abled. “A” Grade. announced the launch of Veranda Acacia, a Highlighting the unique aspects of this Elaborating on the proposal contents, Prof Dr Expressing his gratitude to the entire team learning platform aimed to bridge the initiative, Dr. Rupesh Nasre, Associate Vasanthi Kadhiravan, head, Physical Education which made achieving this feat possible, workplace-ready IT skills gap in India, through Professor, Department of Computer Science department, said, “Sports or physical activities Vice Chancellor Prof Dheeraj Sanghi said, a nationwide network, with the signup of its is a very important aspect of lives of “The grade reflects our hard work, our first set of Delivery Centres across 25 and Engineering, IIT Madras, said, “The portal differently abled people as not only does it aspirations, and our commitment to quality locations. has been created to help students who could not help them in keeping illnesses away, it also and excellence throughout our existence of a The Acacia Phase 1 programs for Full Stack study at IIT Madras, especially those from little over a decade. Each one of you has Web Development, Cloud and DevOps, as well enhances motivation and a sense of worked towards making the university what as Data Science are aligned to Competency remote and rural areas of the country. They will accomplishment. The Centre will not only it is today. I believe that this grade truly Standards developed by SSC NASSCOM in have access to the same curriculum that is reflects the large strides this university has collaboration with Industry and approved by allow practice sessions but could also lead to made in the last several years and today we Government of India. taught in the institute. This initiative will ensure holding tournaments which could be great truly provide an education which is Acacia programs (career tracks) are fully that quality material is accessible to all comparable to the best not only in the state aligned to the contemporary and emerging forums for them to perform and climb the but in the country. We feel very encouraged needs of the skilled workforce at IT industries, students.” by this recognition and it motivates us to based on regular interactions with partner ladder to represent different teams in para- continue our march towards excellence with organisations, to provide them with work-ready a stronger vigour and commitment.” college graduates. These career tracks are sports.” Located in Jaipur, JKLU is one of the new- offered to the undergraduate and postgraduate age private universities built on a 30-acre students, both at Acacia's Delivery Partner Govt. approves Covaxin for Telangana to convert sprawling campus that is modern, green with Centres and in institutional campuses. A total a high-quality academic infrastructure of six career tracks are offered, three each in 6-12 years age group anganwadis into pre- comprising of state-of-the-art labs, lecture Phase 1 and Phase 2, namely Full Stack Web halls, library, administrative infrastructure, Development, Cloud and DevOps, Data The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) primaries residential facilities, sports and other Science, Cybersecurity, Mobile App on 26 April gave restricted emergency use student-centricamenities designed to help Development, and Artificial Intelligence and authorisation to Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for The State Education Department is exploring students. Its model focuses on providing Machine Learning. children between the age of 6-12 years. possibilities of converting all Anganawadis in opportunities to learn-by-doing- through its Kalpathi S. Suresh, Chairman cum Executive This is a significant leap towards ensuring a the State into pre-primary schools from the project-based learning pedagogy, state-of- Director, said, “ We will deliver high quality, safe and effective rollout of vaccines for next academic year. As part of the new the-art labs and studios, Practice Schools, affordable, and experienced instructor led children in India, a decision that is as critical as education policy, it was decided to convert Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, courses across tier 2 and tier 3 towns to enable it is crucial amidst the recent spike in cases. Anganwadis into pre-primary schools and immersive internships, and constant industry learners to quickly integrate within the industry The pandemic is far from over, and vaccines introduce foundation courses for children. interface. The University made a renewed in the coming 12 months.” are our best bet on staying safe. From the next academic year, all Anganwadis commitment in 2018 and adopted an Earlier, the expert panel of the Drug Controller will be merged with the nearby pre-primary General of India recommended granting schools and named as YSR Pre-primary emergency use authorisation for Biological E's Schools. Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax for children in the The department has already completed the 5 to 12 years age group. mapping of Anganwadis near the schools in all the districts. Arrangements are being made to India 4th in THE Impact extend full-fledged digital teaching to one or two classes for foundation courses. Rankings 2022 Anganwadis with their own buildings will be converted into pre-primary schools. The India is the joint fourth most-represented nation Anganwadis, which are functioning in rented across the rankings, with 64 universities buildings, will be merged with the nearby featuring in total (the same number as Turkey). government schools. Although the merger THE Impact Rankings claim to be the “world's process has already started, it was not taken up only rankings measuring universities'

Curriculum May 16, 2022 5 Useful 'Social Scholarship' by services. In addition, the programme will help (Autonomous, Kalyan. The programme is Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing Strategies University Living to reward enhance their managerial capability to run the designed to give educators the opportunity to and Financial Performance Management. The students creating a Social enterprise. The pedagogy will include lectures, create a career in international education through Campus of Les Roches in Marbella additional Impact discussions, entrepreneurship talks, and a blended learning curriculum that combines specialization focuses on Resort development and significant mentoring from various subject matter rigorous and relevant academics with school- Management and is dedicated to managing luxury In an initiative launched in association with experts. based applications. The course helps teachers resorts and related businesses. Nottingham Trent University, UK, University of Application Link: who want to apply for international board Living have introduced a scholarship for students https://innovateindia.mygov.in/entrepreneurship- schools, apart from overall skill development that The specialization “Sustainable Developments of Indian citizenship who have contributed in program-for-women/ would help them grow in their respective schools. and Practices” will be offered at the Crans- some way or form to better society, the Announcing the distinctive association Prof. The admissions for the course have already Montana campus from next September, with environment, or people's lives around them. Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIM Kozhikode, began with the last date for application on 30th courses taught by prominent faculty members The idea of the scholarship was conceived said “Innovation and Entrepreneurship are the June 2022. The course will officially commence such as Dr. Dimitrios Diamantis, Executive owing to a growing number of students applying buzz words around which the history of 21st in July 2022. Divided into nine modules and Academic Dean, a visionary whose doctoral thesis to Nottingham. “The idea was to help make the century will be scripted. Entrepreneurship has designed by globally renowned academicians, the already dealt with Consumer Involvement and dream of students looking to study abroad a always been a gendered phenomenon, with a far year-long curriculum focuses on the Ecotourism. The program will also include Master reality,” said Saurabh Arora, Founder and CEO lesser number of women choosing it as a road to implementation of global best practices in classes delivered by external experts on the field. of University Living. “We wanted to celebrate empowerment. IIM Kozhikode is a pioneer in education, environmental sustainability, and those students making a difference and creating a gender diversity and we strongly believe that technology. The course follows a research-based \"This intellectually significant program is social impact on the people or places around collaborations like these will change the status approach to learning, and has an internship eagerly awaited by the entire young generation of them. We consciously decided to not base the quo and unleash the untapped potential of women module for learning practical aspects of teaching students and is a perfect complement to our scholarship on grades or academic performance entrepreneurs. It is now time to nurture women and a final capstone project. The course is ideal operational and academic initiatives as well as to but reward the heart of a person. We fondly refer with entrepreneurship ambitions and develop the for working professionals as classes are held after our annual Shift'In festival in November.” to it as 'Scholarship with a soul' as it is more than skills and perspectives that will help them set up work hours and includes a mix of synchronous just a cut-and-dry scholarship. We wanted to and run sustainable businesses to make the world and asynchronous sessions. Nutrify Today Academy launches an instill in students the reaffirmation that good a better place.” Prospective students can inquire at: deeds do pay.” https://abea.in/course/post-graduate-diploma-in- online certification program “The 'Social Scholarship' is aimed at rewarding IIM Calcutta Executive Programme global-education students who have played an impactful role in Nutrify Today Academy, an industry capacity bettering society,” says Mayank, Co-founder and in Human Resource Management TPL launches PG Programme in e- building platform has recently launched an online COO of University Living. “Grades will not be certification program on industry-ready bridging considered as an eligibility criterion; all that is with Emeritus Commerce & Supply Chain courses in nutraceuticals. The nutraceutical being looked at is the level of social academy, with bases in Mumbai and Bangalore, consciousness in the student. Students who have The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Management focuses on elevating the skill set of professionals actively championed a cause and helped drive (IIM Calcutta), has announced the launch of the in the nutraceutical sector. The certification change are more than welcome to apply. The thirteenth batch of the Executive Programme in Times Professional Learning (TPL), under its programs are tailor made to groom talent and value of the scholarship will be £5000 and will Human Resource Management with Emeritus. brand, Times Pro has launched a three-month equip them with the right skills that will in turn be open to all students of Indian nationality.” he This 1-year high-impact programme enables training programme called Post Graduate result in the growth of the sector. continued. evolving and mid-career professionals, including Programme in e-Commerce & Supply Chain The academy is designed for those who aspire to This scholarship is for Indian students who have line managers interested in HRM, with a Management, a job-oriented learning programme. pursue careers in food technology, and applied to Nottingham Trent University, UK and minimum of two years of work experience to It will equip learners with the requisite nutraceutical. The early bird discounted programs requires you to upload a video of the social advance their people management capabilities knowledge, training, and skills to seek a on offer include 'New Product Development and impact you have created. The last date to apply is through live online and a four-day in-campus rewarding career in one of India's fastest-growing Commercialization,' 'Nutraceuticals for 31st May. For more information, you can visit immersion at the IIM Calcutta campus. sectors. Nutritionists and Dietitians,' 'OTC Marketing the University Living website and check if you're The thirteenth batch of this programme begins The e-Commerce & Supply Chain Management Management' among other programs. These eligible. on June 30, 2022, and has a fee of INR 3,25,000 program highlights crucial skilling modules such programs are curated by Centurion University. + GST, with flexible payment options and low- as e-Commerce Operations, ERP, Supply Chain The Academy's faculty includes senior industry IIMK-NCW Professional cost EMI options available. The programme is Analytics & Artificial Intelligence and Machine professionals and academics, who provide an Programme for Early-Stage offered through Emeritus, a global leader in Learning, Blockchain, RFID and Drone insider's view of the industry. Women Entrepreneurs making high-quality education accessible and Technology. The learning will be delivered on the affordable, offering a digital-first, seamless state-of-the-art TPL platform through the Direct- Techno India University Introduces Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode and learning and high engagement experience. Visit to-Device (D2D) mode and includes Virtual Live the National Commission for Women (NCW), the programme page for more details on the Classroom Sessions, e-Learning Modules, Live Family Business MBA Programme have come together for a unique academic programme. Interested applicants should apply by Data-based Projects, and case studies delivered offering for women entrepreneursan opportunity May 19, 2022, to avail a 10% discount amounting by eminent trainers and experts from the industry. Techno India University, Kolkata has announced for them to undergo professional training to to INR 32,500 + GST on the total programme fee. The penetration of e-commerce services across the launch of Certificate Programme on Managing launch their entrepreneurial career as well as a tier II and III cities due to massive internet and Family Business and MBA in Family Business chance for existing women entrepreneurs to University of Essex offers a series of smartphone usage has led to a burgeoning and Entrepreneurship. augment and scale up their businesses with demand for trained and skilled professionals These two innovative and contemporary professional mentoring. The duration of both free online courses on mental across operational roles. TimesPro has partnered programmes were introduced in a Global Summit online programmes is four months, with four with industry leaders such as Amazon, Swiggy, organised by The School of Management - hours of classes every week. It will comprise of health in children Godrej & Boyce, DTDC, Flipkart, Delhivery, Techno India University, West Bengal co-hosted sixty hours of learning which includes forty XpressBees, FR8, APML, and AAJ Enterprises as by Bengal Business Council and the Strategic hours of subject sessions and twenty hours UK-based University of Essex has announced a hiring partners to provide employability to its Partner was Daffodil International University, dedicated to mentoring and Q&A. series of free online courses on mental health in learners on completion of the training. Bangladesh for the benefit of businesses run by This collaborative online training programme to children to raise awareness of some of the Applicants interested in enrolling for the Post families to incorporate professional expertise and nurture and build entrepreneurial capability challenges faced by children and young people Graduate Programme in e-Commerce & Supply emerging business concepts and practicalities. among women entrepreneurs will be designed today. The courses offer an insight into issues Chain Management can register and executed by the Centre of Excellence for such as body image disorder, gender identity on:https://timespro.com/course/post-graduate- 90+ My Tuition App Launches Social Innovation (CESI) of the Indian Institute difficulties, self-harm, challenging behaviour, and programme-e-commerce-supply-chain- of Management Kozhikode in association with interventions like psychodynamic counselling management/ 'College Connect' NCW and MyGov.in. To increase outreach and and the positive roles of schools. The courses will make the programme accessible, the programme be of interest to those who work with children, as Les Roches creates a Sustainable 90+ My Tuition App, an Edtech start-up, has will be offered bilingually in English & well as teachers and parents. The courses are led announced the launch of its new \"College Malayalam. Aspiring women entrepreneurs can by PPS lecturers, all experts in their fields. Development specialization within Connect\" initiative to target students pursuing now chooses from two programmes dedicatedly Chris Tanner, senior lecturer in University of their MBA and B.Tech degree and help them designed as per their current careers and skillsets: Essex's Department of Psychosocial and its Bachelor program start their entrepreneurial journey. As part of (a) Foundation Programme in Entrepreneurship: Psychoanalytic Studies (PPS), said: “We're the College Connect initiative, the company This introductory programmes is designed for delighted to be running this series of free courses. Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is will provide new graduates with assistance and women who are novices and want to enter the We're committed to supporting all who work with making sustainability a Bachelor's degree resources to assist them in accomplishing their entrepreneurial arena. It will aim to develop the vulnerable, or traumatised clients through specialization by dedicating the last semester of goals. The programme will be taken to different entrepreneurial skills required to identify a learning about relational approaches, based on its Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in colleges whereby participating in a contest business opportunity and set up a business and psychodynamic thinking.” Global Hospitality Management to the subject. students can be enrolled in the programme. the managerial capability to run the enterprise The online talks also provide a taster to the Sustainability is now one of the four The initiative is in line with 90+ connect, an successfully. The pedagogy will include lectures, Foundation Degree/BA Therapeutic specializations, from which students can choose initiative of 90+ My Tuition App launched in discussions, entrepreneurship talks, and Communication and Therapeutic Organisations a at the Crans-Montana campus, along with February 2022, that targeted young individuals significant mentoring from various subject matter course which attracts professionals already Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing Strategies currently working in the Edtech space with experts. working in the mental health sector. and Financial Performance Management. entrepreneurial aspirations. The company has (b) Advanced Programme in Entrepreneurship: Attendance to these courses is free and open to The new Bachelor's specialization is designed to decided to launch the College Connect Advanced Programme in Entrepreneurship is all, but please register your place in advance. equip students with the managerial skills and programme based on the positive feedback designed for women entrepreneurs who want to knowledge necessary to transform hospitality, received for 90+ connect while on their scale up their businesses. It will aim to augment ABEA Post Graduate Diploma in tourism and the experience economy in this mission of creating EduPreneurs. The pilot of their entrepreneurial skills in fine tuning their regard. Courses cover the changing demands of the programme has already begun with a few business model, expanding their markets, Global Education customers, stakeholders and communities, eco- colleges and seen participation from multiple accessing funds, and diversifying their product or tourism, design, and ethics and corporate numbers of students. Aditya Birla Education Academy (ABEA), governance issues. Other specializations are announced admissions for its second batch of the offered in the last semester of BBA studies both Post Graduate Diploma in Global Education on the Crans-Montana and Marbella campuses: (PGDGE) programme in association with B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science, and Commerce

