Curriculum Mag Aug 2021

www.curriculum-magazine.com RNI No. UTTENG/2010/37634 Vol 11 No 10 magazine THE INDIA EDUCATION LANDSCAPE UPDATE August 16 2021 INSIDE Partial reopening of schools Career guidance and counseling Samagra Shiksha sending a hope for millions of students portal Scheme for School Education extended stranded in academic life The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in from 1st April, 2021 to partnership with UNICEF have launched an online portal 31st March, 2026 with The good-old, traditional for career guidance and counselling of class 9 to 12 a financial outlay of classroom and lab students in all affiliated schools. CBSE has brought on Rs.2,94,283.04 crore--- training for millions of the board a consultative group of experts belonging to on pg 3 children and youth in industry, academia, and government to prepare the future schools and colleges has road map. The free of cost portal can be accessed at Analysis of Minority been held up since March http://www.cbsecareerguidance.com status schools makes a 2020 in India due to The portal is linked to the CBSE main portal. All CBSE case for doing away Coronavirus pandemic is school students will be able to sign up on the portal with with their exemption seeing partial reopening their details and access a personalised career dashboard from RTE Act—pg 4 though a caution approach is that will also be accessible to teachers and administrators. in display from all To support adolescents, UNICEF, along with 13 state 'Introducing Korea as stakeholders. Almost, all governments and the private sector has customised career friend to Indian youth states and UTs in some form portals in regional languages, reaching 21 million is our main strategy have begun the process of adolescents helping them access educational and work- and vision' --pg 9 reopening. West Bengal related resources and opportunities. Chief might reopen in the Over 3million IT state on alternate days after wave sets in. So, reopening is how Covid affected children NAS in November professions are Durga Puja is over. still very much subjected to and how it compared to other expected to lose While there has been a the pandemic situation and respiratory diseases. The “It has been decided to conduct the next round of their job by 2022; what lukewarm response in some how it develops. study looked at 1,734 National Achievement Survey across the country in to do to stay relevant parts, it is normal in others. children, aged between five November 2021,” said union minister of education, --pg12 There have been reports of The scientific opinion is and 17, who were reported to Dharmendra Pradhan. It assesses the learning levels of 15 covid19 infection cases more or less on side of have developed symptoms lakh students in 44,304 schools across 610 districts in 34 #YoungWarriorNXT among students in reopening. As per a recent and tested positive for Covid states and UTs in five subjects — English, Mathematics, aims to empower 10M Maharashtra and Himachal study King's College London between September 2020 Science, Social Science and Modern Indian Language young people with but the number is not scientists say children who and February 2021. (MIL) for classes 3, 5 and 8. essential life skills alarmingly or pointing to a become ill with coronavirus Vaccination is another issue ...pg 6 trend. September onwards rarely experience long-term and there are still a sizeable Attendance app in Odisha will see the pace and trend symptoms, with most number of teachers and staff both picking up. The recovering in less than a which are not fully Odisha has launched a digital application-based system mathematical models that week. While a small group of vaccinated. Besides, the roll have predicted third wave children may experience out of vaccine for children ctReaaalcljehkdeur'ems-iUanrpbaRosttahhnaojnna'lntionSetriaanncgdkhoatftfelinndeamncoedoef. students and peaking around October, prolonged illness, they were from age 12-18, will also add The app will will be factor if at all the 3rd “reassured” that number was to confidence of authorities low. This peer-reviewed to normalize functioning of help map digital learning status in the State and take study, published in the Lancet schools now closed for one Child and Adolescent Health and half years almost. corrective measures to check drop-out rates, said officials journal, wanted to understand of School and Mass Education department. The move comes after difficulties were encountered in registering class attendance of students and teachers in a transparent manner amid the pandemic. Besides, there was around 38 per cent drop in YouTube classes while the offline attendance of Class X students remains at around 60 per cent. Delhi RPVVs school chain to be phased out, Maha reduces syllabus by 15% wil be turned into schools of specialised excellence Maharashtra cabinet has decided to slash school fees by 15 per cent for this academic year. A detailed order of this decision will be issued soon according to School Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas XII with provision of lateral excellence' made them a bait students' from classes IX and Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad. The government Vidyalayas (RPVVs), a admissions in class IX and for the city's government XII who have special order will cover various issues and intricacies to avoid chain of 22 schools run by XI. The admission was based anxious to built on its image aptitude and interest in these any confusion. Delhi government will be on an entrance test. Called as of reforming education. domains. subsumed in the proposed pace setting schools, these Now there will be no fresh The schools of specialised Sainik Schools to open for girls 100 schools of specialised schools were adequately admissions below class IX in excellence will focus on excellence in Delhi. These resourced and looked after in RPVVs and Schools of providing experiential Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day RPVV schools for 'gifted' terms of provisions by the Excellence, with the idea learning opportunities announced that all Sainik Schools in the country will now have stopped admissions for government, had good that these models are being through state-of-the-art be open for girls also. At present, 33 Sainik schools are class VI since last year and facilities and experienced converted to be subsumed infrastructure, creativity and operating in the country. During his Independence Day therefore classes VII will faculty. By 2019, there were into the network of 'schools problem-solving focused speech on Aug 15, the prime minister said that two-and-a- continue this year and in two 22 of them and all proving of specialised. The existing learning and teaching, half years ago, the maiden experiment of admitting girls years, these schools will their mettle with super junior-most batch will strong partnerships with in Sainik schools was carried out in Mizoram.“Now, the function for classes 9-12. outcomes and quality of continue till class XII. universities and industry government has decided that all the Sainik schools in the One of the best experiments students so much so that The Delhi Cabinet had in leaders, mentorship schemes country will also be open for the daughters of the in school education in many parents would wish to March approved a proposal and easy access to role country,” he said. independent India, RPVV leave high-end private for the establishment of 100 models, according to Delhi's were conceived and set up in schools for these. schools of specialised deputy CM, Manish Sisodia. 1997 by Delhi government However, the fist challenge excellence in Delhi. RPVVs While RPVV prepare to Language listening labs in Punjab to nourish and mentor the to these schools came with become history, a great potential meritorious the Right to Education Act, will be part of these 100 model and experiment, schools specialised excellence students studying in Delhi's 2009, which interfered into schools. The new scheme of which needed scale up at According to Punjab school education minister, Vijay municipal and government its admission process as schools are proposed to upper primary level will be Inder Singla,the state government has decided to develop schools, essentially a class of entrance tests are not c o v e r o n e d o m a i n o f lost forever. While the new language listening labs in as many as 4,738 government gifted children coming from permitted for admission specialization — Science, replacement is still to prove smart schools. He said that a grant of Rs 4.74 crore has marginalized and weaker under this law. While the Technology, Engineering itself, the fact remains for been released by the education department to 2200 who sent their children to government did try to find a and Mathematics (STEM), gifted children, things will primary and 2538 high and senior secondary schools for government primaries. way out by declaring them Performing and Visual Arts, look the traditional way. the establishment of listening labs. These schools admitted special category schools, the Humanities and “high-end students in class VI and were new ambitious project of 21st century skills”. These for more visit our web platforms: education21.in and curriculum-magazine.com senior secondaries till class 'schools of specialised schools will be for 'gifted

2 Curriculum August 16, 2021 News Updates IIT Kanpur to set up Chandrakanta IIT Guwahati and Mizoram University Mr. T.T. Jagannathan in the presence of Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras. The ICSR Auditorium is Kesavan Centre for Energy Policy and to jointly develop Teaching all set to become the hub for the nodal activities of IIT Madras. Commenting on the occasion, Jagannathan, Climate Solutions Programmes Chairman of TTK Prestige said, 'I have the highest regard for my alma mater, where I enjoyed many rewarding years. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) is Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is going to IIT Madras has established a reputation of being a hub of establishing the 'Chandrakanta Kesavan Centre for Energy collaborate with Mizoram University in joint development research and innovation. I am delighted to contribute in a Policy and Climate Solutions' to assist policy makers with of teaching programmes. The Institute will also cooperate small way to help IIT Madras to further its pursuit of practical solutions to the problems of climate change. India in education and R&D activities besides promoting the research. My donation is a small way to repay IITM for all as a signatory to the Paris Climate Agreement will need to exchange of students. that it has given me. I would like to extend my gratitude to develop, adapt and implement technologies to reduce A MoU towards this collaboration was signed by Prof. T.G. the institute for bestowing me with the honour of naming an emissions and grow sustainably. The aim of the Centre will Sitharam, Director, IIT Guwahati, and Prof. K.R.S. auditorium after me. I feel humbled and grateful.'’ be to spearhead the development of technology and policy Sambasiva Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Mizoram University on solutions to help India and the world combat climate 26th July 2021. The signing ceremony was witnessed by CL Educate Creates a New Edtech Only change. Prof. A. S. Achalkumar, Dean (Outreach Education Focused Subsidiary An agreement to establish this center was signed on July Programme), IIT Guwahati and Dr. N. Mohondas Singh, 15th, 2021 between IIT Kanpur and Sudhakar Kesavan, an Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Mizoram CL Educate, (NSE, BSE: CLEDUCATE), announced their alumnus of the Class of 1976 from IIT Kanpur. The Centre University. plans of setting up an EdTech subsidiary, Career Launcher is named in the memory of his mother Dr. Chandrakanta Highlighting the unique aspects of this collaboration, Prof. (CL, here on) to exclusively focus on digital business in the Kesavan who was a role model for Indian women in T. G. Sitharam, Director, IIT Guwahati said, “This is a EdTech space. CL aims to emerge among the top four science. She received her PhD in Acoustical Physics from memorable day for both the institutions to advance the EdTech giants with focus on aptitude and jobs that form the Allahabad University in 1942, was a Fulbright post- research and academic collaborations and to emerge as bulk of the higher-education and youth opportunity in India doctoral scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of winners which will serve the larger cause of the North-east for the next decade or two. Technology and worked as a pioneering acoustical engineer India”. Commenting on the new subsidiary and the plans forward, and administrator at All India Radio, India's national IIT Guwahati and Mizoram University will encourage Satya Narayanan R, Founder & Chairman, CL Educate said, broadcaster. Her biography is attached to this release. contact and cooperation between their faculty members, “The Indian test prep space is on the cusp of a major Sudhakar and Alka Kesavan have pledged USD 2.5 M for departments and research facilities. The Institutions will transformation and the inception of CL is both timely and supporting various activities of the Centre. pursue cooperation through visits of faculty members to appropriate. The creation of the digital subsidiary offers The Centre will be an autonomous organization within IIT deliver lectures, conduct seminars, discussions, research three benefits – focus, freedom and capital. The new Kanpur. It will be anchored in, and work closely with, the and supervise student studies. Students would be vehicle helps CL Educate move from leadership in three Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering encouraged to attend courses offered by the partner segments to five by focusing on aptitude and jobs. India's (www.iitk.ac.in/see). The Centre will focus on policy, institutions and collaborate in research projects. EdTech industry will leapfrog to $30 billion in the next 10 communications, education and outreach efforts aimed at years. We would be like to be among the four giant EdTech implementing technology and science-based solutions in 'Anant Bajaj Limitless Ideas Hub' the country at large, outside the academic world. The brands that will dominate this space” he further center will become a platform to bring eminent academics, at Jaipur added. technologists, researchers and policy makers from across the world together to discuss and address these issues. Founded with the vision of fostering 'first to India' tech- The Andhra Government joins hands At the launch of the center, Mr. Kesavan said “I owe a large entrepreneurs, Bajaj Electricals and CIIE.CO (the start- up with non-profit GAME Alliance debt of gratitude to IIT Kanpur. The five years I spent at incubation centre of IIM Ahmadabad) announced the IIT Kanpur were an extraordinary experience in every way. official launch of India's newest incubation centre – 'Anant Government of Andhra Pradesh, announced the potential The educational experience was enriching, the faculty was Bajaj Limitless Ideas Hub'. Located in the heart of Jaipur inclusion of NayakaUnnatvam curriculum - Entrepreneur extraordinary and the bonds of friendship with my city at 22 Godown, the incubation centre is spread across a Mindset Development Program - into all government classmates are as strong today as they were then. I am whopping 15,500 sq.ft boasting of world-class facilities schools for Grade 9-12 across Andhra Pradesh. Samagra honoured to be a part of the Institute's endeavours in and new-age infrastructure. The hub will offer 360-degree Shiksha has established partnership with GAME Alliance to creating impactful initiatives to tackle the climate change. I interventions including mentoring, seed funding and other bring onboard Lead Implementer Udhyam Learning believe that the Chandrakanta Kesavan Centre for Energy incubation needs of start-ups. Given this context, this Foundation along with Program Partners Aflatoun, Policy and Climate Solutions will add a fresh dimension in robust partnership harnesses the strengths of the two MakerGhat and Reap Benefit. policy, communications, education and outreach efforts so organisations supporting early-stage innovators and start- This program was launched and inaugurated by that technology and science-based solutions can be ups that are committed towards disrupting the status-quo, Audimulapu Suresh, Minister for Education on 20th of July effectively implemented in society. I believe that the Centre promoting sustainability and improving the quality of life. in an event hosted by the Samagra Shiksha. Talking about will be the preferred space for those seeking solutions and At the official launch event, Chintan Bakshi – Partner, the program, M Srinivas Rao, CEO, GAME, shared his advice on matters related to energy technology, adoption Incubation at CIIE.CO shared that there was a pressing ultimate goal, “The program aims to nurture the younger strategies as well as policy and climate issues pertaining to need for an Incubation Centre in the dynamic Jaipur city generation to be ready to pursue their potential by activating decarbonization. ” which was located centrally and focussed on providing 21st Century Skills to groom mindsets of grit, self-belief, support to the needs of buzzing start-up scene and fiduciary balance. In this direction, the partnership with Revised AICTE academic calendar encompassing women entrepreneurs, innovative start- ups, the Government of Andhra Pradesh is critical to our craft and sustainable fashion businesses, solopreneurs and approach of making entrepreneurship aspirational and a top released early-stage tech start- ups. Tier 2 cities like Jaipur are the career choice for the youth.” emerging hubs in the entrepreneurial roadmap in the Last week on Aug 14, the All Indian Council of Technical country; and emergence of India's Unicorns and NCAER to counsel CBSE on VET Education (AICTE) has released the revised academic Soonicorns from this city is a testimony to this. calendar for the 2021-22 academic session. The last date Furthermore, there are many early-stage entrepreneurs and The Union education ministry has roped in the National for commencement of classes for first-year students of start- up founders in Jaipur who are building unique Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER) to help technical courses is October 25 while the last date for the business models and diverse product offerings for expand vocational education in schools. The economic lateral entry admission to second-year courses for newly conventional areas like food, crafts, fashion, education and think tank will help Central Board of Secondary Education admitted students is October 30. The last date for the so on by leveraging technology. The new centre will be (CBSE) schools identify constraints, prepare solutions and completion of the first round of counselling and admission particularly attractive for women entrepreneurs given the help expose half of their students to vocational education. for allotment of seats in technical courses is September 30, centralised location, available of public transport and easy “It will provide appropriate advice to CBSE on research and the last date for the commencement of classes for the proximity to commercial and residential areas of Civil findings to implement NEP 2020 on skilling in schools. The existing students of the technical courses is October 1. Lines, C-Scheme etc. A prototyping lab for early state agreement envisages preparation of a report on the status technology hardware start- ups, in collaboration with other and problems with existing project of skilling in CBSE DBSE ties up with IB organisations and institutions, is also being planned at the schools in first phase, and identification of steps and new incubation centre in the near future. measures to overcome the constraints, and strengthen the The Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) has signed positive factors identified in the first phase to make the an MoU with International Baccalaureate (IB) to TT Jagannathan contributes INR 10 Crore to skilling programmes in CBSE schools more effective in implement IB programmes in 30 government schools this establish Endowment at IIT Madras meeting their goals,\" an official. year, including 20 of its new Schools of Specialised Excellence (SOSE). These schools are also the initial set in T.T Jagannathan, Chairman of TTK Prestige, contributed Digital lessons for specially-abled in Raj which the new education board will be piloted. The IB INR 10 Crore to IIT Madras to establish an endowment, programme will be introduced from class IX to XII in the which will be used for further research. The interest from Rajasthan's education department has come up with digital SOSEs and from nursery to class VIII in 10 Sarvodaya the endowment will be used to support new research lessons for specially-abled children under Samarth Abhiyan. Vidyalayas in East Delhi. Admissions will be done only for pursuits by IIT Madras students and faculty. \"We are almost through with the videos in sign language, class IX for the SOSEs, except those specialising in STEM As a distinguished alumnus of IIT Madras, Mr. especially for those students who can't speak or hear. where admissions will also be done to class XII. Jagannathan was part of the 1970 batch of students. He Besides ensuring that they download an app or the videos, According to a Department of Education factsheet, the was awarded the Gold medal from IIT Madras for best we have also asked their teachers to send them links collaboration entails the schools' gaining from the IB's academic performance in Mechanical Engineering. personally on their mobiles, “an official said. teaching-learning approaches across its programmes, He subsequently went on to turn the fortunes of his family As per the government data, there are about 89, 000 assessment practices, teacher training and from the IB's business the TTK Group, and is credited with the students enrolled from class 1st to class 12th under the monitoring of school programme readiness. phenomenal rise of the TTK Prestige brand in India. In category of children with special needs (CWSN), out of A senior Delhi government official said students of these recognition of his achievements and to commemorate his which 7, 200 study through sign language and around1600 schools will be issued joint certification by the IB and the contributions to the business world, IIT Madras announced are visually impaired. Delhi board when they complete schooling. that an auditorium is being named after Mr. Jagannathan. The auditorium was inaugurated on 6th August 2021 by

