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www.curriculum-magazine.com RNI No. UTTENG/2010/37634 Vol 9 No 12 magazine THE INDIA EDUCATION LANDSCAPE UPDATE October 16 2019 IN BRIEF Gifted children scheme One lakh teacher 'Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme vacancies - DHRUV' launched According to the Ministry of First batch of 60 students selected', conditioning Human Resource Development is underway there are around 1 lakh vacant teacher posts have been The first batch of 60 In a 14 days programme these be given themes relevant to issues interact with renowned mentors both identified in various schools outstandingtalented students students will be separated into being faced globally like in Delhi and abroad through video under the Central government under the newly launched two groups and then further environment change, pollution, conferencing with global personali- and state governments. Of the Pradhan Mantri Innovative divided into specific fields. The terrorism, etc. From 14th to 23rd ties. In addition, mentors who have total vacancies about 14,000 Learning Programme-DHRUV science students will be divided October, 2019 students will excelled in innovation in non-science have been notified so far, it for the gifted students is undergo- into 3 groups of 10 each and also participate in various activities at and non-performing arts fields will also said. ing a 14-day camp where two the performing arts students into 3 IIT, Delhi and National Bal also interact with the students As per the data shared by the groups of Science and Performing groups of 10 each. Each group Bhawan. Students will be able to MHRD in its campaign agenda Arts will be separated for further from science stream will be Contd on Pg 16 to fill vacant teacher posts, the conditioning. Broadly the chosen required to produce a project total vacancies in schools students are from classes 9 to 12, under the mentorship of experts under the state governments from all schools including from the field of science. are about 84,000. government and private. To begin Similarly, each group in perform- with only Science and Performing ing arts will be mentored by icons Gujarat schools to detain Arts streams have been identified from the field of culture and will students in classes 5, 8 for the debutant batch under the be required to choreograph a scheme launched on October 10. programme. All the six teams will Announcing the decision, Education Minister SEQI shows variations in performances Mahatma Gandhi Bhupendrasinh Chudasama by states National Fellowship said that the state government Programme had been appealing to the The overall performance score for Large States ranged from 76.6 percent for Kerala to 36.4 luanched, Centre to reconsider the “no- percent for Uttar Pradesh. Among Small States, the overall performance score varied from detention” policy, which was 68.8 percent for Manipur to 24.6 percent for Arunachal Pradesh. In UTs, the overall amended in January this year. performance score ranged from 82.9 percent for Chandigarh to 31.9 percent for In accordance with the Centre's Lakshadweep. Reference year data shows that only five States and UTs have recorded the recent amendment to the RTE daily attendance of teachers in their respective electronic systems Act 2009 regarding the no- detention policy, the students of Classes 5 and 8 will have to appear for annual exams and repeat the course if they fail twice, the minister said. Mandatory Performance The School Education Quality 2016-17, as well as on the change languages), Access Outcomes, Ahima lecture & Index (SEQI) released on in their performance between the Infrastructure & Facilities for other reports... Appraisal Report for TET September 30 paints a mixed reference year and base year Outcomes and Equity Outcomes. picture of schools in the country (2015-16). Fourteen indicators have been see Page 4 colleges by Dec and reaffirms emphasis on It may be noted that SEQI has used to judge Governance academic achievement as most been arrived at by using 30 Processes Aiding Outcomes The National Council for states and UTs perform better on indicators with a total weight of which include student and teacher Teacher Education (NCTE) has Outcomes than on Governance 965 points in elementary attendance, teacher availability, mandated teacher education Processes Aiding. States and UTs education levels and includes administrative adequacy, training, institutions across the country are ranked on their overall Learning Outcomes with three accountability and transparency. to submit Performance performance in the reference year indicators (includes Maths and Contd P5 Appraisal Report (PAR) by the end of December, for its Indian Researchers Discover Higher Education in numbers: regulatory examination of the Latest AISHE statistics released physical infrastructure, Plastic-Eating Bacteria teaching faculty and other stipulations. Researchers at Shiv Nadar University in Greater It was warned institutions that Noida have announced the discovery of two non-submission of PAR could strains of plastic-eating bacteria that have the result in withdrawal of potential to solve the problem of plastic waste recognition. As part of the PAR globally. The bacterial species namely submission process, Exiguobacterium sibiricum strain DR11 and institutions were first asked to Exiguobacterium undae strain DR14 were register their faculty by isolated from the wetlands adjoining the uploading relevant educational University by Dr Richa Priyadarshini and her documents and photographs, team at the Department of Life Sciences, School after which a unique number of Natural Sciences. The research by Dr will be generated for each staff Priyadarshini and her team has been published in member. Institutions were then the prestigious scientific journal, RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) asked to download the faculty Advances. Contd P 13 details and get it verified from the affiliating body concerned On September 21, the union ministry of human resources development and upload it on the NCTE (HRD) used the specially convened Central Advisory Board of Education website. (CABE) committee meeting on draft NEP, to release the statistical report of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2018-19 as well. The Rs. 560 cr to States to promote demand-driven and industry- scheme of Higher Education Statistics and Public Information System linked skill development...P 7 (HESPIS) under which the survey is being conducted has also been extended for continuation upto 2019-20 by the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) James Dyson Award 2019 – India national winners ...P 10 with an out lay of Rs. 64.09 crore. Contd P5 IIT Roorkee Convocation...P 12

2 Curriculum October 16, 2019 News Updates RSA or NEC may not be part of final NEP building a sound understanding of history and organization of legal Thadomal Shahani systems from national, international and comparative perspectives and There are indications that the proposed setting up of National will be offered by the varsity's law school. Centre for Management Education Commission (NEC) or Rashtriya Shikshay Aayog (RSA) The BA (Hons.) programme in Legal Studies strives to familiarise under draft NEP, may not find a place in the final policy as reportedly students with major legal and political discourses, while imparting skills new campus in Mumbai several states, including Gujarat have raised objections. According to essential for the performance of pre-legal and paralegal works as well as Mint newspaper, during a meeting with the human resource develop- preparing them for careers in law, judiciary, academia, research and Mumbai-based B-school, ment ministry, education ministers from several states opposed the public service. Its holistic training seeks to develop, in students, a strong Thadomal Shahani Centre for idea, saying it will centralize power with the Centre and it runs against legal and social sciences research foundation. It enables them to express Management (TSCFM) and part the federal character of the country, according to the official records of opinions on legal issues concisely and clearly, to identify, analyse and of The Shahani Group of the meeting. address legal problems and assess the social impact of law. The Institutions, has added a new The draft national education policy had proposed setting up of a programme will begin admitting students from the academic year 2020- campus at Mulund, Mumbai. Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA), or the NEC, as the apex education 21. With all other TSCFM campuses body with the Prime Minister as its chairman, and the human resource Launching the new BA (Hons.) in Legal Studies Programme, Professor operating at 100% capacity, the development minister as vice-chairman. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice-Chancellor, JGU and Dean, Jindal new campus has been commis- “The proposal has hit a roadblock after some states, including Gujarat Global Law School observed: “This new undergraduate programme in sioned with an objective to bridge and Kerala, opposed the idea in the central advisory board on law will fulfil a much needed gap in Indian higher education. It builds on the demand-supply gap. The education meeting. The main contention is centralized the efforts of the Indian high school education system, which has launch was attended by several decisionmaking on education is not welcome and nor implementable introduced \"Legal Studies\" as a course in recent years. prominent personalities at the state level,” report quoted an unnamed official. As per the including the former Chairman of Constitution, education is a concurrent subject with most of the College Board announces eight new ISRO A,S. Kiran Kumar, responsibility in the hands of states and Union territories. Chairman of Global Dialogue Alliance universities Foundation Peter Gorgievski, Law to ensure minimum wages for Pvt Director West India, British At the College Board's 2nd annual India Global Higher Education Council and Helen Silvester school teachers in Kerala Alliance Symposium held in Delhi on Oct 15, leaders from the Alliance's amongst others. member universities from India, US, UK, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong The new campus at Mulund will In what could be a relief for 3.5 lakh teachers in unaided schools in the and Singapore gathered with prominent experts from the World Bank, cater to the huge demand state, Kerala government has finally decided to enact a comprehensive Brookings India, secondary school leaders and NGOs to discuss how to observed from students in the legislation to ensure minimum wages for them. The government is all advance access, inclusion, and excellence in higher education in India. area. With key focus on increased set to bring in a special legislation at the upcoming assembly session Eight new Indian institutions were announced as alliance members in industry exposure and training, next month. India that would accept the SAT exam from students within India as well critical thinking, problem solving There has been a long-standing demand from unaided school teachers as international applicants as a part of their admissions process. These are and time management skills, the to bring in a legislation in this regard. A bill to ensure minimum wages Jain University, Jai Hind College (University of Mumbai), Plaksha campus is equipped with state-of- was proposed in 2007 based on a report by a two-member commission. University, SASTRA (Deemed University), Shoolini University, the-art facilities. But it got delayed for many years allegedly due to bureaucracy. Symbiosis International (Deemed University. With this the alliance Akhil Shahani, Managing Absence of law in this regard compounded the teachers' miseries. The strength has reached 30. At the same time, College Board maintains that Director, The Shahani Group, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in a circular had asked as of now there are no plans for an India specific SAT. said, “We are already at 75% its affiliates to frame salary, allowances, and service conditions of enrolment capacity at the teachers. Booster to girls STEM education in Odisha campus. Through our range of “There will be no more delay as the law department has approved the globally recognised courses, draft bill. The government will pass it in the upcoming session so as to IBM India has signed a MoU with The Department of School & Mass along with an increased exposure ensure minimum wages for teachers as soon as possible,” A Education, to introduce IBM STEM for Girls programme in Odisha. to international faculty and Shahjahan, General Education Secretary. With this MoU, IBM will introduce 'IBM STEM for Girls' program industries, students here will be across 125 high secondary schools across Khurdha, Ganjam, Cuttack and equipped to not only take up Punjab XI & XII class girl students to get Sambhalpur districts. As a part of the MoU, IBM will advance the skills challenging roles and positions, and careers of 20,000 female students (studying between 8th to 12th std) but also push the limits of their smartphones in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and professional capabilities, and 10,000 boys in these schools. 'STEM for Girls' is an IBM Corporate achieve new heights, every day.” The Punjab Cabinet has approved modalities for distribution of Social Responsibility initiative primarily aimed at improving education- smartphones among girl students of class XI and XII, to pave the way to-work and career pathways for girls who are studying in Government EWS admission online in for implementation of the scheme from December. The vendor to schools. The program includes imparting training in digital literacy, implement the scheme would be selected through an open bidding coding and technology skills; 21st century skills and career development, Odisha process and the tender document would be floated by Punjab with an aim to enable girls' empowerment and increase their interest in Information Technology Corporation Ltd, a government statement STEM education and careers. After the Odisha Parents' said. Federation levelled allegations The vendor would be on board within a period of about two months, Earthquake Disaster Risk Index (EDRI) that general category students and the first batch of phones is expected to be distributed in were being enrolled under December.Giving details, an official spokesperson said in the first Report Published Economically Weaker Sections phase, the mobile phones would be distributed to girl students who do (EWS) quota in DAV schools not own a smartphone and are studying in government schools in this International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) across Odisha, the State fiscal. The phones would have various smart features such as touch along with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry government has decided that screen, camera and applications to access social media.The state had of Home Affairs, Government of India, has developed Earthquake admissions under EWS will be announced its 'Mobile Phones to the Youth' scheme, in line with its poll Disaster Risk Index (EDRI) for 50 cities and 1 district. conducted online and under its promise, in its budget for 2017-18 and the due allocation of funds was In this pilot study, the cities were selected based on population density, supervision. made in the Budget for 2018-19. housing threat factor and cities identified by Government of India. The Instead of schools, the State major area of focus is the seismically active regions in India, i.e., seismic government will conduct the IIT Gawahati to enroll 100 meritorious stu- zones IV and V. The EDRI report has been prepared based on the field admissions under the EWS visit of 25 cities and collection of secondary data from the remaining category. dent interns of J&K cities' officials. “The State government will In each city, a sample of around 400 buildings were selected in different introduce online admissions for All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has implemented areas. Using the methodology proposed, EERC ranked all 50 cities on a EWS category from next session the Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and scale of 0-100. The risk has been categorized as Low, Medium and High so that no private school can Kashmir Students. Taking one step forward, today, on 27th September, for easy understanding of decision-makers and town planners. The misuse the 25% quota facility,” 2019, AICTE and IIT Guwahati have signed a Memorandum of EERC research team comprised of Principal investigator Prof. R Pradeep said School and Mass Education Understanding (MoU) for extending internships to students from Kumar and his PhD scholars who worked on it for 3 years. It was Minister Samir Ranjan Das . Jammu and Kashmir and students studying in AICTE approved reviewed by a panel of technical committee comprising of IIT professors institutions across the country under Prime Minister's Special and government officials. Delhi Govt may out- Scholarship Scheme. Speaking about the project, Prof Pradeep Ramancharla, Head of EERC source Maths teaching Under this MoU, IIT Guwahati will enrol 100 Meritorious students said, “EDRI will help to provide a systematic way to compare the overall from Jammu and Kashmir in batches of 25, for internship at IIT earthquake disaster risks across a large number of cities and regions in The Directorate of Education Guwahati from 1st May 2020 - 30th May 2020. The objective of the India; and to create awareness on seismic zones that are under low (DoE) is now considering MoU is to provide an exposure to the youth from Jammu and Kashmir seismic hazard regions yet poses seismic risk threats and the influencing outsourcing mathematics to the academic culture at Higher Learning Institutes of India. parameters and it will sensitize policy makers for taking appropriate teaching to “private agencies” to Three other IITs at Kanpur, Raipur and Hyderabad have also expressed actions towards reducing the earthquake risks “ help students who will write the their interest in such an MoU. Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, NDMA hopes that the report will be of help to concerned city officials board exams next year. A senior AICTE, informed that AICTE has decided to contact all other and act as a guide towards disaster risk mitigation and preparedness government official said the IITs/NITs & IIMs to follow suit so that maximum number of brothers efforts. outsourcing plan is only for and sisters from J&K get empowered. schools with a shortage of Advertise with us teachers in the subject. 3-year BA Honours Programme in Legal Binay Bhushan, director, said To Book an ad call at 9811824444 the department had analysed last Studies launched by JGU 8076071802 year's class 10 results of its schools and found students to be The country's first 3-year BA Hons. programme in Legal Studies has lagging behind in mathematics. been started at the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in Sonipat, Haryana. The programme aims to nurture legal imagination while