6 Curriculum May 16,2022 News Features The silo of KP migrant schools in Jammu doing more harm than good to KP migrant children Now reduced to just five in number with a few hundred students on their rolls, these exclusive schools have been systemically eroded to just on paper entities. The lack of teaching staff and subject teachers in particular is ruining education of many a children studying in them and also rendering them unsustainable says Autar Nehru There are about five pubic (government) hindsight it also gave a reason for migrant duties and postings to these schools began to who doesn't wish to be named, the school migrant schools in Jammu district that employees of every department to engage and seen as punishment postings. Simultaneously a authorities have requested higher ups for cater to the education needs of Kashmiri network with each other to stay afloat. number of these teachers were also retiring and discontinuation of commerce stream and migrant children and have been in existence for As months turned into years and now almost 32 their overall number was coming down situation is so dire that it is a physics lecturer who 32 long years after the mass exodus of Kashmiri years, that temporary arrangement at least for progressively in absence of fresh recruitment. takes up the commerce class or it just doesn't take pandits (KPs) and other vulnerable groups from school education has moved on its own while But still, there were enough teachers to run place at all. Kashmir valley in the wake of serial killings by the state government's thought architecture is these schools. Another aspect highlighted by serving teachers is Pakistani sponsored terror groups and threats still frozen in that temporary phase. With time However, according to an insider who worked that those who are once posted are not transferred from radical separatist mobs in early 1990s and stability, most of the children did move to himself as a teacher, the real deterioration as per due process and tenure. “It is frustrating to necessitated their creation. The bulk of this private schools and even to regular government started when teachers were being transferred on be a teacher not because of profession but service displaced population took refuge in camps set schools. Ditto with colleges, the initial deputation and many of them to relief conditions and the lack of purpose our department up in Jammu and its surrounding areas and these opposition to college admission is long gone. organization. Though there is a charter for non- is showing,” says another teacher who has been at schools became part of these camps. Now migrant children share colleges and teaching duties as per the law, the migrant the school for past five years. While creating a temporary infrastructure and universities with locals and camp colleges have teachers were posted as officers in this quasi- Commenting on the state of affairs, Pintoo Ji, a camp offices was the best way to tide over the literary wound up long ago. But exclusive revenue department that governs more than 1.5 prominent social worker of Kashmiri pandit refugee crisis and meet the challenges of the schools continue to exist? lakh migrants in Jammu in 'colonial bluebook' migrants feels keeping a silo of these schools is disruption caused by this unexpected With camps moving out of tents to concrete style. “These postings were seen as promotions wrong. “These schools were created both for our displacement, the government of the day clusters and now to multi-storeyed apartments and added to social status. So, we lost a number teachers and children to promote our culture of through these measures wanted to ensure several years ago, the corresponding migrant of brilliant teachers to this bad decision,” he education. Teachers to show their passion and delivery of services and engagement of the schools too have an upgraded physical says. also nurture our youth with values that our ecosystem as an extension of the system that infrastructure and buildings of their own to The other aspect to this sorry state of affairs has community stood for, and children to learn from existed in Kashmir province. However, these function as normal schools. However, been teachers taking up other jobs and using our own teachers to imbibe that natural connect decisions at the same time had a fair share of progressively their enrolment has plummeted every trick in trade to keep off postings in with our ethos. But all this is not now working. politics also. and schools in Udhampur had to be shut down schools. A sizeable number of these teaching Rather it is counterproductive to those Most of the people including the 'migrants' owing to dwindling number of children. Now having grown old are also patients (mostly presumptions and none is gaining anything out of themselves and the government officials thought there are only five schools left in Jammu lifestyle related) and therefore incapable of it,” he adds. of this displacement as a temporary phase that (Satwari, Shastri Nagar, Roop Nagar, Udaywala work. The net result of this madness has been Absurd it as may sound, a nation which in some would be lasting a few months to at best couple and Jagti). And lack of teachers is the biggest lack of teachers even in these five schools now. ways is obsessed with the emotive cause of of years. So, they wanted a standalone problem they are faced with and it is there for For instance, Jagti township which is housing Kashmiri Pandits seems to be unaware of how KP ecosystem, which could be pulled out at will and years together without a lasting solution. more than 4000 families and has a good children community's educational pride is in a self- reintegrated back in Kashmir at a given At the time of exodus in 1990, there were an population houses two of these schools (junior destruction mode for years now under the nose of opportunity. The other consideration for this estimated 7500 government teachers amongst wing upto middle school and a senior secondary so many well-wishers, activists and politicians . decision was the growing anxiety among locals Kashmiri Pandits and constituted the largest from class 9 upward) with reasonably good and These schools could have well figured in the in Jammu, who were opposed to the thought of employee group among the displaced modern infrastructure. The senior secondary global case studies if the objectives for which they absorption of migrant employees in regular community from Kashmir. With so many of has 350 students on its rolls and as a flagship were created were met and these would have set departments and migrant students in schools and them, there was no way each one of them could migrant school, it offers both humanities as well examples for migrants worldwide,. With no such colleges as this in their view would have shrunk be adjusted in schools to work at that time. So, as science streams after class X. But that case left for them, it is better to make them opportunities for them and their children. initially if it was either on the voluntary basis or optimism ends there. swallow bitter pill of death and convert these into Despite being one state, the regional divide in consideration of convenience that some of Despite being a cynosure and showpiece of KP regular schools so that they remain sustainable J&K has been a reality fueled more by politics in these teachers got postings to schools created community's educational culture, the school and going. Else the systemic disease will ruin both (Kashmir and Jammu) regions than for migrant children. In the later years, it doesn't have teachers for commerce subject for future of students in these schools very soon. anything else and this kind of arrangement did became a corrupt nexus between bureaucrats several years now. Likewise, there are no the fine balancing act to respect this sentiment and some of these teachers to run these schools. physical education teachers, zoology teacher, and stemmed chances of an agitation! In the Slowly teachers started pulling out of teaching Hindi teacher, psychology teachers and the list goes on. According to a teacher from the school Fujifilm India's “Aao Padhai Karein\" CSR campaign provides 500 'YeloGreen Bags' in Nuh, Haryana Fujifilm India, has further extended its support in contributing towards society's betterment and development via its campaign 'Aao Padhai Karein' in partnership with Parwarish Cares Foundation. Earlier in March, as part of this campaign, Fujifilm provided 500 'YeloGreen Bags', to Govt. Model Sanskriti School. 'YeloGreen Bag' is student organiser for education, allowing them to sit and learn comfortably at school and at home. Taking the initiative forward, Fujifilm will now be providing 500 'YeloGreen Bags' to children from the Country Grammar School in Nuh, Haryana. Many students in India, especially ones from an unprivileged background, are not privy to the basic prerequisites or infrastructure in order to study. Keeping this in mind, under this campaign, Fujifilm India will be distributing the 'YeloGreen Bags' a holistic organiser for students which converts into a foldable desk for students. In addition to this, Fujifilm will also be conducting training programmes for children in order to protect themselves against sexual abuse. This is a long-term mass-scale effort with the goal of making India free of child sexual abuse by 2030. Launched in March 2022, the Aao Padhai Karein campaign will continue till the end of May 2022, and benefit students from different schools. Fujifilm India will provide 1000 bags to the schools along with Parwarish Cares Foundation. As part of the training program, Fujifilm India will also be supported by the foundation to train 1000 students.

Curriculum May 16,2022 7 News Updates IIMK-AARDO collaborate to promote information gathered from joint projects. inauguration of the 'SHRUTINANDAN NCPA Centre of Excellence in Music', a music academy devoted to the sustainable agriculture and rural Logically and IIIT Delhi to counter preservation, propagation and perpetuation of Indian music. The academy is in association with Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty's development in 30+ Member Countries misinformation and hate speech Shrutinandan, Kolkata, and is supported by the Tata Group. With the ultimate goal to create exceptional performers of Thirty-three members, which include 31 countries in the Logically, a global tech company using advanced AI to tackle music in different genres, the 'SHRUTINANDAN NCPA Centre African Asian Region are now set to receive renewed Research, misinformation, and Indraprastha Institute of Information of Excellence in Music' will train students to not confine Consultancy, Technical and Knowledge support in promoting Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), a leading research-orientated themselves to the typical Gharana-based classical music. It will sustainable agriculture and rural development practices from state university with a specialization in computer science, have also train and develop Indianism and Indian values through India's premier B-School, The Indian Institute of Management extended their existing research partnership on combating humanity. Kozhikode. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this online harms until 2026. Dr. Suvarnalata Rao, Head of Indian Music at the NCPA, said, effect was signed between Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director As part of the partnership, the two organisations will conduct “The NCPA has a long-standing association with Ajoyji and is IIMK and His Excellency Dr. Manoj Nardeosingh, Secretary further research on developing advanced technologies to happy to announce the SHRUTINANDAN NCPA Centre of General, African Asian Rural Development Organisation counter hate speech and online mis- and disinformation. The Excellence in Music. We sincerely believe that he is the most (AARDO), here in the capital city. partnership will also enhance multimedia analytical qualified to bring alive this initiative. The academy will help in The MoU, considering the mutual interest in agriculture and capabilities, including video, images and memes, as well as building musical foundation in children and encouraging them sustainable rural development in AARDO Member Countries, build multilingual models that understand regional languages to pursue their ambitions in the field. Today, with the inception seeks that both the Organizations will cooperate and collaborate in India. of this Centre, having a singular mission to create the next with each other to achieve common objectives, in particular Since 2020, Logically and the Laboratory for Computational generation of performers to take the Indian music tradition with regard to addressing the challenges in agriculture and Social Systems (LCS2) at IIIT-Delhi have been collaborating forward, we believe that we have reached a major milestone in sustainable rural development; through research, publication, on fundamental technical research on understanding the the NCPA's history and are able to fulfil, at least in some consultancy and advisory. Impetus will also be given to provenance, motivations, and psychology of online measure, the dreams of our founding fathers.\" advance new knowledge and its sharing, innovative solutions, misinformation. Over the last two years, the research focused Established in 1997, Shrutinandan is a highly respected interventions and capacity enhancement to benefit and on how society can identify and impede online misinformation classical music school conceptually evolved by the pioneer of strengthen rural communities of these 33 members, which and its spread. classical music, Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty. He is not just a include 31 countries. Research from the first two years of collaboration have already performer of the perennial music of India, both Hindustani and The MoU also endeavours to recognise the need for enhancing been converted into multilingual capabilities that have been Carnatic, but is also a teacher who focuses on sustainable the self-reliance, economic resilience and social well-being of deployed in Logically's flagship threat intelligence platform development in all fields such as education and music. To date, the people through ensuring sustainable livelihoods, improved Logically Intelligence - to detect and analyse mis- and Shrutinandan has produced more than fifty top quality young quality of life and healthy environment in the Member disinformation and online harms more quickly. In 2021, musicians that are performing at the national level all over India Countries. It also has a provision to act as Forum to facilitate outputs from the research secured recognition in prestigious and abroad. exchange of views and ideas for continuing dialogues on South- academic conferences such as SIGKDD in Singapore and South and Triangular model of Cooperation for agricultural and IEEE ICDM in Auckland. Tetra Pak with Eco Roots launches rural development. Knowledge support and managerial Commenting on the partnership, Dr Anil Bandhakavi, Head of Happy Wings environment professional development in the areas of fisheries, energy, Data Science at Logically, said “We are thrilled with the conservation livestock, sericulture, aquaculture, transportation, sustainable impact from the first two years of our research collaboration agriculture, rural settlement food processing & value-addition, with IIIT-Delhi. As expected, we have been able to show On the eve of Earth Day 2022, Tetra Pak, a world-leading water & waste management, diffusion and transfer quantifiable results in the space of research to curb hate speech packaging and processing solutions provider, has joined hands models/channels for effective adoption of innovative, and mis/disinformation. Given the success from the first phase with Eco Roots Foundation, an NGO working to conserve affordable and appropriate management practices are also part of our collaboration, we are excited to further strengthen our ecosystem, environment, and biodiversity to launch a program of this landmark MoU. partnership with a prestigious institution like IIIT-Delhi.” called Happy Wings. This program will reach out to over 200 Both IIMK and AARDO will endeavour to organise Dr Tanmoy Chakraborty, Associate Professor, Director of schools across the country, covering over 20,000 students to international, regional and On-The-Spot (OTS)/in-country Laboratory for Computational Social Systems, and the head of educate children about the importance of protecting training programmes/workshops/seminars to strengthen the the Center for AI at IIIT-Delhi, said “We look forward to biodiversity, while also teaching them how to make nests for institutional capacity of the Member Countries. It will also building further on our research successes and growing our small birds using household waste like jute, coconut husk and conduct research, implement development projects jointly, research teams in the next phase of the collaboration. Our exchange experts/specialists, create