Curriculum August 16, 2021 3 News Updates Samagra Shiksha Scheme for School Education extended from PM's NEP 2020 anniversary 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026 with a financial outlay of Rs.2,94,283.04 crore speech reassures education The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by launched under the scheme with provision of TLM upto Rs reform under new policy Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Aug 4 gave its approval 500 per child per annum, Rs 150 per teacher for teacher for continuation of the revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme for a manuals and resources, Rs 10-20 lakh per district for July 29, this year period of five years i.e., from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a total assessment. marked the first financial outlay of Rs.2,94,283.04 crore which includes Specific training modules under NISHTHA by NCERT year of the Central share of Rs.1,85,398.32 crore. The scheme covers to train Secondary teachers and Primary teachers. National Education 1.16 million schools, over 156 million students and 5.7 Strengthening of infrastructure of schools from pre-primary Policy (NEP) million Teachers of Govt. and Aided schools (from pre- to senior secondary, earlier pre-primary was excluded. announced in 2020. primary to senior secondary level). Incinerator and sanitary pad vending machines in all girls' The Government, The centrally-sponsored Samagra Shiksha scheme, which hostels. in an apparent replaced SSA and RMSA, is an integrated scheme for school Addition of new subjects instead of Stream in existing senior celebration of the education covering the entire gamut from pre-school to class secondary schools. policy announced XII and provides support for the implementation of the RTE Transport facility has been extended to secondary level @ after 34 years, fielded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Act. The scheme treats school education as a continuum and upto Rs 6000 per annum. deliver the message of education reforms under NEP. is in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal for For out of school children at 16 to 19 years of age, support Importantly, most of the speech given by the PM Education (SDG-4) and has also been aligned with the will be provided to SC, ST, disabled children, upto Rs 2000 highlighted the role of digital influence on education policy recommendations of NEP 2020. per child per grade to complete their secondary/senior environment. The Scheme aims to universalize access to school education; secondary levels through NIOS/SOS. The Prime Minister said our future progress and growth is to promote equity through the inclusion of disadvantaged Financial support for State Commission for Protection of dependent on the level of education and direction given to groups and weaker sections, and to improve the quality of Child Rights @ Rs 50 per elementary school in the state, for our youth today. Prime Minister used the occasion to launch education across all levels of school education. protection of child rights and safety. the Academic Bank of Credit that will provide multiple Holistic, 360-degree, multi-dimensional report showing entry and exit options for students in Higher education; 1st The major objectives of the Scheme are to Support States progress/ uniqueness of each learner in the cognitive, Year Engineering Programmes in Regional Languages and and UTs in: affective, and psychomotor domains will be introduced in the Guidelines for Internationalization of Higher Education. 1. Implementing the recommendations of the form of Holistic Progress Card (HPC). The initiatives launched also included Vidya Pravesh, a National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020); Support for activities of PARAKH, a national assessment three month play based school preparation module for 2. Implementation of Right of Children to Free and centre (Performance, Assessments, Review and Analysis of Grade 1 students; Indian Sign Language as a Subject at Compulsory Education (RTE)Act, 2009; Knowledge for Holistic Development) secondary level; NISHTHA 2.0, an integrated programme Early Childhood Care and Education; Additional Sports grant of upto Rs. 25000 to schools in case of teacher training designed by NCERT; SAFAL 1. Emphasis on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy; atleast 2 students of that school win a medal in Khelo India (Structured Assessment For Analyzing Learning Levels), a 2. Thrust on Holistic, Integrated, Inclusive and school games at the National level. competency based assessment framework for Grades 3, 5 activity based Curriculum and Pedagogy to impart 21st Provision for Bagless days, school complexes, internships and 8 in CBSE schools; and a website dedicated to century skills to the students; with local artisans, curriculum and pedagogical reforms etc Artificial Intelligence. The event also witnessed the launch 3. Provision of quality education and enhancing included. of National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) and learning outcomes of students; A new component Appointment of Language Teacher has National Education Technology Forum (NETF). Artificial been added in the scheme- components of training of teachers Intelligence programme which was launched today will Bridging Social and Gender Gaps in School Education; and bilingual books and teaching learning material added, make the student future oriented and will pave the way for Ensuring equity and inclusion at all levels of school besides support for salary of teachers. AI-driven economy. Similarly, National Digital Education education; Provision made for all KGBVs to be upgraded to class XII. Architecture, (NDEAR) and National Education 1. Strengthening and up-gradation of State Councils Enhanced financial support for existing Stand-alone Girls' Technology Forum (NETF) will go a long way in providing for Educational Research and Training (SCERTs)/State Hostels for classes IX to XII (KGBV Type IV) of uptoRs 40 a digital and technological framework to the entire country, Institutes of Education and District Institutes for Education lakh per annum (earlier Rs 25 lakh per annum). the Prime Minister said. and Training (DIET) as nodal agency for teacher training; Training for 3 months for inculcating self-defence skills The Prime Minister noted the changes brought by the 2. Ensuring safe, secure and conducive learning under 'Rani Laxmibai Atma Raksha Prashikshan' and amount pandemic and how normal online education became for the environment and maintenance of standards in schooling increased from Rs 3000 to Rs 5000 per month. students. More than 23 hundred crore hits on Diksha portal provisions and Separate provision of stipend for CWSN girls @ Rs. 200 per bear testimony to the utility of portals like Diksha and 3. Promoting vocational education. month for 10 months, in addition to student component from Swayam. pre-primary to senior secondary level. The Prime Minister noted the strides made by the youth New interventions have been incorporated in the revamped Provision of annual identification camps for CWSN at block from small towns. He cited great performance at the Tokyo Samagra Shiksha based on the recommendations of the level @Rs. 10000 per camp and equipping of Block Olympics by the youth from such towns. He lauded the National Education Policy 2020 include all child centric Resource centres for rehabilitation and special training of efforts of the youth in the fields of robotics, AI, start-ups interventions will be provided directly to the students through CWSN. and their leadership in industry 4.0. He said if the younger DBT mode on an IT based platform over a period of time. The Provision for Establishment of New SCERT has been generation gets the environment suitable for their dreams, scheme will have an effective convergence architecture with included and new DIETs in districts created upto 31st March there is no limit to their growth. He stressed that today's various Ministries/ developmental agencies of the Centre and 2020. youth wants to decide their systems and their world on their State Governments. The expansion of vocational education Setting up of assessment cell preferably at SCERT to conduct own terms. They need exposure and freedom from the will be done in convergence with the Ministry of Skill various achievement surveys, develop test materials & item shackles and restrictions. New Education Policy, assures Development and Entrepreneurship and other Ministries banks, training of various stakeholders & test administration, our youth that the country is fully with them and their providing funding for Skills. The existing infrastructure of data collection analysis and report generation, etc. aspirations. schools and ITIs and Polytechnics will be used to ensure The academic support of BRCs and CRCs has been extended The Prime Minister highlighted the openness and absence optimum utilization of the facilities, not only for school going for pre-primary and Secondary level also. of pressure in the New Education Policy. He said that there children but also for out of school children. Support under Vocational Education extended to is an openness at policy level and openness is also visible in Government aided schools also in addition to Government the options available to the students. Options like multiple The other alignments and recommendations are: Schools and grant/number of job roles/sections linked to entry and exit will free students from the restrictions of Provision of training of Master Trainers for training of enrolment and demand. staying in one class and one course. Similarly, modern Anganwadi workers and In-service teacher training for Provision of Classroom cum workshop for Vocational technology based Academic Bank of Credit system will ECCE teachers. Education in schools serving as Hub for other schools in the bring revolutionary change. This will give confidence to the Provision of upto Rs 500 per child for Teaching Learning neighbourhood. Provision of transport and assessment cost student in choosing stream and subjects. 'Structured Materials (TLM), indigenous toys and games, play based for schools serving as spokes has been made. Assessment for Analyzing Learning levels', SAFAL will activities per annum for pre-primary sections in Government Provision of ICT labs, Smart classrooms including support take away the fear of examination. The Prime Minister Schools. for digital boards, smart classrooms, virtual classrooms and reiterated that these new programmes have the capability to NIPUN Bharat, a National Mission on Foundational Literacy DTH channels have been provided. change India's destiny. and Numeracy to ensure that every child achieves the desired Child tracking provision included for students of Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, the Prime Minister emphasized learning competencies in reading, writing and numeracy at Government and Government aided schools the importance of local languages as medium of the end of grade III and not later than grade V has been Support for Social Audit covering 20% of schools per year so instructions. The Prime Minister informed that14 that all schools are covered in a period of Five years. engineering colleges of 8 states are starting to impart The Scheme is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored education in 5 Indian languages Hindi, Tamil, Telugu. Scheme through a single State Implementation Society (SIS) Marathi and Bangla. A tool has been developed for at the State level. At the National level, there is a Governing translating engineering course in 11 languages. This Council/Body headed by the Minister of Education and a emphasis on mother tongue as the medium of instruction Project Approval Board (PAB) headed by Secretary, will instil confidence in the students from poor, rural and Department of School Education and Literacy. The tribal background. Even in the elementary education mother Governing Council/body will be empowered to modify tongue is being promoted and Vidya Pravesh progamme, financial and programmatic norms and approve the detailed launched today, will play a big role in that. He also guidelines for implementation within the overall Framework informed that Indian sign language, for the first time, has of the scheme. been accorded the status of language subject. Students will be able to study it as language also. There are more than 3 lakh student who need sign language for their education. This will give a boost to Indian sign language and will help the divyang people, said the Prime Minister.

4 Curriculum August 16, 2021 News Reports Analysis of Minority status schools makes a case for repealing their exemption from RTE Act A NCPCR report RTE to minority hand, the Muslim Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Summary of the consultation workshops with minority published in educational institutions or community despite Daman & Diu, Dadra & students March this year make law with similar contributing a share Nagar Haveli, Delhi, Expanding the coverage of Right to Education (RTE) Act which analyses data from effect to ensure RTE of percentage of 69.18% to Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, to Madrasas: The RTE Act, which guarantees every child 23,487 minority schools children studying in the religious minority Puducherry, Rajasthan, in India mainstream school education, irrespective of across the country, says a minority educational population in the country, Uttarakhand this religion professed, should take precedence overthe little over 37% of total institutions.” This has been contributes only a paltry percentage goes up to more Right to Religion. In fact, the implementation of RTE students in minority a demand ever since RTE share of 22.75% to the than 70%. should not be seen as forced but as a moral compulsion. schools belong to these Act was enacted and given religious minority schools. In the absence of clear Including madrasas under SSA: The need to register communities. The report the rate at which minority While considering the guidelines with regards to madrasas under SSA was discussed to enjoy benefits like got media attention schools have grown all affiliation status of the the minimum levels of midday meal, free textbooks, uniforms, teaching- recently and its findings these years, there is merit in schools, majority of the enrollment of minority learning material, library, play material, computers, are being debated. this recommendation as the schools were affiliated, students, the minority smart classes, and other facilities. Speaking to Indian exemption has been made however a wide range of schools are catering to only Introduce General Education subjects in Madrasas: Express, NCPCR as an escape route from the disparity was observed with 7.95% of the minority Din-i-Taleem and Buniyadi Taleem need to be equally Chairperson Priyank provisions of the RTE Act. 88.61% schools in Gujarat children population in the treated and introduced in the Madrasa. Informal Kanoongo said, “The aim As per the report, when affiliated to a Board but states. In terms of interactions have revealed that parents of this of the study was to assess comparing the share of each only 13.64% schools community, the schools community want their children to be educated under how the 93rd Amendment, state as a percent of total affiliated to a Board in being run by the Muslim both the systems of education. which exempts minority religious minority Rajasthan. States and UTs community have more than institutions from the population with the share of like Chandigarh, 75% of the student Expand coverage of scholarships: Currently, only otherwise mandatory each state as a percent of Chhattisgarh, Dadra & population belonging to the Government affiliated institutions receive scholarships. provisions of Right to total religious minority Nagar Haveli, Madhya Muslim community. On the Students studying in most madrasas are also not getting Education, has affected schools in India, a high Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil other hand, schools scholarships. children belonging to degree of variance is Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, established by the Jain Provide access to Health and Sports Facilities: Along with minority communities and observed. The Christian Jharkhand, Nagaland and community have less than education, health, and nutritional aspect of children in whether there has been a community which makes up Arunachal Pradeshhave 20% of Jain student madrasas needs to be looked at. Children must also be gap.” 11.54% of the total religious 100% schools affiliated. population, while schools encouraged for sports as well. Among the major population, contributes to 31.56% of minority schools belonging to Sikh, Ensure retention of students: There should be a local recommendations is “Need 71.96% share of the total were reported to be issued Buddhist, Parsi and mechanism to monitor dropouts and to ensure 100% for appropriate steps to religious minority schools the Minority Status Christian communities retention of children in formal schools. extend the provisions of of the country. On the other Certificate by the State/UT- have less than 30% level Competent Body students of the respective Ÿ The recommendations include: mandated by the National minority community. community. Lastly, only Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Ÿ 1. Mapping of all Unrecognised Institutions during Commission for Minority Further, only 8.76% of total 4.18% of total students Bihar and West Bengal Educational Institutes students in minority received benefits such as providing benefits to more Survey to Identify Out of School Children (NCMEI). schools belong tosocially freeships, free uniforms and than 10% of disadvantaged Ÿ 2. Greater role of the Minority Cell in NCERT/ SCERTS to The National-Level Body, and books, scholarships, etc. students while schools in NCMEI, itself issued economicallydisadvantaged from schools. There is a Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Dadra take the fundamental right to elementary education to Minority Status Certificate background. wide range of disparity in & Nagar Haveli, Manipur all children especially children of minority communities. to 14.96% schools across Since minority schools are the number of students and Meghalaya not Ÿ 3. Need for appropriate steps to extend the provisions of states. However, certain outside the purview of the receiving such benefits, providing to any student. RTE to minority educational institutions or make law private religious groups as RTE Act, there is no with schools in Arunachal with similar effect to ensure RTE of children studying in well as other Government compulsion to admit minority educational institutions Bodies were found issuing students from Ÿ 4. Need for care and protection of children as per it in a number of states and disadvantaged Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 UTs like Bihar, Gujarat, backgrounds, with State & Ÿ 5. Interpretation and implementation of rights of Uttar Pradesh, UTs like Madhya Pradesh children especially with regards to right to education. 6. Maharashtra, Madhya and Chandigarh accepting Requirement of issuing guidelines regarding nature and Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, less than 20% students. In number of minority institutes in a state etc. Further, 85.33% terms of community, only Ÿ 7. Notification of guidelines regarding composition in minority schools secured schools belonging to the minority institutes their Minority Status Muslim community have Ÿ 8. Re-examination and further amendment of Certificate from 2006 24.95% of the student guidelines for grant of minority status to schools onwards. A sharp increase population belonging to Ÿ 9. Creation of appropriate administrative system for the was observed in schools disadvantaged background, purpose of meaningful realization and effective securing the Certificate while schools established implementation of linguistic minority rights post passage of the 93rd by the rest of the Ÿ 10. Addition of Minority Status Renewal at periodic Amendment in 2006. It was communities (including interval found that 62.50% of Linguistic Minority Ÿ 11. Introspection by managements of schools with students in minority communities) have less minority status and religious institutions on theirrole schools belong to non- than 10% of students and contribution minority communities. In belonging to the Andhra Pradesh, disadvantaged background Jharkhand, Punjab, of the respective minority Podar International Schools excel sets up six new schools Interns/ Besides expanding by six new schools in Maharashtra, scores above 99%. University Students Goa, Bihar, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh in 2021-22, Podar While many educational institutions struggled with the International schools have also shown exceptional results unusual transition from offline to online schooling, the interested in PR/Marketing in the recently concluded Class X CBSE and ICSE board Podar Education Network's efforts in creating infrastructure Education Research exams of 2021. and training teachers and assisting them in becoming used Journalism Out of 5165 students appeared for 10th grade CBSE board to online teaching methods have paid off. The shift was exams, 23 students scored above 99%, 477 students seamless and hassle-free. As a result, the exams and lesson Apply at scored above 95% and 1106 students scored between 90% plans are completed on time, ensuring a pleasant academic to 94.99%. CBSE toppers from 12 branches have achieved experience for students. [email protected] a near-perfect score of above 99%, with the highest being Podar Education Network, with over 94 years of legacy in 99.80%. Across the ICSE Board as well, more than 141 the educational space and a network of 136 educational students across 7 schools have scored more than 95%. institutions spread across the country has the combined Toppers from nearly all Podar International Schools (ICSE) strength of over 1,65,000 students and the support of 7,600 have scored above 98%, with the highest scorers bagging dedicated and loyal staff members.