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4 Curriculum October 16, 2019 Theme Page: 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi UNESCO MGIEP organized its fourth Ahinsa lecture to celebrate 150 years of Gandhi in Paris Mahatma Gandhi Empathy and Resilience to be the main two features of life in coming decades National Fellowship Held on October 1 at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, to commemorate the International Day of Non- Programme Violence on October 2 and to celebrate 150th birth anniversary, the special event also hosted a 3D animated life size holographic avatar of Mahatma Gandhi To boost skill development at the district level, the Ministry of Skill Development The UNESCO Mahatma sculpting tools were used to add and will not build peaceful and Speaking on the occasion, Vera El and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has Gandhi Institute of Education colour and texture to produce a sustainable societies.” Khoury Lacoeuilhe, Member of signed a contract with the Indian for Peace and Sustainable real life image of Gandhi. The Asserting that human beings are Advisory board of UNESCO Institute of Management (IIM) Development (MGIEP), in image was then animated and the intrinsically altruistic, Prof. Borst MGIEP's TECH 2019 commented, Bangalore for introducing a two-year cooperation with the Permanent voice lip synced to produce a presented a study that showed at “In reality, no one knows with fellowship programme Mahatma Delegation of India, hosted the colour hologram with advanced just 6-months, babies already precision and certainty, what kind Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) fourth Ahinsa Lecture, featuring reprographic techniques. The prefer puppets that display of education and skills will a baby programme. a dialogue between panellists process was curated by Birad altruistic behaviors over puppets born today need in 30 years. The Designed under Skills Acquisition and and a life-size hologram of Rajaram Yajnik along with the that display anti-social behaviors. exponential change we are going Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Mahatma Gandhi, on progress technical team of Mahatma According to Prof. Borst our brain though is unprecedented and will Promotion (SANKALP) the fellowship towards the Sustainable Gandhi Digital Museums and is wired for prosocial behaviors never stop. The overwhelming aims to address the challenge of non- Development Goal (SDG) for was sponsored by Gandhi Smriti. but because our brain changes due majority of our schools are still availability of personnel for While Gandhi was amongst the to the social environment it is organized like factories and our implementation of various programmes education. most photographed people of his exposed to, it is imperative to education systems are obsolete. at national, state and district levels. time and the world has access to foster a culture of peace in each Education policy makers formed The MGNF programme has an in-built It was opened by the his photographs, filmed and every individual. by the industrial school system, are component of on-ground practical Ambassador of India to France interviews and radio addresses, it experience with the district and Permanent Representative is less than 5 per cent of the going to make administration. Launched on a pilot of India to UNESCO, Vinay compiled 98 volumes of decisions regarding basis in 75 districts across Gujarat, Mohan Kwatra and the Assistant Mahatma Gandhi's written work. quality education for Karnataka, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Uttar Director-General Priority Africa A hologram can bridge this gap the future, a future Pradesh and Uttarakhand, eligible and External Relations, and the written word of the they know little or fellows for the programme have to be in UNESCO, Firmin Edouard Mahatma can be experienced in a nothing about. This is 21-30 years age-group, have a Matoko. life-like scenario. a huge challenge for graduation degree from a recognized Gandhi's hologram exchanged humanity.” She further university and be citizens of India. views with Gregoire Borst, Commenting on the Ahinsa added, “Clearly, our Proficiency in official language of state Professor of Developmental series, Anantha Duraiappah says, best chance is to invest of fieldwork will be mandatory. Psychology and Cognitive “For a better future, we must not in the human being, Commenting on the partnership, Dr. KP Neuroscience of Education, just focus on an education that but with the Krishnan, Secretary, Skill Development CNRS and Vera El Khoury only builds human capital but understanding that and Entrepreneurship, said, “A dearth of Lacoeuilhe, Member of also human flourishing by even the human being individuals who can implement and Advisory board of UNESCO providing the next generation a will be constantly manage skill development programmes MGIEP's TECH 2019. Anantha cognitive and social emotional changing. I believe at the grass roots level is a deficit we Duraiappah, Director, experience of the Gandhian that two of the main seek to address with this fellowship UNESCO MGIEP, moderated values of Ahinsa (non-violence) features that will be programme with IIM Bangalore. MGNF the discussion about the and Satya (truth). In this way, we key for life in the seeks to create a cadre of young importance of Gandhi's can equip our youth to wage coming decades are individuals and train them in a blended philosophy of education for peace and sustainability,” He Empathy and academic programme that provides both human flourishing. The event further added, “An education Resilience.” academic inputs and a component of attracted about 1000 people, system that builds social and field immersion at the district level. including youth, educators, emotional competencies is vital Unique movement by millennial Besides allowing for an immersive academics, policy-makers, and for fostering pro-social experience to fellows under the delegates from several member behaviour. Unless our present students on 150th Gandhi Jayanti programme, MGNF will also be an states of UNESCO. education systems embrace attractive proposition for those who The holographic avatar of building emotional intelligence, Mahatma Gandhi once famously said, “The future depends on what wish to eke a career in public policy. It is Mahatma Gandhi was created we might end up in a world of you do today”. Taking inspiration from these powerful words and only fitting that we have launched this using photo-mapped images highly literate people who are understanding that the world's future is in the hands of today's programme on the 150th birth centenary from 1930-1940 and advanced lacking in empathy and only generation, students of Pearl Academy have started a unique of Gandhi ji who was strong believer in contouring software and 3D concerned with their own movement in Delhi. decentralized planning.” printing to create a life size wire- wellbeing. This is not sustainable On the 150th birth anniversary celebration of Mahatma Gandhi, “Through this endeavour we are frame of the Mahatma. Digital students of Pearl Academy created an art installation, depicting the ensuring participation of a larger historic Dandi March to freedom. The installation will be inaugurated community for local merit good and we Homage to Mahatma - young by activist and politician, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, at the Delhi are certain that this program will attract Charkha Museum today. great talent which will further strengthen students create two Guinness Pearl Academy's School of Fashion led by Antonio Maurizio Grioli the skill component at the district has also put up 150 charkhas at Select City Walk, which is amongst administration level,” he further added. Records the favorite hang-out points for the city's youth, to invite them to spin In the course of their training, fellows khadi yarn. Maurizio believes that involving youth is the best way to will work under the close supervision of In a special homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th BirthAnniversary, initiate conversations and actions around the challenges our society state skill development missions young students from Delhi & NCR region created two world records on and the world at large face today. (SSDM) and will spend time and effort Oct 2. “On Gandhiji's 150th birth anniversary, these 150 charkhas spinning in understanding skilling challenges and The first world record was in the category of 'environmental together are the voice of this proud young nation raring to go but still gaps in the district. They are expected to sustainability lessons to the largest number of students at one place'. grounded in his teachings of persistence towards a sustainable enrich skilling programmes by bringing Close to five thousand children participated in this world record. existence”, Maurizio added. in fresh thinking to local planning, Second record pertains to 'the largest number of assembly & lighting of To create excitement and a dialogue amongst millennials about execution, community interaction and Solar lamps'. The number of participants in this record is more than five sustainability, which is essential to save the planet, the alumni of outcome management. Fellows will thousand and exact number will be released soon by the officials from receive a stipend of Rs. 50,000 in the Guinness Book of World Records who were present at the event. Pearl Academy first year and Rs. 60,000 in the second Chief Guest of the event Union Minister for Environment & Forests presented a year. On completion of their Prakash Javdekar congratulated all students saying that they had made a unique fashion engagement, they will be awarded a solar lamp with their hands and hearts. He also called for creating own show in the city. Certificate in Public Policy and oxygen bank by planting at least seven trees during one's lifetime. The They Management from IIM Bangalore. Minister expressed happiness over the fact that 79 countries have showcased daily become member of International Solar Alliance. Javdekar also wearable and Shri G Raghuram, Director, IIM, administered the oath of non violence towards environment to all the yet fashionable Bangalore, said, “The Mahatma Gandhi students. garments made National Fellowship programme is Speaking on the occasion, Power Minister Shri RK Singh said that from Khadi aimed to identify and train a group of world is facing serious threat from climate change. He said that we all fabric. young, committed and dynamic should take pledge that we'll leave a better world for our future Organized at individuals, who will leverage the IIMB generations. The Power Minister further said that future world will be Select City ecosystem in management, the world of producer not the world of consumer as every home will Walk for entrepreneurship and public policy and produce power from solar. work with the district administration in strengthening the process of skilling to create a vibrant local district economy. Its unique design will allow the Fellows to take academic learning at IIM Bangalore and use it in the field under faculty mentorship with the goal of understanding challenges and barriers that the district ecosystem faces in

Curriculum October 16, 2019 5 News Feature Contd from P1 ...SEQI variation across states Higher Education in Numbers: AISHE sanpshot AISHE was initiated in management & catering institute than becoming employable and The development of SEQI was a collaborative and participatory exercise 2011 during the 12th recognized by National Council skilled. So, the final policy makers (mainly between MHRD, Niti Aayog & World Bank experts) spanning over plan on annual basis for Hotel Management & must take a close look at this eighteen months and included consultations with experts in school educa- with the objective of providing a Catering Technology. timely and important statistics tion, statistics and the development sector. SEQI was conceptualized, comprehensive data for In terms of enrolment, the total before announcing the new policy designed and developed between July 2017 and February 2019, with the final evidence-based policy making enrolment has been estimated to because unemployment is the report generated for publication in June 2019. and effective planning in higher be 37.4 million with 19.2 million greatest crisis before any society. The data used to compute SEQI has been mostly sourced from publicly education. And with the new male and 18.2 million female. As many people have pointed available data sources (published Unified District Information System for national policy on education About 79.8% of the students are towards implementational Education (UDISE) data and NAS (2017) results). Where data is not already in its final phase of enrolled in Undergraduate level challenges of proposed recom- available in the public domain, duly verified information has been sought formulation, the latest statistics programme. A meager, 0.5% of mendations in the draft NEP, from the States and UTs. States/UTs appointed nodal officers for collating offer important insights in light the total student enrolment or experts are of the view that and submitting the data required for SEQI. of some far reaching reforms 1,69,170 students are enrolled in policies are mostly a façade and a Data was submitted online through the MHRD's ShaGun portal and extracted suggested in the draft NEP. One Ph.D. Distance enrolment statement of intent for public into NITI Aayog's online portal (http:// social.niti.gov.in/). Data from of the lofty proposals of draft constitutes about 10.62% of the consumption than strictly a blue publicly available data sets and sources was directly fed into the system by NEP has been making all HEIs total enrolment in higher book, so people will get enough the IVA. The process of data entry and submission by the States and UTs become multidisciplinary education mostly in undergradu- opportunity to sail with transi- began in April 2018 and ended in December 2018. Data Validation and Score research universities, teaching ate level programme. tional environment. Computation Under the supervision of NITI Aayog, the data was validated universities or colleges besides In undergraduate category, Arts/ According to Prof Furqan Qamar, and finalized by an Independent ValidationAgency (IVA). achieving a gross enrolment Humanities/Social Sciences former general secretary of AIU, Karnataka leads the Large States on the Outcomes category, with a score of ratio (GER) of 50 per cent by courses (B.A.) stream continues who is now back to teaching at 81.9 percent. Uttar Pradesh scores the lowest at 34.1 percent. Manipur ranks 2035. to have maximum numbers of Jamia Millia Islamia , there will be first among the Small States on the Outcomes category, with a score of 82.1 As per the statistical shot of students followed by B.Sc. and consolidation of higher education percent. Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest score at 27.2 percent. Chandigarh newly released AISHE, Gross B.Com. programmes. Actually, institutions within the country and is the best performing UT on the Outcomes category, with a score of 88.4 Enrolment Ratio (GER) in 10 Programmes out of approxi- the number may come down to 12- percent, while Lakshadweep received the lowest score (28.9 percent). Higher education in India is mately 187 cover 80.3% of the 15000 due to restructuring as Large States: Kerala leads the Large States in Governance Processes Aiding 26.3% (slightly up from 25.8 in total students enrolled in higher proposed in the draft NEP and Outcomes category, with a score of 79.0 percent, while Jharkhand has the 2017-18). Also, the latest data education. At Post Graduate interdisciplinary requirements. lowest score of 21.0 percent. revels that India has 993 level maximum students are “The existential challenge for Among the Large States, Karnataka has the highest average Class 5 language universities of which 16 enrolled in Social Science stream many stand alone institutions will and mathematics scores of 71.0 and 67.0 percent respectively. Punjab and universities are exclusively for and Management comes at remain as the future requirements Uttar Pradesh have the lowest average language score of 50.0 percent; Punjab women and 385 privately number two. At Ph.D. level, will force lot of realignment,” he also has the lowest average mathematics score of 43.0 percent. managed. Further, this number maximum number of students is said at a recent seminar in Delhi. Among the Small States and UTs, Chandigarh has the highest average includes one central Open enrolled in Science stream So, the eventual new national language and mathematics scores of 75.0 and 71.0 percent respectively while University, 14 state open followed by Engineering and policy on education, which may Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest average scores of 51.0 and 49.0 percent universities and 1 state private Technology. be announced before the year end, respectively. Open University. There are 110 Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) in will be keenly awaited for any In 2016-17, only six States and UTs offered vocational education in more dual mode universities, which Universities and Colleges is 29 if structural reforms in higher than 10.0 percent of their schools. offer education through distance regular mode enrolment is education. The debate hasn't In 2016-17, only four States and UTs employed CAL in more than 50.0 mode. There are 548 general, considered whereas PTR for concluded as yet. Keep tuned in! percent of their schools at the elementary level. Among them, Chandigarh 142 technical, 63 agriculture & Universities and its Constituent and Lakshadweep recorded the highest percentages of 76.7 and 75.6 percent allied, 58 medical, 23 law, 13 Units is 18 for regular mode. The India Software Product respectively. In contrast, Bihar, Tripura, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Jammu & Sanskrit and 9 language total number of teachers are Management Summit Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh had CAL in universities and rest 106 14,16,299, out of which about 2020 At IIMB on fewer than five percent of their elementary schools. universities are of other 57.8% are male teachers and January 17 & 18: As of 2016-17, 21 States and UTs have a book bank/reading room/library in categories. 42.2% are female teachers. CALL FOR PAPERS more than 90.0 percent of their schools. However, Arunachal Pradesh and The number of colleges in the Very interestingly, the total Meghalaya reported that only 28.4 and 12.4 percent of their schools country is 39931. Bangalore number of foreign students The Centre for Software and respectively have such resources. In 2016-17, the average number of schools Urban district tops in terms of enrolled in higher education is Information Technology with a library stood at 96.9 and 87.9 in UTs and Large States respectively. The number of colleges with 880 47,427. These come from as Management (CSITM) at IIM corresponding number for Small States was much lower, at 48.7 percent. colleges followed by Jaipur with many as 164 different countries Bangalore and the International Among the Large States, the difference in the performance of boys and girls 566 colleges. Top 50 districts from across the globe. Nepal Software Product Management on the NAS language test ranges from zero (Class 3 Bihar, Chhattisgarh, have about 32.2% of colleges. (26.8%) , Afghanistan (9.8%), Association (ISPMA) will co-host Rajasthan and Uttarakhand; Class 5 Bihar and Uttarakhand; Class 8 Assam, College density or the number of Bangladesh (4.38%), Sudan the India Software Product Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh) to five (Class 8 Kerala). In mathematics, the colleges per lakh eligible (4.02%), Bhutan 3.82%) Nigeria Management Summit difference ranges from zero (Class 3 Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, population (population in the and (3.4%) contribute highest in (SPMSummit 2020) on January 17 Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh; Class age-group 18-23 years) varies this pool. and 18, 2020. 5 Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jharkhand, from 7 in Bihar to 53 in It is pertinent to mention here that Summit website: Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu; Class 8 Andhra Karnataka as compared to All only 962 Universities, 38179 https://spmsummit.org Pradesh, Assam, Kerala, Odisha, Rajasthan and Telangana) to two (Class 3 India average of 28. More than Colleges and 9190 Stand Alone SPM Summit 2020 will be the Karnataka; Class 8 Gujarat, Haryana and Karnataka). Among the Small half, that is, 60.53% colleges are Institutions have responded second edition of the summit .This States and UTs, the difference in the performance of boys and girls on the located in rural area. 11.04% during the survey and data has event brings together industry NAS language test ranges from zero (Class 3 Arunachal Pradesh, Dadra & colleges are exclusively for been pooled from previous years leaders, professionals and Nagar Haveli and Manipur; Class 5 Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland female. There are more than for others. The survey was academics and will cover a wide and Tripura; Class 8 Manipur, Nagaland and Tripura) to seven (Class 5 78.0% colleges running in launched on 3rd December, 2018. range of Software Product Daman & Diu). Private sector; aided and Data uploading on specially Management (SPM) topics Reference year data shows that 26 States and UTs have filled the posts of unaided taken together, but it designed Data Capture Formats through keynotes, workshops, Head-Master/Principal in at least 50.0 percent of their schools. Puducherry caters to only 66.4% of the total (DCFs) voluntarily without use panel discussions, fireside chats, and Gujarat have recorded the highest percentages at 87.7 and 87.1 percent enrolment. of paper continued till 10th May, presentations on industry best respectively. In contrast, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Bihar and Arunachal The number of standalone 2019. Data was collected on practices, success stories, and Pradesh have filled the Head-Master/Principal positions in only 8.0, 19.5 and institutions is 10725 and this several parameters such as academic papers. In addition to 25.5 percent of their schools respectively. It is important to note that as per the includes seven categories of teachers, student enrolment, the ISPMA Excellence Awards, 2016-17 UDISE, Andhra Pradesh did not record any percentage for the colleges/institutions such as programmes, examination SPM Summit 2020 includes the reference year as the State has not submitted any data on this indicator. Polytechnics recognized by results, education finance, celebration of excellence in Reference year data shows that 21 States and UTs have filled at least 60.0 AICTE/State Directorate of infrastructure etc. Indicators of software product management percent of the academic positions in their State academic training Technical Education, Post educational development such as research by honouring research institutions. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab have been Graduate Diploma in Institution Density, Gross and best practices in software able to fill all academic positions in their respective State training Management recognized by Enrolment Ratio, Pupil Teacher product management. institutions. In contrast, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand have recorded the AICTE, teaching training Ratio, Gender Parity Index etc. Award nominations and research lowest percentages of academic positions filled, at 11.4 and 12.2 percent institutes like DIETs, nursing are calculated from the data paper submissions are invited respectively. The average values on this indicator for Small States, Large institutes recognized by Indian collected throughAISHE. from Software platform/product States and UTs are 78.2, 66.5 and 62.2 percent respectively. Nursing Council/State Nursing AISHE data has thrown open the companies, as well as researchers At least 90 percent of schools in 19 States and UTs created SDPs in the Council, institutes directly challenges before policy makers from research institutions and reference year. Among them, 15 States and UTs reported a perfect score. In under the control of various of higher education and this universities. contrast, 13 States and UTs did not report any schools creating SDPs in the central ministries, paramedical critical data isn't very simple. We reference year. institutes as recognized by still have youth in higher SEQI, essentially the tweaked education index of yesteryears, is more Paramedical Council and hotel education more for sake of degree specific and has a potential to tease states to better each other in a true federal competitive spirit after publishing of this Index.