exchange programmes with research capabilities and Logically's industry experience will recycled beverage cartons. Universities/Institutes in member countries and provide enable us to develop better insights in understanding online Launched at Mount Abu Public School, Rohini through a nest- technical support in project formulations and consultancy, to harm and its prevention across languages and various forms of making workshop, the program saw participation from make this coming together a success for developing countries in media”. representatives of 30 schools across the National Capital the Asian-African region coming under the umbrella of Region where children learnt to make nests using household AARDO. Great Learning Acquires Northwest waste, as well as composite sheets made from recycled cartons. This will be followed by a workshop at Delhi Public School, Ashoka University signs MoU with Max Executive Education Faridabad with participants from over 20 schools. The program aims to inspire a behavioral change among children at a primary Healthcare to use genome & data analysis Great Learning, a leading player in the professional and higher level and increase sensitivity towards the environment. education segment and a BYJU'S group company, has The workshops will be conducted by Rakesh Khatri, Founder - to study complex diseases announced the acquisition of Singapore based Northwest Eco Roots Foundation, popularly known as The Nest Man of Executive Education, a leading global provider of executive India, who has built more than 2.5 lakh bird nests throughout Ashoka University today announced that it has entered into a education programs. India, thus helping several sparrows & other small birds find Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Max Healthcare Northwest Executive Education, with its portfolio of high- their way back to the national capital. Institute Ltd (MHIL) to initiate long term, high quality research quality leadership programs from some of the world's best Announcing the association, Ashutosh Manohar, Managing collaborations on clinically relevant diseases. Universities, augments the high quality, skill-based Director, Tetra Pak South Asia, said, “Our approach to The collaboration aims to build a joint research program on professional learning offerings from Great Learning to protecting the planet is grounded in our commitment to a low- genome analysis and data analysis including AI, ML and deep together realize the vision of becoming the world's largest carbon circular economy. Over the years, we have focussed a lot learning of various genetic and life-style diseases like cancer, provider of executive education, continuing education and on responsible sourcing of material to protect biodiversity, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, kidney problems, lifelong learning. while also enabling recycling of our used packages to give them autoimmune diseases, chronic metabolic disorders etc. Northwest will continue to operate as an independent an effective afterlife. Happy Wings is a beautiful blend of both This is the first-of-its kind project undertaken by both the organization under the leadership of its co-founders, Mohit bringing sparrows and small birds back to our cities, while also Institutions. Jain, Tamhant Jain and Maitreyi Singhvi. Great Learning and putting recycled cartons to good use.” The partnership aims at advancing interdisciplinary research to BYJU's are investing in Northwest to supercharge its future accelerate the development of lifesaving prevention, treatment growth, helping underscore the global ambition of the and management tools and solutions against the diseases that organizations. Northwest and Great Learning would leverage are of public health priority in India, through joint research synergies to expand the portfolio of offerings and cater to activities and academic interchanges. learners across India, Asia, US, Latin America and Europe in As part of this engagement, Max Healthcare will provide its blended and online learning formats. expertise in clinical research in human subjects and will serve Mohan Lakhamraju, Founder and CEO, Great Learning said, as the clinical center for data and/or sample collection from “Northwest complements the strengths of Great Learning, with individuals who would agree and give their written consent to a strong and expanding portfolio of programs from global top volunteer to share their data for the purpose of research studies. tier Universities. The guiding philosophy of both companies The data samples provided by Max Healthcare will be used for has always been aligned towards making high quality further processing and analysis. education accessible, and providing learners with the skills Ashoka University will provide its expertise in data analysis, required to succeed in the digital economy. Northwest will biomedical research and public health expertise in data accelerate Great Learning's efforts to provide learners across collection, data analysis and sharing in research. It will further the globe with best in class learning opportunities from world's ensure access to a vast network of scientists, academicians, data top Universities.” analysts, public health experts, students, clinical data, equipment technology platforms, core facilities etc. and 'SHRUTINANDAN NCPA Centre of engagement with relevant industries, start-ups, innovation centers and other relevant Indian institutions for accelerating Excellence in Music' inaugrated joint research initiatives. Ashoka University will also arrange for a series of structured The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), India's joint workshops, mentoring programs and academia-industry premier institute of performing arts, announces the interactions for capacity building and formulation and conduct of research and publications using the technology and

8 Curriculum May 16,2022 School Digest RVS students familiarise staff Communication, University of Delhi, South Campus. A team of students are now gearing up for the national-level competition.\" members with new age utility apps enthusiastic students presented a video on the concept of The SIP Abacus program uses three tools to impact brain and skill on National Technology Day metaverse, a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social development in childrenAbacus, Brain Gym, and Speed Writing. connection. The Chief Guest motivated the students to participate The program helps children to enjoy numbers, develop their mental Ridge Valley School celebrated 'National Technology Day' on May in the innovative events to delve deeper in their talent irrespective skills of concentration, visual memory, and listening ability, and 11 to recognise the achievements and outstanding contributions of of winning and losing. thus help build self-confidence through games and puzzles. scientists and engineers in the field of science and technology. This The fest culminated with a valedictory ceremony. It included a day also marks the anniversary of the Pokhran nuclear tests of demonstration by Akshaj Soorma on music and its amalgamation BHI student receives honour from 1998, conducted by India at the Indian Army's Pokhran Test Range. with technology. The winners of the various events were Students of Grades VIII-X engaged the primary and middle school announced and the overall trophy was bagged by students of India Book of Records on various aspects of technology such as using Minecraft to Indraprastha International School, Dwarka. helpthem create innovative prototypes on SDG solutions such as The India Book of Records felicitated Shlok Arvind, a grade 2 health care and quality education and using Kahoot for quizzing. Pathways School Noida Trains Delhi student of Billabong High International School (BHIS), Malad, Students were familiarised with the idea behind celebrating 'National Technology Day'. The enthusiastic students conducted Govt Teachers on MYP Curriculum with an honorary entry plethora of activities which resonated with the theme of Integrated to its record book for Approach in Science & Technology for a Sustainable Future. Pathways School Noida (PSN) is providing training on IB MYP his tremendous Students from the senior school organised a session for the support Curriculum to Delhi Government school teachers after a special knowledge in the field staff on IRCTC booking and added valuable information on request from the Government of Delhi. The training session was of mapology and banking transaction, driving home the importance of technology in provided complimentary and was organized to fulfil the geography. simplifying and helping in everyday tasks. government's agenda of bringing international curriculum to the The seven-year-old Every problem in the world will one day be solved by technology. Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE). received the honour in Technology Day helps us to realise that and work towards During the Training Program, PSN apprised teachers about lieu of recognising achieving it. - Ishaan Chamoli, XII. various aspects of the IB such as vertical curriculum planning national flags of 95 Technology is the need of the hour; it is extremely important for us support, intro to the IB curriculum, familiarizing with IB countries within a short to understand how to use it effectively and efficiently. Technology terminologies, training on the vertical as well as the horizontal span of one minute, Day brings light to how we can progress and grow with the help of alignment of the content and an overview of inquiry based besides naming their technological advancement. - Kavyea Mittal, XII. teaching, alongwith the interdisciplinary learning and action that capitals. Shlok also School principal, Nidhi Tewari was glad seeing how the students can be taken by the students. successfully answered took this day with pride, and said, “I am feeling so happy seeing Dr. Shalini Advani, Director, Pathways School Noida, said, questions related to the that my students enthusiastically took part in teaching our school “Pathways Schools are among the top IB schools in India and the subject with great support staff about applications that are useful for them to learn in only IB Continuum school chain in North India. We are extremely accuracy. today's scenario. This included apps like IRCTC, Online banking proud that our teachers have the dedication to freely volunteer Shlok's mother apps and online payment apps like Paytm and Google Pay. Seeing extra time to promote this learning. It is creditable how the expressed her pleasure my students so considerate and thoughtful that they feel that this is Government of Delhi understood the benefits of IB education and over her son's their part of duty towards the society makes me feel proud”. gave us the opportunity to share our knowledge and expertise with achievement by saying, the government school teachers. ” “The credit for Shlok's Modern Public School associates The sessions have helped teachers to get an idea about IB achievement goes to the with IB Board philosophy, curriculum and the paradigm shift in the teaching teachers of Billabong methods, assessments and providing equal opportunity to the High International MPS (Modern Public School) Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, is now students to participate in the classroom. Teachers have been able School. Their associated with the International Baccalaureate (IB), the global to successfully construct unit plans in collaboration with their continuous efforts and motivation have helped him achieve this leader in International Education to develop inquiring, colleagues and are able to get clarity on the concept of skill and feat. Shlok was three-and-a-half-year-old when his interest in knowledgeable and confident individuals. concept-based curriculum. Mapology began to grow. His knowledge in the subject matter is This tie-up with the IB Board has made MPS upgrade its education extensive. There is no country, place, landscape, mountains, sea, structure. It focuses on bringing the essential attributes like caring, Amritansh Nigam in International Biology oceans, or river that he cannot identify on the map.” taking responsibility, out of box thinking, self-reliant studies, Olympiad 2022 and Tanishka Kabra in leadership, teamwork and knowledge about setting up a world Chemistry Olympiad 2022 120 girls in Mundra to get Pragati which respects humanity through Intercultural understanding. Through this initiative, MPS looks to develop and educate its Inking a stupendous result, Amritansh Nigam and Tanishka Kabra scholarship students with every skill necessary in the journey of life. Students students from Aakash+BYJU'S will now be representing India in and teachers of MPS feel privileged in this landmark tie-up. Armenia and China respectively. The students have been selected DP World has partnered with the not-for-profit implementation arm MPS would implement the PYP (Primary Year Program) in its by HBCSE to represent India in International Biology Olympiad of Innovative Financial Advisors Pvt Ltd. (Fiinovation) for the curriculum. Alka Kapur, Principal, said, “The association of MPS 2022 and International Chemistry Olympiad 2022 respectively. implementation of Pragati, a girl child education scholarship with the IB Board would give the young minds an edge over the Based on his performance in the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in programme, to be undertaken in Mundra, Gujarat. 'Pragati' aims to challenges with high-grade skill-developing programs and Biology (IOQB) Part II, Amritansh Nigam has been selected for provide scholarships to 120 girls residing in the targeted region personality development activities that will make them ready for IOB 2022, which will be held at Yerevan, Armenia from July 10th giving them an opportunity to further their education. The the challenges of tomorrow.” to 18th 2022. He has scored mighty 244/298.5 in IOQB part II and scholarship will be awarded to cover the education related expenses directly becomes eligible to participate in IBO 2022. for every academic year till class 12th (i.e. academic year 2022-23, Apeejay School, Saket hosts International Based on her performance in the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in 23-24 and 24-25). Computer Fest: Impulse 2022 Chemistry (IOQC) Part II Tanishka Kabra has been selected by The programme will focus on conducting awareness drives in the HBCSE to represent India in International Chemistry Olympiad targeted regions to sensitise the local communities about the With great zeal and euphoria, students and teachers at Apeejay 2022, organised by China and which will be held from July 10th importance of girl child education. School, Saket organised Impulse 2022 an International Inter- to 18th, 2022 via online mode. school computer fest, on Apr 30. The session saw houseful The examination is organized by the Association of Teachers in DPS RNE Ghaziabad Donation Drive participation from 19 reputed schools in Delhi & NCR and Biological Sciences in association with Indian Association of international schools from Dubai. Physics Teachers and Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education DPS, RNE Ghaziabad organised a large-scale Donation Drive The event was host to five innovative techno competitions (HBCSE). Each year over 30,000 students of 12th Standard or distributing books, furniture and other valuable things to schools including 'Digi@Act', 'Artistic@Ores', 'Movie@Edit', below, sit for this examination. admitting children from the lower rungs of the society. 'Click@Shot', and 'Code@Python'. Students displayed their skills IOQB is intended for students of 12th standard, though 11th The Community Outreach Club of DPS R.N. Extension led the and talent in all these fields. standard students are also allowed to appear for the examination. donation drive with 26 student participants from classes IX-XII The inaugural ceremony commenced by invoking the blessings of There is a designated statewise quota according to which the volunteering to provide their services to the underprivileged the Almighty amidst soulful rendition of the Saraswati Vandana. students are selected for the next stage. Further all students children in a school near Radisson Blu, Kaushambi. This was followed by an alluring dance performance by the scoring greater than 80% of the average of the top ten scores at Accompanied by 4 teachers, the student volunteers gave sets of students showcasing harmony between Nature and humans. national level (called as Merit Index Score) get automatically stationery wrapped as gifts, colouring sheets, colours and old The school Principal, Dr. Sujeet Eric Masih welcomed the Chief selected irrespective of the statewise quota. Usually, top 1% textbooks to the school children. Making students a part of the Guest Dr Sanjeev Singh, Professor, Institute of Informatics & students from this examination are selected to sit for the Indian donation drive was to develop a feeling of empathy and altruism National Biology Olympiad. among them. The DPS volunteers also played with the school students and had a EuroSchool Wakad CBSE awarded Top gala time with them without any inhibitions. They also praised the astute presence of mind of the students and appreciatively talked Performer at SIP Abacus Success Awards about their resolute zeal for learning and turning their future bright irrespective of the difficult enduring circumstances. A leading K-12 school in Pune, EuroSchool Wakad CBSE, has added another feather to its cap by winning the Arithmetic Genius Also, DPS RNE, Ghaziabad recently organised an inter-house Online Contest in Abacus and thereby being awarded the Top basketball tournament at the school campus. Students of Classes IX Performer School in Regional Final for 2021 by SIP Academy to XII participated in the basketball championship. Separate India Pvt Ltd. The winning team was presented with the SIP competitions were held for boys and girls. Abacus Success Award trophy. The final match of the tournament was played between the teams Expressing happiness over the success of the students, Hazra of Jhelum and Yamuna House in the Boys' category. The Jhelum Surve, Principal, EuroSchool, Wakad CBSE, said, \"I am proud of House basketball team was declared the winner and the team of our young EuroSchoolers who have proved their mettle, yet again. Yamuna House became the runner-up. Such programs and competitions not only help in alleviating the In the girls' category, the teams of Yamuna and Jhelum House fear of a subject among the students by teaching concepts in a fun reached the finals in which the team of Yamuna House emerged as way but also help them develop an interest in the subject matter. I victors and the team of Jhelum House acquired the runner-up thank SIP Academy for giving our students this opportunity. The position.