Curriculum August 16, 2021 5 Spotlight School reopening: Prometheus School Will Wait 'n Watch' Caution occupies every mind as schools begin Reopening Post-Pandemic The UN said that by September 2020, Covid-19 Q 1) The decision to Prometheus, be it the activities, online sessions, our core focus intact – i.e., on had affected the mental as well as physical state reopen schools, even as the faculty, students or parents, seminars, and workshops students' social and of about 72 crore children all over the world, pandemic threatens with a were also equally impacted (play and experiential- emotional well-being – this owing to the fact that they were stuck at home, third wave round the due to the pandemic. based). These activities were is an important facet that we with no playing in the park with friends. The corner, cannot be taken However, we have managed organized to not only boost consider at Prometheus to online classes throughout the year also took its lightly. What is your plan to sail through these the morale of the students but ensure that students become toll on their education and knowledge because and how do you see uncharted waters and are to impart fruitful knowledge happy learners. not all the kids were able to cope with the new reopening unfolding? still on the quest with all the as well. dynamics presented by their schools. With Ans – With the pandemic resources that we could put Q 6) Noida has been a improvement in the situation and gradual still at large, we need to in place. Keeping academics Q 4) So far what are some showpiece suburb for the reopening of economy, mobility and vaccination, carefully plan and execute unaffected was a task that key lessons that your school country and quality reopening of schools has slowly started to pick our reopening strategy. we took most seriously and drew from the situation? schools have been up across India. Some states have announced Prometheus' utmost conquered since Ans – We believe in making contributing to its rising phased reopening and others are closely priorities are its students and Prometheus in itself is based the best of every difficult tag of an education city as watching the improvement in the pandemic teachers. There is no way on the very idea of being situation and offer our very well. The Prometheus situation before making the final call. that we would imprudently “digital savvy”. With Adam, best efforts to sail through – School is also a shining star decide on the matter since we've been fully equipped this was the key lesson that in this club. What would be To get a wholesome view about what there are precious lives at with the best technology to Prometheus drew from the your message to reopening of schools would mean for the stake. Yes, reopening is on provide inquiry-based situation. We have been parents/children looking students as well as their parents, the our agenda, but only after classes and experiential paving a path towards towards your school and Curriculum magazine spoke to Mukesh the situation improves. With learning. Coping on the excellence, no matter what. In other schools in the Sharma, Chairman, Prometheus an online mode of learning, academic front was these trying times, we have vicinity? School—one of Noida's prominent new age classes are being conducted seamless with the resources made full efforts to keep our Ans – Noida surely is a rising schools as usual – with minimal that we had in hand. Prometheus family's safety hub of quality education. disruptions, since the faculty and health our utmost priority With impeccable and the students are fully Q 3) What were the – we even organized a infrastructure and resources, equipped. The only factors greatest challenges and vaccination drive in The Prometheus School is that we miss are social how did you overcome collaboration with Sharda crystallizing its vision to interactions and activities them? Hospital at Prometheus. create and “nurture the next that were conducted within Ans – We like to see generation global leaders Prometheus' premises. But challenges as opportunities Q 5) The silver lining in the who can thrive anywhere in we would definitely take and learnings – we reform its devastating pandemic has the world”. With excellence meaningful steps in our understanding to something been a re-imagination of the in mind and zest in our process of reopening – which can always be education system. In a way hearts, we want to see keeping all factors and overcome with the right set the pedagogy and budding leaders with precautions in place. of strategies in place. From curriculum of international creative and productive building a school from the school boards is being ideas, to make a difference in Q 2) The past one and a ground-up to COVID-19 vindicated. Your comment. the world and reach greater half years have been harsh hitting the world Ans – Prometheus' motto heights. We are contributing on all stakeholders, more unexpectedly – were all itself is 'learning RE to society in nurturing such so children. How has been forms of learning that we imagined'. With the learners by providing the your experience and undertook and tackled pandemic, this became even best-in-class technology, importantly, tell us how did effectively. One more more pronounced with a resources, and infrastructure. you cope with it and kept the learning was to keep the seamless shift to an online We invite more learners into academics going? students engaged during mode of learning. We've been our family – to become Ans – The onslaught of such trying times. These following innovative promising leaders in their COVID-19 brought forth an were not just limited to pedagogies at Prometheus – areas of interest. adverse reality that we are academics, of course, so the from critical thinking and still grappling with. We faculty kept them busy with research skills to enhancing ourselves have witnessed various extracurricular student agency, etc. And in the ramifications that it imparting such, we have kept brought to our known and dear ones. Many at Shivpuri Ghost- Book by Lucknow 10th grade student, Manya Bhatganar Manya Bhatnagar, a 15-year-old Grade 10 student from VIBGYOR High Lucknow has written and published two fiction books while pursuing her studies and other interests. Manya Bhatnagar achieved quite an extraordinary feat amid the COVID-19 pandemic, she became a published author with not one, but two, books. Her second book since the schools pivoted to distance learning in March last year is launched this month. The book, titled Shivpuri's Ghost, has been released on Pencil, a self-publishing platform, and is available on Amazon and Google Books. Like many children, Manya has always been intrigued by horror stories, and has grown up reading a lot of them. But it wasn't till the pandemic, that she decided to write one herself. The story of Shivpuri's Ghost is inspired by tales that her grandfather narrated to her at their ancestral home in Lucknow. It is a thrilling story based in Shivpuri, a locality in the city, that is claimed to be haunted by a lady ghost. Earlier, Manya had written a book called The Mystery of Rang Bhavan, which was released through Pothi, another self- publishing platform, in March 2020.

6 Curriculum August 16, 2021 News Reports #YoungWarriorNXT aims to empower 10M young people with IIT Madras launches India's First essential life skills Consortium for Virtual Reality Ministry of Youth Affairs the Ministry of Youth social impact of COVID-19 India, Dr. Yasmin Ali Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched the (MoYAS), UN offices Affairs and Sports on the learner community, Haque and Co-Chair, country's first Consortium for Virtual Reality called (UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, (MoYAS) together with the program will also YuWaah further added, 'Consortium for VR/AR/MR Engineering Mission in UNV, UN Women, UN Ministry of Health and include initiatives that “India is the youngest India' (CAVE). As a group of academia, industries, start- AIDS, UNHCR, WHO, Family Welfare (MoHFW), address mental health and country in the world and ups, and Government bodies, this consortium is being and ILO) and YuWaah Ministry of Education emotional wellbeing. will continue to be so for coordinated by IIT Madras. (Generation Unlimited in (MoE), Ministry of To be a part of the next 20 years. The main objective of this consortium is to enable India) on International Electronics and Information #YoungWarriorNXT, #YoungWarriorNXT members to create new advanced technologies and Youth Day (Aug 12, 2021) Technology (MeitY) and participants can register by provides an avenue for applications in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, introduced the second ownership demonstrated by sending YWNXT to +91 young people to learn Mixed Reality (XR) and haptics together. Their research phase of the various coalition partners 9650414141 On WhatsApp essential life skills that collaboration would be undertaken with industrial #YoungWarrior movement including Central Board of or sending YWNXT on the supplement their academic sponsors and participants from industry, academia, and called #YoungWarriorNXT Secondary Education U-Report India Facebook knowledge. Young people Government. The #YoungWarrior (CBSE), University Grants Page. For more details: can learn these skills The consortium will promote best practices, dialogue movement was launched in Commission (UGC) and All www.yuwaah.org/youngwa through a simple feature with all stakeholders, government policymakers, and May 2021 amidst the India Council for Technical rrior. phone, smartphone or DIY research institutions. It aims to become a resource for second wave of the Education (AICTE), along Motivating young people home kits. Through such industry, academia, consumers, and policymakers COVID-19 pandemic. with youth networks such as during the launch event, interventions, YuWaah, interested in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. The Millions of young people National Social Service Usha Sharma, Secretary UNICEF and our partners CAVE's Engineering Mission is to promote engineering between 10-30 years from (NSS), Nehru Yuva Kendra (Youth Affairs), Ministry of aim to reach the largest of XR and haptic technology development, not just urban and rural India led Sangathan (NYKS), Youth Affairs and Sports, population of young people using XR and haptics, and adoption of XR and haptics commendable efforts such National Cadet Corp said, “The youth of our nationwide, including the globally, particularly in India. as conducting vaccination (NCC), Bharat Scouts and country are drivers of most marginalised.” Highlighting the key role that IIT Madras would play in drives, linking Guides (BSG), UN agencies change. It is important to Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, this consortium, CAVE Coordinator Prof. M. marginalized communities and Civil Society provide them with the tools Founder-Chairman and Manivannan, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT to essential commodities, Organizations. and skills needed to Board Member, Cyient and Madras, said, “A strong research group such as IIT providing peer counselling, Building on this initiative, embrace the rapidly- Advisory Board Member, Madras is needed for innovations in XR and haptics. As clarifying myths around #YoungWarriorNXT has changing needs of the 21st YuWaah said, “The an academia initiated consortium, innovation is given COVID-19 and vaccines, been envisioned to serve as Century workplace and pandemic has affected priority, much more resource is available for every etc. The movement an emergency response to society, key to which is life young people, but their member, and together can reach a wider audience and achieved significant scale, the learning and skilling and employability skills. contribution towards achieve grandeur missions.” with 6.6+ million actions crisis compounded by The Ministry of Youth rebuilding India is awe- taken, over 7,600+ COVID-19 and the Affairs and Sports is inspiring. However, we Further, elaborating on how CAVE would benefit India, workshops conducted, subsequent lockdowns. committed to supporting need to focus on the Prof. Manivannan said, “In this era of 'Make in India,' engaging 140,000+ Through this year-long our young people to be learning and skilling gap of an India-specific consortium for XR and haptics is teachers and other initiative, skilled and socially young people and prepare important to make big impacts.” stakeholders, and reaching #YoungWarriorNXT aims responsible leaders.” them with key essential and The Key outcomes envisaged from 'Consortium for 500+ million people to equip the young people “The #YoungWarrior employability skills for VR/AR/MR Engineering Mission in India' (CAVE) through mass media of India between the ages of Movement has shown us their future. After seeing include: campaigns. The movement 14 and 24 with key life and that young people want to the impact of Develop Indigenous VR/AR/MR and haptics hardware was supported nationwide employability skills to lead and are capable of #YoungWarrior, I urge my and software by 1,350+ partners across enable them to pursue great leadership. peers and stakeholders in Setup 'VR Superhighway' or 'VR Corridor' where many public and private sectors, successful lives and careers. #YoungWarriorNXT the Private as well as other start-ups and industries work together for a bigger UN bodies, academic This will include five further provides an sectors to come together for mission to make India the choice for future XR and institutions and civil anchor life skills of Self- opportunity to young #YoungWarriorNXT, so haptics needs. society organizations in Awareness, Collaboration, people to hone their life that our Young Warriors Promote VR Skill Training - Offer VR courses along India, which enabled the Problem-Solving, and employability skills can strengthen their role as with Industrial partners to bridge the gap between the movement to become a Communication, and and grow into leaders in Young Leaders too.” global XR and haptic needs nationwide success. Decision-Making, and their future career choices Promote Technology Enabled Skill Training using XR The #YoungWarrior Employability Skills that and adult life,” added and haptic technologies such as medical skills training, movement owes its success cover vocational training Deirdre Boyd, UN Resident vocational skills training, or education. to the leadership and inter- and job-readiness skills. Coordinator in India a.i. ministerial convergence of Recognizing the psycho- UNICEF Representative in UNICEF and Facebook collaborate to build safer and healthier online experiences for adolescents and children UNICEF India and Facebook together have launched a against online abuse.” safe online experience for the youngest members of our one-year joint initiative on ending violence against “The COVID-19 pandemic has increased chances for community. Today, we are delighted to partner with children with a special focus on online safety. children to face violence – whether online or offline. UNICEF to make the internet safe for children and young The partnership seeks to create a safe environment for Acknowledging the significant efforts being made to end audiences. Through this partnership we want to help them children online and offline. It aims to improve children's violence against children, its important different participate in public life by using the power of digital resilience and capacity to access the digital world safely, stakeholders come together, to increase awareness, change platforms, and to advocate for issues they care about.” increase awareness on violence against children and its behaviors and perceptions around how, when and where Supporting the initiative, actor and UNICEF India's impact on children, families, and communities, as well as violence against children occurs. This is critical to celebrity advocate on ending violence against children, increase skills of communities and frontline workers to promote better understanding the violence and most Mr. Ayushmann Khurrana said, “The internet is a double- better prevent and respond to violence. This partnership effective ways to ensure child safety both online and edged sword.  We have seen its myriad benefits during this will include a nation-wide social media awareness offline,” said UNICEF India Deputy Representative pandemic. At the same time, it has its own risks. We need campaign, and capacity building for 100,000 school Programmes, Mr. Yasumasa Kimura. “The partnership to equip our children and adolescents with knowledge and children on online safety, digital literacy, and psychosocial with Facebook at this critical time will help shape a safer digital tools so they can safely navigate and participate support. online and offline world for children to grow, learn and actively in the ever-evolving digital society. As UNICEF Aastha Saxena Khatwani, Joint Secretary, Ministry of thrive,” he said. India's celebrity supporter, I am honored to extend my Women & Child Development, Government of India said, Facebook Head of Programs and Outreach, Ms. Madhu support and voice to this important initiative. I welcome “In the last year and half, the internet has enabled children Sirohi said, “The pandemic has spurred the adoption of this initiative that will create awareness and help children, to continue with their education, removing the barriers of digital platforms. Being online gives young people so parents, teachers and other actors understand better the time and geography. As we encourage children to explore many choices. It gives them skills such as self-control and safety and wellbeing of our children in the digital era and the great knowledge resource available online, we should resilience that can help them make decisions that will lead take appropriate preventive and responsive measures.” be cognizant of the threats that come along with the all- to positive outcomes both online and offline. Protecting pervasive nature of these online mediums. I am glad that children online is important to us and we take this UNICEF and Facebook are taking this important step responsibility seriously. Over the years we have worked forward to educate and sensitize our younger generation with parents, governments and safety experts to offer a

Curriculum August 16, 2021 7 Higher EduNews Uttarakhand's new private university, UETR being modelled on NEP 2020 On July 11, 2021 the newly established University of Dr Gupta, Congrats for There are virtual boundaries Cyber Security and PG some support in terms of Engineering & Technology Roorkee (UETR) was this new university. Tell us between these insinuations programs. In Business access to labs etc to other formally inaugurated by the Governor of about the university, what and for practical purposes, Studies, besides MBA and neighbourhood institutions. Uttarakhand, Baby Rani Maurya in presence of Dr inspired it and how are students will continue to BBA we'll also offer B Com The current pandemic has Dhan Singh Rawat, Minister of Higher Education, going forward? have advantage of all the (Computerized Financial made us to set up a good Uttarakhand and former CM Trivendra Singh Rawat. In 1998, our chancellor, Mr J facilities. Accounting). In computing online system and we have The commencement of the UETR is dream coming C Jain, who is an alumnus of we are expecting to take 300 associated several true for Seth RoshanLal Jain Trust (SRLJT) and its BITS Pilani in Industrial Logically, it would have students initially and an distinguished professors and chairman J C Jain, who has been instrumental in Engineering and a stellar been ideal to make all of equal number for other three educators from all over the enriching the education landscape of Roorkee first entrepreneur of Uttarakhand this part of new schools, so we are looking at globe as distinguished with College of Engineering Roorkee (COER, esb state, brought private higher university? an intake of 600 at the mentors. They will offer a 1998) followed up now by UETR, COER College of education to Roorkee. And I can't talk of distant future, moment. kind of handholding to Paramedical and Nursing Sciences and COER Medical all these 23 years, College of but at least for next five What is the USP of your students and help us in College of Ayurveda and Hospital. Engineering Roorkee has years, our plan is not to do new courses and how are delivery of an up to date flourished and produced so. That has a reason and I'll these attractive than curriculum. From within the In an interview to Autar Nehru, the founding Vice- proud students who are now share it. We are a private similar programs offered country, we have similar chancellor of UETR, Dr (Prof) S P Gupta, a former working globally. So, provider of higher education by others in your own resources persons on-board distinguished professor of electric engineering at building on that the idea of and our revenues come from state? such from IITs and a few IIT-Roorkee (1976-2018) and a former deputy university was only a next fees only. We have a lot of Our curriculum and leading industries. We have director of IITR, who has been Director General of logical step and the student population coming philosophy is in consonance also entered into COER since 2018 and now made VC of UETR, talks Government of Uttarakhand from Bihar, eastern UP, with the New Education collaboration with about the university's vision, plan and admissions. approved the university Nepal and other places, Policy of the Government. international universities like through an Act on Feb 15 where COER has already Our emphasis is in built-in University of Kentucky, USA this year and on July 11, the become a brand name. So, practical skilling, where our students will get honourable Governor and we don't want to change that. internships/mentorship, opportunity to work in three ministers from state UETR will come up on its research-based knowledge, projects and online lectures. government joined the own strength and emerge as multi entry and exit under Lastly, tell us advantages of launch. Now, we have popular. academic bank of credit studying in Roorkee as a started admission process (ABC) policy and destination? and we'll start our first Now, that means students affordability. Also, the Roorkee may not be a metro academic year this year have now one more interdisciplinary campus will city but nothing is amiss here itself. opportunity and capacity put our students to an for anyone coming to study. augmentation through advantage. With IIT, it has a culture of If I am correct, UETR is UETR ensures that. Tell us education, our campus itself not the converted COER? in brief, what will UETR In terms of facilities and is a town outside the town. COER status has not offer and what is the faculties, how do you plan Then, Dehradun, Mussoorie change? intake? to provide quality and Haridwar are not far off; Yes, that is correct. Actually, As of now, we will start with assurances? one can plan an excursion or a we have a 75-acre campus four schools— School of As I said, there are only hangout. With an airport where currently all Computing, School of virtual boundaries between nearby, we are well institutions including UETR Business Studies, School of us as university and other connected by road, rail and are located. We have taken Smart Agricultural Science institutions under SRLJT and air. With today's virtual world the building that housed and, School of Creative Arts they are always there to blurring into real world, management studies as the and Design. School of support us. Then, Roorkee you're always connected. UETR building and two new computing will offer has two public buildings are coming up and specialized B Tech institutions—IIT-R and in due course of time, the programs in Artificial Central Building Research infrastructure wherever Intelligence, Machine Institute, Roorkee. As public needed will get added up. Learning, Data Science and institutions, they do extend President Kovind graces The 19th Annual Convocation of University of Kashmir The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind urged upon the devise a roadmap for the timely implementation of the Centres of Excellence and the laboratory would help younger generation of Kashmir to learn from their rich policy, several academic courses have been realigned to Kashmir and also show the way to the world in combating legacy. He said that they have every reason to know that meet the objectives of this policy. climate challenges and nurturing nature Kashmir has always been a beacon of hope for the rest of Speaking about the issue of climate change, the President The President said that Kashmir is also the meeting point of India. It's spiritual and cultural influence has its imprint all said that climate change is the most critical challenge before various cultures. In medieval times, it was Lal Ded who across India. He was addressing the 19th annual convocation humanity in this century. Global warming is making its showed the way to bring together various spiritual traditions. of University of Kashmir in Srinagar on July 27. impact everywhere, but nowhere is it more felt than in the In the works of Lalleshwari, we can see how Kashmir Pointing to the fact that about half of the students of fragile eco-system of the Himalayas. He was happy to note provides the very template itself of communal harmony and University of Kashmir receiving degrees at the 19th that the University of Kashmir has set up two centres one is peaceful coexistence. This is also reflected in all aspects of convocation are women and 70 percent of gold medals devoted to glaciology, and the other to Himalayan life here, in folk arts and festivals, in food and dress. The core winners are also women, the President said that it is not just a Biodiversity Documentation, Bio-prospection and nature of the place has always been inclusive. Almost all matter of satisfaction but also pride for us that our daughters Conservation. There is also the National Himalayan Ice- religions that came to this land embraced a unique feature of are ready to perform at the same level as our sons and core Laboratory. He expressed confidence that these two Kashmiriyat that shunned orthodoxy and encouraged sometimes even better. It is this belief in equality and tolerance and mutual acceptance among communities. capabilities that needs to be nurtured among all women so The President said that it was most unfortunate that this that we can successfully build a New India – an India which is outstanding tradition of peaceful coexistence was broken. at the forefront of the comity of nations. Building our human Violence, which was never part of 'Kashmiriyat', became the resources and infrastructure are the stepping stones to this daily reality. It is alien to Kashmiri culture, and it can only be higher ideal. termed as an aberration – a temporary one, much like a virus that attacks the body and needs to be purged. Now there is a The President said that education is the cornerstone in the new beginning and determined efforts to regain this land's foundation of our nation-building. India has always prided lost glory. itself in placing knowledge above all. We had great traditions The President said that he firmly believed that democracy in learning, and Kashmir too has been home to some of them. has within it a capacity to reconcile all differences and also a A need was felt to align modern education with our rich capacity to bring out the best of citizens' potential. Kashmir heritage in such a way that it would help us respond better to is already realizing this vision. Democracy lets Kashmiri the challenges of the 21st century. With that vision, a new people build their own future, a peaceful and prosperous National Education Policy was announced last year. tomorrow. The youth and women especially have high stakes in it, and he was confident that they would not let go of this The President noted that some of the features of the new opportunity to rebuild lives and rebuild Kashmir. Education Policy have already been initiated at the University of Kashmir. Besides constituting a committee to