6 Curriculum October 16, 2019 Useful News International Admissions website at IIIT-Delhi VidyaGyan Opens Admissions for the The process of admissions for Social Sciences, Mathematics, IIIT-Delhi, the institute has 2020-21 international students to more Design and Artificial Intelligence decided to offer a large number of than 21 programs at IIIT-Delhi and be ready for challenges in the fellowships. VidyaGyan Leadership Academy Bulandshahr has opened its has been made online and easy future. . admissions process for the 2020-21 Academic Session. VidyaGyan is a by launching the website. The admissions for International To be eligible for the free residential school for meritorious, economically underprivileged, The Institute offers students will happen in three International Students' rural students of Uttar Pradesh (UP). Around 400 students are selected undergraduate, postgraduate phases. The early action application process, the student every year for admission to VidyaGyan after two rounds of competitive and PhD programs in Computer application deadline for B.Tech should either be a foreign citizen exams. The preliminary written examination will be conducted on 24th Science (CS), Electronics and admissions is 7-Nov-2019. or must be pursuing (or November 2019. The last date for submission of applications is 25th Communications (ECE), Regular application deadline is 1- completed) the qualifying exam October 2019. Computational Biology (CB), Jan-2020 and Late Action (Class-XII or equivalent for Human Centered Design deadline is 1-Mar-2020. B.Tech admissions; BE/ B.Tech Eligibility criteria: Applicants should be studying in Grade 5 in a rural (HCD), Mathematics and Similarly, early, regular and late or equivalent for M.Tech school; Age of girls should be less than or equal to 13 years and age of Social Sciences (SSH). Inter- application deadlines for M.Tech admissions) from a foreign boys should be less or equal to 12 years; Students should belong to rural, disciplinary undergraduate admissions are 1-Dec-2019, 1- institution. The equivalence of low-income households (with a combined family income of not more programs in CS+X format Feb-2020, and 1-Apr-2020. qualifying exams is determined than Rs.1 lakh per annum). equip the students to apply CS To encourage meritorious by the Association of Indian Established in 2009 by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, VidyaGyan knowledge to domains like international students to study at Universities . (www.vidyaGyan.in) today houses 1900 students across two campuses visit - http://ia.iiitd.ac.in in UP in Bulandshahr and Sit NEWS YOU CAN USE India's Future Tycoons Season II Yale announces applications (www.lifeskillsolympiad.org) admissions open for its full The theme is 'Innovate to Solve India's Water Crisis.’ open for Yale Young Global with full details. 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Curriculum October 16, 2019 7 India Skills/entrepreneurships Rs. 560 cr to States to promote demand-driven and WorldSkills India Training Centers for Media & industry-linked skill development Entertainment launched IN a bid to promote demand- corruption,” he said. Apprenticeship Promotion driven and industry-linked About 80 lakh youth have been Scheme (NAPS) launched in 2016 To start with Media & Entertainment Skill Sector Council is setting up 14 skill development at the skilled under Pradhan Mantri does not provide incentives to Authorized WorldSkills India Training Centers (AWSITCs) across nine grass-roots level, union ministry Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) complete ecosystem involved in major cities with a wish to increase the reach in all the states and Union of Skill Development and since its launch in 2015 with more the promotion of Apprenticeship territories. Currently, AWSITCs are being established in Chandigarh, Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has than 28 lakh oriented under Training. TPAs and SSCs act as a Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Mumbai, Pune, Shillong and committed Rs. 560 crore to state Recognition of Prior Learning catalyst for promotion and Trivandrum. governments. This was conveyed Program. MSDE has more than advocacy of apprenticeship While announcing the launching of these centres in New Delhi, union skills by skills minister at the Annual 25,000 institutes and centres today training by making special efforts minister, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey expressed the hope that the students National Conference of state delivering more than 3,000 to reach maximum number of who will train in them will bring laurels and glory to country in world Ministers in New Delhi on Sep courses across 37 sectors in the establishments including the competitions. 30. country. These include 629 state- micro, small and medium Chairman MESC and filmmaker Subash Ghai assured everyone about the Addressing the various represen- of-the-art Pradhan Mantri enterprises. The SSCs and TPAs endurance of excellence with high optimism to get gold in every WorldSkills tatives present on the occasion, Kaushal Kendras (PMKK), would facilitate industries and and other international Competitions by the students of AWSITC. Media & Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, said, targeting one centre in each establishments to engage a large Entertainment Skills Council aims to create a history in WorldSkills “Skill development is a demand- district of the country. number of youth with special focus competitions by grooming and preparing the candidates at the Authorized driven subject and it is important Comprehensive reforms in on women apprentices. The target World Skills training centers. Here candidates will be nurtured as per that we give more power to the Apprenticeship rules 1962 have is to engage 2.8 lakh apprentices in international standards to meet global requirements. States to ensure quality and been approved in the 36th CAC designated/optional trades for the The programs at AWSITC are industry linked and all the candidates get market relevant outcome. We meeting held on 10th July, 2019 period 1st October 2019 to 31st hands-on training on live projects. Students trained at AWSITC will must also map and strike a and had been sent for Gazette March 2020. participate and showcase their expertise in various National and balance between the traditional notification to further streamline MSDE signed MoUs with states on International competitions and make the country proud. and new-age skills right at the the process. Major reforms achieving apprenticeship numbers The occasion was also used to felicitate WorldSkills experts and winners district level and also target a include: to reinforce the Ministry's which among others included bronze medal winner in Worldskills 2019 at shift from unorganized to the - Upper limit for engaging association with state, industries Kazan—Shweta RatanPura and her mentor Sathish Narayan who also organized market through our apprentices increased from 10% to and apprentices. As per the Act, all received INR I,00,000 as an honorarium whereas winner of Medallion of Recognition of Prior Learning 15% apprenticeship in the private Excellence in 3D game Art, Nidhin prem and his mentor Pradeep Kumar (RPL) program. - Size limit of an establishment sector, state PSUs and state received INR 50,000. The WorldSkills India participant in Print Media States should ensure integration with mandatory obligation to government departments are to be Technology Shrenik Gagule and his mentor Sameer Prabhune received INR of skills right at the school level engage apprentices lowered from regulated and closely monitored 20,000 each for scoring 11th Rank. so the youth can choose their 40 to 30 by state governments. A potential The event was hosted by FICCI. trade. At the University level, we - Payment of stipend for 1st year area for promoting apprentice- should promote apprenticeship has been fixed rather than linking ships, particularly in MSMEs and Adventure Trekking Training course in Ladakh training as part of regular degree it to minimum wages, 10% to 15% the informal sector, is under states' courses, since on-the-job hike in stipend for 2nd and 3rd jurisdiction. In the first of its kind in Ladakh region, Indian Institute of Skiing & training is a pre-requisite for any year to apprentice Apprenticeship has been recog- Mountaineering (IISM) Gulmarg, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India job,” he added. The Minister said - Duration of apprenticeship nized as an effective way to in association with Indian Institute of Travel & Tourism Management governments, both at the Centre training for optional trade can be empower young people to make (IITTM) an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourismhas organised and the state levels, should work from 6 months to 36 months the shift from school and college to an Adventure Tourism Training Courses in Trekking of 10 days training towards a common standardized the workplace while improving course trains local youth in various aspects of mountain trekking and also assessment system. “We should The Ministry's new pilot project is links between industry and gives them hands on experience. Over 30 local youth enrolled in the first promote those who are contribut- focused on providing incentives to training institutions. batch which started on 24th September 2019. Approximately 90 local youth ing with quality outcome and TPAs and Sector Skill Councils will be trained in three batches. The trekking programme starts with a discourage every sort of (SSCs) as the National briefing and the participants cover places like Spithuk, Then, Zinchen, Rumbak, Stok la Base, Stock within 10 days and will return toLeh. This training program is aimed at developing the basic skills of Trekking in the youth who can later use these skills for becoming guides or entrepreneurs in future. Sona Yukti to train 100,000 skilled workers Multi Skill Technician course at Somaiya in Japanese language Vidyavihar The Japanese Government has over 100 candidates for jobs in trainers ably supported by Indian Mumbai's K J Somaiya Vocational Training Institute starts a part time course drawn up an elaborate plan to various trades in Japan. trainers. The program involves in Multi Skill Technician at Somaiya Vidyavihar. The workshop attract global talent to work in Sona Yukti's placement plans for developing language skills using commenced on the 14th October 2109, for a total duration of 11 months Japan in order to meet its Japan encompasses offering jobs role plays, mock sessions and which includes 5 months of class room teaching and 6 months of Internship, requirement of 8,45,000 workers to Engineering, Diploma and interactive workshops. The covering a variety of courses, to fit each one's need meant for above 18 age by 2025. skilled candidates from India. holistic program also includes groups. The course is for individuals to be able to become self-reliant and be Sona Yukti, the skilling arm of Many companies from Japan that exposure to Japanese culture, able to stand on their feet. The Sona Group that runs Sona have visited Sona training centres etiquettes, mannerisms and how The core curriculum offered by the program includes: Maintain Safety at College of Technology is one of and campuses in India have they need to conduct themselves Workplace, Clean and Maintain Utility at facility, Maintaining Plumbing, the few Select Indian institutions appreciated the quality of training in Japan. Maintain Electrical System, Maintain HVAC System, Monitor and Control tasked by the National Skill especially the Japanese language In addition, it offers bridge Building Management System. Development Council (NSDC) to fluency acquired by the candi- programs that make up for any With the help of dedicated teachers, the students will get hands-on train young skilled workers from dates in a short span of time as deficiency in domain knowledge, experience & develop the ability to work independently and can be placed for India for placement in Japan. well as their positive attitude. technical and practical skills as per employment immediately after completion of the training program. Sona Yukti has been empaneled Chocko Valliappa founder of Sona needs of Japanese clients. by NSDC as a sending organisa- Yukti says this has been possible Proficiency in Japanese language Hero Motocorp sets up Center of Excellence at ITI, tion for the Japanese through Sona's unique methodol- enables candidates to integrate Nizamuddin (Delhi) Government's 'Technical Intern ogy for Japanese language seamlessly in the global environ- Training Program' (TITP). training involving blended ment. Hero MotoCorp Ltd, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and Four years ago, Sona College of learning using native Japanese scooters, has opened a world-class training centre – The Centre of Technology, Salem pioneered Excellence - at the Industrial Training Institute, Nizamuddin in New Delhi. training its B. Tech students in FinLearn Academy launches an online training The Centre of Excellence is equipped with conventional learning facilities, Japanese language. In addition, course including a fully automated workshop with pneumatic tools and precision Sona Yukti operates a network of equipment. In addition, live cut sections of Hero Engines and other two- over 100 training centers across FinLearn Academy, on its second anniversary has launched the Smart wheeler parts have also been installed to help trainees gain hands-on the country including partner Index Trader Program with NSE Academy Limited. This program is expertise of the latest automobile technologies. The learning modules will be centres, placement partners, designed for individuals who want to take the pragmatic control of conducted by fully-trained faculty, helping trainees grasp theoretical and institutional partners and their exposure in stock markets and are looking to learn the concepts practical know-how of the two-wheeler repair and maintenance process. mobilization partners. and techniques of trade. The 100-hour online training program, which Launched in association with the Department of Training and Technical Sona's vision is aligned to the focuses on practical learning, is designed by a team with over 50 Education, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the centre India-Japan Co-operation years of market experience. The course comprises 50 online sessions will build key skill-set amongst the youth, thereby enhancing career agreement endorsed by Prime that can also be accessed at the students' convenience. Participants opportunities for them in the two-wheeler industry. Minister Narendra Modi during will be trained and mentored in a live-market environment too. The his July 2019 visit to Osaka, course content includes both futures and options trading that will have AI EducationAccelerator Japan. Over 1,000 students have both directional and non-directional strategies. Trading the market learned Japanese language at through Nifty50 and Nifty Bank on a regular basis ensures mastery in Skillathon, the World's First AI Education Accelerator, is now a reality and Sona campuses and the group has trading. The singular focus on one instrument results in a stronger will help the workforce of the IT sector grow in these specialised fields of facilitated placement offers to understanding of price/chart patterns. data science and machine learning. It has a “Zero Upfront Fee” approach. At the end of the program, an online examination will be held by NSE