Curriculum May 16,2022 9 Careerwise Career opportunities in the Apparel Sector for 12th Pass Dr. Roopak Vasishtha, CEO, Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council What after class 12th? Which course to begin your pattern-making career is to from this, if you possess good understanding round frame. Many big designers like Manish to pursue after 12thto become acquire a position that is just below that of a of colour composition, then you can make a Malhotra, Anamika Khanna, Tarun Tahilani employable? What are the career pattern maker. For instance, include a grader great career as a fashion accessories design, have also presented the collection of traditional options for me after 12th? Can I pursue my or fabric cutter. These positions will provide costume designer, fashion consultant, fashion sarees with a moderntwist of hand embroidery. career without higher education? These are a work experience and knowledge that is coordinator etc. As a trainee, the salary ranges To explore the career opportunities in this field, few common questions every student has in his applicable for the pattern maker position. In from 10-12 thousand. With experience, there are four courses Hand Embroidery, mind after passing out from school. The addition, you will be in a position to move anyone starts making up to 30-35 thousand. Embroidery Machine Operator, Framer confusion regarding career, job opportunities, directly into an available pattern maker Apart from this, you can also set up your own Computerized Embroidery Machine and Hand and different courses prevail among the opening, once you are ready. At this stage, a business. Embroider Addawala run by AMHSSC for students. To be honest, these queries are skilled person can earn around Rs 15,000 skilling the youth. universal andyou are not alone having such monthly. With the experience and expertise, 4. Hand Embroiderer doubts. one's income can potentially increase. The tasks an Embroider is expected to Career and Economic Outcome: There are perform include making decorative design on good employment opportunities in the fashion Before moving ahead, let's understand what 2. Assistant Fashion Designer: fabrics and other materials by hand and by house after doing the course. Apart from this, took us to write this article? Well, it has been One of the most creative course options, using needle & thread. In the last few years, you can get a job in embroidery under any noticed that medical and engineering: the most Fashion Design is a prosperous vocational the fashion of handcrafts has started to fashion designer. As a trainee, the salary ranges common sought-after courses after 12th aren't education stream not only in India but also reappear. Embroidery on clothes today is done from 10-14 thousand. With the experience one's a piece of cake and there are many students abroad. The Fashion industry has grown leaps by machines as well as by hand. In starts making up to 25-35 thousand. You can who want to pursue short term skill-oriented and bounds and that too within a span of embroidery, fine work is done with coloured also start your own work. courses so that they can start their career as adecade. If you are looking for a career in this cotton or silk threads by fitting cotton, soon as possible. Now the question arises that field after class 12th, selecting the right georgette, silk and chiffon cloth on a wooden which are some other options that can make Fashion Designing course is bound to open up you employable? Therefore, we have listed a plethora of opportunities for you. Aspirants IITMIC-KRIA'tive Innovation Awards 2022 below best Apparel related courses, which who have cleared their Class 12th from any youmight consider after completing your 12th. stream (Science/ Commerce/ Arts) can pursue The IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) in partnership with KRIA Law, a full-service law firm Assistant Fashion Designer course from any , hosted the inaugural edition of the annual “IITMIC-KRIA'tive Innovation Awards” coinciding 1. Pattern Maker: recognised training partner of AMHSSC. with the World IP Day, 2022 on Apr 28. Apparel pattern maker plays an important role In alignment with this year's theme of 'IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future', applications in the clothing industry. Individuals in this Career and Economic Outcome: Skilled were invited from young innovators & startup founders from all across India to present creative position are responsible for taking fashion Assistant Fashion Designer youths have a & pathbreaking innovations under the categories of Technology and Social Innovation. designers ideas and creating a workable pattern plethora of opportunities before them. After Eighty (80) stellar applications were received across the breadth of 10 states including Tamil that will ultimately become an article of completing their course aspirants can work Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telengana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Delhi, and more, in clothing. Pattern makers often are required to with fashion designers as well as response to the application call. define initial fashion designs and work closely corporates.They can work in Production, Winning innovations were identified embodying solutions to challenge systemic societal issues with designers to achieve the desired look Fashion Marketing, Design Production through the varying applications of technology, bringing about social change or improvement in more accurately. Patternmakers use their Management, Fashion Media, Quality Control, the welfare and wellbeing of individuals and communities. The awards also recognized and knowledge of fabrics, sewing skills and ability Fashion Accessories Design and Brand amplified the integral role played by intellectual property rights in encouraging innovation & to alter garments to draft a pattern that Promotion. Apart from this, one can also make creativity, specifically rewarding change driven by young innovators. replicates a design concept. a great career as a Costume Designer, Fashion The winners of the IITMIC-Kria'tive Innovation Awards announced under each category Consultant, Graphic Designer, Production were: Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Pattern Maker, Fashion Coordinator, etc. As a Technological Innovation: Winner:Paul Pradeep, Founder, Medcuore Medical Solutions Pvt Ltd Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC), which is an trainee, they can get a salary 10-12 thousand, Innovation: Medcuore is developing an Eco-centric AI-IoT Integrated Smart Alert Indoor Air apex body for skill development and however, with the experience they can earn Quality Monitor, and an Anti-Microbial- 7 stage filtration module. certification in the apparel domain, under the more than 30-35 thousand. Runners up: Ikram Khan SI, Founder, ISMO Bio-Photonics Private Limited aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Innovation: ISMO is developing a low-cost 3D printed organoid on a chip, which can be used for Entrepreneur, has developed 'Qualification 3. Processing Supervisor (Dyeing& medical research and diagnostics. Packs' (QPs) aligning to International Printing) Second runners up: Pranjal Mehta, Founder, Ubifly Technologies ( ePlane Company) standards for pattern making job role. The The Processing Supervisor is a job role in wet Innovation: ePlane Co is building India's first and the world's most compact flying electric taxi, council has aligned its skilling competencies processing. He is an overall in-charge designed to make cargo transmission and intra-city commute up to 10 times faster. with the industry requirements and is making ofprocesses related to dyeing and printing of Social Innovation: Winner: Nishanth S, Founder, Novatex Technologies Pvt Ltd an all-out effort in meeting the industry textile products, monitoring production, Innovation: A retrofit electromechanical based device to replace manual punch cards used in requirements for skilled and certified pattern quality, and timely delivery of products weaving machines, significantly saving time, costs and making it less labour intensive. makers with relevant technical capabilities, suitable for next operations. Processing Runners up: Divanshu Kumar, founder of Solinas Integrity Pvt Ltd thus giving the necessary boost to the growth Supervisor (Dyeing & Printing) is responsible Innovation: Solinas uses robotics for pipeline inspection solutions ensuring sanitation, clean of the sector along with creating employment for monitoring production, quality and smooth drinking water and aim to save 1000s of human lives that are lost while cleaning septic tanks. opportunities for the youth of the nation. operation of processes beginning with Second runners up: Lokeshwar Reddy, Co-founder, Road Pilot Technologies Pvt Ltd and Mr. development of the recipe to execution of Pravin Kumar, Founder, Dextroware Devices Pvt Ltd Career and Economic Outcome: A good way processes with junior management cadres Innovation: working as a team. He also ensures discharge 1. Road pilot technologies is introducing the first mobile app in the Indian trucking of effluents as per defined statutory norms. industry, which serves as a platform to connect and fulfil the needs of Truck Owners, Truck He/she should have good interpersonal skills, Drivers, Mechanics, & Dhaba's. vigilant and good eyesight to detect defects or 2. Dextroware's head-wearable device enables handsfree operation of computers & abnormality in the process. He/she should be smartphones, specifically designed for people with upper-limb disabilities or injuries thus keen on learning with aptitude in chemistry. enabling accessibility to education, jobs and other opportunities. He/she should possess good oral The event also brought forth insightful exchanges from a stellar IP industry expert lineup through communication skills in vernacular and simple a panel discussion on “Innovation to Commercialization” exploring the various technological, English. This course is very good for those business, and social perspectives of IPs in technological development & commercial people who want to join this industry after deployment. 12th. Panelists featured included Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala (President, IITMRP and IITMIC), Mr. Murugavel Janakiraman (Founder CEO, Matrimony.com) and Mr. Anand Shetty (GM, Patent Career and Economic Outcome: There are Group, Unilever), moderated by Mr. Bharath M.S (Founder, KRIA Law). good employment opportunities in the fashion With the inaugural edition of the IITMIC-Kria'tive Innovation Awards underway, the IITM house after doing the course. You can start Incubation Cell in its 10th year now with an impressive track record of 260 deep-tech startups in working as a dyeing and printing expert. Apart its portfolio valued at over Rs 30,000 Crores, continues to bring forward more initiatives to support & benefit young, aspiring entrepreneurs at various stages of their startup journey.

10 Curriculum April 16, 2022 Spotlight Digital Education is changing the way we learn By Shourie Chatterji, Chief Digital Officer, Schoolnet Over the last two decades, we've seen Studying At Your Own Pace What are the Main Types of Digital It is remarkable that with the help of digital technology transform the education The ability to tailor a learning environment Learning? technology, more and more amazing teachers sphere. As technology has to each student's individual needs is one of Any type of learning content delivered in a will have the ability to teach children all over advanced, we have seen education the most exciting aspects of digital learning. virtual environment is referred to as digital the world. More and more teachers will have delivered online, computer-based remote It's also crucial to remember that some learning. They can be video-based, live or the ability to influence their careers and also exams conducted, and students attending children are slower to pick up concepts or self-paced, and can take place one-on-one or have more employment options as well. classes at foreign universities while living skills than others to get the most out of an in a group setting. There are three types of in other countries. educational framework. In the past, if a child digital learning in general: e-learning Technology Expanding Knowledge Further didn't understand something within a through virtual reality, blended learning, and The future is here and it holds the power to What is Digital Learning? curriculum's allocated time frame, the gamification. elevate the possibilities of what students can Digital learning refers to a learning method instructor had little choice except to move experience to a whole new level. that uses new digital tools to enable on and hope that there would be time later to E-learning through virtual reality Digital media, simulations, and artificial learners to learn in new ways, such as face- catch up with that youngster. E-learning is commonly thought to be a intelligence (AI) are expected to push the to-face, distance learning, or blended Children can now approach learning at their completely digital approach. Students boundaries of what students can experience learning. As a result, it is not simply a own pace thanks to digital learning. Digital receive all of their instruction online, either today and in the future. Children can even matter of digitising educational content, but technology allows parents and educators to through educational platforms or through learn about flight simulators, explore planets, of a set of educational methods. identify which strategies work best for meeting software such as Teams or Zoom. build energy generators, and more online. which children, which allows them to Students also have access to the digital Now, imagine what children will be able to To fully grasp how digital learning can provide the best opportunities for success. library, and they can usually access it study in the future before they have even transform education, it is necessary to be They are also given the ability to customize whenever they want. They may have set finished high school. open to the idea that the traditional a learning environment that best suits the class times, but in many cases, they can classroom can evolve, as most parents have needs of their students. study at their own pace but must meet Reducing Geographical Barriers to witnessed over the last two years. assessment deadlines. Education Availability of E-Learning Material Not only does a person's school location play Why is Digital Learning Growing So The educational system has been Blended learning methods a direct role in their success later in life, but Quickly? revolutionized by the introduction of Blended learning is a model that combines so does their country. In the past, students The evolution of technology has made technology. Earlier, education meant hauling the very best of both worlds, by combining who lived in countries with poor education digital learning a more successful option, a large number of books to schools and the classic method of classroom education facilities had an unfair disadvantage especially for students who face challenges education. This is no longer necessary in the with its e-learning counterparts. This model compared to students who lived in countries in learning. Technology has not only current world. is the most common mainly in primary and with better education facilities. However, this advanced but also has become more widely Now, people can learn anything they want secondary education. is not the case anymore in the age of the available. It is theorised that more people in from a variety of sources, including e-books, Blended learning is the educational internet. With digital learning, it is hoped that the world now have smartphones than bank pdfs, and video tutorials. The internet has equivalent of working from home a few days in the future, all students will have equal accounts. As the human race continues to made learning available to everyone, and per week. access to educational resources and innovate, evolve, and explore, the evolution most information is now available in digital opportunities, resulting in a more equal of digital learning accelerates. format. A major advantage of this is the fact Gamification chance of that the content is constantly updated and is Gamification is a new concept in education, Easy Access to Expertise therefore up to date. but it has been shown to be an effective way Accessibility of Education to Far More Subject matter experts are talented of increasing engagement and learning. This, Children professionals who have in-depth knowledge Reduced Education Costs in turn, has a positive impact on student For many parents, the dream is to provide of a subject and fully comprehend the Digital resources are significantly less outcomes. Gamification uses the elements of their children with the best opportunities in technicalities of the concepts. They are also expensive, and digital platforms assist both play that children enjoy in things like video life. This might mean sending them to a top enthusiastic teachers who specialise in students and institutions in saving money. games to accomplish an educational goal. university or providing them with the right ensuring accuracy in facts and technical This is regarded as a significant step forward Students enjoy the experience because they career path. Unfortunately, within the details of the content. in levelling the playing field for all students do not feel like they are learning. constraints of a traditional learning system, People all over the world can now quickly in the future. this is not always possible. There are obvious and easily gain access to subject matter What Impact Will Digital Learning Have on barriers to education for those who are experts thanks to advances in digital Geographical Adaptability Education? disabled or come from low-income families. technology. This also means that students Remote learning has been on the rise over With so many technological advancements Digital learning breaks down some of these can gain access to extremely specific the years. Students can learn from anywhere now in place, it's exciting to speculate about barriers, allowing students to chart their own educational materials without leaving their they have access to the internet at any time. how digital learning could improve course to success. countries, cities, or even homes. Teachers and professors can teach from education in the future. anywhere in the world, and students can Better Assistance For Children With Learning Multiple Subjects attend classes from anywhere in the world as Access to a greater number of high-quality Disabilities A wide selection of courses is available well. This opens up a whole new world of teachers Disabled students can easily access all through online learning systems. Children learning for students who might not Research done by experts has proved that a educational materials from the comfort of who have studied a wide range of otherwise have access to an in-person class. teacher's quality is directly connected to a their own homes via online learning. e- disciplines are more aware of their Today, a school can take place from student's achievement. While it's difficult to learning platforms greatly reduce physical surroundings. Learning several courses in a wherever the student is, and lessons can be admit because every teacher has worth, strain for mobile-impaired students while variety of ways, both traditional and non- accessed at any time. some are more skilled in the field than also making life easier for those who are traditional, provides children with a others. visually or hearing-impaired. This gives comprehensive understanding, improves Lesson Plans Delivered Quickly students more freedom to explore the world, their cognitive skills, and empowers them Teachers have long dreamed of a world in to think and make decisions on their own. which they can offer every student the removing the barrier to Students who learn a variety of courses are personalized attention they deserve. learning and encouraging better able to make career decisions Unfortunately, the traditional model of them to participate more because of their increased knowledge. education has many obvious barriers for actively instead. those who are disabled, come from low- Distance education, on income families, or otherwise find the other hand, provides themselves at a disadvantage. One of the convenience to most promising movements in education caregivers and families today is the digitization of learning. Through of disabled students. easy-to-use software and online Families and caregivers, communities, teachers are now able to create like students, may bid a high level of convenience for their adieu to the everyday students, all while maintaining the same effort thanks to online level of oversight that was previously learning. possible only in person.