8 Curriculum August 16, 202121 School Buzz Change Maker Award to DPS RK Puram hosted DIGEX followed the Oath taking ceremony, and the event concluded with an enlightening speech by the Chief Guest. 54 School Principals Photography Festival 2021 Aditya Birla Education Academy provided free Change Maker awards were presented to The Digital Excellence society or DIGEX, Delhi Public training to over 1 lakh educators 54 School Principals in India by Tech School R.K.puram's photography and filmmaking society, Avant-Garde (Microsoft's Global recently hosted the most awaited annual event, Digex 2021. Aditya Birla Education Academy (ABEA), a professional Partner), Knowledge L'avenir in This extraordinary event served as a medium of self development institute for teachers has said that it has achieved association with Microsoft and Rotary expression for all its participants. Students from all over the a milestone in terms of providing free training to over one lakh Club. country came together to compete and showcase their talent educators in India. in fields such as photography, filmmaking, photo- To support skill development of the educators of the country The Change Maker Awardees are as follows: Maharashtra/ manipulation and more. Garnering a participation of over especially during such dire times, Aditya Birla Education Goa: Balvinder Kaur Kooner, Arya Gurukul, Ambernath, 900 students from close to 200 schools, the annual Digex Academy (ABEA) as a part of its community-building Kalyan; Radhamani Iyer, Arya Gurukul, Nandivali, fest was hosted on a strictly virtual platform due to the initiatives for teachers' learning has been offering free Kalyan; Sapna Uppal, Little Aryan's, Pre K, Kalyan; restrictions by the global pandemic. Masterclasses and Educator Meetup sessions for teachers for Shobhana Jha, St. Mary's High School, Kalyan; Farha Asif The event and the members of the club received constant and the last 15 months. ABEA began this initiative in April 2020 Daruwala, Crescent High School & Junior College, Pune; unwavering support from the Principal, Ms Padma when teachers were grappling with strategies and tools to Asha Srinivas Reddy, Priyadarshani School, Moshi, Pune; Srinivasan. She wished the participants best of luck and teach online. Aditya Birla Education Academy takes pride in Arpita Dixit, Priyadarshani School & Jr. College, SSC through her words, encouraged creativity and hard work. successfully training over 1,00,000 educators by conducting Board, Pune; Dr. Gaitri Suhas Jadav, Priyadarshini School This year's event consisted of 7 different categories- Pixelate around 60 free sessions fromApril 2020 to date. & Jr. College, CBSE, Indrayaninagar, Pune; Nalini Senior, Pixelate Junior, CreADive, Rendered, Surprise, Hi- Commenting on this community-building initiative, Neerja Samuel, The Orbis School, Keshav Nagar, Pune; Gunjan Res and Camistic. Birla, Founder, and Chairperson, Aditya Birla Education Srivastava, The Orbis School, Mundhwa, Pune; and Sindu Pixelate Senior- This category of the event is the online Trust said, “Last year, as the education sector grappled with Hemanth, Sunshine Worldwide School, Goa. photography contest mainly for classes XI and XII, this the impact of the pandemic, we realised that skill development Karnataka: Wng. Cdr. Ranjit Kumar Mandal and Chabbi category provides a platform for students to showcase their is an important area of focus. This led us to introduce free Mandal, BGS World School, Chikkaballapura, Bangalore; skills and creativity through their submission. This category training programmes for educators across India. Through this Judith Singh, Cambridge Public School, HSR Extension, was judged by one of India's top photographers Mr. Vineet initiative, we aim to fast-track the professional growth of Bangalore; Geetha Mohan, Carmel School, Vohra. Mr. Vohra is an inspiration and a role model for all educators and impart new-age skillsets required to conduct Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore; Sribala Srinivasan, Carmel participants. This year's topic was 'Distortion'. classes virtually, staying true to our objective of presenting a School, Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore; Nimmy George, Pixelate junior- Piexalte junior is the online photography platform to educators for upskilling and thereby enhancing Clarence Public School, Bangalore; Sobha Venkateswar, contest that encourages the budding photographers of their overall quality of teaching.” Embassy Public School, Bangalore; Abida, Florence classes IX and X give their best, be original and learn more Through these monthly free masterclasses and educator Public School, Bangalore; Bridgette Mc Gavin, Florence about photography. Judged by a Renowned photographer, meetups, Aditya Birla Education Academy has conducted Public School, Bangalore; Aruna Iyer, Greenfield Public Mr. Virendra Adhikari, this category received a large sessions on diverse subjects such as The Identification and School, Bangalore; KV Vincent, Huddard High School; participation and students had to submit their entries on the Development of Creative Productive Giftedness, Kavitha B V, Jubilee International Public School, topic 'Speed'. Understanding Gen Z to Optimize the Teaching-learning Bangalore; Sujatha Nagaraj N, Lawrence High School, CreADive- CreADive is the On-spot online Advertisement Process, Developing Global Citizenship, Decoding the HSR, Bangalore; Umadevi N, Lawrence High School, making competition. Students from classes IX-XII can Unpredictable in the Future of Schooling, Mentoring and Koramangala, Bangalore; Reetu Thapa, NPS Utrahalli, participate and create a captivating visual sequence of 30-40 Monitoring Skills for Middle Management, Intrinsic Bangalore; Thomas P J, Royal Public School, Electronic seconds. Judged by the club's alumni Vaidurya Nath, the Leadership in Schools, etc. These masterclasses are hour-long City, Bangalore; Deepthy Madhu, Samsidh MLZS, participants had to create an advertisement for 'sugar'. sessions led by a subject matter expert. The educator meetups Electronic City, Bangalore; Rekha Sinha, Samsidh MLZS, Camistic- Camistic is the online 'story-board' event. consist of a 30-minute presentation by a skilled professional Horamavu, Bangalore; Sangeetha Shenoy, Samsidh Camistic was the biggest category this year with over 200 followed by a 30-minute session of sharing of ideas, insights, MLZS, HSR Layout, Bangalore; Mamta Chandra, students taking part in it. Camistic is an extremely interesting and strategies among educators. Samsidh MLZS, Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore; Joice Lobo, category where participants have to click 3-4 photographs in Samsidh Mother Teresa International School, Kanakpura, a specific sequence in order to depict a story. This year, the MRG School, Rohini hosts Bangalore; Meenu Bhattacharya, TCIS, Sarjapur, stories were on the topic 'rewind' and the judging was done Independence Day celebrations Bangalore; Roopa Arun, TCIS, Sarjapur, Bangalore; Priya by a former member Rahul Bouri. Anand, TCIS, Whitefield, Bangalore; Usha Iyer, The Rendered- Rendered is the newest addition to the Digex The MRG School, Rohini set up in collaboration with Shri Green School, Bangalore; Usha Ravi, The Regency Public Annual event. Rendered is a photo-manipulation related Educare Limited hosted zealous celebrations for the 75th School, Bangalore; Y Padma Sagar, Vagdevi Vilas School, category where participants make a creative piece from Independence Day. The event line up comprised of varied Marathahalli, Bangalore; and Devika Nagaraju, VLS scratch on a given topic. This year's topic was activities involving school students, teachers and other International School, Bangalore. 'Past//Future'. The participants had to incorporate elements management members. In the morning filled with patriotic Other South: Lakshmi Vindala International School from the past and the future into one entry. fervor, the function began with flag hoisting ceremony by Shaikpet, Hyderabad; Fahmidha, Oxford Grammar High This category was judged by Divyaanshi Chauhaan who is senior management members along with special guest Dr S.K. School, Hyderabad; Fatima Kim Hussain, Oxford also a former member of the club. Bhattacharya, Executive Chairman, MRG School, Grammar High School, Hyderabad; Ramanjula G, Oxford Hi-RES- Hi-RES is the only category of the event that was Rohini,and recital of NationalAnthem. Grammar High School, Hyderabad; Dr. A Chhalamayi not held on the spot. It is the online short-film making Students gave energetic dance performance saluting the Reddy, Sri Aurobindo International School, Hyderabad; category where participants formulate a team of 4 students to contribution of valiant Indian warriors. It was followed by skit Kajol Chatterjee, Samsidh International School, create a cinematic masterpiece in 4-6 minutes. The films on the theme of 'Emerging India' by students of Class VII, and Visakhapatnam; C Bhuvaneswari, Litera Valley Zee were judged by an alumni of the club, Abhijay Bhandari and a Nukkad Natak on tales of India's valor. The school's prefects School, Hosur, Tamil Nadu; M D Ganga Devi, Samsidh all entries were made on the topic 'Reversed Roles'. also came together and put in their best efforts to present a MLZS, Vellore, Tamil Nadu; and Santosh Kanavalli, SURPRISE- The surprise category of the event is perhaps self- made Documentary titled' Standing Army- A Golden Subbiah Central School, (CBSE) Tirupur, Tamil Nadu. the most endearing category of them all. Participants do not Documentary' . Class VIII students enchanted the audience North: Dr. Seema Dutt D.A.V Public School, Ambala, know what their entry will be on until the time for with their Tapping Dance Performance. Cantt; Vijayshree Pandey, Dr. Virendra Swarup Education submission begins and the possibilities can range from Some unique tricolor activities that were organized for Centre, Shyam Nagar, Kanpur; Neelam Ohri, Mind Tree components of photography, to filmmaking, and more ! This students in the safety of their homes for Freedom Week were School, Ambala; Sudha Mathur, Mind Tree School, year, the participants had to submit their entries on 'Light Craft activities of creating beautiful Tri-color flowers, Ambala; Brinda Sam, St. Thomas' School, Gopiganj, Uttar Painting' which is a type of photography. This category was Fireless cooking that engaged students into making tricolor Pradesh; and Saman Sherwani, The Blossoms School, judged by the former president of the Digex Society, sandwiches. Some of the other activities were poetry and Aligarh. Veronica Mathur. slogan recitation by little ones dressed as freedom warriors, Amidst a spirit of elation, the Principals were kite decoration and insightful group discussion on the theme acknowledged, celebrated and applauded for their selfless TDI International School hosts of 'Are we respecting the freedom given by the brave warriors and sincere service to the fruition of the dream of of India?' Students of class VII also organized a special Digitalization of Formal Education. Each Principal Investiture ceremony assembly - “Emerging India” depicting the life of Mangal articulated their school's transforming digital journey to Pandey. make 'Connected Learning Community' into a palpable TDI International School, Kundli facilitated an 'Investiture Anshu Mittal, Principal, MRG School, Rohini, also addressed reality. They set a shining example and imparted true Ceremony' for electing its students' council. The ceremony is the audience virtually and highlighted the importance of the inspiration to other Principals of Educational Institutions a landmark event in the school's session, and imbibes in the Independence Day, she motivated students to be aware and across the length and breadth of the nation, by guiding and elected students a sense of responsibility by handling them responsible denizens of the nation. The entire function was handholding teachers and students alike to administer over the mantle of crucial school activities leading to streamed live on the school's Facebook Page and ended with a critical knowledge and wisdom, paving the way ahead into students' holistic development. Vote of Thanks speech. Wishing the students and entire staff a brightly lit exciting future. The ceremony commenced by invoking the positive spirit of MRG School, Rajat Goel, Director, MRG School said, with 'Lightning of the Lamp' which set the right tone for the “The importance of the day our nation got free from the auspicious occasion. Manish Malik, BDO and Chief Guest clutches of colonization is supreme and the bright future of the of the event, Harender Kumar, Principal, TDI International country must be aware about their country's rich history in School & Dinesh Jindal, Education expert gave the students struggle and bravery. Independence Day is always celebrated some valuable insights on role of leadership in an with great pomp and show at MRG School owing to the individual's life. prestigious day's significance and also to honor the valor of Around 40 students were given badges and sashes, for freedom fighters.” positions like Head Girl, Sports Captain, House Captains etc. The elected student council took oath to execute their duties diligently, and promised to live up to the trust and hope school has entrusted upon them. A folk dance performance

Curriculum August 16, 2021 9 Spotlight ‘Introducing Korea as friend to Indian youth is our main strategy and vision' With the presence of more than 700 Korean Korean Cultural Centre in timeline of this welcome offers to schools in starting much appreciated and companies in India including hugely popular India (KCCI) is doing a initiative? Korean language accepted by both sides well. brands such as Samsung, LG and Hyundai, the remarkable service in Korean in schools was classes/labs etc? Finally, what do you like demand for Korean language courses is bringing the people started with one school in Yes, Since year 2015 with the most about India and how do increasing day by day in India. JNU, Delhi especially youth of Korea year 2015 as demo hobby start of First demo hobby you see the next generation University and Jamia Milia Islamia had already and India closer. Can you class. In year 2019 it was class, all the hobby class and of people of the two started Korean language courses and please briefly enlist some formally introduced as the curriculum based Korean countries partnering in programmes. With the new National Education of these youth oriented hobby class programme in language classes are fully taking this relationship to a Policy announced in 2020 by India, Korean programs from KCCI for 14 Schools, which was funded by KCCI including all new high? became one of the Indian government's awareness of our readers? further creased by another expenses of the teacher's and Many people have shared the recommended foreign languages. This has led Currently, “K-Pop Contest 13 schools in year 2020. the textbooks. perspective that Korea and to many schools introducing Korean in their 2021”, “6th Korea-India Year 2020 can be considered India blood shared friend schools. Friendship Quiz as a major milestone, as Apart from regular school based on the story of king Competition 2021” and Korean was introduced as a classes, what are the other and queen which I shared at Autar Nehru in an email interview with “INDOREA Essay Writing 'Curriculum based' language ways of studying Korean in the above question. I also Hwang Il-yong, Director Korean Cultural Competition” are going on programme in 6th grade in India? personally feel India and Centre India (KCCI) got a sense of this new as our main events for the three schools and this year, it Other ways of learning Indian are close friends to trend in schools in India youth. K-Pop is Korean pop has gone upto to 12 schools Korean in India can be me. We share many music, through BTS`s in Year 2021, along with 20 categorized into full time similarities in many fields, global sensation, I believe more schools starting hobby study programs like society and human character, you to be aware of what K- class programme. Graduate, Masters ethnics, culture, etc. I like all, Pop is. In vocal and dance Programme in universities. Indian food, movie, culture, categories, all Indian youth Foreign languages in India Institutes like King Sejong cities, beautiful nature, and can participate to this are traditionally tied to Institute which is having so on. contest. Just sending us your employability and as a presence in six locations in For our next generation, I singing or dancing video gateway to countries of India, is also playing a major believe understanding and with Korean pop music can these languages. In that role in imparting Korean learning each other as friend lead you into the big context, how useful is language proficiency and is important. That`s our main community in India. And Korean to Indian skills. strategy and vision also, Quiz one is for school students? “introducing Korea as friend students and Essay one is for Approximately 700 Korean There is a lot what we call to Indian youth”. I was asked college students. companies and offices are exotic to Korea and remains by someone recently why Understanding and learning already working in India. unexplored for a lot of focusing on history of two each other as friend is Demand of Korean people, do you see interest countries` relation and why natural interest and process. language professionals is of Indians in Korea and are you working hard for all In this perspective, we are showing an increasing trend vice-versa cementing events even in this pandemic holding online quiz and which is expected to go up relationship of the two situation, my answer is this, essay writing about Korea further with the increasing countries as friends Remembering India's help (history, culture, language, bilateral trade between forever? and support as a friend, when current affairs, etc.) as a Korea and India. Also, the Actually, the friendship we were in difficult times, is format. inclination to do higher relation between India and very important for us. We And apart from these special studies in Korea is also Korea has been continued for feel obligated to teach this to events, we have operated increasing among the Indian a long time, about 2,000 both countries' young Korean language, students due to top-notch years, starting with ancient generations. History should Taekwondo (Martial arts), and future promising Korean king and Indian be maintained, taught and Korean culture experience education system of Korea. princess`s love story. Both properly promoted programs since our The numbers of governments have continuously for the next beginning as our regular Scholarships is also recognized this well also, so generation. 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The story of Princess Suriratna of Is there any support or And we expect the relation Ayodhya who later became Queen incentives that your centre continually grow as overall Huh Hwang-ok after marrying the these friendship streams are Korean King about 2000 years back is gravitating as the central narrative that is redefining closer relationship between India and South Korea in recent years. With the stellar rise of South Korea as a highly developed mixed economy destined to play a major role in global economy in coming decades, the blooming friendship of India and South Korea is gradually percolating to peoples. If the 2012 song Gangnam Style by Park Jae-Sang, popularly known as Psy ts films, was a groundbreaking cultural exposure of Korean pop for the world, it is being followed up more in India with consistent rise in popularity of not only Korean pop but the whole range of entertainment from films to drama and comics. The cultural stimulation and influence is also spreading to food and travel.