8 Curriculum October 16, 2019 VIEWS (Edit/Guest Column...) OPINION: Diversity Integral to Indian Nationhood: A Gandhian View The good and bad of micro 'education By Dr. Nitesh Dhawan, Public Servant and Author policies' interventions in practice need One core idea among Gandhi’s and Gupta times, the Gandhara, national unity. The demand for state research wide ideological spectrum was Mathura and Sarnath school of Arts autonomy secession from the Union, plurality as the hallmark of our & Deccan architecture have left an demand for separate states are its The whole of India was elated and filled with nationhood. He was a sound national- indelible imprint on the Indian different forms. Casteism in Indian pride with son of the soil Prof Abhijit Banerjee, ist because he believed in and cultural heritage. The Handicrafts, society is a significant determining now an American, sharing this year's Economic endeavoured to consolidate the the embroidery, textiles, tribal craft, aspect of social structure and relations Sciences Nobel Prize with Prof Esther Duflo, his wife Indianness, which could accommo- paintings, dance &music with it is a rigid social stratification based and colleague at MIT along with Prof Michael Kremer date and transcend the linguistic, Sanskrit, Hindi and Tamil Literature upon hereditary status and social of Harvard University, for their experimental approach religious and cultural diversities that go on to reflect the comprehensive- barriers interlinked with the tradi- to alleviating global poverty. Banerjee and Dutto are at times obscure our national identity. ness through the distinctive features tional occupations and a particular cofounders of Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab His impeccable tolerance was based of our multi-culturalism. position in the hierarchy of caste as well. on the deep understanding of the truth Though the Indian constitution system. With this great news and spotlight on Abhijit Banerjee, present in all religions despite their officially recognizes 22 languages, The language distinctions led to the we came to know that the supplementary reading apparent differences. the linguistic survey of India records demand for separate state on its basis, material (pragati series aligned with topics of prescribed The moment we start pondering over as many as 179 languages and 544 it started with 'Vishal Andhra NCERT textbooks) introduced in Delhi government what make India as a nation so special dialects across the country. With 122 Movements' which demanded the schools by the AAP government was his prescribed pill, and unique, it is nothing but enriching regional languages and 6 classical Telegu speaking areas should be so was the Congress manifesto's much talked about cultural diversity and traditions that languages India is a home to four delineated from the Madras province NYAY scheme, which didn't see light of the day owing are deeply embedded in the social broader family of languages which which actually succeeded due to the to massive electoral defeat of grand old part in May fabric with a cohesive bond called include – Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, death of a congress leader 2019 elections. Indianness. The philosophy of Austric and Sino-Indian.The PottiSriramulu. This triggered the While Prof Banerjee, his work, achievement and 'VasudhaivaKutumbukam' speaks different ethnic groups comprising of movement and government was life—all remain relevant to India and can be discussed a volume of plurality in harmony at the Caucasian or white type, the forced to appoint the state reorganiza- great deal, but for the time being, let's restrict it here core of social value system in the Mongolian or Yellow type and the tion Commission in 1953 which and talk about a micro policy intervention that is country. One can see and feel it in Ethopian or the black type add agreed to reorganize states on the prevalent in many private schools in the country without different forms and from distinct heterogeneity in terms of physical grounds of linguistic distinctions. The fail. perspectives. Be it geographical, features, complexion, culture and State Reorganization Act was passed Reputation of producing 100% results year on year is linguistic, socio-cultural or attire in languages. The eight ethnic groups in 1956 which led to the creation of 14 the best selling proposition for many schools and perspective, there is uniqueness and found in India are Pre-Dravidian, states and 6 Union territories. despite the diversity of learners, a majority of high end variety across the country. Dravidian, Indo-Aryan, Turko- The uneven distribution of resources- private schools, achieve this and advertise it as well. India's geographical vastness is Iranian, Scytho-Dravidian, Aryan- geographical, physical and human Now how that happens is something to which the depicted in its diverse physical Dravidian, Mongoloid & have caused horizontal imbalances system and society has shut its eyes. The first landforms. While the peninsular rocks Mongoloid- Dravidian. among the different states. The intervention is soviet union style regimentation of are the oldest, the great Himalayas Thus, India is well known for its development across India show cramming and cracking examinations. Study, study and forms the young and relatively unity and diversity across the globe. disparities on various parameters like study for marks! Actual textbook work is a minuscule of dynamic of the physical landforms. As time have passed so have been the economic growth, health, education this regimen as the supplementary study material, Besides these the physiographic orientation and values of the society etc. Then there are issues related to tutorials and other market solutions is the main course divisions comprise of Indo-Ganga- at large. The heterogenous nature of ethno-nationality which led to of this 12-hour routine from school to home. Brahmaputra plains, the Great Indian Indian society is also reflected in the secessionist movements in the Now even after this, once a child fails to crack the desert, the coastal plains and the multiplicity of beliefs thoughts and northeast. The isolation of the north- examination more specifically that of class X, he is islands. Broadly country has all forms opinions which tend to create affinity east region and its backwardness led quietly given a transfer certificate and not a second of climatic variations in the form of at time while causing conflicts in to demands of autonomy, for chance. The idea is to keep 100% record straight. tropical, temperate and arid regions. other instances. It is full of paradox secession and movements against Somehow parent community has been playing along The rich bio-diversity all along flora mix of liberal and conservative, outsiders. because of stigma and perhaps because of some and fauna makes her as one of the altruistic and sectarian diversions. India as a country should be proud of 'contract'. In most cases, schools have informal MoUs likeable tourist destinations. The The varying interest and inclinations her rich cultural heritage; it is with a set of schools, who then take them on board and variety of soils produce different types of different community groups have composite of various cultural this way, also get business. of vegetations across the country. The led to certain issues at times that may identities and traditions which These are the schools, where important international rhythm of four seasons, rainfall be detrimental to the national symbolise greatness in harmonizing days including Children Day, various international child distribution and other relief features integration. These issues pertain to:- all social beliefs despite inherent conventions and all big talk on child happiness, rights only add to her great geographical n Rising religious extremism differences. There cannot be a and so-called activities happen and here too these take vastness and peculiarity. n Growing regionalism and emer- uniform cultural model for a country credit for upholding high moral ground in holistic child After a long journey and phases of like India but certainly the core ethos development. In reality, these children are the most invasion, battles and a long period of gence of regional political parties of Indianness in values of tolerance, stressed ones, deprived of childhoods and perhaps of a colonialism through which India has n Composite vs uniform cultural harmony, fraternity and unity that natural mental conditioning as their worldview is evolved as a mature democracy. The binds us together as one nation. The shaped more by the regimen and expectations of schools multi-religion and cultural heritage models; beauty of a composite culture is the and parents than their own choosing. had influenced and enriched the nCasteism true reflection of what India stands for This trend perhaps started some decades ago with a spectrum. The Hinduism, Buddhism, n- Linguistic differentiations and the world looks up to. Gandhiji's famous school chain in Delhi achieving a formidable Jainism, Islam, the Bhakti and Sufi n- Socio-economic inequalities and patriotism was not all exclusive but all reputation through achievements of its alumni. One movements and Sikhism have left a embracing. He did not expect India of particular school in this chain was among the first to profound impact on socio-religious regional disparities his dream to develop one religion or encourage children to go for coaching for IITJEE and traditions of the country. n Ethnonationality & rising ethnic sect, but to be wholly tolerant, with its the initial encouraging results weaved a story which is The growth and development of art religions and ideologies working side still spreading. and architecture, from the period of conflicts by side with one another. While it is a question of research whether our IIT Indus valley civilization to Mauryan There have been growing incidences system, which has been getting bulk of its students from of communal hatred and violence due such schools, is benefitting and getting the highest to increase in extremism and available student talent, it can safely assumed that a lot fundamentalism in the country. The of gifted students, who should be in our institutions of regionalism in its negative connota- excellence and technical universities don't get in tion has been a cause of threatening because the selection system is at odds with them. Hope, some Abhijit Banerjee looks at this construct as well to help our children. 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Curriculum October 16, 2019 9 Spotlight FICCI's '12th Global Skills Summit, 2019' brings alive the story of country's success in Worldskills Competition 2019 instrumentation engineering only youth are not in productive work this year. He along with his family and graduates just idle away, had migrated to Bhubaneswar people are still the biggest wealth. eight years ago from Andhra An acceptance of skilling by Pradesh after finishing his class society, will open doors to 10 but had to complete his +2 millions of them within the through open schooling (AP Open country and abroad and the four School Society) due to this successes this year have set the transition. However, that didn't ball in motion. deter him in any way in qualifying Odisha state, which is perhaps the Odisha Joint Entrance Exam and most enthusiastic state over in 2015 he was admitted in skilling education, is already a CVRCE, Bhubaneswar. And he success into making and in doing has graduated this year with an so, it is creating a model for the impressive CGPAof 8.2. entire country. “To shift the Aswatha, who has already got an conversation from skill to skilled iconic status in the country for in Odisha, we are creating an creating history, is going to pursue aspirational branded idea that the masters in water technology in best people come from Odisha,” Germany next year. In the said Subroto Bagchi, Chairman, intervening period, he will wrok Odisha Skill Development at Fresto plant in Germany and Authority. He further added that also be an ambassador of skills we need to show our kids the role mission in India and abroad. models at an early age that make it Eventually, he wants to work at a aspirational for them to pursue the water treatment facility. “This passion they have. journey has taught me that In words of TV Mohandas Pai, WorldSkills is a platform which Honorary Adviser, FICCI Skills opens up the world to you. You Development Committee and come in contact with real industry Chairman, Manipal Global The 12th edition of Global The incredible story of bronze of training daily, maintain people and they notice you. Your Education every state in India has Skills Summit spread medalist in jewellery, Sanjoy over two-day (Sep 20- Pramanik is really cast in the physical fitness including yoga training helps you in leapfrogging diversity hence each state needs to 21) and organized by FICCI in disbelief and hope. Coming from New Delhi proved a platform of Gajonkol in West Bengal, as a boy, has made a confident person and career progression as you learning have its own skill policy basis storytelling by the proud medal owing to poverty, he had to give up winners at Worldskills his studies after class 8 to help in importantly I got to know about so much in short period that their own requirements. He Competition 2019 as they were supplementing family income and rewarded and celebrated. The join his uncle as an assistant options,” she added. otherwise takes years and advocated recognition of prior occasion also brought into focus artisan at a jewelry shop in some of the laudable initiatives Bengaluru in 2013. His uncle The inspiring story of S Aswatha importantly the mentors broaden knowledge and a degree to highly in skills domain in the country spotted spark and talent in him and as also food for thought and as they came to know about World N a r a y a n a a n d h i s s t e l l a r your horizon,” he adds. skilled farmers to bring in prescriptions Skill India, he took part in it and The stories of all four winners, never looked back. After coming achievement also resonates with In India, where about 30% of respectability that society desires. who are getting all the attention in touch with NSDC ecosystem, in the country that they deserve, he participated in two India's aspirations to become the are both inspirational and international competitions in motivational at the same time. Australia and France. “I didn't eat skill capital of the world. And in a All of them have transformed on the third day of competition at into icons after the win and they Kazan as I was tense and didn't way, his gold has proved it can be are very honest in humble in want to lose the challenge that will admitting it is beyond their own make my country proud at world done if there is seriousness and imagination. “After coming stage,” he said. He is happy that back, when we landed in India, now his school back home has attitude in the system as well as the Irony and humour keep teenage #gymlads did the feeling of something big acknowledge him in the honor roll individual. What is special about set in,” said Shweta Ratanpura, call. a student at the National 17- year-old Pranav Nutalapati of his feat is that he is neither a healthy on social media Institute of Design, The Legacy School, Bengaluru chemical engineering student nor Ahmedabad, who won bronze has raised the bar by winning the a n e n v i r o n m e n t a l s c i e n c e Teenage boys rely on social media to access a wealth of information about medal in Graphic Design. Silver Medal for Web Technology s t u d e n t ; - b o t h d i s c i p l i n e s living a healthy lifestyle – but rather than being victims of online harms, such 25-year old Aswatha Narayana legacy. “No none in India earlier connected to water and yet, he as an unhealthy body image obsession, the majority are able to use humour, Sanagavarapu, an alumnus of C knew that Worldskills exists, now ventured and succeeded in a skill irony and banter to navigate social media content. V Raman College of that all has changed. In fact, I where even there is no previous In a new study, published in Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Engineering (CVRCE), couldn't help in saying that when I Health, researchers in the University of Birmingham's School of Sport, Bhubaneswar (Odisha), who is spotted a text written on a hand reference point. India's first- ever gold medalist band saying 'where there is skill, Aswatha's challenge at Kazan Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, investigated how young boys use in Worldskills International there is a way', it has become a involved treatment of sewerage Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube to learn about physical activity, diet, and Competition after winning the dominating thought in me,” he w a t e r, p l a n t m a n u f a c t u r e , body image. country's lone gold medal at the said. Pranav started at 12 years of maintenance and repair . The Over a 12-month period, more than 1,300 teenage boys from 10 schools and 45th WorldSkills Competition age and to begin with it was a non- challenge spread over four-days from a range of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds engaged a series of held in Russian city of Kazan serious engagement but whence hi had five modules of engineering class activities, interviews, workshops and a survey. from August 23-27, 2019, in talent was spotted, NSDC system aspects. Broadly the competition In contrast to popular opinion, the study showed teenage boys were intelligent fact never dreamt of the medal ensured his training and interest. required to perform chemical & and critical users and generators of social media. For example, they used in the first place. “I knew this is “I have become confident from a biological analysis to achieve irony, through hashtags like #gymlad to enable them to post selfies about their going to be once a lifetime shy person and could stand up optimum dosages of chemicals in bodies in the gym without fear of ridicule, and within a context of acceptable opportunity and I didn't think before 40 thousand people,” he the treatment process in the first banter. much about winning gold but said. chemical module, second was “The evidence from teenage boys indicated that you can be a gymlad if you're concentrated on it till the very Shweta Ratanpura, recalled how mechanical module where the 'ripped', with a toned gym body, but you can also use gymlad in an ironic end. I stayed this course and she had to convince her father hard pump and vale had to be fixed, way,” says lead researcher, Dr Victoria Goodyear. “Using humour and irony within constraints worked to to join design than engineering third was automation, where a means that boys can still aspire to have gym bodies and be motivated by sport, give my best without giving and today she has been proved miniature plant was to be exercise and healthy diets, but without the risk of being put down or ridiculed way to pressure of the right. “It was wonderful, intense assembled, fourth was virtual by their peers. expectations or that of the mega and I enjoyed meeting so many reality module in which sensors “What's particularly important about this research is that it shows young event,” he said while explaining people. The journey of last one irregularity was to be addressed people are critical users and generators of social media who are able to his winning journey. year where I had to put 8-10 hours and fifth was documentation and evaluate and think clearly about what they see, do and use online. report preparation. “It isn't the “Young people can't turn off social media - it's not an option. But while we see usual laboratory like procedure or plenty of news coverage about the negative impact of social media on health setting but an actual real world and body image, in reality, we are seeing teenage boys accessing information, problem situation. The model is learning and being motivated by it, but also finding ways to not put virtual reality stimulated and you themselves at risk of 'body shaming' that could lead to unhealthy habits.” have to identity and fix the The research highlights the need for adults – parents, carers and teachers – to problem by applying the best try to better understand and empathise, rather than criticise how young people practices and benchmarked use social media. The team has published guidance on this topic. In addition, a industry standards. You have to new partnership with Google offers a professional development programme match it or come as much near to to educate teachers in this field. “We need to support adults to become more digitally literate, so they that to win,” he says. Aswatha, son of a teacher and a understand both the positive and the negative potential of social media,” says homemaker mother completed his Dr Goodyear. “They can then help young people navigate these landscapes to B Tech in applied electronics and produce positive health education outcomes.”