Curriculum May 16, 2022 11 HEIs Updates Council of Architecture, IPA sign appointed as Provost of Somaiya knowledge itself. He congratulated IIM, everything that can influence people. MoU to propagate Plumbing Vidyavihar Nagpur for taking the initiative to establish Comparing China with India, he said China education to Architecture students satellite campuses in Pune, Hyderabad and makes huge investments to advance its culture Somaiya Vidyavihar announced the Singapore. through its cinema. China built around 85,000 On 12th May, IPA signed memorandum of appointment of Dr. Raghunath Kashinath theatres to give its filmmakers power. China understanding (MOU) with the COA (Council Shevgaonkar as the Provost. He will be FLAME University and ICCR host gave the power to its filmmakers to play the of Architecture) to develop an elaborate leading higher educational institutions of seminar on Indian Cinema and Soft cinema in a lot of theatres. They changed learning and knowledge-sharing platform for Somaiya Vidyavihar (SVV) that are affiliated Power Hollywood by deploying their people in its members. Under the terms of the MOU, IPA to Mumbai University (MU), the Somaiya Hollywood cinema. What we need in India is assist in the development of a curriculum on Ayurvihar Institutions that are affiliated to FLAME University, along with the Indian technology and the understanding. the most recent plumbing technology and Mumbai University of Health Services Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Anurag Thakur, Hon'ble Union Minister for practices for 480 COA-affiliated architecture (MUHS), the vocational training Institutions organized a two-day seminar on Indian Information & Broadcasting, Sports and Youth institutions. Plumbing education (water and (VTI) and the Polytechnic department. Cinema and Soft Power at Raj Bhavan, and Affairs, said that Indian Cinema contributes to sanitation) will be spread to architecture Dr. Raghunath Kashinath Shevgaonkar has Films Division, Mumbai. The event was the nation's branding. It is very important for the students studying in architecture colleges as a served in numerous senior leadership roles inaugurated by Governor of Maharashtra, promotion of Indian values globally, as well as, result of this. and has been instrumental in paving paths of Bhagat Singh Koshyari, and renowned for us to promote public-private partnerships On 14th April 2022, IPA signed an MoU with the career dimensions of students through his filmmaker, Shekhar Kapoor, in the presence of within India to help grow the cinema industry in All India Council of Technical Education to visionary insights. He has a PhD from I.I.T Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President, ICCR,. the country. I am sure these kinds of interactions provide Plumbing Education to 9000+ Bombay/ (Indian Institute of Vinod Pawar, Advisory Committee Member, and deliberations can contribute to the future, Engineering College students studying in all Astrophysics/Raman Research Institute, ICCR, and Dr. Dishan Kamdar, Vice- and help further build the strength of the nation engineering and technical institutions affiliated Bangalore) on Maximum Entropy Restoration Chancellor, FLAME University. through Indian Cinema. with AICTE. of Astronomical Images. He is a fellow of: The seminar brought scholars and Prof. Yugank Goyal, Associate Professor - Gurmeet Singh, President, Indian Plumbing IEEE, Indian National Academy of practitioners of Indian cinema, culture and Public Policy, FLAME University said, “We Association said \"This is a tremendous Engineering, and National Academy of politics together to deliberate on how cinema believe that there is a need for recognizing India opportunity for the whole plumbing sector Science, India, and an accomplished can contribute to spreading the idea of India, as a living inventory of culture and stories stakeholders since Plumbing will become more educational leader, able academic how Indian cinema can engage with foreign which remain unheard or untapped. The organised and structured following this.” administrator and an institution builder. He audiences through advanced technology, the government should play a pivotal role in Speaking on this occasion Ar. Habeeb Khan, has served as the Dean and Deputy Director at global influence of Indian cinematic music, creating the larger discourse on soft power President, Council of Architecture said, “It is IIT Bombay, Director of IIT Delhi, Vice and the importance of regional cinema. The through Indian Cinema. In fact, the very important of sharing knowledge and Chancellor of Pune University and Bennett seminar also introduced the concept of government's proposal to carve out a Model learning platform for plumbing education University. An innovative and inspiring cinematic colonialism. Film Policy, to help filmmakers in 'ease of which has to be spread to architecture students teacher in electrical engineering through Applauding Indian Cinema, the Governor filming' is a direct entry point for this studying in the architecture colleges of the conventional as well as electronic mode, he emphasized that cinema is a creative power conversation in the policy world.” affiliated.” has been twice awarded the prestigious IEEE and it has a huge impact on people. He FLAME University and ICCR together aim to awards for teaching and educational mentioned that some people have even have an evolving plan of action for the future, IIMA Endowment Fund's 1 Crore leadership, and SN Mitra Memorial award of learned the Hindi language by watching Hindi basis the discussions in the seminar. The Report Indian National Academy of Engineering. He cinema. Indian culture has a different place in of the seminar is likely to be presented to the 'Best Startup Pitch Contest' also has comprehensive knowledge of Indian Indian Cinema and we should foster the relevant departments and ministries in the classical music. culture. He further highlighted that Indian government. awarded to Tech-Based Fashion App Cinema is equally competent when compared President inaugurates permanent to Hollywood Cinema. It is important to see Leadership Summit 2022 hosted by IIMA Endowment Fund IIMA's fundraising what we are offering to society through and philanthropic arm for all donations at the Campus of Indian Institute of cinema. There are many epic tales like Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Institute recently announced the winner for the Mahabharat and Ramayan that have created Best Startup Pitch Contest with a prize money Management, Nagpur great value. Pune of INR 1Cr the highest prize awarded in IIMA Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, Rajya Sabha MP, history. An AI powered fashion shopping Educational institutes are not just mere places and President, ICCR, said that this is the first Pune-based Symbiosis Institute of Technology solution ideated by a team of two PGPX of learning; it is the place which polishes the time that the Indian Cinema and Soft Power (SIT Pune), a constituent of Symbiosis graduates from this year Parul Vashist and inner and sometimes hidden talents in each topic is being discussed. In his speech, he International (Deemed University) hosted a Varun Jhaveri won the contest after a one of us, said the President of India, Ram appreciated that people from 10 different Leadership Summit for Diploma Principals and competitive round of presentations and Nath Kovind while speaking on the occasion cities came together and showed their interest HODs on 30th April 2022. The Summit discussions with the jury. This is the first ever of inauguration of permanent campus of to attend the seminar. He mentioned that deliberated on National Education Policy (NEP) contest with such a high gratification that has Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur at ICCR will definitely play a role in the road typically with respect to diploma technical been announced by any management Dahegaon Mauza, MIHA, Nagpur on May 8. ahead after this seminar, and will also help the education. institution in the country. The contest, which The President said that the curriculum gives regional cinema groups if they approach The formal inauguration was held at the SIT, will now be an annual property, has been us the occasion to introspect within ourselves ICCR. He highlighted that ICCR will propose Pune campus in the presence of Chief Guests introduced with the objective of encouraging the purpose, the ambition and hence fulfill our a special category of soft power promotion Dr. M. R. Chitlange - Secretary, MSBTE, IIMA students to exploreentrepreneurship as a dreams. friendly film awards for the films that are Mumbai; and Dr. D.V. Jadhav - Joint Director, career path. The President said that we are living in an era promoting India's soft power in film festivals. Technical Education Regional Office, Pune As many as 35 participating teams many of where innovation and entrepreneurship are He further mentioned that ICCR will also along with Expert Speakers Prof. Virat Giri - whom are current fellows under CIIE's appreciated and encouraged. Both innovation soon organize a national seminar on foreign Principal, Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic, IIMAvericks program -entered unique startup and entrepreneurship have the ability to not language training in India and soft power Kolhapur, Maharashtra; and Prof. (Dr) Prashant ideas for the contest. These ideas spanned just ease our lives through technology but can because many countries have complained that Kadu, Director, Innovation, Incubation and product and service offerings across sectors also provide employment opportunities to they are unable to watch popular Indian Linkages (IIL), Gaikwad-Patil Group of such as e-commerce, agri-fintech, apparel, many people. He expressed confidence that movies because the subtitles are not in their Institutions, Nagpur. retail & fashion, food & beverages, healthcare the eco-system at IIM, Nagpur would promote languages. ICCR, along with FLAME The ceremony was initiated with an & life sciences, etc. Top 6 ideas from PGP, among the students the mindset of becoming University or any other institution would like introductory talk about Symbiosis Institute of PGPX, PGP-FABM and ePGPprogrammes job-creators, instead of being job-seekers. to organize and offer an appreciation of Indian Technology by Dr. Nitin Khedkar, Deputy were shortlisted for final pitch deck The President was happy to note that IIM, films program that can be imparted physically Director, Administration. He mentioned that this presentation for evaluation by a high-profile Nagpur through its Centre for or virtually that will help to enhance the is the fourth year of the summit and encouraged jury. Entrepreneurship has established IIM Nagpur understanding of Indian films. ICCR and any possible future joint collaborations. Further, Ashank Desai, Vice-Chairman & MD of Foundation for Entrepreneurship Flame University, after this seminar will seek Dr. Arundhati Warke, Deputy Director, Mastek Limited and member of Board of Development (InFED). He said that what is a everyone's help to call a global forum against Academics spoke about the various academic Governors, IIMA handed over the INR 1 Cr matter of immense pride is that InFED has cinematic colonialism. initiatives carried out at SIT under NEP. award to the winners; he was joined by Mr successfully enabled women entrepreneurs to Shekhar Kapoor, Filmmaker, said that if we Dr. Nitin Khedkar and Dr. Sonawane Kuldeep Jain, Founder & MD of CleanMax graduate from Women Start-up Program and look at the consumption of content, the Chandrakant R led the panel discussion on Enviro Energy Solutions and an initial six of them have even launched their generation today consumes content mainly National Education Policy wherein a plethora of founding alumnus of the IIMA Endowment enterprises. Such programs provide an through the internet and mostly consumed ideas and forward-thinking initiatives were Fund at the ceremony. Handing over the award effective platform for women empowerment. from YouTube and even games that is what shared. Dr. Khedkar spoke about ethics playing and sharing his own experience of leading a The President said that our traditions have we should be looking at. This is the generation an integral role in the development of a current successful startup, Mr Desai shared, “I believe always emphasized upon sharing, especially we need to capture if we want power. In India, techno-age engineer. An interaction was also there are three Vs one needs to succeed. It is in the field of knowledge. Hence, it is our duty there is no dearth of stories, and with modern arranged with all Heads of Departments to just like making a building, imagine the top to share the knowledge which we have technology, this is our chance. Gaming is one further facilitate the exchange of knowledge and floor is Vision, the foundation is Values, and gathered. He expressed hope that just as IIM of the biggest content consumed in the world. ideas and explore future collaborations. the mass in between is Vitality, the consistent Ahmedabad has provided mentorship to IIM, We need to upgrade ourselves. We need to energy and perseverance towards the goal. It is Nagpur, the leading professional schools of give our youth the ability to create and difficult to achieve success if any one of these our country, technical, management or compete with technology in gaming and in is missing. humanities would provide mentorship to establish similar institutions. He said that Dr. Raghunath Kashinath Shevgaonkar knowledge sharing leads to greater growth of

12 Curriculum May 16,2022 Interview Interview: Ramanan Ramanathan 'AIM is an integral part of me and what I shall be doing in the years ahead’ The Atal Innovation Mission was a great learning as well as a fulfilling experience for me and this has made me believe that India can be in the Top Ten most innovative countries in the world within the next 10 years An alumnus of IIT Bombay, Ramanan Ramanathan, the first Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission AIM) at NITI Aayog between June 2017 and May 2021, continues to inject his long experiential wisdom to several organizations and fora in advisory/member capacity post his retirement. These include him being as an Advisory and Governance Committee Member Science and Innovation at Bharat office of PSA India since August 2021 and very recently he assumed advisory role in Enlearning Skill Development Pvt. Ltd., which runs Enpower techno-entrepreneurship program in schools. Autar Nehru through an email interview attempted to understand the pivotal role of R Ramanan in integrating technological skills as part of educational cultural milieu in India The Atal Innovation Mission call it aids the Startups through world class important for the psychological growth of a incubators, and steers them off such valleys of child has become extremely limited during the R Ramanan's transformative journey took a fateful turn when TATA group/TCS acquired death. There are about 75 Atal incubators. pandemic which is incredibly unhealthy. The CMC in 2001 and he was made its MD & CEO. He had joined TCS in 1981 right after AIM has also set up several Atal Community leverage online education has over physical completing his engineering. He found it amazing that CMC, a government-run organisation Innovation centres for rural India, spurring education is changing the face of the Indian was doing so much innovation in various verticals. Whether building the first stock local innovations and local job creation in and Education Society. Now all is left to find the exchange trading platform BOLT, for providing an online trading solution or around these communities. The objective of balance between online and offline education computerization for various ports in the country- it was a very productive and innovation- AIM with all these centres is to provide all methods and Atal Innovation mission is already oriented organisation. “This was not surprising to me, but it also showed the power of facilities required to enable good ideas for real progressing towards it. With all the digital assets Indian IT capabilities employed in these innovations. This was a very transformative problems to convert to a real innovation at a and advanced accessible technologies, there experience as I had to figure out how to take a public-sector government-oriented local level for immediate impact and aren't any innovative hurdles we can't cross. organisation to become a global systems integration organisation,” he says. By 2016 CMC relevance. AIM's purpose is to turn India into With resources of institutes like ENpower had grown to a point it made sense to amalgamate CMC into TCS and make it one a nation of job creators rather than just coming together with the infrastructure provided organisation. producing job seekers. As someone who got to by Atal Tinkering Lab becomes a very powerful While this success was substantial and fulfilling for him, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) be the bridge between both private and public transmitter mechanism that can be enabled for opportunity came along. The government of India wanted to create a vibrant ecosystem of sectors while envisioning and building the young minds. innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of the country. “This foundation of this mission, it thrills me to see ambitious project spoke to me at a personal level and I joined as the first Mission Director how far it has come. AIM is an integral part of Most people like me, who have not had first- of AIM, Additional Secy at Niti Aayog. The Niti Aayog as a leading think tank of India me and what I shall be doing in the years hand experience of seeing these labs at work, involved in forming and issuing policies like Digital India and several nationally important ahead. see them as robotics labs. Can you give us an policies. One such policy born by Niti Ayog was AIM. AIM to me was a national mission, overview of what exactly these are meant for? where I had the opportunity to use all the knowledge I had gained over the years in Concentrating on schools, a lot of schools Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) is a dedicated different sectors, in different capacities and roles,” he explains. are now part of the Atal Innovation Labs innovation workspace in schools where we network in the country. How has this equip students with mechanical, electronic, Mr. Ramanan, serving the Atal Innovation creators then we have to instil a problem- changed or at least begun to change our software and hardware technologies. A grant of Mission as the first mission director for solving innovative mindset at an early age. school education? 