10 Curriculum August 16, 2021 News U can Use Pearl Academy introduces AICTE last round of presentation to Welspun Investors. the most advanced GIS technology skills. GIS skills when clubbed with other new emerging technologies like AI/ML, approved PGDM program Mindtree's with BITS Pilani launches Big Data, 3D, AR/VR, Reality Capture, Data Science, Cloud BSc, BCA as a Learn-and-Earn Program Computing, etc. can create a strong differentiation and Pearl Academy's School of Creative Business has announced increase employability. This initiative will provide students the launch of post-graduate diploma in management (PGDM) Mindtree, a global technology services and digital with knowledge, expertise, best practices, and software program, approved and recognized by the All India Council transformation company, has launched BSc and BCA infrastructure that can be accessed anytime, anywhere and for Technical Education (AICTE), Department of Higher graduates in collaboration with BITS Pilani. As part of the from any device. Education. Starting academic year 2021, business & program called Mindtree EDGE, Mindtree will hire fresh As per the Government of India's estimates, the Geospatial management aspirants can enroll for the two-year full-time B.Sc. and BCA graduates and provide them a fully funded Data economy is expected to grow from 30,000 Cr. to about 1 PGDM program with an option to choose electives in the opportunity to pursue an MTech degree in Software lakh Cr. by the year 2030. Government is encouraging higher specialized areas of (1) Entrepreneurship, Start-up and Engineering from BITS Pilani while working on cutting- usage of GIS technology in many segments like Smart Cities, Family Business, (2) Digital Business and E-commerce, (3) edge client projects at Mindtree. AMRUT, Water Resources, Agriculture, Insurance, Land Business Analytics and Data Science and (4) Marketing and “Developing future-ready technology talent is critical for management & SVAMITVA, and Utilities. With the new Communication. India to sustain its competitive advantage in the digital era guidelines released by government earlier this year on de- The AICTE approved PGDM program will be taught at three and reinforce its reputation as the global hub for technology regulating Geospatial data, the use of GIS in private sector is campuses of Pearl Academy- Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi- talent,” said Dayapatra Nevatia, Executive Director and also likely to increase significantly. The increased usage of South. There is a 25% scholarship available on the first-year Chief Operating Officer, Mindtree. GIS is likely to create 10 lakh jobs by 2025. tuition fee for the founding batch of 2021. The first batch of Mindtree EDGE graduates will begin their Pearl Academy will also provide placement support and journey towards an excitingIT career in August this year. To The NorthCap University Announces career mentoring for alumni for up to 5 years after graduation. be eligible for the program, candidates are required to have Admissions for School of Law Aditi Srivastava, President, Pearl Academy shares, “The completed their B.Sc. or BCA graduationin three years at a specializations that are being offered through this PGDM stretch with Core Mathematics as a subject and at least 60% The NorthCap University (NCU) announces admissions to program are well-curated as per the current and future aggregate or equivalent CGPA. degree programs offered by the School of Law at the business trends and the rise of start-ups. The program will be undergraduate and graduate levels for Academic Year 2021- delivered through Pearl Academy's learner-centric pedagogy The University of Dundee offers Global 22. A total of 140 seats are available across the five-year that emphasizes on tech-enabled learning, global experience Excellence Scholarship integrated BBA LLB (Hons.) and one-year LLM Programs and right industry exposure. Through our unique incubation with specializations in Corporate Law, Human Rights Law, and start-up initiative, 'Runway', students will get the much- The University of Dundee, a UK based University is offering and Intellectual Property Rights. The sessions will be starting needed launch pad to test their business ideas and kick-start Global Excellence Scholarships for undergraduate and from September 01, 2021. Students seeking further their entrepreneurial ventures.” postgraduate courses. The Global Excellence Scholarships information on admissions can visit the official website of The gives a benefit up to £25,000 and is applicable on full-time NorthCap University at - https://apply.ncuindia.edu/ ICA Edu Skills launches financial courses only. The student doesn't need to apply separately for the award, as the university will automatically curate the RV University to offer 100 merit marketing course student profile that fits the criteria. The scholarship will be scholarships awarded to the most aspiring student with academic and co- ICA Edu Skills has announced the launch of a diploma course curricular achievements. The scholarship is open for Bangalore-based RV University (RVU) has instituted about in Financial Markets targeted at the post-graduate or freshly international students hailing from selected countries, and 100 scholarships for meritorious students and those who are graduated financial aspirants across the country in their over India is one of them. Indian students can choose from a range impacted by COVID-19. These have been instituted during 300 centres, consists of industry-oriented course curriculum, of subjects offered by the university. The scholarship covers the commencement year itself to enhance access to education. experienced and certified faculty, soft skills training, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Some of the listed RVU has decided to provide scholarship equivalent to 100% placement assistance and hands-on practical training on countries apart from India on the list are Australia, Bhutan, of tuition fee for eligible students who have lost one or both capital markets and financial management. Hong Kong, Russia, South Korea. the parents due to COVID-19. Ten students will be covered The duration for the course is 4 months (230 hours) and it has For the undergraduate courses, the scholarship will be under this scholarship in its three Schools dealing with Liberal been divided in 10 study modules including Financial Market awarded at two levels. To be considered in the level one of Arts and Sciences, Design and Economics and Finance. Beginner's Module, Derivatives Market Dealers Module, £5,000 per year (up to £25,000) and level two £2,000 per year The RV University has also instituted several school-specific Macro Economics, Fundamental Analysis, Technical (up to £10,000), scholarship applicants need to hold their scholarships. In the School of Economics & Finance which Analysis, Currency, Commodity & Fixed Income, Mutual academic offer letter for the undergraduate programme offers B.B.A., B.Com., B.A. (Economics) programmes, Funds, Life Insurance, Financial Planning and Soft Skills. beginning in September 2021. The student needs to have an 100% of tuition fee will be provided as scholarship to ten After the completion of the course, the students will get 4 international fee status and achieve a UK AAB at A Level or students who have scored 95% or more marks in the their 12th certification from ICA, NSE and NISM. an equivalent to this level at the university's discretion. For Standard or Pre-University Course (PUC) examination. “Indian economy is the second largest in Asia and seventh more information, interested candidates can email for Scholarship equivalent to 25% of tuition fee will be provided largest in the world. Our financial market is growing at a fast inquiry at [email protected]. to 25 students in BBA and B.Com programmes and to 15 pace, thereby creating many job opportunities for our youth. students in the B.A. (Economics) programme, who have Through our DFM course, we are installing the right skillset Institute For Grooming Professionals scored between 80%-95% marks in their qualifying including share trading, technical analysis, IPO analysis, Introduces Scholarships examination. fundamental analysis, mutual funds, life insurance and wealth management. We are also providing 100 percent job IGP, a coaching academy for CA, CS and CMA exams BYITC launches British Accent and placement to our students. The course will open doors for announces their scholarship schemes for the aspiring Pronunciation training for kids many avenues like Relationship Manager, Financial Advisor, candidates of CA, CS and CMA for all the levels. These Mutual Fund Specialist and Business Development scholarship schemes are specifically designed for girl child, British Youth International College (BYITC), an online Executive. One can also be self-employed as either Investor, specially-abled students, re-appearing student, children of educational platform introduces its English Language Trader or Sub-Broker,” said Ankit Shyamsukha, CEO, ICA para medical staff, children of defense personnel, children Program into the Indian market after receiving a warm Edu Skills. with single parent, students from economically weaker reception for its Abacus Maths courses. The English program sections and the rank holders. is designed for children from 4 to 14 years and is divided into 4 Welspun Group launches Disruptor - an Another option to avail the scholarship is by appearing in the blocks; Foundation, Intermediate, Higher &Advanced. online scholarship test. Students performing exceptionally The purpose of the English program is to teach British English innovation challenge well in the scholarship test will be rewarded with scholarship & Accent to children from a young stage as accents are of up to 50% waiver on the tuition fees. difficult to acquire after a certain age. The program will be Welspun Group has announced the launch of Disruptor - a CA Ashish Kalra, Founder and Director of IGP said, “We delivered by British Teachers so that the students can have first-of-its-kind competition that will bring together young have introduced these schemes particularly for the needy and firsthand experience of the pronunciation & accent of British talent with pathbreaking ideas of sustainable Environment, deserving students so as to help them in being successful in English. Social and Governance (ESG) business solutions. These these professional courses such as CA, CS and CMA at an In this course, a variety of creative and engaging class next-gen minds will be mentored and incubated by Welspun. affordable price. Our scholarships will not only help reduce activities such as group discussions, plays, poetry, and much The company has partnered with Dare2Compete, one of the financial constraints but will also serve as a stepping more are done to engage and train students in proper accent India's largest student communities, to garner participation stone in preparing the young generation to become self- and pronunciation through an expert & trained British teacher. from students from over 25 marquee colleges across the dependent and to shape their careers in a better way.” The English language program is designed & run by country for this quest, where winning teams will be rewarded Cambridge accredited specialists to ensure that every student with seed funding for their ventures. Esri India launches a new program for receives the best possible education curriculum on BYITC's This programme, under the Welocity initiative, is Welspun Higher Education Institutes platform. The program covers topics like British English Group's first-ever celebration of the spirit of Accent Training, Grammar, Vocabulary and Spelling, entrepreneurship, as the organization continues to recognize Esri India, a Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Reading Comprehension. ESG as an inextricable part of today's evolving business & Solutions provider announced its drive to skill over 2 lakh landscape. Through Disruptor, Welspun will encourage ideas students in GIS technologies in India over the next 3 years.As To place your advertisement in that focused towards the wellbeing of the environment, GIS is being used in almost all sectors of economy, it is our ezine and portals society and business stakeholders, while keeping important that every student in universities and higher sustainability and growth at its core. education institutes gets an opportunity to learn GIS. To please email us at Disruptor is segmented into four key stages. In the first leg, achieve this, Esri India today announced a comprehensive [email protected] students are required to submit their ideas in the form of a campus-wide program to help universities and institutes templatized executive summary. Thereafter, masterclasses setup and scale their GIS learning infrastructure by with Welspun leaders for the top 100 shortlisted ideas will be establishing Center of Competence (CoC). CoC will provide conducted, where teams will be trained to develop and an opportunity to the students in various streams to acquire present their business plans. In the third stage, qualifying teams will present their solutions, protypes and justifications and in the final stage, winners will be announced following a

Curriculum August 16, 2021 11 Skills/Edtech News C3iHub, IIT Kanpur launches first cohort ICAI, ACCI (UK) MoU for joint CPD 2019 courses MCAP is an 8-week online course which will train freshers of Cyber Security Start-ups & R&D and graduates with latest software development and in- The Institute of Cost Accountants of India and The demand IT skills. While its first batch is Microsoft Cloud Investigators Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Engineering course, in the future the company plans to UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 9th August, include courses in Devops, JAVA, .NET, Data Science, Data C3iHub, the Technology Innovation Hub on Cyber Security 2021 to work together towards co-operation in respect of Analytics, etc. The intensive course delivered on a cloud at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur today launched professional training, education and examinations. The MoU platform will be bridging the much-spoken gap between the first cohort of start-ups who will develop services and was signed by CMA Biswarup Basu, President of the country's educated and employable population. MCAP's role products across the critical cybersecurity domains of UAV Institute and Helen Brand, Chief Executive,ACCA. doesn't just end at training but will also assist learners in Security, Blockchain, Intrusion Detection, and Cyber Following the understanding, members of both the Institutes bagging an assured placement with its partner companies. Physical System. The first cohort includes a select group of will be allowed mutual advanced entry through exemptions 13 start-ups and 25 R&D Principal Investigators for from appearing majority of papers to acquire the upGrad acquires global EdTech Co. Incubation and Research programs respectively who were qualification of the other Professional Body. Both the KnowledgeHut selected after a rigorous application process. The presence of Institutes have also agreed to offer jointly-organised and co- cutting-edge technology in cybersecurity is accompanied by branded continuing professional development (CPD) upGrad, EdTech major, has acquired the global EdTech an increasing need to protect digital assets and deploy courses, workshops and conferences. The two Institutes will company KnowledgeHut. This comes within weeks of solutions for the common public as well as government and also identify suitable research opportunities and undertake upGrad earmarking USD 250 Mn for Mergers & Acquisitions industry. joint research and publications. to drive non-linear growth for the next seven to nine months. The event was graced by Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, CMA Biswarup Basu, President, The Institute of Cost Founded by Subramanyam Reddy in 2011, KnowledgeHut is Department of Science and Technology, Government of Accountants of India said “the MoU will open new avenues a global edtech company, aimed at equipping the global India; Prof. Sandeep Verma, Secretary, SERB; Prof. AR for students and members of both the Institutes. The workforce with the skills of the future through outcome-based Harish, Dean, Research and Development, IIT Kanpur; Prof. changing global as well as local business environments immersive learning. As a leading skills solutions provider, Manindra Agrawal, Project Director, C3iHub, IIT Kanpur; require Professional Accountants in Business to strengthen KnowledgeHut has trained over 2,50,000 professionals and Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Co-Project Director, C3iHub, IIT their financial accounting and control knowledge in addition empowered over 500 enterprises to build the skills that drive Kanpur; and Dr Nikhil Agarwal, CEO, C3iHub, IIT Kanpur. to the domain knowledge of Cost and Management results, with a product offering of over 200 courses across in- The honorable panelists charted a way forward for the Accounting. This MOU will open new door of opportunity demand areas of Web Development, Machine Learning / AI selected cohort aiming to redefine cybersecurity with a for CMAs globally.” and Data Science, Agile and Project Management, IT Service holistic approach in India. The dynamic nature of threats and Management, Cyber Security and Cloud Computing. ever evolving advancements necessitates the need for Plaxonic launches new skilling centre With the acquisition of KnowledgeHut, upGrad is venturing dedicated centres such as C3iHub supported by an evolving into the short duration upskilling and reskilling segment ecosystem such as IIT Kanpur 'Aarambh' which has a market potential of over USD 58 Billion. Gujarat Skill Development Mission ITES company Plaxonic announced the launch of its first-of- Unacademy Acquires Live Game its-kind new training centre 'Aarambh' on the occasion of Streaming Platform Rheo TV integrates Psychometric Interest International Youth Day. The year-long training program would be free of cost. Students who have completed their Unacademy, online learning platform, recently announced Assessment senior secondary education and are 18+ can enrol themselves the acquisition of Rheo TV, a platform that helps professional for the program. The initiative will help trainees to develop game streamers livestream their gameplays and monetize Psychometric Interest Assessment Test by CareerGuide.com knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies and those feeds. As part of the deal, Unacademy will fully acquire helps a youngster find out what's that one profession that'll prepare them for the future. Candidates will also be working Rheo TV, and enable the exit of all existing investors. keep him fulfilled. The test helps on how a youngster should on live projects and would receive a certificate on course Post the acquisition, Rheo TV founders Saksham Keshri and arrive at knowing where his vocational skill and career completion. Prakash Kumar will join Relevel — an Unacademy Group calling lie. Designed by career counselling portal, Aarambh would include a 12-month-long training program company that seeks to revolutionise the Indian job market by CareerGuide.Com, this Psychometric Interest Assessment on a host of subjects including programming machine enabling job-seekers to showcase their skills through tests, Test has been integrated in Gujarat Skill Development learning, digital marketing, graphic design, 2D and 3D and secure employment at some of India's top companies — Mission by the Government of Gujarat as part of its animation, content writing, communication skills and soft as Co-Founders. programme for the Gujarati youth to make an informed skills, and customer service training. The program will be skilling and career decision. divided in two phases, phase 1 and 2. Once trainees complete Imarticus Learning acquires Eckovation “We have deployed this test for millions of students over the phase 1 of their program they would be eligible for paid years. The result is obtained based on the answers students internship with Plaxonic during their tenure which would Imarticus Learning has acquired Eckovation, a fast-growing give in the test. This in turn will help the Gujarat government include live projects to test their theoretical knowledge and social learning platform. While the acquisition amount appropriately skill-train its youth for employment application skills and build their confidence. Selected remains undisclosed as of now, with the acquisition, Imarticus opportunities,” says Surabhi Dewra, founder of CareerGuide. candidates will be on-boarded full time post training Learning aims to bring in synergies through enhanced new- The Test is based on the RIASEC model that includes the six completion. age career focused offerings in the space of AI, ML, personality traits such as Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Management, Software Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. It is said, each Saras-3D launches Genius 3D Learning Engineering and more. With Eckovation's distinguished individual can be classified based on these traits. Along with academic partners such as E&ICT IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, the test which is free-of-cost for those who enroll in the skill for K12 students IIIT Allahabad, BIMTECH, etc., Imarticus Learning plans to development program, there is also career counselling and further strengthen their program mix, by offering flagship guidance available by the Gujarat Government. Saras-3D, Inc, a start-up comprising of technology programs in collaboration with IITs. This is Imarticus The assessment takes in consideration 20 skilling sectors and innovators and educators has launched Genius 3D Learning, Learning's first acquisition through which the leading higher more than 400 career and skilling opportunities to India's first stereoscopic 3D technology-based learning education firm marks its foray into futuristic skill education recommend from. To be taken in Gujarati language, the test experience that uses the power of interactive visualization to programs in collaboration with IITs & leading tech has been active since May of this year. help students gain a deeper understanding of science and universities from India. mathematics concepts. Genius 3D's learning by doing Power Finance Corporation trains 500 students approach promotes 2X faster learning and retention and Eupheus Learning collaborates with GES at IGIAT, Visakhapatnam consequently better scores, thus helping students achieve for MyKensho their academic goals. The solution is NCERT based and Power Finance Corporation Ltd, the country's leading NBFC aligned to CBSE and ICSE boards. It is available for classes Eupheus Learning, a School Focused EdTech Company, is in the power sector, under its 'Skill Development Training 10th to 12th and is designed to give students the edge they partnering with Global Education Solutions (GES) for their Program' for students of Indo German Institute of Advanced need for JEE/NEET. proprietary platform - MyKensho, which provides life skills Technology (IGIAT) distributed Certificates to the trained Commenting on the launch, Bipin Dama, Founder & CEO, and career development tools for the overall development of students. The Valedictory ceremony was attended by Saras-3D, Inc said, “Genius 3D Learning is the product of students, aligned with the NEP 2020's vision. Prabhakar Das CGM, PFC, S Ramlingeshwar Raju, GM, DIC years of research and development on creating a learning MyKensho is a discovery platform which enables students as & Special Officer, IGIAT (Department of Industries and solution that lays the right foundation for learning and early as grade 5 to understand their identity and become more commerce, Govt. of AP) and B Vinod Kumar, Director IGIAT acquisition of knowledge to shape the students of today into self-aware, then gradually explore suitable opportunities, along with other PFC & IGIAT officials. The Valedictory the STEM innovators and problem solvers of tomorrow, leading up to students in later years to make informed Programme started with a tree plantation drive at the college empowering them to compete and succeed globally. It decisions on study and career choices with instructor-led campus and it was followed by cultural skit. democratizes high quality education, making it available to intervention. Also, it will strengthen the trinity of School- As part of PFC's CSR initiative to impart skill training to the all and is designed to empower the curious and ambitious Student-Parent partnership by providing easy access to youth, a total of 500 students have been successfully trained minds of today.” parents to become a part of children's progress via the while close to 400 students have already got job placement “discovery to decision making” process. with reputed organisations like Ashok Leyland, Royal Millionlights launches its India Enfield, Alstom, and Schneider Electricals Pvt. Ltd. among This partnership will strengthen the Eupheus offering within others. operations schools and bridge the gap between in-classroom and at-home Students have been trained as CNC Machine Operators, learning solutions. Since the schools will have to draw out Domestic and Industrial Electricians, Solar Technicians, and Millionlights University, a UK based EDtech company and a content, capability, tools, and resources to offer an overall in Welding technologies. There has also been training in areas Microsoft Solutions partner, launched its India chapter by development of students; Eupheus Learning will enable this like Sewing Machine Operators, particularly for women. The announcing its innovative Career Assistance Program through MyKensho and deep expertise of GES team. successful execution of project has generated livelihood and (MCAP). MCAP is a focused upskilling program which aims provided immense benefit to hundreds of individuals and to “manufacture” cohorts trained in latest in-demand their families. Microsoft and software development skills. Miilionlights have been successfully organising bootcamps in UK since