10 Curriculum October 16, 2019 Awards James Dyson Award 2019 – India national winners Mumbai girl teens team to represent India in 'Robotic Olympics'— Fleo - a stabilizing pen designed to help in writing and drawing for people with Parkinson's tremors, invented by Ashwathy Satheesan from the 3rd edition of First Global Challenge 2019 National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad) adjudicated as National Winner from India Theme is 'ocean opportunities'; focuses on ocean pollution Fleo utilizes gyroscopic mock-ups and prototypes were the most advance anti- A team of five teenage girl students from Mumbai—Aarushi Shah principles to stabilize and reduce made. Initial rapid mock-ups pollution mask ever built (Bombay International School), Radhika Sekhsaria (Oberoi International tremor impacts, facilitating a helped to set a direction while Caeli provides features that School), Radhika Sekhsaria (Oberoi International School), Aayushi more confident and efficient later ones were focused on set it apart as a unique Nainan & Lavanya Iyer (Dhirubhai Ambani International School) and writing/drawing. The construc- finding the right engineering invention. Jasmehar Kochhar (Podar International School)— will represent Inda at tion of the pen contains a copper principle to apply that will solve the First Global Challenge (3rd edition) between October 24 - 27, 2019 ring rotor attached to a motor the problem. This stage was Sanicle being held at Dubai. with a battery. Once it's on, it acts crucial for proving the concept Problem: India has a This year, the theme is 'ocean opportunities' and focuses on ocean pollution as a gyroscope and tries to remain and to get optimum results. All massive problem of open that negatively impacts marine life and global populations. It seeks to in its original axis of rotation. So these prototypes were made at defecation. With 67% of educate the participating teams about taking action to preserve our oceans when the pen is switched on the National Institute of Design, rural households and 13% and also throws up a challenge to the young and budding scientists to build gyroscopic effect of the rotor using the workshop facility and of urban households robots to clean up the ocean of pollutants. provides resistance to any machinery. defecating in the open More than 2,000 students from 193 countries from around the world will undesirable vibration of the pen. While Ashwathy has received according to the 2011 participate in the 3rd edition of FIRST Global challenge this time. Thus it helps maintain control numerous accolades during her census, India now accounts The FIRST Global Challenge, a not-for-profit organization based in the without taking away the graduation, the James Dyson for 60% of the world's open United States, invites nations from across the world to send their teams to personality and individuality of a Award 2019 is the first time she defecation. (SQUAT Survey) For compete in a Robotics Olympics themed around the greatest challenges person's writing/drawing. It is has been recognised for 'Fleo'. people in slums, and the urban facing our planet. wireless, handy and with an easy Fleo has a 'Certificate of nomadic construction workers, “It's a huge moment for us as our daughters are representing the country at a click it starts its stabilizing effect. Registration of Design' under access to a constructed toilet is global platform. All of us parents are extremely grateful and overwhelmed It's rechargeable and refillable The Patent Office, Govt. of India not possible all the time. Women at the same time. We do hope our girls can keep the nation's flag flying high. which increases convenience. done through IPR cell at NID. have also faced privacy and safety We are thankful to Stem Education Trust and First Global for their guidance The switch and the LED is placed issues while defecating in the and support.\" said Rohit Sekhsaria, Radhika Sekhsaria's father. keeping easy access in mind. The The Runners Up: Caeli open. Among the team members Aarushi is responsible for fundraising and form of the pen is designed to Problem: Members of the Team programming, Radhika works on robot design, construction and electrical offer good ergonomic support Caeli, who hail from the Solution: Sanicle, developed by in the team, Aayushi's primary focus is on strategy and construction, and a confident grip. National Capital Region of Aditya Vora, also from the Jasmehar looks after programming and strategizing and Lavanya will be The national winner – 22 year old Delhi, which is among the Top 3 National Institute of Design, responsible for robot construction and strategy. Ashwathy Satheesan has done poorest air quality cities in the Ahmedabad; is a portable, low \"This is the first time an all-girls team has qualified to make it to the First her Bachelors in Product Design world. These Graduation maintenance and a cost-effective Global Challenge. That's really encouraging for STEM education because from National Institute of students from the Manav Rachna toilet for people without a fixed there's a wide gender disparity in this field. It has been part exciting and part Design, Ahmedabad, having Institute of Research and residence, like slum-dwellers, fulfilling to mentor the 5 girls who have the spunk and intelligence. Apart graduated in January this year. Studies, Faridabad have the first- refugees, military camps in from preparing the team technically, we have spent a lot of time in commu- On her participation Ms hand experience of spending remote locations etc., enabling nity service, where the girls are actively spreading awareness about STEM Ashwathy hailed the James days confined to their houses just you to dispose off the waste and teaching robotics to underprivileged children. We do hope the Geared- Dyson Award as a prestigious because the air was too sustainably and safely without up Girls team continues to rise and shine.\" said Meenal Majumdar, Mentor. international platform for young harmful.Team Caeli wanted to direct contact. All the five girls have gone through a rigorous selection process that designers to showcase and build something for these involved four rounds of technical interviews. They were pitted against 20 validate their work. “In the past, patients to help them stay All the national finalists, teams vying for the prestigious spot to make it to team India. this platform has helped to bring healthy in poor air quality and including the runners-up can To address the huge gap that exists in STEM education, the girls have taken many meaningful student ideas to improving their quality of life. qualify for the Top 20 pool to it upon themselves to create a world of confident and fearless girls by life. I feel this provides great Solution: The team, comprising compete with the international reducing the gender inequality in STEM. Their mission is to empower and support and confidence that is of 5 members, invented Caeli - entries. enrich the lives of women by inspiring them to pursue STEM. much needed for an early an Anti-Pollution mask designed From India, Caeli will progress to The girls are also actively involved in teaching STEM to underprivileged professional starting off their for Asthmatic and COPD the international stage of the students of Dharavi and hearing impaired students of Sankalp. They are career,” she said. patients living in poor air quality James Dyson Award. The team also raising funds to support an all-girls team to participate at the First Lego Winning the national leg of the regions. Caeli provides Caeli - Aakash Bhadana, Ishlok League. James Dyson Award will inject continuous flow of pure air and Vashistha, Bharat Sundal, Vasu £2,000 into the Fleo project, and also includes a portable Drug- Kaushik; and Dipesh Narwat; Student from Somaiya Vidyavihar wins Gold in Ashwathy has her plans ready Nebulizer for patients to take have completed the Development already. medication on the go. As one of phase and submitted the machine Commonwealth Judo Championship “The next step for Fleo will be to for consumer electronics and meet possible collaborators and medical device certifications to Apoorva Patil, a class 12 student of S K facilitators. I hope the exposure the appropriate certification Somaiya Vinay Mandir, who repre- from this platform will signifi- bodies . A provisional patent has sented India at the Commonwealth Judo cantly help in this. I believe that also been taken for the project. Championships Walsall 2019 from Sep with the help of experts, better The team is in association with 25-29 bagged a Gold medal under and efficient results can be several leading hospital chains in women above 70 kg category. achieved. There is a lot of India for research and sales. For Daughter of a policeman father and a opportunity for improvement in the next step team Caeli is looking home-maker mother, Apoorva said Fleo's design like manufacturing, for funding opportunities to make “Winning is a habit which comes material use, affordability and it to the production so, that through discipline, I aspire to achieve overall sustainability. This patients can be benefited with this the Gold in Junior World Judo amount can definitely help to device. Championship and Gold in Olympic 2024. I want to become an IAS officer kick start this process,” she said. to serve my nation”. On successfully developing Fleo, Apoorva's father Mahesh Patil said, “Her victory has filled my heart with Ashwathy said that as a designer, pride. She was determined to come back with the medal and make India the communication and feedback proud and she has done just that”. Apoorva started practicing Judo since she received from the potential 2009 at the age of 10. users was very significant during Apoorva was selected after her promising performances in Cadets Asian the design process that led Cup 2018 held at Macau and Asian Cadets & Junior Judo Championships towards the desired viable 2018 held at Lebanon. She has also won gold in Khelo India Khelo solutions. The most challenging competition from Government of India in January 2019. part was making the gyroscope rotor of varying sizes by hand in- house to test the results. Project Fleo, from research to final prototyping and user testing, was completed in 8 weeks at National Institute of Design. During this period, more than 10

Curriculum October 16, 2019 11 Careerwsie A Career in Public Policy For Change is increasingly attracting youth of today By Sarah Berry IN the words of Erasmus: “The It is no wonder then that careers public policy scholar says: “I have welcome public policy makers. As through. So, do students find it main hope of a nation lies in like public policy are witnessing been associated as a faculty with Himanshu Burad, a public policy challenging to approach the field? an accelerated demand. The various IAS coaching institutes in scholar, succinctly says: “Public Many feel that the study of public the proper education of its imparting of public policy Delhi, as a political strategist – an policy as a career choice gives me policy helps them apply what they training sees an amalgamation of assignment that included drafting two big advantages:one, it have learnt, either within the youth.” What exactly defines theoretical rigour and of a manifesto for LS Elections provides a unique opportunity to classroom or through their experiential learning – a must for 2019 - and with an NGO that be at the forefront of carefully professional take-aways, in actual. 'proper education' is varied in its future public policy makers. focussed on human rights. I crafted solutions required for The challenge and creativity serve as NilayWankhade, a student of realised that India needs more challenging problems the people an extra boost. interpretation. However, it public policy, says: “With three 'action oriented individuals' and and community, at large, face. Adds Lakshmi Ravi, another student years of experience of working less of 'arm chair theorists'. Two, it is probably the only pursing this domain: “Public policy, cannot be debated that participa- at the grassroots level, I had Therefore, India has to develop a profession that could give me the for me, is the fine art of balancing attained insights into the peripheral sphere of public policy opportunity to cut across various diverse interests of the greatest good tion of youth in democracy interconnectivity of multiple professionals to complement the disciplines to look for solutions. for the greatest number. A career in social issues, most of which bureaucracy and move forward This, multi-laterality in the public policy opens up a number of (especially by a population, demand 'customized' and well- together. Public policy gives me thinking, designing and opportunities to be part of change for thought out solutions. I believe the flexibility to work on the issues implementation of solutions is an a better tomorrow. I believe that approximately 65% of which is that more effective and I feel passionate about and a extra edge that I would receive in through this field I can work on issues sustainable solutions can be linkage to ground realities of the this career.” that I feel for and be part of below the average age of 35 years generated through policy action. country.” So, what are the pre-requisites for meaningful change in society and A career in public policy will As a career, public policy opens up pursuing a career in this domain? governance.” in India), can be the change they equip me to widen my many avenues in both private and Among many, is the judicious Listening to youth offer the perspective on various social public sectors: with the percolation of information, most of enthusiasm and motivation to bring wish to see though easier said issues and contribute my bit government hiring more the times from large amounts of about much needed change that the towards maximizing the impact, professionals from outside the non- data, to enable efficient public community, country and world need than done. At the same time, especially since it balances out bureaucratic ranks, public policy policy making, supported by is not only encouraging, but the required theory with applied professionals can expect a surge in multi-lateral thinking and the indicative of the decision makers of engagement of the youth in action.” the demand for their expertise. ability to understand the core of tomorrow being more actively On being quizzed on why he Besides this, consultancies, challenging problems; being engaged for a better world. matters that concern the bigger chose public policy as a course of research centres, think tanks, intellectually curious and socially study, and, subsequently, as a policy advisors, policy analysts, committed are some other pre- The author works with the Indian decisions has seen an upward career amongst many options, are some of the other, many roles, requisites, in addition to being able School of Public Policy, New Delhi ChinmayUdayDandekar, a including entrepreneurship, that to inherit the drive to see change curve – either directly or indirectly. India is undergoing transformative 'revolutions' across diverse domains. Developments and advancements require design and implementation of sound public policies. This can only be taken up by a new class of public policy professionals, who possess the requisite knowledge, ethics and wisdom to bring about desired changes. Law is becoming a popular course among science students Global Survey Reveals Major By Amandeep Rajgotra Shift in Education Toward In India, we do believe that semester. Students in the first Environmental Law who dedicated 12th standard. And the reason for Do-It-Yourself Learning once you are a science year are exposed to moot courts, his entire life for the protection of this is pretty clear. where the students get great environment and hence, to this day No previous knowledge Pearson last month released the graduate you can pursue any exposure of arguing in front of a he remains one of the most sought accumulated after your grade 10 results of its Global Learner Survey, a judge, know how do the courts after environment lawyers in the comes to your aid here as CLAT new study capturing the voice of career that you dream of and function and learn court country. He has been part of comprise of 5 sections whose learners worldwide. The findings mannerisms. There are National numerous landmark judgments difficulty level and the syllabus is point to massive global you'd get a highly paid job, and International Moot Court which have helped shape that of a class 10th student.. For transformation in education driven by Competitions where students environmental law in our country. this reason, CLAT is open for the shifting economic landscape of irrespective of whether you are an represent their Law School. Then of course, is the age old students across streams and you'll the new talent economy, the vast Apart from this, students write practice of going to the court and find hundreds of Science students influence of technology and engineer or doctor. This may not research papers and present them practicing as an advocate in the crack CLAT each year. perceptions that education systems at various law schools in the court. So, the opportunities are Students from science background are out of step with learners. The hold its ground in the present country and abroad as well. So, endless and one can explore which get an edge over other streams study shows that learners around the there are endless opportunities to is the correct and most suited to because of their inculcated habit of world are now taking control of their scenario. The truth is that at the go abroad for various academic them while in law school. To help solving time based problems in education through a “do-it-yourself” and non academic purposes you decide your perfectly suited subjects like Physics, Chemistry (DIY) mindset, adding to their formal beginning of this century, there which include Moots, Debate career option, law school gives you and Mathematics. Also, aspirants education with a mix of self-teaching, Competitions, Cultural and an opportunity to complete more with science background are in a short courses and online learning to was a great boom in the tech Sporting events. than 10 internships while you are habit of sitting for long hours and keep pace with the talent economy. Once you graduate, you have there in the law school. One can studying, which comes very handy The survey also shows that learners industry and it was a great time to endless options at your disposal. intern at various law firms, in CLAT preparation. are thinking beyond the traditional For instance, you can choose to corporate houses, high court and As CLAT is a 2 hour exam with 200 notions of learning, signaling a pursue engineering. But, it might join a law firm and be the real life supreme court lawyers, national questions to attempt, it is of massive opportunity for education Harvey Specter and Mike Ross and international bodies, judges of paramount importance that the test providers to reinvent learning to meet not reap you the same benefits as or you can choose judiciary as high courts and supreme court taker sits for those 2 hours with the needs of a new economy. your career and appear for among others. complete mental alertness. This Pearson conducted the study with other new age career options Judiciary exams and enjoy Also, it was wrongly believed that practice can be easily honed by a Harris Insights & Analytics in 19 exclusive government perks. If if you want to pursue law, one must science student because he is used countries including India, to gather available to us. you're looking for international either be from humanities or to solving aptitude based problems learner opinions on primary, It is also generally believed that opportunities, then as a law commerce background. But, if you for long duration and just has to secondary and higher education; the topper of the batch must graduate you could be a part of look at CLAT, which is the most replicate that practice / habit in careers and the future of work; and choose Science after their 10th any of the following sought after exam for a law CLAT. technology. More than 11,000 people, standard. This is because of the international bodies: WIPO, Red aspirant, it is a stream neutral ranging in age from 16 to 70, false sense of belief that you can Cross, WHO, UN, UNICEF exam. The intent of this exam is to Author is the participated in the poll. be successful and mint money among others. test your problem solving ability in National Product Head –LAW, “Gig jobs, unconventional careers, only if you are a Science If you want to play a part in a stipulated time limit. And this is Pratham Education, New Delhi tech disruption and lifelong learning graduate. It is also generally saving and conserving further proved if we look at the have ushered in the talent economy. believed that only a science environment or protect natural examples from top Law schools in Now more than ever, learners student has the opportunity of habitat of wild animals, you the country where a major chunk understand the need for lifelong studying and working abroad. could do wonders to the cause if of students come from science education,” said John Fallon, chief But, if we look at the you are a law graduate. A prime background, i.e. students who had executive of Pearson. “People are opportunities a law graduate gets, example for this is Advocate MC Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics meeting the demands of this new while pursuing law and even after Mehta, one of the stalwarts of and / or Biology in their 11th and world of work by taking control of graduation, they outweigh any their own learning. Now, technology other career option. If we talk and innovation are giving educators, about options while pursuing law, governments and companies the a law student is exposed to public greatest opportunity in human history speaking starting from their 1st to rise to the occasion and improve semester of law school. One is supposed to give presentations in front of their classmates and teachers, for which students are awarded marks. They are supposed to do empirical and non empirical research in every