20 Lakhs is given to selected schools and the more than 4 years must have been a Hence, the Atal Tinkering Labs came into I genuinely believe that AIM has brought school is required to have a dedicated workspace transformative experience for you being at a school level. about a significant change in today's education for students to get together and discuss personally. Can you tell us broadly how you methods. The Ministry of Education's NEP innovative ideas. There is also a technology- go associated with it, your exploration and When we held these national competitions 2020 is a game-changer in terms of how based do-it-yourself kit consisting of 3D overall experience? like Atal Tinkering Marathons or education is being perceived and how one printing, IOD, miniaturised electronics, robotics, AIM as a concept itself held so much potential Tinkerpreneurs , it's amazing to see the should go about making it more inclusive, soldering irons, etc. as these are the tools of the for becoming a sanctuary of national number of girl students (45%+ in the last relevant, and accessible for everyone. trade. Similar to learning how to build a paper innovationa place where the innate talent of competition) getting prizes for their Another contributing factor to the urgent need boat in crafts class, at ATL the students learn the Indian public could be nurtured and honed. innovations. Girl students getting a tech for change in our education strategies are how to build advanced models with electronic- It is a known fact that India has immense enabled level playing platform, and their possible disruptions like the one caused by the integrated tool kits. So the level of technology potential in all fields be it arts or science but communicative, detail oriented, and COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has has reached a height where the student not only our people seem to flourish more in the States multitasking abilities made them win and certainly revolutionised the concept of learns but also realises how to implement the because foreign countries offer a conducive acquire great self confidence to become education in uncertain times. Virtual education technology. ATL also provides a dedicated ecosystem and environment that blossoms the innovators of the future. This gave us a new and distance learning have gathered teacher who works under the management of the skills of a person. With AIM that is what we angle to work in. momentum due to the crisis created by school. AIM also attaches mentors to the planned to achieve. A place where the youth of COVID-19. India, according to me, responded students / schools- these mentors (over 5000+ India could hone their skills and reach their And what about university level? magnificently to this situation. voluntary mentors one of the largest in the maximum possible potential as contributors At the University levels, AIM still doesn't At Atal Innovation Mission we have these world at a school level) are people who are not only to their persons growth but also to the provide the students with an environment to online Atal tinkering modules which are excelling in their field of choice and are here socio economic progress of our country. explore and learn about the Startup world. virtual modules contributing to real time voluntarily to students and teachers with all the Atal Incubators aims to provide students with learning on artificial intelligence, information they need in a particular field. What kind of objectives were in place? the infrastructure and facilities required for programming, 3D design, etc. Many There is a training program conducted for the Our main goal with AIM was to build an embarking on the entrepreneurial journey programmes like the ones introduced by teachers as well as the students as there are innovative and problem solving mindset for funded by the government. Without the right Entrepreneurship Learning Programme were situations where the teacher herself doesn't know the young minds because if we want to access to emerging technologies , venture and introduced online and now have become how to operate a 3D printer. produce a land of entrepreneurs and job research support a start-up is bound to end up mainstays of problem-solving oriented The idea of setting up all of this is not to get in a valley of death, AIM is here to ensure that education. NEP 2020 is very comprehensive marks in an exam but to prepare the students for in bringing about the right changes to the life with skills they can apply in the real world education system. I do believe that online when faced with a problem. So, there are the education is not good enough and you require Tinkering challenges and opportunities physical access to the labs, especially with presented to the students at ATL. We allow science. Physical interaction that is so very students to apply the entire limit of their

Curriculum May 16,2022 13 Interview Story time survey: 83% of parents in India wish they had more time to read to their children Nearly two thirds of the parents in India, much an opportunity to discuss difficult or sensitive vocabulary, and developing communication learn about wider society. Topics include like their global counterparts, prefer to read topics with them and 85% look for books that skills. diversity, acceptance, celebrating what makes their children books they enjoyed in their own teach their child about wider society or have a 78% of parents surveyed in India said that individuals unique, friendship, caring for the childhood, rather than choosing newer titles, meaningful message at their heart. reading to their child helps them to bond and environment, homelessness, love, and loss. according to new research from Oxford In the global study, almost four in 10 (37%) connect, and 83% wish they had more time to University Press (OUP). This was part of a parents said that they did not know how to find read to their child. Both these results were The Pirate Mums Jodie Lancet-Grant national survey carried out following on from out what the latest books are, and almost half significantly higher than their global The Perfect Fit Naomi and James Jones an OUP study that gathered the views of 4,000 (47%) prefer to re-read books to their child, counterparts, highlighting the importance Stella and the Seagull - Georgina Stevens parents across the UK, Australia, Hong Kong rather than look for something new. It isn't just placed by Indian parents on building strong A Song in the Mist - Corrinne Averiss and China. It forms part of OUP's second parents who favour familiar books: six in 10 reading habits for their children. Everybody Has Feelings - Jon Burgerman annual Gift of Words campaign, which aims to (56%) said their children preferred them to Similar to their global counterparts, parents Max Takes a Stand - Tim Allman encourage parents, family, and friends to revisit the same books at story time, and half surveyed in India cited the lack of sufficient The Soup Movement - Ben Davis celebrate and share the power of language and (48%) of those whose children read support materials for reading at home (10%) Bear Shaped - Dawn Coulter-Cruttenden reading, especially following a second year of independently said their children prefer to re- as a reason that they don't read to their child. Everybody Worries - Jon Burgerman disruption to education. read books to themselves. The parents While nearly 14% stated that the they didn't When asked what their favourite book or author surveyed in India reflected a similar sentiment. know how to find out about the latest books. IIT Mandi team develops wireless However, over 70% of these parents preferred 50% of the parents surveyed in India stated powering and communication was to read to their child, parents named classic reading physical books to their children rather that reading for school discourages their technology for IoT applications than audio books or websites. children from reading for pleasure. stories from Enid Blyton and J.K Rowling's Other key insights from the research include: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology The top three reasons parents cited for reading Book recommendations Mandi are working towards developing efficient Harry Potter series. The Panchatantra fable to their child were building a love for learning OUP has put together a list of books that it remote powering and communication and reading, improving literacy and recommends to parents, to help their children technology for futuristic Internet of Things series also proved popular. applications. The research also revealed the power of reading youngest democracy in the world; YUWAAH The findings of this study were published in the by UNICEF is a program largely aimed to Wireless Networks. The study was led by Dr. in helping young people to make sense of the empower the youth to become innovative and Siddhartha Sarma, Assistant Professor, School of carry their innovation further into the next Computing and Electrical Engineering, IIT world around them. More than 75% parents levels of Entrepreneurship. So, my personal Mandi, and co-authored by his student Mr. advice to the youth of this country is to join Shivam Gujral, Ph.D. Scholar, School of surveyed in India, see reading to their child as the YUWAAH program. It is going to be Computing and Electrical Engineering, IIT extremely beneficial for them more than Mandi. R Ramanan Interview contd anything else. Earlier the ten-ten rule was The Internet of Things (IoT) is a collection of prevalent, where every innovation took almost objects (“things”) that can exchange data with What is Atal Tinkering Lab? ten years to become mainstream, then in 2006 each other through the Internet. IoT devices came the one-one year rule with the range from ordinary household appliances in a ATLprovides an IOT, robotic and miniaturised electronics tinkering lab, augmented with electro introduction of the world wide web , because “smart” home to sophisticated industrial and mechanical tools, AR/VR do-it-yourself tool kits, and other new-age learning materials to the now innovation could reach the masses and scientific tools. These smart things are equipped students so that they are able to ideate and create new and better solutions to the problems become mainstream in just one year (e.g. with sensors, chips, and software that must be being faced in and around the communities they live in. And as the students aren't taught this Youtube). Innovations also become jobs powered and stay in communication with other as a normal class but as an extracurricular activity, they show great interest in learning and centric / jobs oriented. Multiple jobs got devices at all times. Simplistic power sources having fun together exploring, experimenting and innovating. addressed by one innovation so it didn't take such as batteries may be unsuitable for such The students have to adopt the do-it-yourself attitude which is the key to building a problem- that much time to become mainstream. The applications because of the constancy of power solving mindset. There are now 10,000+ ATLs around the country, and mind you, 70% of the youth of today have the privilege of this one- required, and because some of these “things” ATLlabs are in girls/coed schools, and 70%+ in government schools in tier-2, tier-3 cities of india one rule and programs like YUWAAH is may be embedded or hidden, which makes across all districts. going to help them figure out how to reap the changing batteries difficult. There is thus benefits. worldwide research in combining remote You are part of several science fora and how to market them. ENpower is helping communication technology with remote must be delving often into the state of students market their ideas and teaching them Lastly, share your optimism about New powering options. fundamental science in our schools and the true meaning of becoming an entrepreneur. India and any message you have for school Highlighting his research, Mr. Shivam Gujral, curriculum. Do you feel, the present Students need to learn the various stages of students/Teachers? Ph.D. Scholar, School of Computing and generation of children has more scientific innovation and the various challenges they New India is all about what the youth of India Electrical Engineering, IIT Mandi, said, “We curiosity and thinking than the past? would face before their innovation hits the can and will create. And we have a have developed a cooperative model, in which, I think they do and we can credit all of this to market otherwise there is a chance of them tremendous opportunity to become the leaders backscatter communication and radiofrequency the presence of the internet. It has enabled getting dejected at the first hurdle they hit. I of a knowledge-driven world in the near energy harvesting (RF-EH) devices act together young people to explore, and once they start am happy to see that ENpower is an future. And this is an opportunity everyone to optimally allocate the resources such as time exploring their curiosity leads them further in organisation focused on providing this should embrace. According to me, New India and antenna weights.” directions like science, arts, and technology. information. I am glad to be part of this in an is all about technology-driven growth because The RF-EH and backscatter devices have their According to my observation at ATL, students advisory capacity to make sure its efforts align technology has become extremely affordable, own strengths and drawbacks. For example, are inherently very curious, and with the right with NEP 2020 and what the government is accessible, available, advanced and easy to while the latter is associated with considerable equipment they can explore several thinking while being aligned with what the use in the past few years and it is an ever- energy savings compared to the former, it suffers phenomena in-depth and come up with students are expecting. ENpower is also changing field. Now, I am not asking from reduced data rate and a shorter solutions that are sometimes unimaginable to building the pathway for students who want to everyone to become a technologist but one transmission range. The IIT Mandi team has scholars of our generation. start their startups in the future and I hope should know how to leverage technology for leveraged the complementary nature of these they succeed and I am able to help them to my creating new solutions. This is a golden two technologies and judiciously combined them Your decision to join as an advisor to best capacity. moment in India's history. We are already the to achieve the desired Quality of Service (QoS) ENpower is indeed a welcome step. What 46th most innovative nation in the world. And and efficiency using the power allotted to the exactly will be your role in its programs? Your YUWAAH engagement is yet another this is a recent development. Five years ago system. ENpower according to me is doing a fabulous youth-oriented pursuit, what will be your we ranked 81 in the index and now are at Researchers plan to implement the joint job as it is teaching students not just how to message to the youth of the country? 46th. This huge leap was only possible radiofrequency energy harvesting-backscatter come up with innovative solutions but also The YUWAAH is a great initiative by because of the students and teachers of the communication system in real-time to analyze UNICEF and is extremely crucial. India is the country*. And I wholeheartedly believe that system performance. This would include India can be in the Top Ten most innovative working on the hardware aspects of the two countries in the world within the next Ten complementary technologies. The potential of years with the vibrant, energetic and the proposed system is vast and includes, in innovative youth of this country addition to IoT devices, applications such as battery-free wireless cameras, wireless monitors, sensors, skin-attachable sensing platforms, contact lenses, machine-to-machine communication, and human-to-machine interactions.