12 Curriculum August 16, 2021 Opinion/Perspective Reopen Schools Asap Over 3million IT professions are expected to lose their job by 2022; what to do to stay relevant Prof. Apurv Tiwari, Director | ITM Skills Academy It is now beyond doubt established that country's some The COVID-19 work can be done remotely. warehousing and forward, more than half of 250 million children enrolled in elementary and pandemic Lab technicians and transportation may increase displaced low-wage workers secondary schools, and another 28 million aged 3-6 interrupted the job pharmacists work in the because of the growth in e- may need to shift to years in early-childhood education have been affected by markets globally during indoor production work commerce and the delivery occupations in higher wage school closures due to covid19. While switching over to 2020. The short-term effects because those jobs require economy, but those increases brackets requiring different remote online digital mode was the only way out to tide were rapid and brutal: A lot use of specialized are unlikely to offset the skills to remain employed. over the disruption, it can't be, however, passed on as the of people were furloughed equipment on-site but have disruption of many low-wage The skill mix required new normal. or lost jobs, and others little exposure to other jobs. among workers who need to Those who have been hooked to online education as part of rapidly adjusted to working people. Remote work may also put a shift occupations has this alternate arrangement to in-classroom education, in a from home as offices closed. Jobs in work areas with dent in business travel as its changed. In India, the share way have been thinking themselves as the fortunate lot for As we take out first few higher levels of physical widespread use of of total work hours expended not missing academics, must think again. Lot of research steps towards the “New proximity are likely to see videoconferencing during the using physical and manual and accounts are telling that online education is not Normal”, few concerns need bigger renovation after the pandemic has ushered in a skills will decline, while time effective at all and all what we have been haring is just the our attention - pandemic. During the new acceptance of virtual devoted to technological hype created around it. The switch to remote learning has Which are the sectors that pandemic, the virus most meetings. While leisure travel skills will rise. created a “regression in learning” cutting across the entire will thrive in this era of severely disrupted sectors and tourism are likely to This is the right time to socio-economic spectrum, though it has disproportionately digitalisation and how the with the maximum physical rebound after the crisis, it is upgrade skill sets with more affected the poor, and among them, the girls most. pre-pandemic sectors re- closeness: medical care, estimated that about 20 emphasis on digital and The learning loss may be more in the children that had no inventing the models to stay personal care, on-site percent of business travel, the technological skills. AI, Data access to online education but the schooling loss and relevant? customer service, and most lucrative segment for Management, Digital sales development loss is seen everywhere. The conditioning and Before COVID-19, the leisure and travel. In the airlines, may not return. This and marketing and remote stimulation that schooling and classrooms offer has gone largest interruptions to work longer term, these work would have significant healthcare skills can be for a toss. Children have put on weight, have become involved new technologies areas are likely to be more knock-on effects on beneficial. Sectors like couch potatoes, their eye health is affected, their mental and expanding trade links. unsettled. employment in commercial healthcare, warehousing, health is stressed, they are on brink of emotional COVID-19 has, for the first Some companies are already aerospace, airports, logistics, banking, insurance, breakdown as the cultural and social interactions go time, elevated the planning to move to flexible hospitality, and food service. e-commerce will be the first missing. importance of the physical workspaces after positive E-commerce and other virtual to reach closer or above the The core learning even in the best conditions is also below dimension of work. This experiences with remote transactions are booming. pre-pandemic levels. par and the experiences shared by many teachers across offers a different view of work during the pandemic, a What are the key skills both Manufacturing, travel, schools during the reopening phase of January 2021 until work than conventional move that will reduce the technical and soft in nature tourism, infrastructure, second wave for senior classes would tell a uniform trend sector descriptions. For overall space they need and are required to stay relevant construction, entertainment, that online proved a poor cousin. While much of the hype instance, our medical care bring fewer workers into in the game? This shift to and education may follow. around online has been led by edtech businesses and their field includes only offices each day. digital transactions has Innovators and smart start- marketing campaigns, experts are predicting a sharp caregiving roles requiring What is the reason for propelled growth in delivery, ups may look at agriculture, decline in their fortunes once schools reopen fully and close contact with patients, massive job losses despite of transportation, and healthcare, and e-commerce situation normalizes. such as doctors and nurses. the sectors reopening in warehouse jobs. COVID-19 for business ideas and these The online will find a place in preparations for Hospital and medical office adaption to the norms of the may propel faster adoption of may be the fastest growing competitions, school events, collaborative projects, administrative staff fall into post-pandemic era? Two automation and AI, especially sectors for the next decade or remedial classes and general social connectivity but actual the computer-based office ways businesses historically in work areas with high so with large opportunities learning/teaching would take place in its natural settings in work arena, where more have controlled cost and physical proximity. Many for job-aspirants. schools face to face and in peer groups. That is a kind of mitigated uncertainty during companies deployed hybrid model that seems a possibility. recessions are by adopting automation and AI in Already a year and half of learning has been lost and the automation and redesigning warehouses, grocery stores, cumulative effect of regressive learning will be felt for work processes, which call centres, and years together. There are some encouraging studies from reduce the share of jobs manufacturing plants to medical world that say that children in comparison to involving mainly routine reduce workplace density and adults are less. In Lancet Child and Adolescent Health tasks. It is expected that the cope with surges in demand. journal, researchers wrote that children who become ill largest negative impact of Demand for workers in the with coronavirus rarely experience long-term symptoms, the pandemic will fall on healthcare may grow more with most recovering in less than a week. Even the workers in food service and than before the pandemic, domestic experts have been talking on similar lines. In this customer sales and service reflecting increased attention scenario, the partial reopening in most parts of the country roles, as well as less-skilled to health as populations age must be closely monitored and protocols finalized to office support roles. Jobs in and incomes rise. Going ensure more classes are reopened. With vaccination deadline for under 18 pushed to March 2022, it is Centre for Muscular Dystrophy inaugurated Low-cost Bio-aerosol Protection System being necessary to focus on children and devise a national plan. A few states have already decided on full reopening and their at IIT Jodhpur developed by IIT Madras, VIT Chennai, Queen experience must shared on continuous basis. Parental sensitization and addressing their fears must also be part of Dr. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science and Mary University of London & Magneto this effort. Technology, inaugurated the Center for Muscular Dystrophy at the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur coinciding with Cleantech It is not only the academics that has been badly its4th Foundation Day on 2nd August affected, rather the whole sports arena which is The centre for Muscular Dystrophy will address the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Vellore Institute of depending on schools is paralyzed. Children not only fundamental problems in DMD disease and develop multiple Technology (VIT), Chennai, are collaborating with Queen need to be playing and doing fitness activities for therapeutic leads for clinical trials in DMD patients in India. Mary University of London (QMUL), the UK, to develop themselves but also playing hard to come up in various Funded by the Department of Science and Technology, and India-centric Air Sanitization Technologies and guidelines to levels to give country its pool of sports men and women. Science and Engineering Research Board (DST-SERB), India, prevent the spread of Coronavirus and Tuberculosis. This More delay will increase the costs of future and some of it IIT Jodhpur will carry out the research work in collaboration system is aimed at deployment in confined indoor places such may be irreversible loss. with AIIMS Jodhpur and DART Bangalore. as offices and hospitals. Secretary, DST, said, \"Technological solutions to societal This joint research aims to develop a robust low-cost bio- problems, scalability, acceptability are key to the aerosol protection system to suppress air-transmitted diseases development. Multidisciplinary learning and research are the in indoor locations. In collaboration with Magneto Cleantech, need of the hour to address global challenges. 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Curriculum August 16, 2021 13 Careerwise Career avenues for Fashion Business Management graduates By Dr. Sunita Gupta Konwar The fashion industry is the industry. company's sales. brands grow and develop. platforms. As a result, the highly dynamic and From global brands to Entrepreneur : Fashion Buyer : A fashion traffic of retail shops has it is expanding at a Indian designers and home- Individuals can also look buyer predominantly shifted to the virtual world. rapid pace. It harbors a large grown startups , the after their own ventures observes fashion trends, This gave a boost to all the e- marketing possibilities with an underlying attending trade shows and commerce portals like variety of creative and within the fashion industry endeavor to push the global showrooms. The primary Myntra, Ajio, Flipkart, are endless. Moreover, with fashion industry forward focus is to select items for Amazon, etc. Most brick- talented designers at its core. the boom in the e-commerce with unique innovations. retail store stock and work and-mortar outlets re- industry, the emergence of Be it building a brand from with designers and their invented themselves and However, business acumen, platforms like Myntra, the ground up or launching inventory. The type of retail created an online presence to Amazon, Flipkart etc., has a fashion tech business, the business impacts the stay in business. Almost all strategic and tactical skills made the Indian fashion realm of fashion responsibilities of a fashion brands are now adapting to industry brimming with entrepreneurs is ever- buyer in question. the digital realm, which is are also essential for the vacancies for management growing. evident from their social positions now more than Vendor Analyst : Vendor media and marketing smooth running of this ever. The career path for Digital & Social Media Analysts are responsible for campaigns. The pandemic, in fashion business Marketing : A Social surveying vendors for the other terms, has changed the industry. Fashion business management graduates will Media and Digital Manager highest quality materials at whole world irrevocably, depend on the skills and is in charge of generating the lowest possible costs. It is paving the way for far more management courses mold interests of the candidates. content keeping the target a core part of the Fashion digital and management jobs audience in mind. This task Business and Management than ever before. students into industry Following are some of the further helps in creating industry. As the name suggests, this job profiles for FBM strategies and campaigns to course deals with professionals ready to graduates one can opt for: generate sales. Fashion Consultants : A maintaining and increasing a Retail : The role of a Retail fashion consultant is a person brand's value as well as strategically and efficiently Product development : Manager involves the who has all the necessary awareness of a given product This area of expertise plays a running of a store and its skills and knowledge through various campaigns. run the business front of any pivotal role in the departments smoothly. required in the fashion and A professional from this field development of a product. Their daily tasks include retail industry. Their primary is responsible for creating fashion company. The Working professionals from managing the staff, re- focus is to enhance their new and innovative this field carry out tasks stocking and resources. But clients image through their strategies for marketing a curriculum of this course involving conducting above all, to also articulate wardrobe, while evaluating given product to increase its market research, deciding marketing, promotion, and their body type, personality demand and value in the incorporates various the product's price etc which customer satisfaction and career goals. market. Furthermore, this plays an integral role for any strategies to maximize Instead of putting a complete field requires thorough The combination of subjects like fashion fashion company's design profits. halt on the fashion industry, research and analysis of the marketing, human resources, and development process. Covid-19 has acted as a upcoming and prevailing Chief Merchandiser : A turning point for many trends in the fashion both academic and strategic management, Fashion Marketing : All Chief Merchandise Officer companies. The pandemic industry. This helps predict practical lessons merchandising, E- businesses rely heavily on plays an integral role in made brands deploy more the success and popularity of Commerce, market research. their marketing strategies. A Fashion Business. Their sustainable and conscious the product line amongst Fashion Marketer responsibilities include techniques, not just in terms potential consumers, based with real-time This course provides understands the needs and allocating merchandise, of their products and on its price and usability. students with a deep insight demands of the customer developing product accessibility, but also with the Therefore, fashion managers and helps in crafting assortment plans, and communication and the must possess virtues like an industry experiences into the nitty-gritty's of the strategies while keeping running business analytics overall brand image. eye for detail and exemplary competitive brand activities to boost sales, among other The lockdown witnessed communication skills, in helps enhance the garment industry and equips in mind to dial up the activities that help the increasing footfall on online addition to an in-depth them with the knowledge knowledge of the prevailing market trends. skill set with holistic required to run a fashion know-how of business efficiently. The learning's from this industry course help students to understand critical aspects of this industry like retail operations, supply chain, customer psychology, current market trends, strategic-decision making, leadership, product knowledge and various nuances related to brand Author is Course promotion. The combination Leader-Associate of both academic and Professor, Fashion practical lessons with real- Business Management time industry experiences ,Indian Institute of Art helps enhance the skill set and Design(IIAD) with holistic know-how of The flop show of Skilling India lies in wrong emphasis Navin Bhatia In the year 2008, India decided to skill 50 cr youth by training providers, are actually effects not the root causes. increase the farm productivity & 2022. For this the skill mission under the chairmanship These reasons for failures cited by them are that youth is double income through KVKs not willing to move out to cities for Rs 10,000 per month (Krishi Vigyan kendras). Or skill of the then Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was jobs or mobilizing youth for skill training is difficult. 18.3 crore people on MSME+SHG Others reason that skill training without skill labs is to improve quality, productivity & created. Prime Minister Singh ensured all Chief Ministers, difficult, dropout rate is high, industry is not willing to give income enhancement through role skilled youth apprenticeship training and jobs, etc. Some specific skilling/upskilling at the district level. Skilling the Chief Secretaries, Secretaries /JS of all ministries across all argue that there is no difference in wages for skilled or 26.9 Crore self-employed to enhance their entrepreneurship unskilled job role holder, so no lure exists for the youth. abilities for higher income, was much desirable but has been states & all District Magistrates across India are made aware ignored. What is the root cause of systemic failure of Skill Industry is transforming with 4.0 Megafication (AI, VR, ML, of national Skill mission. mission in India? robotics, Genome Engineering, nano technology etc). But is Next year, with the goal of skilling these 50 cr Indians by Nobody is seeing this with seriousness that the 'flawed this policy addressing these emerging areas? 2022, Government of India formulated a National Skill policy' is leading to a flawed skill ecosystems and Common sense indicates that India's Skill policy should have Policy. A special national skills organization called National Government schemes. This policy, schemes and been based on “Principle of Utilitarianism” an ethical theory Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was created to ecosystem (including NOS+SSC) has been all created for that determines right from wrong by focusing on outcomes. facilitate this. As the mission began with fanfare, between 1% jobs in corporate India provides? Do we question, As a form of consequentialism, Utilitarianism holds that the 2008 and 2010 the India skill ecosystem did well to create where is India's workforce of 48 crore? most ethical choice is the one that will produce the greatest 1200 job roles NOS (National Occupation Standards), 27 The public sector undertakings combined with central and good for the greatest numbers. sector Skill Councils and 1800+ skill & assessment partners state government jobs, defence forces all amount to 9.9% Then why current Skill Policy is serving 1% employment with NSDC. Government invested close to Rs 2000 cr in this (4.8 Cr) of this workforce. Agriculture is 44%(21.2 cr), creator corporate India? Just because they contribute to 38% process. MSME +SHG is 38%(18.3 cr). India has 56% of of turnover and 63% of GST collections for India or they However, after 14 years and in between a more rigorous workforce (26.9 cr) which is self-employed. have glamorous titles and brand names! given push by Narendra Modi-led Government by creating a So, did this skilling mission think about agriculture, Skill India should be aligned to Skilling Indians for higher separate ministry for skill development and entrepreneurship MSME and other informal jobs? Not really. The skill productivity, quality , monthly income & entrepreneurship (MSDE), India could barely skill 3.4 crore youth. It could policy is not there to cater to skill 21 crore farmers to underAtamnirbhar Bharat (not India) . place 28 Lakh people in new jobs (against goal of 37.5 crore). This super flop show in absolute terms is a mere 6.8% achievement. The several reasons, which are given by the Government and