12 Curriculum October 16, 2019 Campus News 2029 degrees awarded this year by IIT Roorkee The University of Leeds collaborations President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, who was part of the annual convocation held on The University of Leeds (UoL), one of UK's top universities, has signed four October 4, delivered the convocational address and awarded medals to outstanding statements of cooperation with the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, students Indian Institute of Technology Madras, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai and the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala. The MoU's were signed for collaboration on a wide range of academic and research activities and initiatives. All the four agreements were signed during the visit of Professor Hai-Sui Yu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: International, University of Leeds to India. The alliance between the University of Leeds and Indian Institute of Management Calcutta will emphasise on collaborative research activities under Leeds University Business School. The collaboration will include joint co-development of graduate and doctoral courses, conferences, seminars and exchange of visiting scholars, researchers and graduate & doctoral students. The MoU between the University of Leeds and SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai focuses on the joint research projects, joint conferences, seminars, workshops and other academic interaction meetings along with exchange of faculty and students. The MoU between the University of Leeds and Indian Institute of Technology Madras will be extended for a further three years and will reiterate Leeds commitment to considering closer collaborations in several different areas. This includes working on collaborative projects, organisation joint academic activities, exchange of faculty, placement of students etc. Indian Institute of Technology in the convocation got this award. hostel timings applied to boys and The collaboration with the University of Leeds and Thapar Institute of (IIT), Roorkee situated in the It is similar to Best PhD award girls, but recently these have been Engineering and Technology Patiala will focus on a joint program in the area foothill plain town of Roorkee given in many other institutes. Dr made same. This is allowing girl of Chemical Engineering. The universities will be offering a four year BE in Uttarakhand along the holy Pallavi Gupta, Centre for students to work in their Chemical Engineering program which will entail spending two years with river Ganges, is a legacy Nanotechnology, Dr. Dhiraj Raj, departments, labs, libraries in the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and two years with engineering and technology Department of Earthquake same manner as boy's students. This University of Leeds, obtaining an award of BEng Chemical Engineering institution of India. One of the Engineering and Dr. Yogesh is an example of giving girl students from Leeds. A scholarship worth £3,000 to £5,000 will also be offered for the oldest (esb 1847) and largest kumar Manibhai Makwana, an equal opportunity to excel. I am course. The collaboration will include collaborative research projects, joint (365 acres), IIT Roorkee is Department of Electrical sure this will positively impact the conferences, seminars, workshops and other academic interaction meetings invariably a reputed member of Engineering received this award. contributions of girl students and along with exchange of faculty and students. IIT family and has been Each of them got Rs50, 000/- boost their self-confidence. contributing to the pool of high cash prize. Speaking at the convocation, Chief Amity University partners with The Open caliber engineers, scientists and Prof. A. K. Chaturvedi, Director, Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat University, UK for Research & Technology technocrats since its inception. IIT Roorkee in his director's said: With a student population of speech highlighted the institute's “There is happiness in our heart, As research and development becomes the driving force for economies, over 10,000 in its 22 major achievements and when we stand here at the Amity University and Open University, UK come together for a joint departments, the annual milestones of the last one year. convocation of the prestigious IIT research in the areas of Data Science, Space Science and Technology convocation is a big event He mentioned about a MoU with Roorkee, which is an identity & enhanced learning. RAPID 2020 (Research Action Plan In Development) usually spreading to two days ISRO under which an ISRO-IITR pride of Uttarakhand. This Institute held at Amity University Dubai resulted in signing of a promising MOU but this year restricted to one Space Technology Cell will come is one of the biggest contributors to between the two renowned Universities. day. up at IITR. “Several proposals providing qualified engineers In a high delegation meeting, Dr. W Selvamurthy (President, Amity Science With President Kovind as the are currently under discussion at across the world. When we talk Technology and Innovation Foundation) and Professor Kevin Hetherington chief guest, who's who of ISRO centres for possible about the country's prestigious (Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research, Enterprise and Scholarship, The Open Uttarakhand state from funding,” he added while saying colleges, IIT Roorkee has its own University) signed this MoU. Development of joint research activities, Governor Baby Rani Maurya the new cell will ensure a niche.” Development of joint teaching initiatives, Research projects for AU students and Chief Minister Trivendra longterm focused engagement IIT Roorkee which ranks 381 in the at OU, Access to research libraries for students and faculty, Internships for Singh Rawat to union HRD for technology development at QS World University Rankings of students are some major highlights of this collaboration. Road ahead of this minister Ramesh Pokhriyal IITR. He also mentioned about 2019 ranks 86th in Asia and 47th collaboration will observe centre of excellence at multiple locations. 'Nishank', who is also the Centre of Excellence in among BRICS. In NIRF ranking it sitting MP from the area were in Petrochemicals that has been set is ranked sixth among engineering PFS signs MoU with MDI Gurgaon attendance for the decorated up with a funding of Rs 10.15 cr colleges. Some of the innovations at event. In all a total of 2029 with the primary objective to IITR which are largely meant for India's leading infrastructure finance company, PFS and top business school degrees were awarded (1018 produce polyurethane via social enterprising and local MDI Gurgaon, signed a MoU to collaborate for leveraging their strengths in BTech, 702 Masters and 309 propylene carbonate synthesis. challenges including rural economy developing capacities in the areas of infrastructure, especially sustainable PhD degrees). He also told about 153 companies are really path breaking and with infrastructure financing. This Year 41 Gold medals were coming for the first time for ATAL innovation lab, it is about to As per the MoU, PFS and MDI will work together and focus on to create awarded to meritorious students campus recruitment this year. provide several solutions from synergy between academics and infrastructure evaluation & finance, climate (12 girl students). President pharmacy to forest fires in hills of financing, clean development mechanism, best practices and concerned Gold medal for securing highest Addressing the convocation, Himalayas. And, earthquake environmental issues associated with the infrastructure of the world. As also, CGPA amongst the graduating President Ram Nath Kovind said: to develop training and capability building modules/programmes in the areas students was awarded to Pulkit “Many of the alumni of IIT For attention of infrastructure financing and project management. Singal of B. Tech. Mechanical Roorkee have been nation of institutions “Areas identified are renewable energy, Engineering for securing 9.908 builders in true sense. I believe transmission/generation/distribution, energy efficiency, climate protection CGPA. Pulkit also got four that this Institute's alumni can Notices Beyond 200 financing, roads, water, waste to energy, waste management, e-mobility and other awards. He also received a and should contribute to their words will be allied infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships, Risk Management, cash prize of Rs50,000/ for his alma mater. All of them have considered classified Environmental upgradations, etc.” innovative B. Tech Project. fortunate to have received world advertisements and Tanvi Verma, a student of B. class education here. A huge part therefore published only Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh joins MDI Gurgaon as the new Director Tech. Engineering Physics, was of the cost of their education has against payments. Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh has recently been appointed as Director of MDI another top performer of the been borne by the taxpayers of A discounted rate of Rs Gurgaon. Prior to joining MDI Gurgaon, Dr. Singh has already distinguished graduating batch. She got a total the country. So, in whatever way himself as one of the leading authorities in the field of post-graduate teaching five medals/ awards. There you want, contributing back to 20 per centimetre in management, training, research, consulting and academic administration. were at least five girl students the society and helping His prolific academic career, spanning over three decades, marks him in the who got more than two awards underprivileged people is your column will apply. Min key leadership roles across various academic and government bodies. He has in this convocation. moral responsibility & duty. Your served as the Director-in-charge of IIM Indore. Donning the hat of a Nodal This was the first time when IIT contribution will help improve 100 cm col Officer, he served as a sheet anchor in the role of a mentor at IIM Sambalpur Roorkee gave out awards to Ph our education system and your and also remained the Chairperson of Academic Committee of IIM D scholars. A new award with effort will be appreciated.” Thank you Sambalpur. the name of “Excellence in He also shared his concern on Dr. Singh earned his doctorate degree in Management from Vikram Doctoral Research” was started gender inequality in STEM University, Ujjain, and has guided research at PhD level. He did his masters this year. Three Ph D scholars education and reminded the in Economics from Ranchi University and holds a postgraduate degree in who got their doctorate degree audience about women science Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from Xavier Institute of power behind Chandriyaan 2. Social Service, Ranchi. He has published numerous research papers, two “Earlier I am told that different books, one booklet in the field of people management. In addition to being on

Curriculum October 16, 2019 13 University News JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Amity University Gurugram hosted an 'VARUNA' Campus Foundation laid International Symposium on Air Pollution The President of India, Ram regarded as a reputed institute of requirement for tackling many of Nath Kovind on Oct 11 laid the health sciences. He expressed our health-related issues and Amity University Gurugram, organized an International Symposium on Air foundation stone for the campus confidence that this new 'Global diseases. A nationwide revolution Pollution – Causes, Mitigation & Strategic Planning at its Gurgaon campus of JSS Academy of Higher Campus' of JSS Academy will for cleanliness and health is already on the 20th September. Education and Research at help the institution to further underway. It must continue and Air Quality of Delhi and NCR region has been a matter of grave concern for Varuna Village, Mysuru on contribute in the field of become stronger with each passing the last few years. Air pollution has claimed over 7 million lives a year and is October 11. education. day. This would be our tribute to a major cause of non-communicable disease such as heart attacks, strokes Speaking on the occasion, the Pointing out the healthcare Mahatma Gandhi whose 150th and lung cancer worldwide. It also accelerates climate change. Tackling it President was happy to note that challenges in our country, the birth anniversary we just cele- can help reduce health risks related to weather extremes, sea level rise, Global Campus of JSS President said that we have brated. drought and food production. Academy of Higher Education achieved a lot over the years. Yet, The President said that our health Chairing the event, Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University and Research at Varuna Village health remains a key develop- challenges are linked to our larger Gururgam, said:“ We have identified key sources and pollution solutions. is a tribute to Sri Shivarathri ment challenge for us. As a socio-economic challenges. Our Over the last years though our centre for air pollution and our university is Rajendra Mahaswamiji whose country we are challenged by the solutions to meet our health making sustained efforts to ward- off such a colossal environmental hazard. 104th Jayanti is being cele- triple burden of communicable, challenges need to be broad-based An AQI measurement system has been established at the University for brated this year. He said that Sri noncommunicable and new and and multi-pronged. They must use continuous monitoring of air quality in Delhi NCR.” Suttur Math's focus on emerging diseases. Malnutrition the power of both modern medicine Vice chancellor, Dr. P.B Sharma, said, “Air Quality of Delhi and NCR region education was strongly and neglected tropical diseases and traditional knowledge. They became major concern when AQI touched 999 in the month of October 2015. encouraged by Sri Shivarathri place severe constraints on us. must focus on both the mind and the At Amity University Haryana, we took the call as early as October 2015 to Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. We need to improve access to body. They must involve both establish a Centre of Environmental Health Sciences and jointly with our JSS Academy of Higher health services. prevention and cure. ACOAST and in collaboration with IITM Pune have engaged seriously to Education and Research was The President said that cleanli- monitor, model and analyse the air pollution and its trajectories.” established in 2008 and is today ness and sanitation is the base He further added, “Our monitoring is based on a state of art Air Quality Monitoring Station SAFAR established with in our campus by IITM and UPES partners with ULaw, UK for 5th Certificate Program in Ministry of Earth Sciences Govt of India. Our efforts on Air pollution studies exchange programs are further strengthened by NASA Aeronet that is installed in our ACOAST Rural Livelihood launched (Amity Centre for Ocean Atmospheric Science and Technology)that has Dehradun's UPES, a specialization-focused University and UK based enabled us to study aerosol particles ranging from 1 nano-gram to 1000 The University of Law (ULaw) have signed a Memorandum of at IIHMR-U microgram sizes and trace the trajectories of aerosol travel from as far as the Understanding (MoU), providing opportunities to students to benefit Oil ProducingArabic countries.” from the collaborative learning programs by both institutes. The 5th Certificate Program in Delivering his keynote address, Dr Kirk R Smith, said that “household “Our collaboration with UPES will help us create a dynamic learning Rural Livelihood (CPRL) pollution if effective cut down shall alone solve much of the air pollution in environment where the students from both the institutions will have launched at IIHMR-U. It is a India”. He also emphasized that we need to emulate some of the best unique access to innovative and industry relevant knowledge in law. joint initiative of IIHMR-U and practices from China, Singapore and New York to make NCAP more Legal studies is rapidly evolving to include not just more new age BRLF which combines effective. streams but is also becoming a powerful voice for change in today's appropriate knowledge and skill Dr Alena Bartonova shared the best practices of EU clean air program which times,” said Professor Andrea Nollent, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of components through a unique yet laid great emphasizes on effective implementation of air quality standards. The University of Law (ULaw). inclusive capacity building The notable speakers on the panel included,), Dr Kirk R Smith (Berkeley UPES and ULaw also organized a panel discussion on 'Changing initiative. As many as 29 students University), Dr. ArthurFrank (Drexel University, Philadelphia), Dr. Alena Paradigms in Legal Practice', on the sidelines of the MoU announce- from tribal population have Bartonova (Norwegian Institute for air research center), Dr. M. Mohapatra ment In Delhi recently, to initiate an engaging dialogue with the legal enrolled in the program. This is (DG of IMD and Earth Science department, GOI), Professor Mukesh Khare fraternity of the country. Justice Dipak Misra, former Chief Justice of the 5th batch of CPRL. (IIT, Delhi), Professor Dr. Gufran Baig (IITM, Pune), Dr Qamar Rahman, India was the chief guest of this session. The programme focuses on the Distinguished Scientist, AUUP, Lucknow Campus, Dr P Kakkar, Head, development of capacities of CSIR – IITR, Lucknow and Dr Sumit Sharma, Director Earth Sciences, Contd from page 1 tribal youth from 9 states of the TERI. Central Indian Tribal belt. BRLF SNU Researchers Discover Plastic- and IIHMR University have Sharda University hosts Conference on CSR brought together 17 leading Eating Bacteria organisations in the rural & Sustainable Development livelihoods sector to facilitate a Further research by the team has revealed that these bacterial strains multi-centre, multi-topic School of Business Studies at Sharda University-hosted the 6th International have the potential to decompose 'polystyrene' - a key component in curriculum that covers different Conference on CSR & Sustainable Development in Collaboration with Single-Use Plastic (SUP) items such as disposable cups, cutlery, dimensions of rural livelihoods. INDIACSR, India, APACCXO FORUM and Department of Social Work, toys, packaging materials etc. The students were selected from Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, Haryana on Oct-13-14. The research team identified that upon coming into contact with the the states of Rajasthan, Madhya The event witnessed overwhelming participation by representatives from the plastic (polystyrene), the bacteria use it as a carbon source and Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, corporates, government agencies, NGOs, civil society and the academia. The create biofilms. This alters the physical properties of polystyrene, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, participants aligned their thoughts on the responsibilities of citizens and and initiates a process of natural degradation with the release of Gujarat and Chhattisgarh. The businesses towards the overall society and discussed various frameworks to hydrolysing enzymes to break the polymer chains. The team is students were picked from develop the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) practice across indus- currently trying to evaluate the metabolic processes of these strains members of the Scheduled tries. for utilization in the environmental bioremediation. Tribes, De-Notified Inaugurating the conference, Milan Hovorka, Ambassador of Czech This discovery assumes significance given the recent announce- Tribes/Notified Tribes, and Republic to India said, “CSR activities are very essential to improve the ment by the Prime Minister to eliminate Single-Use Plastic by 2022. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal quality of life. The concept of CSR should integrate human rights and act as a The plastic industry produces approximately 14 million metric Groups/communities from across complementary concept to business profitability. While conducting CSR tonnes of polystyrene, which is non-biodegradable. This effects BRLF mandated geographies. activities corporate should also keep in mind the complexities and interrela- both terrestrial and marine life, e.g., a plastic fork used for 15 tionship of various stakeholders and work towards a seamless and sustain- minutes can take up to 450 years or more to decompose. In the KIIT College of education able eco-system.” universe of plastic items used daily, SUP constitutes about a fifth in Six technical sessions were conducted to address the importance of CSR & volume, estimates the All India Plastic Manufacturers Association organized Induction Sustainable Development. (AIPMA). India is practically drowning in plastic – according to Addressing the valedictory session H.E. Tizita Mulugeta, Ambassador of industry estimates, India consumes an estimated 16.5 million Program Ethiopia to India said, “In today's day and age, businesses are the engine of tonnes of plastic annually. development thus, it is important for corporates to focus on people, planet Commenting on the relevance of this discovery, Dr Rupamanjari KIIT College of Education and profit for overall business profitability. She further added, “It is the Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Uttar Pradesh, organized the Induction Program responsibility of all to operate in more sustainable and responsible manner to shared, “What started as a scientific exploration of the wetland in for its B. Ed program students. see a better and prosperous tomorrow. our campus has led to this significant discovery of plastic-eating The objective of the event was to Other eminent personalities present at the conference were Dr. Jatinder Singh bacteria. I would like to congratulate our research team for their give the new students Director, PHDCC, Dr. Emandi Sankara Rao MD & CEO, IFCI Limited, Dr. R discovery, and look forward to them taking this forward to information about their chosen K Mittal, Vice-Chancellor Ch. Bansi Lal University, India, Raj Singh eventually addressing the problem of plastic pollution globally. design discipline and familiarize Niranjan Founder, Trans-India Law Associates, Rusen Kumar Founder & This is a dream solution of breaking plastic in a natural process and them with the various resources Editor, INDIACSR and Pratap Bhanu Advisor-Corporate Affairs & CSR, making it biodegradable.” at the Institute that will enhance IRCON India. their academic experience at Researches related to CSR and Sustainable Business on the lines of KIIT. Sanitation, Climate Control, Work Life Balance, Philanthropy, Responsible The occasion included an Products, Business Ethics, Social impact etc. were showcased in the form of inspirational speech by Prof.(Dr.) paper presentations, poster exhibition by researchers and professionals from M Sen Gupta, Director, KIIT various universities and institutions in India and Abroad. Presentations and College of Education, who debates were also conducted to highlight current issues and global case elaborated on the role of studies to address the same. Educators and the moral, ethical and academic responsibilities of sincere learners. She also spoke

14 Curriculum October 16, 2019 Campus Buzz BML Munjal University hosts the 3rd diverse life stories, motivations, challenges and candid thoughts shared 8th Class DPS Student is by the select group of speakers that included Ravi Kalra, Founder and Edition of Indian School Awards President of 'The Earth Saviours Foundation'; Neha Sinha, a conserva- Brand's Face of KidsChaupal tion biologist and author; Manish Sharma, Director, Head R&D BML Munjal University (BMU), the Hero Group's not-for-profit Strategy at Samsung R&D Institute, Noida; Mr. Paras Saluja, a TEDx A student of 8th Class at DPS university, hosted the 3rd edition of the Indian School Awards (ISA), a speaker and a travel addict with patriotic ambitions; Deeya Suzannah Bangalore (East), Tisya Singh is the grand platform that makes a concrete effort to recognize and felicitate Bajaj, an adventurer, mountaineer, and explorer; Sayema Rahman, an brand ambassador of KidsChaupal, a the remarkable contributions of Indian Educators on Sep 26. The event artist and a radio presenter and Venayak Saran Gupta , the head of startup online education platform witnessed educators and education revolutionaries coming together business development for 'Your-Space', India's premier student housing which is designed to create a support under one roof to felicitate and celebrate the individual achievements brand. system for kids, teachers, instructors and milestones in education. More than 200 schools, educators and The independently organized event, licensed by TED, featured various and parents to guide and choose the education start-ups were conferred with the awards in categories such prominent local voices and TED Talk videos under the theme 'BE- right career path and the skill sets which as The Best Education Tech Startup, Edupreneur Director of the Year, YOND'. will be required to achieve the aim. Best Teacher of the Year, Best Principal of the Year, Innovation in Uttara Singh, Director-Principal of the school shared the perspective Gifted with several talents, she besides EducationAward and many others. for the event in her statement, “Extraordinary is not just defined as an securing A1 grade in studies, is equally Winners included Scottish High International School, Springdales exception from the prevailing rule or order, rather what one can do to outstanding in sports, poetry, painting, Public School, Lotus Valley International school, Salwan Public look beyond and push past the limits of conventional perception. It is the sketching, dance & much more. School, Tagore International School, Amity International School and capability to harness one's self in full and true potentiality and to strive Moreover, she has represented the State many other. 45 educators including principals, teachers and directors with perseverance. That is what we mean by going 'Beyond' and what of Karnataka in the 7th India National of eminent schools were awarded for their phenomenal contribution. we feel is required in the multidimensional world that we live in.” Kuo Shu (Kung Fu) championship The start-ups including SwarnaRekha, Avidia Labs, Samaresh Shah, 2018 & has won various medals. Tisya Shashikanth Srinivas, Priyanka Tanna and The EkoSchool were also DPS RK Puram celebrated 150 Years of is surely an extra ordinary child who is awarded under education start-ups category. indulged in every field one can think of. The event commenced with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony by Mahatma Gandhi Commenting on getting Tisya onboard, Akshay Ahuja, Founder of Robochamps, Rajesh Batra, Founder of Devendra Jaiswal, Co-Founder, Chhapai.com, Dr. Vishal Talwar, Dean School of Management and Dr. “By education I mean an all-round drawing of the best in child and KidsChaupal said, “ It is a great Vandana Suhag, Dean Education Quality, BML Munjal University. man in mind, body and spirit.” – Mahatma Gandhi privilege for KidsChaupal to have Tisya The ceremony was followed by keynote sessions and panel discus- Singh onboard as the Brand sions with the brightest minds in the education landscape, sharing their On the 2nd of October, 2019, D.P.S R.K. Puram hosted a variety of Ambassador. The multi talented Tisya wisdom and learnings about a variety of booming topics such as cultural performances and competitions to \"Commemorate the 150th perfectly spells out the brand's social-emotional learning, shift from STEM to STEAM, emerging BirthAnniversary of Mahatma Gandhi\". philosophy and the vision. I am sure this technologies, sustainable development and e-learning & MOOC's. The event began with the unveiling of a relief painting of Mahatma association will help us to motivate Ambassador Dr Deepak Vohra, Advisor to Government; Akshay Gandhi by the Principal, Vice Principals, Headmistresses and School millions of children across the world Munjal, President at BMU; Prof. Manoj Arora, Vice Chancellor at appointments. As part of the “Swachh Bharat Mission”, a cleanliness which is also one of the motive of BMU; Dr Vishal Talwar, Dean of School of Management at BMU; Dr drive was undertaken by the teachers and students. This initiative was a KidsChaupal. Mala Dasgupta Sengupta, Founder and CEO of ANUBHAV – step further to achieve Mahatma's vision of hygiene and health. This KidsChaupal provides an opportunity Experience English is Fun; Sahil Khanna, Founder of Genesis was followed by tree plantation outside the school premises. The SDMC to the kids to explore and venture into Educates; Mitul Dixit, Photographer and Cultural Activist and Palak schools from sector 4 and sector 5 were invited to be a part of this the depths of their interests, skill set Saboo, Founder of Kaizen Academy were the influential speakers at celebration. abilities and help their parents as well to the event. The Cultural Programme commenced with a melodious rendition by recognize the child's true potential and students of “We Shall Overcome” and its Hindi version “Hum Honge has an aim to get more than 5 lakh Bengaluru school students conquer Mt Kamyab”. Their harmonious voices in sync created a vibrant atmo- children onboard for their online sphere. Ms. Vanita Sehgal, Principal, D.P.S. R.K. Puram, was invited platform. Kinabalu on stage to address the gathering. She urged the students to adopt the Gandhian principles of peace and non-violence in their everyday lives Aga Khan School, Mundra In a major departure from the routine life skills, excellence and and follow them righteously. She highlighted the importance of truth leadership learning/teaching, a group of 14 students of Class VIII to X and motivated the students, juniors and seniors alike, to “speak the truth recognized from Indus International School Bangalore, successfully completed a everyday”. The Principal along with the Vice Principal, Ms. Padma mountaineering expedition in Malaysia recently. The expedition to Srinivasan released the 2019-20 edition of the History Magazine, At the India Didactics Association Mt Kinabalu, the highest peak of Malaysia, also the 20th most 'Bapu@150'. (IDA) at the Bangalore International prominent mountain in the world, was led by Capt Mohit Tomar and On 1st October 2019, a team comprising of 46 students of Class X AND Exhibition Center, The Aga Khan also included a parent (Etienne Vincent Jacques Huret). XI from D.P.S. R.K. Puram performed a play titled 'Bapu Yahan Hai' at School, Mundra was awarded as India's According to Col. Sathya Rao (Retd), Director of Indus School of the Commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma No. 1 school for 'Exemplary Initiative Leadership- ISL, it is said that when you conquer the mountains, you Gandhi at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath. The play towards Faculty Development conquer yourself, and rightly so, all the students have returned with centered around the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and their relevance in Programs'. The school was selected rich experience in understanding their strengths and challenges. contemporary times. The staging in school aroused the spirit of from more than 1600 entries from “What better way to identify oneself in time of stress and fatigue. patriotism amongst the children as they applauded enthusiastically. across India and was appreciated for its When the going gets tough, the tough gets going,” he added. The Vice Principals and Headmistresses, praised the efforts of the efforts toward the professional students and encouraged them to inculcate the teachings of Mahatma development of its teachers by the India The whole exercise was a tough challenge for the students as they Gandhi in order to truly pay respect to him. The Cultural Programme Didactics Association (IDA). While prepared themselves physically and mentally by running long concluded with the National Anthem. The Departments of the school receiving the award Giridhar Reddy, distances and doing squats for months before proceeding for the organised interactive events that sought to teach values and ideals of Principal of Aga Khan School, Mundra, expedition. Finally, the expedition started from the city of Kota Mahatma Gandhi in events like Turncoat Debate, Slam Poetry, Code said “This is the outcome of continuous Kinabalu and moved to various stations on the way such as Timpohon investment in professional develop- Gate, Panalaban, and finally to the peak of Mt Kinabalu. Breaker, Science Quiz, Business Plan, Sell Your Wares, 'कविता पाठ', ment by Aga Khan Education Service, This magnificent mountain posed a perfect breeding ground for future Khadi In Style ,Swimming and Athletics ,Digital Poster India. The institution will continue its leaders by providing an extreme environment in terms of weather, Making,Classical Dance,Instrumental Music,BookMark and Book endeavor to provide quality education terrain, and altitude. The students found the experience as metamor- Jacket Designing were conducted and students actively participated in through the ongoing professional phic and transforming wherein not only they realized their true them. The winners were encouraged with medals and certificates. development of its teachers and potential but also developed a wide perspective of life. Relentless leaders”. effort was required to reach the summit of Mount Kinabalu. “The Children across 16 states to join “Water Established in 1905, The Aga Khan adventure in the mountains helped us to see a different self. The real School, Mundra, one of the first schools learning happened after I reflected on the extreme experience of Conversation” and “FIT India” initiatives in Mundra, was started with the intent to climbing Mt Kinabalu. Now I have seen a more disciplined and provide education and support to the positive person in me,” recounted Agustya Singh, a student member of Bharti Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises has said local community and has evolved over the expedition which surmounted the peak. that it has mobilized more than 1,00,000 students, 8500 teachers and time as a renowned CBSE school. It has Summing up the experience, Capt Mohit Tomar said, “The mountain- 10,000 local community members across 1000 villages to support the also recently received an award by eering is a 'journey within'. By engaging in such audacious and national initiatives like “Water Conversation” and “Fit India” initiated Education World India, the world's courageous endeavors, the students will develop a high level of mental by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. most detailed schools ranking survey, toughness, emotional stability, physical endurance and spiritual Through the series of events like Pledge Ceremonies, Swachhata ranked at #2 across the entire Kutch resilience, which will enable them to deal with problems of different Pakhwara, Hand-Wash Day and Awareness Rallies, organized across region on 14 parameters. The school's shapes and sizes in their life.” 192 Satya Bharti Schools and more than 650 Government schools emphasis is on teaching pedagogy and supported by Satya Bharti Quality Support Program, the Foundation has student-centered learning and EDxYouth@TheShriramMillenniumSch energized students, teacher and community members to support and considers teacher professional raise awareness on the importance of cleanliness and water conserva- development a part of its core values. oolNoida tion in their surroundings. Bharti Foundation also formed more than 850 The school regularly conducts teacher Swachhata and Hygiene clubs in the Satya Bharti schools and training on different topics such as Bringing to its portals, yet another unique learning experience for its Government schools to conduct regular sanitation and water conversa- Early Childhood Development (ECD), students, The Shriram Millennium School Noida hosted the second tion drives in their respective villages along with local panchayats and Student Evaluation, Teaching edition of TEDx on 4th October, 2019. Riding on the success of last Government authorities. Pedagogy for Math and Literacy, and year's event with the bar set quite high, this year's event was undoubt- Marking its support to FIT India movement, the Foundation also Cambridge English Language. It is the edly beyond all expectations.Holding the audience riveted were the conducted 2 KMS students race and other fitness sessions in the only school in the region to boast of Government schools under Satya Bharti Quality Support Program. Cambridge Certified English teachers. Speaking on the Foundation's initiatives Mamta Saikia, CEO, Bharti “Aga Khan Education Service, India Foundation said “We, at Bharti Foundation are committed to the