14 Curriculum May 16, 2022 HEIs update PROJECT DAY 2022 at SRM basis, As an outcome in 2021 the number of IIT Madras celebrated its 63rd Institute Day on April 26 girl students increased from 29 to 51 in year colleges 2021 and 61 in the year 2022 chieving the IIT Madras has achieved many milestones in the past six decades and has contributed immensely highest strength of girl students in the MBA to the technological, economical, and societal development of the nation. SRM Group of Institution, Ramapuram program of IIM Kashipur across batches so Most remarkably, IIT Madras once again swept the top honours in National Institutional Rankings Campus, Chennai (Easwari Engineering far. As we enter the second decade we are Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. It is the Number 1 institute in both College, SRM Institute of Science and going to double down our successes and 'Overall' category for three consecutive years and Number 1 in 'Engineering' Category for six Technology and SRM Dental College) embark on a journey of exponential holistic consecutive years from 2016 to 2021 in the said Rankings. In the recently-added category of organized a three day event -“Project Day growth both for the institute and its 'Research Institutions' in 2021, IIT Madras was ranked Number 2 in the country. 2022” from 21st to 23rd April 2022 in stakeholders” he said Moreover, the Institute was adjudged the 'Top Innovative Institution ' in the country in the Atal Ramapuram campus, Chennai to bring out the Ranking of Institutions on Innovative Achievements (ARIIA) in 2019, 2020 and 2021. hidden innovative product development talents 5th edition of academia- Mr. N. Lakshmi Narayanan, Former Vice Chairman, Cognizant Technologies, was the Chief Guest of the young Engineers and Dentists. It was for the Institute Day. inaugurated by Dr. R. Velraj, Vice Chancellor, industry initiative Addressing the Institute Day Celebrations, Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, Former Vice Chairman, Anna University, Chennai. Cognizant Technologies said, “IIT Madras has created innovative platforms like NPTEL that are More than 250 highly innovative projects TECHgium® benefiting the community. The Institute has also pioneered upskilling of virtual education and has covering different branches of Engineering, introduced a virtual B Sc degree programme on Programming and Data Science. The IIT Madras Technology, Dental, Management and Film L&T Technology Services Limited announced Research Park is also doing exceptional work in fostering an innovative ecosystem. So, it is a great Technology were showcased by students with a the successful conclusion of the 5th Edition of pride to be part of the Institution Day Celebrations of IIT Madras.” lot of youthful exuberance. More than 6000 its annual academia-industry innovation He also bestowed 'Institute Research and Development Awards' to junior-level and mid-career visitors from around 60 schools of different initiative, TECHgium®. faculty members. He presented the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' to Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, parts of the city attended and witnessed the Conceptualized to provide engineering former Director, and Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras. exhibits. students with an early exposure to real-life During Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi's tenure as the Director of IIT Madras, the institution topped in In his inaugural address Dr. R. Velraj Vice problem statements faced by industries, several national-level rankings. Under his leadership, IIT Madras was also selected as an Chancellor, Anna University highlighted the TECHgium® has, over the years, emerged as 'Institution of Eminence' in 2019. need for Entrepreneurship Skill Development one of the most sought-after forums for Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi oversaw a rapid expansion of Campus infrastructure including the and emphasized that the nation is now in need engineering students passionate about launching of a Rs. 1,000-crore satellite campus called 'Discovery Campus' to accommodate the of more Entrepreneurs and Innovation. pursuing an innovation-driven career in the increase in research requirements. Furthermore, he has been instrumental in the development of Dr.R.Velraj and Dr. R. Shivakumar motivated global engineering and technology services indigenous 5G standards for India. and encouraged students by visiting all the domain. The current edition saw 30,421 Delivering the Presidential address, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, \"I am very exhibit stalls and having thought provoking students, from 444 reputed engineering happy to announce that the pandemic did not stop IIT Madras from its growth - be it the number interaction with the students. institutes across India, vying for the top spot. of research, consultancy and Corporate Social Responsibility projects that were executed; the The projects designed were eco-friendly with The finalists presented PoCs on several placements and internships, as well as the number of patents that have been filed. The IIT Madras high-end technology. Prototype models were breakthrough innovations, involving cutting Alumni have supported the Institute tremendously-including the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain displayed for all projects. Multidisciplinary edge technology trends such as artificial Research Centre funded by Kris Gopalakrishnan and Sudha Gopalakrishnan; Prof. Sastri Vedula projects drew a lot of attraction for their intelligence, deep learning, renewable energy, chair setup by Shri Yashpal Sodhi; Rohini and Nandan Nilekani Centre for Indian Languages; innovation and application. SRM believes in drone technology, compute vision and EV MPhasis Centre for Quantum Computing; Kotak-IITM Save Energy Mission; Aquamap Centre for concept based training and PROJECT DAY batteries among others. Some of the concepts Water Management; and socially relevant project funded by CapGemini, and Powergrid 2022 is one such initiative to convert the showcased were based on Drone Supervisors, Corporation of India who are providing sponsorship for students from economically weaker concepts to application. Film actor and Project EV Battery Optimization, Hover-Drones with sections, among others. I thank everyone who has been responsible for this growth.\" director of SRM Media Sciences Damu Dynamic Charging via Wireless Power During the occasion, the Institution recognized the achievements of students and faculty members conducted interactive Career Guidance training Transfer, Easy to Attach IoT Crane Box, Self- who have excelled in their endeavors. The Institute Day is also an occasion when illustrious sessions in which school children participated Cleaning Solar Panels, End-to-End Fully alumni who have carved out a name for themselves in Academia and Industry with their research with a lot of ebullience. All the projects were Automatic Deep Learning Algorithm for contributions, made their marks as entrepreneurs, or have developed key technologies for the adjudicated by eminent jury and were awarded Scientific Document Denoising, Solar country, are honoured for their achievements with Distinguished Alumnus Awards (DAA). attractive cash prizes. Tracking System for Efficient Power During the Institute Day, the names of 22 alumni, who were selected for DAAs for 2020 and 2021, Generation using Image Processing and were announced. Among them, five alumni attended the Institute Day in person and received their IIM Kashipur celebrated 9th Automated Payment Mechanism for awards during the event, including Dr. Mridula Nair, Research Fellow, Distinguished Inventor and Contractual Agreements. Product Leader, Eastman Kodak Company, USA; Shri Mahesh Wagle, Founder and Director, Convocation Day, 1st cohort of The team from Indian Institute of Information Cybernetik Technologies Private Limited, India; Dr. Girija Vaidyanathan, Chief Secretary (Retd.), Technology Design & Manufacturing Government of Tamil Nadu, India; Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CTO, Energy and Mobility, MBA (Analytics) program Jabalpur, were declared winners of the 5th Microsoft R&D India and Azure Global, India (1993/B. Tech/CS]; and Prof. Vijay B. Shenoy, Edition of TECHgium® for creating a Associate Professor, Center for Condensed Matter, Indian Institute of Science, India [1992/B. graduate prototype of an easy to attach IoT crane box. Tech/ME]. The first runners up were students from IIT 'Extra Mural Lecture (EML)' Yearbook, a book containing activities of the previous year along After a gap of 2 years, Indian Institute of Roorkee for their solution on Self-Cleaning with the personalised messages of distinguished speakers, was also released by the dignitaries. Management Kashipur (esb 2011), conducted Solar Panels, while the student from IIT its Convocation (9th) at its campus this year in Guwahati earned the third place, for his “India's Covid Fightback has years, a beacon of hope was provided by which a total of 374 students graduated in the concept on Hover-Drone with Dynamic healthcare and I believe that this award is for two year Post Graduate Programme in Charging via Wireless Power Transfer. become a learning lesson in unsung heroes in this sector. If Covid-19 was a Management, Two Year Post Graduate There was also a Special Jury Award that was war then these people were truly peace makers Programme in Business Analytics, Post bestowed to the students from Bannari overseas Universities”: and that brings me to today's heroes. Graduate Programme in Management for Amman Institute of Technology for their Executives and Doctoral Programme in concept on End-to-End Fully Automatic Deep Dr.Preetha Reddy National Symposium on Management courses. Learning Algorithm for Scientific Document Sanjeev Sanyal, Member, Economic Advisory Denoising. Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur Polymer Science and Council to the Prime Minister, who was the celebrated its 66th Annual Convocation on chief guest, in his convocation address, SRCC Founder's Day 23rd April, 2022 in the Tata Auditorium, XLRI Technology by SMU motivated the graduating students to be ready Jamshedpur. to be adaptive for uncertain times. He also Celebrations, Union Health XLRI conferred the prestigious 'Sir Jehangir Somaiya Vidyavihar University organised a 2- spoke about the importance of IIM's Ghandy Medal for Industrial and Social Peace' day National Symposium Event on Polymer contribution in India's economic development Minister delivers address to Dr.Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice- Science and Technology on 6th and 7th May especially with the new curriculum such as the Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise 2022. It was in collaboration with the Society of exclusive business Analytics being taught at On the occasion of the 138th Birth Limited. Polymer Science India (SPSI) and the IIM Kashipur. Anniversary of Sir Shri Ram, Union Health The 66th Annual Convocation Event started Department of Polymer Science, S K Somaiya During his inaugural address, Sandeep Singh, and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh L. off with the Academic Procession followed by College. The inaugural address was given by Chairman, Board of Governors of IIM Mandaviya delivered the Founder's Day the Director, Fr. Paul Fernandes, SJ.'s report Prof. M M Sharma, FRS Institute of Chemical Kashipur said, “IIM Kashipur was envisioned Address virtually in presence of the Principal followed by the Chairman, TV Narendran, Technology, Mumbai. It was followed by as an institute that would in addition to Prof. Simrit Kaur, Teachers and Students of CEO & MD, Tata Steel speech. He also keynote speeches from Dr. R A Mashelkar, FRS fostering academic rigour be aligned with the the College. presented the Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal to Former Director General, Council of Scientific evolving industry trends, drive social The Minister addressed the gathering and Dr.Preetha Reddy, the Chief Guest & and Industrial Research, New Delhi, Mr. transformation and become a harbinger of stated that he was elated to be present on the Convocation Speaker. Fr. Donald D'Silva, SJ, Ashwin Dani, Director, Asian Paints, Mumbai, entrepreneurship and inclusive growth. As part occasion of the Founder's Day of Shri Ram Dean - Administration & Finance, XLRI Prof. S Ramakrishnan, Indian Institute of of our excellence centres, 74 start-ups are College of Commerce. He further stated how presented the Medals for Long Service to Science, Bangalore & Dr. Ashish K Lele, currently under incubation under FIED Sir Shri Ram was instrumental in creating an around 27 XLRI employees. The event then Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- (Foundation for Innovation and environment through the institutions that he witnessed the presentation of Medals for National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. Entrepreneurship Development). This fathered, which promoted the study of Academic Excellence by Dr.Ashis K Pani, A special feature of the symposium was the incubation centre is a section 8 company commerce and professional education in Dean - Academics, XLRI to 21 students. The Festschrift Session commemorating the 75th incorporated on 9th March 2018 and we could India. He acknowledged the contributions of event was then followed by the distribution of Birthday of Dr S. Sivaram, Ex-Director of say FIED is the only incubator among all IIM's Sir Shri Ram in promoting education Diploma Degrees to the 497 graduating National Chemical Laboratory Pune. He is one in the country focussing exclusively on agri- especially for women.He created institutions students. of the founding members of the Society for tech and agri-business start-ups and running the which not only allowed but promoted Accepting the medal from the Chairman, Dr. Polymer Science India and has significantly incubation schemes of the Ministry of women's education in the country to study Reddy said, “It is an honor I. In the turbulent 2 contributed to the development of the Polymer Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare”. with equal opportunities. “We have been putting special efforts over the years to enhance gender diversity in long-term

Curriculum May16,2022 15 Skill & Entrepreneurships Varanasi Skill India International Optum Startup Studio aims to identify innovative ideas and other complex artificial intelligence algorithms and while startups that can help accelerate value delivery by seeking SAMIL will provide its decade long expertise on pricing and Centre to prepare skilled workforce solutions to some of healthcare's hardest problems. The valuation data of pre-owned vehicles and equipments. India launch is an expansion of the program in the US and ThePriceX is an advanced price prediction engine. It is for mobility to UAE Ireland geographies and seeks to amplify the impact of the aimed at solving a major problem of vague and distorted vibrant health tech startup and innovation ecosystem in value of vehicles and equipment which overshadows the pre- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged India. owned marketplace in the country. It is already being used between NSDC International (NSDCI) and the Indian unit The Optum Startup Studio program comprises of two key by all the leading banks, insurance companies, NBFC's as of DP World, Hindustan Ports Private Limited to develop a levers: well as OEM's. ThePriceX is a scientific & insightful Skill India International Centre at Varanasi and to skill A startup accelerator that aims to unleash the full potential approach towards price discovery. Users get the data driven Indian youth for pursuing overseas employment of India's promising health tech startups, mentoring them to results on basis of lakhs of successfully transacted vehicles opportunities in logistics, port operations and allied areas. rapid maturity as measured against international standards over the past 11 years. Skill India International Centre at Varanasi will impart across respective products and services portfolios. skilling as per international standards, preparing the Support for fast-track pilots with relatively mature startups Vahan recognized by World Economic candidates for global markets. that already have market-ready solutions. The MoU was exchanged between Ved Mani Tiwari, Optum has partnered with IIITH as its innovation partner in Forum Director, NSDC International and Mohammed Al Muallem, this endeavor. Besides the Optum Startup Studio program, Executive Vice President, DP World and Director, HPPL in this partnership will also entail research on specific Vahan, a Bengaluru based startup focused on solving the the presence of Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of challenges in the healthcare sector with a focus on applying employment issue of the 500 million blue-collar workers in Education & Minister of Skill Development and learnings and distinct capabilities to provide people an India, has been selected among hundreds of candidates as Entrepreneurship; Rajeev Chandrasekar, Minister of State opportunity to live healthier lives. one of the World Economic Forum's “Technology Pioneers”. for Skill Development& Entrepreneurship; Dr. Ahmad Vahan leverages technology to assist blue collar workforce Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship & Art you can eat: Shivesh Bhatia launches in finding jobs that match their skills. Vahan helps SMEs, UAE; Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, MSDE; Sunjay employers such as Swiggy, Shadowfax, and Zomato reduce Sudhir, Ambassador of India to UAE and Rizwan Soomar, baking class on Skillshare their hiring costs by up to 30% by identifying the ideal CEO and Managing Director, DP World subcontinent. candidate at the right price, at the right place, and at the right Dharmendra Pradhan underscored that India is creating a Skillshare has collaborated with the award-winning baker, moment. reliable, qualified and an able workforce that will drive blogger, author and YouTuber, Shivesh Bhatia to teach a Vahan has helped over 250,000 blue collar workers across economic success, not only for India but for other new class 'Baking for Beginners: Simple Recipes for 200+ cities find the right job and is on track to become the economies of the world too. He further highlighted that with Desserts from Scratch'. The class aims to take students on a largest recruitment platform by the end of this year. the existing strong ties between India and the UAE, this will culinary journey with tips and tricks to personalize recipes, The World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers are early be yet another