14 Curriculum August 16, 2021 Perspective Integration of Skill Education, Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Higher Education Adding more Flexible, Purpose Driven, realistic, functional, practice-based learning and creating deeper relationships with the real-world business and technology ecosystem are the important recommendations for bridging the skill gap in India were depicted from the study. For any country, their students are the human capital and it is essential to empower them for the development of the economy. Sachin Gupta skill sets. Both advanced development of any steps to enhance the future programs which last over a to measure every existing Chancellor technologies and techniques economy skill-based growth of Students. week or a month and gives educational capability and are entailed to improve this learning and training is an To fill the skill gap rewarding opportunities to needs. Institutes from time Sanskriti University scenario and make ready integral component of universities and educational students to show their skills to time conduct experiments these graduates to swiftly fit increasing efficiency and institutes offer and learn how to create, utilizing innovative Lack of Skills in the in the real-world work productivity. In India, it's entrepreneurship courses innovate, collaborate or technologies and extend education system is environment. This can be still at a nascent stage. for students that could help compete on a national or potentials through network indeed a major done through changes in However, the demand for them build necessary skills global platform in boot partners by organizing a situational quagmire as it higher education, skilled manpower is and competencies in their camps. visit or webinar etc. We are not only leads to several importantly, by focusing on extreme and to cover this desired Field also the Nowadays higher education entering into a modern era losses of manpower but integrating skill with gap, it is very advisable to whole degree-centric has been considered as an of multi-skilled human also erodes the economy. education and by re-engineer the skill higher education entails 'engine' for innovation but resources, where job Most reports and evidence introducing experience ecosystem. Skill based skills and values-centric the innovation process markets of the future will indicates that due to lack of based and practical learning learning in schools and education. needs to be better managed require emerging qualities Skill education fresh experiences in higher colleges can provide Some of the factors by Institutions. such as AI, Innovation, graduates face lots of education. various benefits such as: introduced to students Build Experiential Creativity, improvisation, problems in their career. As per the eighth edition of a) Increasing employability regarding Entrepreneurship Learning and job- systematic thinking and IBM's global higher the India Skills Report through a series of inputs to and Innovation is oriented education social intelligence to solve education study report (ISR) less than half of the equip students with following: To build India unexpected problems. The stated that in India's 73 Indian graduates are appropriate hands-on-skills Develop an Aatmanirbhar, the youth of current Indian market percent of education employable due to a lack of which helps them to be job- Entrepreneurial Mindset the country need skill that scenario mandates that influential said that professional skill sets. The ready. Educational institutes must makes them self-confident, youth need to keep innovative technologies are report stated in 2021, nearly b) Uplift confidence, reorganize their curriculum reliant, purpose driven and themselves updated time to distracting higher 45.9 percent of graduates enhance productivity and in a way that will push also future ready. Education time about future trends of education. In India, an are found employable, a competency of individuals students out of the sector dedicatedly work on employment and understand outworn curriculum is decline from 46.21 percent through focussed outcome- classrooms and embrace improving higher education the value of a more challenging higher in 2020 and 47.38 percent based learning. learning by doing their curriculum by finding more specialized course, skill- education levels to equip in 2019. India has a large The Indian higher own. Early-stage opportunities to introduce intensive, technology-based graduates with job-ready population of unemployable education system has innovation and skill based and realistic career would help them stay youth in the current consistently recognised the experimentation will be the knowledge experience relevant. scenario. need to become more key for students because sharing by implementing Considering it as a need of Mostly industry complains entrepreneurial and Experiential programs let new learning techniques the hour, industry and about the lack of practical innovative with a view to you immerse yourself in with students rather than educational institutions must training by the universities supporting the economic, life, and this process helps stress on written exams. join hands together with the during UG and PG social and cultural students to identify hands- Institutions should join support of the Government programmes. The academia development of the country on entrepreneurial hands or build partnerships to create a holistic eco- claims that non-cooperation and its regions. In the opportunities and spend with business industry and system where skills can be by the industry for students' present time, several their time on building and skill assessment developed, nurtured and internships and project universities understand that executing a business idea. organizations to contribute honed. works and in all the country Entrepreneurship and Mandatory Students for reforming hands on bears the brunt of that. Innovation is the need of Participation in learning strategies. Speedily after 2010 Indian the hour and should be part Entrepreneurships Boot Grip Technologies with economy has shown curriculum. For instance Camps Advanced Educational massive growth prospective (Delhi Government started Institutes, must entail to Understanding with entrepreneurship Delhi Skill and offer dedicated Technical sound with good development in India. But Entrepreneurship entrepreneurial education communication skills is a the threat of a skill gap is a University aims to skill the by organizing boot camp in basic criterion to get a job foremost roadblock for this youth of Delhi) These kinds campus or sending their in this competitive world to growth in India. of steps by the government eligible candidates because be a part of this world For the sound economic are counted as measurable boot camps are intensive Education institutes entail EDUCATION ON WHEELS' program by Aahwahan Lajja Diaries Launches Bengaluru-based NGO motivate parents and Koneripura, and coordinate Commenting on this completing their high #TheBetiProject Aahwahan Foundation has students about the necessity with its president to inquire initiative, Braja Kishore school. 268 of these students started an innovative of education. Along with about the students who need Pradhan, Founder, were also able to find This campaign will program 'EDUCATION giving tutoring, the NGO skill development. The Aahwahan Foundation said employment in a variety of sponsor girls in India ON WHEELS' to help rural also enables them in volunteers also meet the that, “Till now the modest businesses with our who need basic nutrition, students, especially obtaining employment in a family and, if need be, set up Foundation has deployed 3 assistance where they could medication, counselling, females to enhance their variety of settings and temporary computer labs in vans equipped with earn an income. Through and education. I twill technological skills. eventually becoming self- government schools for professionals and all of the this program, Aahwahan is work in tandem with the sufficient and financially three to six months to train necessary equipment for confident of boosting the Lajja Foundation which After analyzing that the secure. youngsters of the village and practical sessions benefiting technical skills and works with trainees to dropout rate in government neighboring villages. After more than twelve thousand employment potential of facilitate education schools is much higher than Under this initiative, the completion of the course, students across Karnataka. rural youth.” opportunities in the lives the enrollment rate foundation launched a the students are entitled to We were able to reach out to of young girls. particularly among girls, the program 'Computer on get a certificate from the 12,680 students through our Aahwahan's team of experts Wheels' where they find a corporate training company door-step education, with started visiting various village in Karnataka like NIIT. 723 dropout girls of them villages to educate and Mallapura, Kamaluru,

Curriculum August 16, 2021 15 Student Centric The Need for Hybrid Learning in Rural India By Sanjiv Kadam, Founder and CEO of ViewStar Technologies LLP students of class V and 60% a new era where the incorporates animations, generation technology, solutions to augment the of students of class VIII from traditional methods of videos, illustration, and social innovations have seen rural schools cannot do teaching have to be graphics. This makes the pioneering of solar- education system in rural simple basic division, 56% revamped and enhanced by understanding basic based digital education of Class V students and 31% introducing and adopting concepts and fundamentals which enables you to start a India. These educational of class VIII students cannot newer teaching techniques very easy, ensures enhanced digital classroom in the read Std II textbooks, and 57 to develop their students retention and improves remotest hinterlands of our devices paired with up- % of rural and village Indian holistically. student performance. country in the absence of schools have only 3 teachers Right from providing electricity supply. Whilst skilling the teachers by or less. Need and children with access to solar power based digital The extreme disparity of importance of digital education in rural education is a very potent providing them with teacher- wealth, poor infrastructure, hybrid learning in areas, enabling teachers to technology combination, the paucity of trained and skilled the rural pockets deliver information icing on the cake is the training programs on online teachers, student-teacher remotely, to providing introduction of projector- ratio, inadequate teaching It is of utmost importance to flexibility to choose how based virtual classrooms education and technology- material, lack of availability work towards providing one can learn, hybrid or which combine the With schools of electricity, access to education to children in rural blended learning helps to versatility of Android based education would being shut learning material, amongst India, to improve learning break away from the many projectors & the powerful down across the the others, are the challenges outcomes, reduce the school barriers that have features of new generation contribute to the expansion of globe due to the pandemic, faced in Indian rural schools. dropout rate, reduce child traditionally existed. Hybrid platforms like Zoom and it has dramatically affected While education in the urban labour, and provide an learning also provides Google Meet to provide safe digital learning in rural India. the education system and areas is evolving with newer intervention to disrupt the immense teacher support distance education to has led to the rise in e- teaching techniques, the vicious cycle of poverty. and student learning tools. children of our country Education is a doorway to a learning or blended rural areas continue to follow This all can be achieved A digital education solution during the pandemic. learning. While there are the traditional method of through hybrid or blended that provides for blended While there are multiple wider world and is a primary certain benefits, there are blackboard teaching. There learning. learning and which benefits of digital education, also a number of challenges is an urgent need for There are manifold benefits replicates a physical lack of funds is the barrier to right of every citizen whether when it comes to online reinvention in the education associated with hybrid classroom is the need of the this much-needed panacea. education. system that would provide learning- a combination of hour. One of the most These barriers can be the child belongs to a high Even though the education safe distance education to old teaching methodologies important factors while eliminated when all system in India is the largest children of our country and device-agnostic digital implementing the hybrid stakeholders like the profile society or village area. after China, quality during the current educational tools. Students learning approach is to Government, NGOs, and education in the rural and challenging times. The rapid can experience the teacher's ensure that the quality of the Corporates make a Children are the future of our village areas remains to be influx of technology in the conventional teaching learning experience is the concerted effort and join one of the biggest education system amidst the augmented by digital audio- same as in-class training. hands to provide affordable nation and it is crucial that challenges. A number of pandemic has given a rise to visual content which With the advent of new and accessible e-Learning studies have demonstrated they are provided with the the wide gap between rural and urban education. necessary means and According to a survey report called the Annual education to understand their Status of Education Report (ASER), 70% of the potential. Education transforms children from ignorance to enlightenment, from shades of social backwardness to social improvement light, and a nation from underdevelopment to fast track social and economic development. As Nelson Mandala states, 'Education is the most powerful weapon which can be used to change the world'. The Power of Positive Thinking Dr Nitesh Dhawan, Public Servant, Author and Educator Life's journey is full of twists objective manner to rectify mistakes and try to Ÿ·Always looking life from a wider perspective rather than and turns. The ups and downs overcome one's weaknesses. focusing on immediate and short-term goals. that come across during Ÿ·Trying to find something positive even in a negative different phases shape our The positive thinking is composite of various value aspects situation. experiences and thought process. It is such as- Ÿ·Focusing on things you could change instead of getting hard to find someone who has not · Optimism worried by beyond control situations. faced setbacks, failures and losses in · Faith in the goodness of existence Ÿ·Adopting a realistic approach and trying to assess his lifetime. But there are only few of · Self-belief in one's abilities conditions rationally rather than emotionally. those who remain gracious and composed during their · Believing in the law of Karma Ÿ·When things don't come your way, look inside for the defeats and finally come over through their resilience, · Trusting the process reasons instead of blaming others. You may find actual positive approach and tenacity. To remain positive even in causes and then try to improve upon your shortcomings. adversities is nothing but a firm belief in the goodness of With these integrals, there are certain psychological Once the process and methods are improvised, the desired existence and one's own abilities and actions. There is a barriers that always pose mental battles for an individual results are bound to come. large section of people who get shattered, depressed and like- Ÿ·Keep learning from your own as well as experience of harbor negative thoughts to an extreme level due to Ÿ·External loci of control rather internal due to others. This comes with watchfulness, self- awareness and shocking experiences.They succumb to fatalism and start which a person is prone to come under various observation. living in utmost despair and hopelessness. The recent environmental pressures. Ÿ·Take failures in your stride and use them as opportunities for experiences of corona pandemic have left many towards Ÿ·Lack of resilience growth. pessimism. Ÿ·Fear of failure It is in such grim situations, that our mindset or state of Ÿ·Inclination towards fatalism The recently concluded Tokyo Olympics is a glaring example mind plays a crucial role in handling uncomplimentary of what miracles positive thinking can do. The circumstances. There is a great power that comes along Ÿ Indianchampions from humble backgrounds have emerged as with positive outlook towards life. it is a reflection of how victorious only because of their positive state of mind which deeply we connect with ourselves and our social In order to attain positive frame of mind, one needs to make have helped them to sail through in their struggles and trying ecosystem. some cognitive and affective changes such as- times. The depriving conditions have not restrained their Positive thinking emanates from indelible trust in the Ÿ·An attitudinal shifttowards owning responsibility for aspirations but only acted as catalysts to convert challenges existence that it cares for everyone and the desired one's life is required to have an internal locus of control. into opportunities. Their mental strength and positive outcome will take place at the right time. What we need to Ÿ·Gradually developing an attribute of psychological thinking ignited the fire to succeed at the highest level. Life do as an actor is to condition ourselves mentally and keep hardiness through self-talk, introspection self- awareness will always throw unpredictable trials before us and it is how working relentlessly towards our goals. Despite and mindfulness which includes- commitment, challenge we respond to those that will decide our fate in future. We disappointments, one should always do self-analysis in an and control towards our goals. need to constantly train our mind in a positive direction no Ÿ·Believing in the thought that circumstances around us are matter how tough the situation is. exactly those that are best for our growth and evolution.

