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National framework on vocational education is need of time – Kapil Sibal
Aug 12th
by Kapil Sibal УAs a nation we are now poised to take some historic steps, collectively, to empower our children and thereby, our entire nation. As the Human Resource Development Minister of the country, it is my duty and obligation to ensure that our children are placed at the centre of the ambitious education reforms
Our best minds are not turning to science – PM
Dec 29th
by Dr. Manmohan Singh (Following is the text of the speech of the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh at the foundation stone laying ceremony at National Institute For Science Education And Research, Jatani, Bhubaneshwar) I am delighted to be here today to participate in the foundation stone laying ceremony of this National Institute of Science
Questions on Corporal Punishment in Schools in Parliament
Dec 20th
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has registered 27,50 and 31 cases of corporal punishment in school during 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 (till date) respectively and has also taken suo-moto cognizance of 10 such incidents since January, 2009. This Ministry has issued instructions to all States and Union Territories in December, 20067
HRD Ministry mulling close cooperation with UID Authority
Dec 20th
The HRD Ministry is mulling close co-operation with the recently set up UID Authority. The HRD Ministry is keen on this as this will provide all school going children and teachers with a UID number, so that a countrywide monitoring of schooling and educational outcomes can be undertaken.┬а This was stated by Shri Kapil Sibal,
NSS data indicates Imbalances in Higher Education
Nov 25th
The National Sample Survey (NSS) data for 2004-05, indicates rural-urban disparities, gender disparities, inter caste disparities, imbalances in access opportunities for tribal population of the country, disparities amongst religious groups and differences in enrolment rates between the poor and non-poor. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education for the nation as a whole as
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