successful partnership that will deepen our experiment with new flavors and learn from Shivesh's to growth-stage companies from around the world, such as relationship. Skill India Mission aims to bring economic experience as a baker. Airbnb, Google, Spotify and Twitter, that are involved in the prosperity and provide novel opportunities to the country's Shivesh Bhatia's class is part of 'Skillshare Originals,” a use of new technologies and innovations that are poised to youth. The MoU signing was preceded by bilateral series of classes produced by the company's in-house have a significant impact on business and society. discussions. The two sides agreed to develop and strengthen content team, in collaboration with well-renowned leaders comprehensive institutional framework for engaging all and veterans across varied creative industries. This Vedanta Aluminium collaborates NFSU relevant stakeholders to scale up skills-based cooperation, initiative aims to provide the Skillshare community with the including in up-skilling of workforce, training of trainers, opportunity to learn valuable insights and perspectives from Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, facilitating exchange programmes and apprenticeship skilled professionals, get inspired by them and also guide has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with engagement. Recognition of certificates issued by Indian them in the path to pursue their creative inclinations. the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Skilling Centres in UAE and renewal of G-to-G mechanism Delhi-based Shivesh is a former political science student, Gandhinagar to promote Research, Training and Academic between Ministry of Skill Development and who accidentally discovered his love for baking at . After initiatives for its security professionals. National Forensic Entrepreneurship, GOI & National Qualifications Authority, studying various recipes and ingredients, countless trials and Science University (NFSU) is a renowned and the one & UAE were also discussed for liberalising the process of errors, and a passion to succeed, Shivesh found his baking flair only Forensic Science University in the world, known for assessment and certification of Indian workforce and to and received widespread recognition on Instagram, amassing producing high-skilled professionals in forensic and ensure greater mobility for them. 688k followers and counting. His website and YouTube homeland security. channel 'Bake With Shivesh' feature many easy-to-follow The MoU was signed by Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal, NSDC's BFSI SSC ties up with Acuvisor recipes. Campus Director, NFSU, and Mr. Avtar Singh, Chief “Baking always invokes a feeling of nostalgia in me. It Security and Intelligence Officer, Aluminium Business Insurance Brokers (India) for internship reminds me of the times when my mother and grandmother Vedanta Ltd., in the presence of Dr J. M. Vyas, Hon. Vice would whip up cakes for me and my cousins. The Chancellor of NFSU. With this industry-academia program simplicity of their scrumptious creations always piqued my partnership, Vedanta Aluminium intends to leverage the interest, and it has stuck with me to this day,” said Shivesh robust pedagogy and rich expertise of NFSU. The Business, Financial Services and Insurance Sector Skill Bhatia, “I believe that preparing delicious yet approachable Council of India (BFSI SSC), an initiative of National Skill desserts can help people taste the fun and creative aspect of PES University Bengaluru inks partnership Development Corporation (NSDC), announces the launch of baking and I want to drive that point home with my class on a unique internship program for university students in Skillshare. The class is for everyone, whether they are an with ISDC collaboration with Acuvisor Insurance Brokers (India) Pvt. aspiring chef, cookbook collector, kitchen novice or just Ltd. someone who likes to eat cake. Everyone is welcome to PES University, Bengaluru has signed a Memorandum of To give the right impetus, BFSI SSC would endeavour to learn the art of baking.” Understanding (MoU), with International Skill Development connect University students with different organisations Shivesh's class is beginner-friendly, and aims to boost Corporation (ISDC), UK to deliver B.com in International from the BFSI Sector, who provide students exposure students' confidence as they progress from one dessert to Finance accredited by ACCA and BBA in Business various financial products, enhance their level of the next by sharing tips and tricks to hack the dishes, Analytics accredited by IoA to its students. The MoU was knowledge, acquire skill sets and get practical experience in learning patience, precision and the joy of sharing one's signed by Dr. K S Sridhar, registrar, PES University and Mr. handling the products through such internships. creation with family and friends. The class walks the Shone Babu, head of partnerships, ISDC. As part of the The two months internship program presently offered by students through recipes such as 'Very Instagrammable rose MoU, PES University will be able to offer ACCA and IoA BFSI SSC in collaboration with Acuvisor Insurance Brokers and pistachio cupcakes', 'A remarkably versatile vanilla qualifications along with its undergraduate degree (India) Pvt. Ltd. will firstly train and certify the interns as cake', 'An always impressive pineapple upside down cake' programmes. PES students will be able to take advantage of Point of Sale Persons (PoSPs) for insurance products, and and more. exclusive paper exemptions for ACCA and membership for then allow them to have experiential learning and develop IoA as a result of the ACCA and IoA integrated programmes. skills necessary to succeed in becoming a professional Shriram Automall ties -up with School of Insurance Service provider. Artificial Intelligence at IIT Delhi ASDC and Hero MotoCorp expand Optum launches Startup Studio program Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL), Leading partnership with Project Jeevika Marketplace for Pre-owned Vehicles and Equipment, in India in partnership with IIIT, signed an agreement with Yardi School of Artificial Sharing the vision of an 'employment ready' young India, the Intelligence, IIT Delhi to enhance their in-house developed Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) and Hero Hyderabad pre-owned vehicle valuation platform ThePriceX, which MotoCorp, have joined hands for “Project Jeevika”, to train assists in predicting value of any pre-owned vehicle from two-wheeler market technicians across the country on BS-VI Optum Global Solutions (India) Private Limited, part of any source and geography, real-time. Technology. Optum and UnitedHealth Group (a Fortune 5 company), Through this exclusive agreement, IIT-Delhi team headed As a part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility announced the launch of Optum Startup Studio in India, in by professors Prof. Mausam and Prof. Sayan Ranu will (CSR) platform “Hero WeCare”, Hero MotoCorp has trained partnership with International Institute of Information provide the expertise to improve the accuracy of ThePriceX more than 6000 technicians through TVET (Technical and Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH). The program was launched tool through statistical modelling, machine learning and Vocational Education and Training) ecosystem. The by Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary of the Industries and stakeholders are working towards promoting livelihood and Commerce (I&C), and Information Technology (IT) upskilling of technicians to empower them from the Departments of the Telangana government, virtually and financial backward situation with free training and Phil Mckoy, Chief Information Officer, Optum.

16 Curriculum May 16, 2022 Potpourri Indian origin New Zealand Minister visits IIT Madras Kanpur's first-ever Tyre Park at Kargil Park to deepen educational relationship IIT Kanpur has partnered with De'Dzines, to create an exclusive enclosure, replete with art that is made from burnt tyres. A momentous step towards sustainability, the joint project conceptualized by IIT Kanpur and De'Dzines is not just environment friendly but makes for an awe-inspiring show-ground that will attract students and visitors alike. The one-of-a-kind arena at Kargil Park,Motijheel was inaugurated on May 2 by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. The installation in the park was led by Kanpur Nagar Nigam. Dr Raj Shekhar, Kanpur Commissioner, Shri Shiv Sharanappa, Kanpur Municipal Commissioner and Prof J Ramkumar from IIT Kanpur were also present at the inauguration. According to a recent study, more than 40 % of used tyres are burnt besides being disposed of in the landfill. This insight led to the genesis of De'Dzines that works with the single-minded objective of repurposing old, used or burnt tyres. The idea for IIT Kanpur's Tyre Park was conceptualized by Ms VaishaliBiyani during one of her visits to the by lanes of Kanpur where she saw tyres being burnt at a large scale and decided to take remedial action. The used tyres can be repurposed for various items like furniture, planter, play equipment, sculptures, bags, shoes etc. Since most of the products are mainly handmade, it also needs a good process for cutting, treating the rubber, design, assembly and finishing. This is when the team atDe'Dzines approached IIT Kanpur whose researchers have been working on ways and means to improve material usage, coating and finishing. New Zealand Minister Hon. Priyanca Radhakrishnan, the first person of Indian origin to become IIIT NR invents human-computer interface app for blind a Minister in New Zealand, on Apr 28 visited IIT Madras. He holds Ministerial portfolios for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities, and is the people Minister for Youth. The Minister was accompanied by New Zealand High Commissioner David Pine and Education International Institute of Technology, Naya Raipur, invented a human Computer Interface New Zealand Director of Engagement for India Jugnu Roy, and met with IIT Madras Director application for visually impaired people to operate the computer without any assistance where Prof. V. Kamakoti and other senior officials. “The visit was a great opportunity to deepen once the user speaks anything will be converted into text and the app will help to search based on educational relationships between India and New Zealand, and I'm excited about the great user requirements. potential for research collaboration,” Minister Radhakrishnan said. The application works on a Braille-based reading system and speech enable-based system which New Zealand has engaged in a range of projects with IIT Madras over the last few years is for Fast Learning of Visually Impaired People Using Speech Recognition Techniques and Web involving research activities, faculty visits and academic collaboration. New Zealand application will have two-way communication and will help visually impaired people to operate Universities Auckland University of Technology and Victoria University of Wellington both computerson their own. signed separate co-operation agreements with IIT Madras in 2020. The new invention provides a system and a method for real-time learning of visually impaired Minister Radhakrishnan also visited the youth volunteer non-profit organisation Bhumi, which learning people through speech characteristics based on collected voice data. The application has the New Zealand High Commission has supported to undertake a river cleaning and restoration a two-way communication process which means the application even queries the user so as to initiative that will include clean-up campaigns in rivers in Delhi (Yamuna), Trichy (Kaveri) and provide the best outputs. Patna (Ganga). Through this application, online learning has turned much easier for visually impaired people. Currently, the visually impaired and blind are assisted through assistive systems compromises a IIT Madras' Avishkar Team Gets Funding & wide range a technical solution, including documents scanners and enlargers, interactive speech Technical Support from L&T Technology recognition synthesis-based tools, software system and cognitive tool, screen reader and Services to Develop Hyperloop Technology mathematics software and screen enlargement programs. “The new innovation will bring a dramatic change in the life of blind people,” said Dr Santosh Kumar, Principal researcher and Indian Institute of Technology Madras ours will allow us to seize the global innovator of the app. Students' Team Avishkar Hyperloop has leadership on Hyperloop technologies, so that received investment from global pure-play we can set standards in this emerging new With Filo app, Bihar to offer 1:1 live tutoring to over 45 lakh engineering services provider L&T field.” students from classes IX to XII Technology Services Limited (LTTS) to Avishkar Hyperloop is a student team from develop innovations in the Hyperloop the Centre for Innovation, IIT Madras, The Government of Bihar has entered a statewide partnership with Filo, the world's first instant landscape. LTTS is providing funding and focusing on revolutionizing transportation live tutoring app, to offer free access to its platform to all students of class 9th to 12th from over technical support to Team Avishkar for their with Hyperloop technologies. It is a 70- 9000 Government Schools of Bihar. The announcement was made today in Patna, where the Hyperloop project. member strong interdisciplinary team, Education Minister of Bihar Vijay Kumar Choudhary inaugurated the app for the students of LTTS will enable Team Avishkar to further drawing members from 11 different academic Bihar. gain traction on its breakthrough disruptions in disciplines. The initiative will come at no cost to over 45 lakh students who will now have immediate access the emerging domain of Hyperloop-based Highlighting the impact this support will to vetted professional tutors on the platform for 1:1 personalized learning. This makes Bihar, the transportation solutions for futuristic have, Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, Dean first state government in India to democratize and provide equitable academic support to its commuting experience. (Alumni and Corporate Relations), IIT students beyond the classrooms; an area that has so far been the preserve of only a privileged few The Hyperloop model proposed by Team Madras, said, “CSR funds invested in who could afford it (in the form of coaching). Avishkar can achieve a top speed of over 1,200 developing sustainable technology solutions Imbesat Ahmad, Co-founder, Filo said, “As someone who hails from the state and has done his kilometres per hour. It is completely is the only way to be ready for tomorrow's schooling from Patna, I am thrilled to be able to create a product that can enable high quality 1:1 autonomous, safe, and clean. The team is challenges. We are excited that LTTS has learning at scale for students from Bihar. Having been a teacher who has helped thousands spearheading Hyperloop Tube research in India chosen this route.” realize their goals, I can say with confidence that post classroom personalized tutoring can create and has already patented a novel and cost- Team Avishkar is aiming to build the world's a massive difference in students' performance. In the USA, this is a tried and tested model and effective tube design. largest student-developed Hyperloop testing districts like San Francisco, Florida, Chicago and Los Angeles have been offering such support Hyperloop has been a buzzword in India for facility at IIT Madras and is hoping to for a while now. It gives me immense pleasure that Bihar has become the first state in India to the last few years. Several companies have complete the construction of this 500-metre implement this with much advanced technology which me, Shadman & Rohit have invented.” proposed routes including Mumbai-Pune and long Hyperloop facility by this year. This Chandigarh-Amritsar. facility will be constructed at Discovery Schoolnet partners with Rajasthan Government Commenting on this project, Prof. V. Campus, the Satellite campus of IIT Madras Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “The located about 35 km from the main campus. Schoolnet, a leading EdTech company that provides technology-based education services to vacuum tube, when developed, will be the first This open-access and world-leading testbed schools, has announced a partnership with the Rajasthan Government to provide Geneo, of its kind in academia anywhere globally and will accelerate the development of novel ReadToMe®, and teacher training services in 6,500 government schools across all 33 districts of would be on par with the test facility of the Hyperloop technologies and make India a Rajasthan. Under this, over one million students from across the state can enjoy access to digital commercial entity, Virgin Hyperloop One in global centre for Hyperloop development. learning technologies and teachers will be trained in digital pedagogy, with the support of the U.S.A. As such, ours would be the only one Speaking about this Project, Mr. Amit Google for Education. Geneo is a flexible and affordable online learning platform that is of its kind available in public, which we intend Chadha, CEO and Managing Director, L&T available for both in-school and after-school. It uses the digitized version of the school's to utilise to organize international Hyperloop Technology Services Limited, said, “The textbook, mapped to which is provided a plethora of multi-sensory learning content to promote competitions.” future of everyday commuting will be high engagement and application. ReadToMe® is an AI-powered technology using a text-to- Further, Prof. Kamakoti said, “This facility of determined by the innovations and disruptions speech function that enables multisensory reading of curriculum prescribed in English. that we as a human race pursue today.” The MoU with the Department of Education was signed in the presence of Dr. Rashmi Sharma (IAS, SPD), Smt. Sheelavati Meena (ASPD) and Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Mukesh Kumar Moond. They were accompanied by Mr. Lokesh Bajaj, Vice President, Schoolnet, and Mr. Deepak Singh, Associate Vice President, Schoolnet. 'First In Class' launches Free Education Platform for One Lakh Martyrs Families First In Class edutech platform has signed an MoU with Rotary India Literacy Mission (RILM) to create the largest free-of-cost edutech initiative in India and the world. One Lakh (1,00,000) tablet PCs will be distributed free-of-cost. All the tablets will be loaded with fully functional e- learning platforms also free-of-cost provided by First In Class.