16 Curriculum August 16, 2021 Higher Edu Updates SVKM's NMIMS signs agreement with State-of-the-art Moot Court Hall at UWindsor after completing the first two years at Chitkara. The partnership with prestigious and AACSB accredited Societe Generale Marwadi University, signs cricketer Odette Business school at the University of Windsor, Ontario in Canada is a one-of-its-kind initiative in the international SVKM's NMIMS, Mumbai signed an agreement with Ravindra Jadeja as brand ambassador education space, where students will earn 100% credits of Societe Generale, a leading European banking and financial prior learning before transferring to a University of Windsor services company, to jointly conduct research in the area of To further strengthen its legal studies infrastructure and build in Canada. As a part of the arrangement, students while impact-based finance solutions. As a part of PhD Research world-class lawyers, the Faculty of Law of the Rajkot-based studying the first two years of the program at Chitkara will pay Sponsorship program, scholars from NMIMS' School of Marwadi University (MU) inaugruated a newly-constructed domestic tuition fee. Students will also be co-taught a part of Business Management (SBM) will receive support from state-of-the-art moot court hall in its premises onAugust 14. academic units by Canadian faculty in state of the art, well- Societe Generale to research on developing blended finance The inauguration by Justice M. R. Shah, Judge, Supreme equipped ICT infrastructure, and resources similar to as a tool to support various social enterprises. Societe Court of India, was accompanied by day-long seminar on UWindsor. This simply translates into a better academic Generale will bring its expertise in delivering sustainable recent developments in Indian laws.The moot court hall success for students with global careers and an education that solutions. includes HD tele-conferencing facilities and interiors that saves them 70% of the cost The objectives of this industry-academia collaboration will match the best of Indian courtrooms, to help students gain be to study the value chains providing access to healthcare, edge in the legal ecosystem. Shiv Nadar Univ empanels Jaro Education water, energy, and professional training. “It is an important addition to MU's law faculty, one that will After a rigorous selection process, Swati Sisodia from SBM, allow students from MU and other universities to engage Jaro Education has collaborated with Shiv Nadar University, NMIMS has been selected as the first PhD scholar to work on practically in simulations of actual court proceedings by Delhi-NCR, to offer the University's MBA (Executive) the research project with Societe Generale. The project will preparing arguments on behalf of the applicant and the degree and Certificate program in Data Science & Analytics focus on long-term revenue-generating solutions to help the defense in a fictitious legal problem,” says Prof Rhishikesh for Business (DSAB). Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, is country achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals Dave, Dean, Faculty of Law, MU. India's youngest 'Institution of Eminence' as recognized by (SDGs). In line with growing demand for legal education worldwide, the Government of India. Speaking on the collaboration, Dr Ramesh Bhat, Vice the Faculty of Law, MU, currently offers B.Com. LL.B Dr Bibek Banerjee, Dean of Shiv Nadar University's School Chancellor, SVKM's NMIMS, said, “The ongoing pandemic (Hons), B. A. LL.B.(Hons), LLM and PhD courses. It offers of Management & Entrepreneurship and the Academy of has reiterated the viability and importance of environmental, specialisation in criminal, commercial, constitutional and IP Continuing Education said, “ At the emergence of new social and governance (ESG) agenda for corporates. By laws; electives in emerging areas in law like food, business realities, the way learning is delivered needs to adapt including projects in corporate social responsibility and entertainment, air and space, energy; and 8 compulsory and change as well. Our MBA (Executive) and the Data sustainable development in our course curriculum since internships from first year itself. Science & Analytics for Business (DSAB) programs, are both inception, NMIMS is ensuring focus on sustainability and designed to empower and enable professionals with the skills social responsibility. Through the partnership with Societe Ravindra Jadeja as brand ambassador and tools to successfully navigate the uncertain world ahead. . Generale, we have taken a step to further strengthen our PhD Our collaboration with Jaro Education is to make our world- program and offer our scholars an opportunity to make a Gujarat-based Marwadi University (MU), an educational class and industry relevant programs more accessible to the distinctive contribution to society. We will continue to meet leader in India's Saurashtra region, on Aug 2 announced ace young professionals whose careers will be deeply affected by society's toughest challenges, strengthening links between Indian cricketer and a son of Gujarat's soil, Ravindra Jadeja, the dynamic future of work.” industry and academics, and using our research strength to as its brand ambassador. The association strengthens the Sharing her views on the importance of the partnership, Ms. make a difference.” University's vision and commitment to connect with youth Ranjita Raman, Chief Executive Officer, Jaro Education said, and strive to set world-class education benchmarks via global “Jaro Education's collaboration with Shiv Nadar University Thales and IIIT-Delhi tie up on Open Hardware engagements and collaborations. Delhi-NCR, comes at an opportune moment when R&D Ravindra Jadeja is an all-rounder of the Indian cricket team organizations are gearing up for the post-COVID industry and plays for IPL team Chennai Super Kings. Born in scenario. These distinctive courses will surely benefit Thales and IIIT-Delhi on July 27 signed an agreement for Gujarat's Jamnagar, he is a multidimensional cricketer with working professionals who are aiming to educate themselves collaborative research and development in the field of Open international distinction, and accolades such as the Arjuna on solving complex business problems and adding value to Hardware and other allied subjects. The collaboration will Award 2019 and the tag of 'India's most valuable Test player their professional endeavours.” enable co-development of complex microprocessor in the 21st century' by the Wisden magazine. architectures and multi-core processing systems using On the occasion, Ravindra Jadeja, said that, “It's a great Samsung Sets up AI, & Data Engineering Lab configurations available with the RISC-V open ISA privilege to be associated with one of the leading universities jointly with KLE Tech University specification. These systems will bring value to applications of the region which is on its way to make a name for itself on in areas such as edge computing, smart manufacturing, the national and international stage as well. I've been Samsung has set up a world-class artificial intelligence, defence and space. following the growth of Marwadi University since its machine learning and data engineering lab at the KLE The agreement was signed in the presence of Marko Erman, inception and it's great to see how the institution has evolved Technological University in Karnataka's Hubballi, providing Chief Scientific Officer of Thales, Philippe Valery, VP itself in a short span of time. I hope to be an integral part of the young Millennials and Gen Z students an exciting opportunity Technical Operations - Research and Technology of Thales, great journey of MU and take the connect with the youth to to research in emerging cutting-edge tech areas and help find Ashish Saraf, VP and Country Director of Thales in India, drive it to a higher level.” solutions to real world problems. Satish Menon, Head of Thales' Engineering Competence The association comes on the heels of Marwadi University This is the first of its kind initiative for Samsung in Karnataka. Centre in Bengaluru, and Prof. Ranjan Bose, Director IIIT being recognised as a 'Centre of Excellence' by the At the 'Samsung Student Ecosystem for Engineered Data Delhi, Prof. Mukesh Mohania, Dean of IRD IIIT-Delhi, Dr. Government of Gujarat, making it one of the finest education (SEED) Lab', students and faculty members at KLE Tech will Sujay Deb, Associate Professor, IIIT-Delhi, who will also act hubs in the state. With the association, MU comes a step get to work on joint research and development projects along as the principle investigator for the research project. Through closer to becoming not just a study destination of local and with senior engineers at Samsung R&D Institute, Bangalore this association, Thales and IIIT-Delhi will collaboratively national significance, but international as well. (SRI-B) who work in the domains of mobile camera tech, address safety issues in designing processors and embedded Adding his thoughts on the association, Jeet Marwadi, speech and text recognition, and machine learning. software for critical applications using open source hardware Trustee, Marwadi University said, “We're truly excited to \"India is a repository of young Millennials and Gen Z talent. approach. The activities will commence from August 2021 initiate a new innings with Ravindra Jadeja. MU is one of the At Samsung, we envision this lab to become a hub of young and will be carried out in phases. youngest universities of Western India, which in a very short minds igniting India's innovation ecosystem, build Thales seeks to foster innovation and develop an ecosystem span of time has come to be recongnised as an upcoming capabilities among the students to make them industry ready, for scientific and industrial research by partnering with leader. Ravindra Jadeja's popularity amongst the youth and and also promote industry-academia collaboration. This will world-leading universities. In India, Thales has formed his unmatched performance is synonymous with the further Samsung's commitment to its vision of partnerships with the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, university's unwavering quest for knowledge and innovation. #PoweringDigitalIndia,\" said Dipesh Shah, Managing the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Bombay and This is in line with our vision of fostering an environment that Director, Samsung R&D Institute, Bangalore. Delhi. empowers people, organizations, and society through Collaborative research projects will be open to third and Each year Thales invests around 4 billion of euros in R&D education, ideas, research, and training. Both MU and the fourth year B.Tech and M.Tech students and Ph.D. scholars at including 1 billion of self-funded R&D to develop cutting- Ravinder have their roots in the soil of Saurashtra, sharing a KLE Tech. Students will also be encouraged to publish papers edge technologies to best serve its customers across the world common vision of creating a diverse network of youth jointly with SRI-B engineers. empowered who contribute to a healthy economy and growth The Samsung SEED lab is spread over 3,000 sq. ft. and is IIHMR University receives SIRO of the nation.” equipped with facilities such as a special dark room with lighting equipment to conduct experiments on multimedia in recognition by DSIR Chitkara University Ties up with University of varied lighting conditions, devices and accessories, image quality analysis tools, amongst others. It also has backend IIHMR University is a postgraduate research university has Windsor for Academic Mentorship in B.Com infrastructure to store, process and archive large volumes of received prestigious recognition by the Department of data. Science and Industrial Research (DSIR) under the scheme on Chitkara University announced a new international “Today, our world is becoming increasingly data-centric, and Recognition of Scientific and Industrial Research collaboration with University of Windsor to support along with AI, it continues to transform the way we live, work Organizations (SIROs), 1988 as a Scientific and Industrial transnational education and student mobility. The agreement and do business. The Samsung SEED lab is a great initiative Research Organization (SIRO) was virtually signed by the President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. that gives the students the opportunity to learn and work under Commenting on the recognition Dr PR. Sodani, President, Robert Gordon-University of Windsor and Pro Chancellor of SRI-B engineers on research projects that address the issues IIHMR University said, “I am delighted to share that the Chitkara University Dr. Madhu Chitkara today. The event facing the world” said Dr. Ashok Shettar, Vice-Chancellor, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of was attended by senior leadership of both Universities, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, Karnataka. Science and Technology, Government of India has including representation from the Canadian Consulate. recognized IIHMR University, Jaipur as a Scientific and While Mia Yen, Consul General Canada represented Startup Exploration Batch at IIT Mandi Catalyst Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO). This recognition to Canadian Consulate in Chandigarh, Mr. Digvijay Mehra, IIHMR University will help achieve our mission and goal as a Managing Director and Senior Economic Officer Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi Catalyst started its research University to promote and encourage scientific represented the province of Ontario in Canada. 2nd Startup Exploration programme of 2021 with Rajesh research activities to improve the standards of health. Under the new academic mentorship agreement, Chitkara Kumar Prajapati, Director Industries, Himachal Pradesh faculty teaching in the program will be mentored by Odette virtually flagging off the programme onAug 2. faculty, providing feedback, support, sharing their knowledge, skills, and experience while fostering a connection to students in India who will transition to

Curriculum August 16, 2021 17 Higher Edu Updates SRM University-AP Distinguished leap to explore the unknown aspects of STEM courses. develop general skills. Government could also subsidize the employers that train their workers”, he added. Lecture Series: Dr Kasturirangan speaks Great Lakes Institute of Management, IIHMR University confers degrees to 269 on NEP 2020 Gurgaon students on 7th Convocation SRM University-AP organised a sought after webinar titled Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, held its 9th \"Creating a Vibrant Knowledge Society – An Indian Strategy Annual Convocation for the class of Post Graduate Diploma IIHMR University Jaipur conferred MBA and PhD degrees to for 21st Century\" on July 24, 2021, as a part of its University in Management (PGDM) 2018-20, and Post Graduate 269 students during its 7th Convocation Ceremony, held on Distinguished Lecture Series. Padma Vibhushan Dr K Program in Management (PGPM) 2019-20, virtually with a 30th July 2021 in virtual/hybrid mode. Known to be a premier Kasturirangan, Chairman, National Education Policy-2020 total of 250 students successfully graduating in a ceremony health and research University, IIHMR University has (NEP), expounded the salient features and importance of the graced by Chief Guest,. Sanjay Behl, CEO & Co-founder, conducted over 800 research projects and studies in health National Educational Policy. Dr Audimulapu Suresh, Nextqore Inc, and Chairman, CII National Committee - policies and programs at the national and international levels. Minister for Education, Andhra Pradesh, and Prof Leadership & HR. IIHMR University conferred MBA degrees to students in Vijayalakshmi Saxena, General President, ISCA, delivered The graduating classes were elated to receive their Hospital and Health Management, Pharmaceutical special addresses. convocation address from Mr. Sanjay Behl, who was the Management and Rural Management. 9 students received In his Distinguished Lecture, Dr Kasturirangan asserted that former CEO of Raymond Lifestyle. their PhD degrees. Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch, NASI-ICMR over the next decade, India would have the highest population Delivering the convocation addressSanjay Behl, said that Chair on Public Health Research Rajasthan University of of young people in the world, more than 50% below the age of management is the noblest profession, if practiced well. The Health Sciences (RUHS), Jaipur and President AII 35 years aspiring for high-quality education. practitioners of this discipline get the opportunity to take MS, Madurai was the Chief Guest of the Convocation. Dr. \"How to learn? Moreover, how to become lifelong learners?- responsibility for others, and help them learn and grow. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals This is a critical question that needs to be addressed “There are two types of managers: the ones who ask you to Group and Mr. Prem Sharma, Founder and CEO DayToDay appropriately. Furthermore, the education of the future find the need gap in the market and make wealth, and the Health were the Guest of Honour. Convocation Ceremony generations needs to be reconfigured to meet the targets of the others, who urge you also to take into account the wellbeing was Presided by Dr. SD Gupta, Chairperson, IIHMR sustainable development goals set for the year 2030. of employees, society and the planet, when you create University while progress report was presented by Dr. PR Especially goals for quality education seek higher inclusion, wealth. The latter are more progressive. What I wish for you Sodani, President IIHMR University. equitable quality education and promotion of lifelong is to have the understanding that management is all about Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch, NASI-ICMR Chair on Public learning opportunities for sustainable economic growth, full eliminating sufferings and elevating joy. Try to improve the Health Research Rajasthan University of Health Sciences and productive employment and decent work for all,\" lives of all stakeholders, heal the entire world.” Mr. Behl (RUHS), Jaipur, delivered the Convocation address. explained Dr Kasturirangan. observed that it is understandable that students may have Highlighting the broader purpose of higher education, Dr. Dr Kasturirangan further delineated, \"India now needs an anxiety about their future, as the COVID-19 pandemic has Katoch said, “It is important for every graduate to reflect upon education system aligned with the aspirational goals of the made things uncertain across the board. “However, it is just purpose of education. One thing that remains to core to 21st century while remaining rooted to India's values, one of the many crises humanity has faced. Each crisis education, and particularly higher education, is how well you systems and ethos. NEP-2020 is crafted to provide an without a single exception has propelled us collectively to can 'solve the problems' in your profession, work and life for integrative yet flexible approach to education, keeping the scale new heights in moral, cognitive, economic, and all desired improvement in the quality of life of the people. While interconnections of various phases of education. NEP-2020 other spheres.” congratulating the students on their hard earned degrees is an end-to-end educational roadmap for the country with a Congratulating the graduating batch, through his written during challenging times of COVID-19, he also urged the broad view of encompassing holistic development, kindling speech, Padma Shri awardee Dr. Bala V Balachandran, graduates to work dedicatedly for improving the situation in the true potentials of the individuals. The policy is designed in Founder, Dean and Chairman, Great Lakes Institute of their respective domains.” accordance with developmental, cognitive and educational Management, said, “As you enter the next phase of life, you psychology, indicating that 5+3+3+4 design is better suited to are likely to face the harsh realities of the outside world. You Shiv Nadar University Delhi-NCR Hosts a child's learning trajectory.\" will have to not only survive there but also thrive. In order to Dr Kasturirangan further explained the role of universities, do this, you need to have knowledge and skills, which I hope 6th Convocation Ceremony degree colleges, the importance of open and distance Great Lakes has provided to you.” education and the role of teachers. Teachers are the pillars of Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, recognized as an the successful implementation of NEP-2020. The new policy ASHOKA UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 'Institution of Eminence' by the Government of India, has facilitated the teachers and revised their roles to achieve celebrated its sixth Convocation ceremony on 24 July 2021, the goal. FOR 2020 & 2021 BATCHES virtually. Over 500 of the University's undergraduate, The major emphasis given in the policy is to the aspect of postgraduate, and Ph.D. students received their degrees in the holistic and multidisciplinary education as the fundamental Ashoka University conferred degrees on 1125 graduating presence of Vineet Nayar, Founder Chairman of Sampark component of every level of education. Universities are students of the 2020 and 2021 batches at a joint virtual Foundation, who joined as Chief Guest. perennial sources to generate and disseminate new ideas and convocation ceremony. The students were conferred degrees Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, conferred its Honorary knowledge.s. The policy also highlights the critical need to on completion of their undergraduate studies, Ashoka Doctorate degree on four distinguished individuals this year manage research at all levels- pure, applied, transactional, Scholars Programme (ASP), and Master of Arts programme in recognition of their remarkable contributions: one of and research addressed to specific needs of the industry and in Economics and English. The degrees were conferred by world's most renowned quantum physicists, Professor Alain social objectives. The primary role of the National Research Chancellor of Ashoka University, Professor Rudrangshu Aspect, Foreign Member of the Royal Society; the Foundation will be to nurture a vibrant research eco-system Mukherjee. The graduating students were also addressed by trailblazing figurative artist and modernist, Padma Bhushan through adequate funding, mentoring and support of Vice Chancellor of Ashoka University, Professor Malabika Ms. Arpita Singh; an iconic ambassador of India's technology multidisciplinary research in Arts and Humanities, Social and Sarkar. Nobel Laureate in Economics Professor Eric Maskin industry, Ms. Neelam Dhawan; and the highly revered Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, including delivered the KeynoteAddress. diplomat,Ambassador Richard Burt. educational technology. Dr. K. Kasturirangan emphatically In the batch that graduated in 2020, out of 546 students, 369 Dr. Rupamanjari Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar mentioned that India will be the skill capital of the world. He students received their Bachelor's degree, 22 students University, Delhi-NCR, said: “Though the COVID-19 also mentioned that India must lead in emerging received their Master's degree, and 155 students received pandemic has changed so much in our worlds, we believe that technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Additive their ASP Diploma. In the batch that graduated in 2021, out of rich traditions, with suitable adaptations, must go on. This Manufacturing, Neurosciences, e-mobility etc., 579 students, 353 students received their Bachelor's degree, year's Convocation ceremony holds great significance for us, 33 students received their Master's degree, and 193 students as we celebrate 10 years of the University's existence. Four IIT-R Professors featured in 50 received theirASP Diploma. In the batch of 2020, 23 students received their Master's degree in Economics. In the batch of JKBS Hosts Orientation Programme Inspirational Women in STEM Education by CII 2021, 31 students received their Master's degree in Economics, and three students received Master's in English. 'ADHWAN' for PGDM 2021-23 Batch Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, celebrates its In his address, Nobel Laureate Professor Eric Maskin, who is women professors, who have contributed phenomenally with the Adams University Professor and Professor of Economics JK Business School (JKBS), Gurgaon conducted Orientation their research in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Harvard, said “It is a notable Programme 'Adhwan' for its newly joined PGDM 2021-23 and Mathematics) subjects. Their active participation in the accomplishment, even at the best of times, to graduate from a batch on 7th August 2021. The annual orientation ceremony field has proven exemplary in promoting and transforming university. But to work, study, and complete all the Adhwan takes place upon the completion of 100-days women's role in STEM subjects. Four of its professors have requirements of a degree amidst a worldwide pandemic -- a onboarding program 'Buniyaad' - an induction program to been featured in the compendium by the Confederation of pandemic that continues to take a terrible toll on your country strengthen the basics of management and bridge gaps by Indian Industry - CII on women achievers from India in -- is truly an extraordinary accomplishment.” bringing together students from diverse backgrounds on a STEM. The professors are Prof Davinder Kaur Walia, senior “India will be facing other challenges that may be even more common level of understanding before starting the PGDM faculty in the Department of Physics and Centre for difficult to solve than the pandemic. One of them is program at JKBS. Nanotechnology; Prof Debrupa Lahiri, faculty in the increasing income inequality. There has been massive Buniyaad is conducted in 2 phases- Pre-Foundation and Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and globalization as a result of declining transport costs, falling Foundation program. The program is enriched with sessions Center for Nanotechnology, Prof Pranita P. Sarangi, faculty at trade tariffs, and decreasing communication costs. People on leadership, lessons from Indian epics like Mahabharata, the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering who support globalization predicted globalization would current affairs, company presentations, quizzes and many and Prof Kusum Deep, senior faculty in the Department of bring prosperity to emerging economies and on that count more. This year JKBS introduced LinkedIn Learning and Mathematics and Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data they have been right. In India, for example, GDP per capita many of the sessions were taken by the students online on this Science, at IIT Roorkee. has grown a lot since 2000. However, according to its platform for enhanced training for their academics and The CII launched an ebook, \"WiSTEM-2021: \"Nurture and supporters, globalization was also supposed to reduce placements. Celebrate Women in STEM\", on August 7. CII Tamil Nadu income inequality. Yet, in many such countries, wage This new mode for learning has been a success with student and Technology Development & Promotion Centre released a inequality has actually increased. Therefore, while participation and over 1000 plus courses taken on LinkedIn compendium of 50 women achievers in STEM education. All globalization has done a very good job in increasing overall Learning which included writing professional emails, Excel the women featured in the publication are warriors in their prosperity in emerging economies, a more fruitful route for Managers, courses in Marketing, Branding and many own right, for they have carved a niche career path for would be to try and raise the skill levels of the least more. JKBS students have of their own accord taken courses themselves, defying all the existing social barriers. The advantaged workers and this could be done through job above what are the course requirements, which speak compilation of illustrious women aims to inspire future training or education,” Professor Maskin said. volumes about the quality of the foundation program generations pushing them to follow their hearts and take that “Inequality cannot be solved by market forces alone. The government can provide public education and thereby

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