Curriculum October16, 2019 15 Companies Catalyst Group launches offline coaching are asked to draw out a mind map, as a re-visit tool. IIT Madras team wins NTPC centre in Jaipur US's Bazaarvoice will have 30% engineers based Electron Quiz 2019 Catalyst Group, online learning platform has strengthened its offline presence by launching its brick-and-mortar coaching centre in India The team of G. Pranav Hari & Rahul at the pink city near Riddhi Siddhi petrol pump. The centre has five Humayun from IIT Madras lifted the batches, each with a capacity of 100 students' intake. Digital marketing company, Bazaarvoice, Inc headquartered in Austin, winning title of the NTPC Electron The newly-launched coaching centre is packed with tech-enabled Texas is expanding its global Software Engineering operations to India. quiz of 2019. Anuj Shukla and Utkarsh facilities. It features high-definition smart classrooms with first- The company will establish a new presence in Bengaluru, focused on Verma from Shri Ram Swaroop ever interactive panels that enable students to watch everything in increasing its innovation capacity and by the end of 2020, approximately Memorial University, Lucknow came 3D. 30% of the company's engineers will be based out of Bengaluru. To lead second with a score of 59 and third One of the key highlights of the center is a 50% subsidy in the the expansion into India, Bazaarvoice has appointed Srini Basava to the position was secured by Lucky Kaul coaching fee for the economically weaker children. To avail it, position of Vice President, Software Engineering and India country head. and Shiv Kumar from BITS Pilani Goa students are required to submit the EWS document provided by the Fritz Hesse, Chief Technology Officer at Bazaarvoice comments, “We with a score of 55. Apart from government. want to increase our global brand presence by launching in a strong certificates, the winning teams were market that has become known as the Silicon Valley of India. Bengaluru also given cash prizes of Rs. 50,000 Rs. Chanakya IAS Academy and Tribal Institute has exceptional talent and a robust ecosystem that is a great match for our 30,000 and Rs. 20,000. A total of 566 complex technology needs and creative & collaborative global culture. teams encompassing 1132 students MoU We believe this choice will enable us to scale and grow at a high rate.” participated this year's contest. Saptarshi Roy, Director (HR) NTPC Chanakya IAS Academy recently signed MoU with the Tribal INTERACTIVE STORY BOOK APP 'ABC TIGER' for and Prakash Tiwari, Directors research and Training Institute (TRTI) in order to provide pre- (Operations), NTPC awarded the examination training for the tribal students aspiring for Civil small children prizes to the winners at NTPC, PMI Services Examination. Noida campus on Oct 14. Moving forward, Chankaya IAS Academy, being a training partner Eupheus Learning in partnership with Pickatale has introduced an of TRTI will organize preparation classes and will conduct regular interactive story book app 'ABC Tiger' for young learners between the St. Miras College girls win mock tests for the students. Mock tests will help the students in ages group of 3-12 years. analyzing their preparation level. The app library will consist of hundreds of books, which will help beauty titles enhance the learner's language skills and help manage reading Datagami sets up its IT Education arm difficulties in a fun and interactive way. With ABC Tiger, kids will be Sania Memon and Tanvi Kharote of St. able to read or listen to hundreds of children's books - narrated, illustrated Miras College, Pune have won two DATAGAMI, which has contributed to the digital eco-system over story books, non-fiction titles, knowledge books, and animated books. prestigious national level beauty titles. the years has added a new chapter with launch of its IT Education While Sania was bestowed with the arm, SMARTREE. BANKEDGE training to 50,000+ students title of Ms. India Supermodel at the prestigious Mr. And Ms. Supermodel Kaushal B. Shah, Chief Marketing & Information Officer, Mumbai-based BANKEDGE, Banking & Finance Academy, will 2019, Tanvi Kharote won - India's Ms. Datagami, said, “At SMARTREE we have created state-of-the-art provide training to 50,000 students in the next four years, to enable them TGPC: Season 7. classrooms as per international standards, and covering all digital to become banking professionals with leading Banks, NBFCs and other Mr. And Ms. Supermodel competition technology courses including SAS, IBM and Cyber Security Financial Sector players. BANKEDGE currently operates in around 64 was held in Jaipur recenlty and was courses. We want to bring the best of technology education face-to- training and recruitment centers across India and plans to increase it to judged by eminent personalities such face (F2F), moving away from the popular trend of online self- 150 in the next four years. Ranvijay Singha , Priyank Sharma , learning based education. With the F2F concept of education, we Sophia Choudhary, Anup Chaudhary, will have maximum 12 students of each batch, and our courses will CambridgeAssessment English conference Upen Patel , Sharad Chaudhary, be a combination of 60% Practical experience including live case Anubha , Sapna Chaudhary, Prince study from Capstone, Australia and 40% Classroom learning. ” He A conference on “Artificial Intelligence and English language learning, Narula and Binaisha. Besides the further added, “Our aim for the next two years, is to expand our teaching and assessment” was organized by Cambridge Assessment coveted title of Ms. Supermodel, Sania presence in major cities such as Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi, Raipur, English in New Delhi on 09th October, 2019 in which more than 50 also won Ms. Maharashtra and Ms. Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Indore and Bhubaneswar. Initially, these are language teachers from various schools / colleges participated. The India beautiful body at her competition. the eight major cities we are focusing on, to start our SMARTREE conference aimed to focus the application of Artificial Intelligence in India's Ms. TGPC: Season 7. This is a institutes.” English learning, how Artificial Intelligence optimizes English teaching web based pageant conducted in a and assessment. reality show format and Punes tanvi Airways Aviation Group Acquires ESMA Dr. Angeliki Salamoura, Principal Research Manager, Cambridge was honoured with the highest title of Assessment English, UK was the keynote speaker of the conference and India's Ms TGPC. Academy France she explained the recent techniques of language learning through Artificial Intelligence and how it is more effective than traditional JD Institute of Fashion The Airways Aviation Group on Oct 16 announced the acquisition learning / teaching methods.As a part of the teacher support program by Technology organizes Fresher's of the renowned FrenchAviation Education & Training organisation Cambridge Assessment English, the conference offered guidelines to the Day ESMA (Ecole Supérieure des Métiers de l'Aéronautique). teachers to improve the learning atmosphere in the English classroom Established in 1988 and located at Montpellier Mediterranean and an in-depth exploration of the value of modern information JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Airport, ESMA is the largest and most important (privately owned ) technology. Delhi, hosted a Freshers' party for the multidisciplinary aviation school in Europe. With direct access to 2019-2021 batch. Students wore the airfield and covering a built-up area of approximately 11.600 BasicFirst LIVE Online Classes cosplay costumes in vibrant and sqm the ESMA campus facility is divided into various areas of vivacious colours inspired by their activity including modern Classrooms & Lecture halls, Simulators, BasicFirst, a technology based e-learning platform, announced the favorite characters from well-known Cabin Crew Training facilities, Aircraft Maintenance hangars & launch of its 'LIVE Online Classes', to offer an interactive and Hollywood series. teaching facilities and on-site Student Accommodation for more 'participative learning' experience for school students in India. Randhir Students performed dances, sang and than 100 students. Kumar Priyadarshi, Chief Mentor, BasicFirst also revealed that this new played music, and participated in a service will be available on their platform in nine Indian languages ramp walk. They were judged by Jetking bags Bob Pike's Peak Award within the next three months, thereby widening its reach even further. celebrity coach Ms. Rita Gangawani, Since its inception in February this year, BasicFirst has grown rapidly to on the basis of their gait, dressing sense Jetking Infotrain Ltd., has been awarded the coveted Bob Pike's about 18 locations and 700 employees with close to 20,000 paid and presentation, and the best were Peak Award for its unique training methodology and its subscribers for its two initial products namely the 'Doubt Clearing chosen Mr. and Miss Fresher for the effectiveness. This award recognizes learning leaders and/or their Programme' and 'Rent-a-Tab'. While the first product enables a student year. The party was a hit with the new organization for implementing Participant-Centered training that preparing for any examination from classes six to 12 across India, to get students and culminated with a grand positively impacts performance. Emerging as a winner amongst 100 their doubts clarified through chat/phone/video, 'Rent-a-Tab' allows jam session which had them dancing to participants from all over the world, Jetking has been honoured with students access to the country's most affordable education Tablet at INR Bollywood songs. this title for its unique Smart Lab Plus training technique, an 750 a month only. Commenting on the Foundation Day, . innovative instructor-led participant-centred teaching Rupal Dalal, Executive Director, said, methodology. NASSCOM FutureSkills MoU with Pearson India “This has been a remarkable year for JD Institute in terms of achieving our goals The Smart Lab Plus (SLP version 1) uses various tools such as flip As digitalization expands its horizons and skilling becomes in the design industry. We are happy to class room, mind map, group work, TPS- Think-Pair-Share, brain indispensable for professionals across the IT spectrum, NASSCOM celebrate our Foundation Day as well storming, role play, case studies and scenarios, gifts and FutureSkills has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with as Freshers' Day together. I am looking presentations to tackle various issues such as low attendance, low Pearson India, a leading digital learning company, in a bid to provide skill forward to seeing the students set new retention rates and a challenge in attaining placements. The sessions training to current and future working professionals and help improve milestones in the design industry with start with re-call(5 min.), meditation (5 min.) and three random the quality and quantity of the employable workforce in the IT-BPM presentations (10 min), followed by a question and answer method, industry. that encourages most of the responses from students. Regular The partnership will also facilitate a continuous learning framework quizzes and other innovative activities are also conducted in inculcating skill development through NASSCOM's FutureSkills platform between the sessions to understand how much of the content has which creates a platform for content, evangelism and industry connects been retained and internalised.At the end of each session, students to enable reskilling and upskilling for the IT-BPM industry and its

16 Curriculum October16, 2019 News Extra Enrolling 1 million underprivileged students in Contd from pg 1 high-quality private schools by 2020: NGO Launch of DHRUV programme for gifted student Indus Action, a non-profit There is growing awareness and monies being spent are actually organisation working on the demand within Indian society, to reaching an eligible family, and A valedictory programme will be held on 23rd October, 2019 in which sSection 12(1) c of the RTE have not just access to education, clarity in the pipeline from state to these 6 groups will present their project/performances on the above Act, aims to enrol one million but to have access to high quality centre to beneficiary mentioned themes. underprivileged students in education. The provision of the It also presents insights on the This is only the first phase of the programme which will be expanded high-quality private schools by RTE Act which this report focuses school choice patterns by parents, gradually to other fields. These students will be visiting important places of 2020. This is part of their annual on, is the Section 12(1) c. especially from a systems User- scientific and cultural interest in Bengaluru and New Delhi. Bright Spots Report 2019 which This report targets some of the Experience (UX) perspective, Earlier, the scheme was launched Indian Space Research Organisation was released in early October in germane issues relevant to any which can be helpful to States in (ISRO) Headquarters at Bengaluru by union HRD ministry Ramesh New Delhi. rights-based policy implementa- improving access to choice. Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on October 10 in presence of Department of Space and TheReport, is an attempt by tion and provides recommenda- When talking of sustainability of Chairman, ISRO, Dr K Sivan; first Indian citizen to enter into space , Wing Indus Action to highlight tions, such as: the policy, the report puts forth a Cdr. Rakesh Sharma, Ashok Chakra (Retd.) and Mission Director, Atal successes in implementation A system of grievance redressal few parameters that are essential Innovation Mission, R. Ramana along with senior officials of MHRD and and offer renewed solutions for which is simple, has a ticket-based for sustained and effective DST. states facing challenges that system, with responsibilities implementation, namely, having Speaking on the occasion, the HRD Minister said this programme will may have already been mapped to specific individuals, a/n: Seat fill rate of over 50%, prove to be a turning point for the students as well as the society, and it is mitigated by other states. This linking to the SCPCR (State Online system (MIS) to handle through their achievements that the world will know 'Saare Jahan se accha includes different lottery Commission for Protection of the entire process from Hindustan Hamara'. Giving details, minister said that we have included algorithms which can maximize Child Rights) as the appellate applications to reimbursement, students of performing arts along with students of science, since perform- seat allotment efficiency and authority School participation rate for ing arts have a great power to move ideas and people. With children drawn increase applicant satisfaction. The tracking of retention, by eligible private schools from all over the country, the DHRUV programme reflects the true spirit of The legal sections present the tracking student attendance, participating in the process being EK Bharat Shreshth Bharat. justiciability side of the policy- learning outcomes*, and above 75% and Transparent and While addressing the gathering, Dr.Sivan said that each selected student making cycle, and present the conducting social audits robust reimbursement model will be christened as Dhruv Tara and expressed happiness that the flagship relevant legal discourse around Creating a transparent reimburse- from centre to state, and from programme has been inaugurated at ISRO Headquarters which will provide the issue. ment structure, to ensure that the state to schools/parents a source of inspiration to the young minds. Quoting example of India's Space programme Dr. Sivan said the programme has reached unexpected Mental health awareness among children drive heights due to the talented and bright young minds over the last 60 years and the Dhruv Taras are also expected to make similar contributions to solve As per the World Health Organisation, one out of four teens in India between the ages of 13-15 years problems faced by the people. suffers from depression. In connection with this, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world for Rakesh Sharma said that these Dhruv Taras are the future innovators in their those aged 15-24 years and 30% of suicides worldwide happen in India and China. respective fields. He appealed to the student to be future ready to take on the In this backdrop, Delhi-based Miracle Foundation India organized a week-long Mental Health awareness challenges like terrorism, climate change, pollution which are staring us in campaign and engaging in positive mental health practices among the children on World Mental Health the face now. He advised the youngsters to choose the purpose higher than Day 2019. Conducted across its partner children's homes, the campaign focused on creating awareness yourself and also to revisit your personal definition of success. He also said about In light of this year's theme, 'Suicide Prevention', Miracle Foundation India's campaign was aimed it is not wealth but cutting edge work which brings greater satisfaction in at cultivating the social and emotional development of the children under their care. life. According to the National Mental Health Survey 2015-16, less than 10% of those suffering from this The DHRUV programme is expected be a platform to explore the talent of illness actually consult a professional. All of these statistics highlight the need for action, support, and outshining and meritorious students, and help them achieve excellence in awareness from the early phases of one's life so that it doesn't reach a stage where it's too late. their specific areas of interest may it be science, performing arts, creative Children who experience adversity such as poverty, broken families, trauma, difficult living situations, writing, etc. and gifted children will be mentored and nurtured by neglect, and any kind of abuse at an early stage of life are at a higher risk of experiencing mental health renowned experts in different areas at centres of excellence across the issues such as anxiety, fear, depression, grief, self-harm, etc. Miracle Foundation India is committed to country, so that they can reach their full potential. It is expected that many promoting the mental health and well-being of children in CC of the students selected will reach the highest levels in their chosen fields Through their Mental Health Campaign this year, Miracle Foundation India conducted activities through and bring laurels to their community, State and Nation. The students will the week which were focused on self-awareness, positive thoughts, identifying early signs of suicide/self- thus both shine through their achievements and light a path for others to harm amongst children and providing proactive support, boosting self-esteem and differentiating between follow. 'good' and 'bad' self-talk. These group-based activities were divided according to their relevance for children between 6-8 years, 9 years and above, and some activities for all age groups. They were led by Facilitators Handbooks on AI Children's Disciplinary/Anti-Bullying Committees and Youth Ambassadors. Central Board of Secondary Education, following up on its plan to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a skill subject in classes 8 and 9, has released Facilitators Handbooks on Artificial Intelligence. This handbook will guide on how to train teachers of Class 6 to 10 to teach topics/themes from their respective curricula with technologies thatAI deploys. 7-days Data Conference on Sustainable WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME PART OF Development Goals coming up in Hyd INDIA'S EDUCATION STORY! 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