Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
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The Supreme Court has said, the government and private educational institutions should provide qualitative education to children and the eligibility criteria for appointment of teachers must be strictly adhered to.
A bench of justices B S Chauhan and F M Ibrahim Kalifulla said that life of democracy depends on a high standard of education which must be maintained at all costs.
The court passed the observation while adjudication a case pertaining to termination of job of a teacher who was not having requisite qualification. the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented
A bench of justices B S Chauhan and F M Ibrahim Kalifulla said that life of democracy depends on a high standard of education which must be maintained at all costs.
The court passed the observation while adjudication a case pertaining to termination of job of a teacher who was not having requisite qualification. the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented
. I am happy to join you today on this occasion of the 58th Convocation of IIT Kharagpur - in the Diamond Jubilee year of this proud institution. I recall my visit here in 2011 when the celebrations were launched.
2. From its very inception, IIT Kharagpur has been infused with a pioneering spirit. Perhaps this is due to it being housed in a building hallowed by some of India's great freedom fighters. The original location of this Institute is the very spot where two great soldiers of the freedom movement - Santosh Kumar Mitra and Tarakeswar Sengupta, had served their sentence. (It is recalled that when they were shot dead by the Police of the day on Sept. 16, 1931, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose himself came to the Hijli detention camp, as it was known, to take charge of their mortal remains. This incident had galvanised national leaders including Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.)
3. It is recorded that in 1946, a Committee had been set up by Sir Jogendra Singh, Member of the Viceroy Executive Council, to consider setting up higher Technical Institutions for post war industrial development in India. However, it was in independent India, in August, 1951, that the first batch of just 24 students and 42 teachers started their lessons in a total of ten Departments. In March, 1952, Pandit Nehru laid the foundation stone of the new IIT Kharagpur and subsequently, on September 15, 1956, the Parliament of India passed an Act known as the Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur) Act, declaring this Institute as an Institute of national importance.
4. Since then, this Institution has grown steadily in prestige and accomplishment - to become the incubator, then model, for modern technological education in India. The IIT system, which started from here, is a symbol of the progress and success of India in the field of technology.
5. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, the reputation and achievements of the IIT system are due, in great measure, to its superior programmes and curriculum, designed to remain true to the fine vision of its founders. I can think of no better words than the IIT motto, "Yoga Karmashu Kaushalam" or "Excellence through perfection" to inspire modern generations with the seminal guidance given by Sri Krishna to Arjuna in the Mahabharatha. The Mission of the IIT Kharagpur "To draw the best expertise in science, technology management and law, to impart overall training to students in visualizing, synthesizing and executing projects, and to inculcate in them a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation": is bound to create excellence. And the vision that has guided the management and faculty is at the core of its success: "To be a centre of excellence in education and research, producing global leaders in science, technology and management ", "To be a place where knowledge is created in frontier areas of national and global importance". These guiding principles, if pursued sincerely, will be invaluable in creating the national asset of a highly qualified and motivated generation with an advanced scientific temper.
6. Today, the IIT's alumni are achievers and leaders in every sphere of human activity - in India's most successful corporates and Government Ministries and in laboratories of research and innovation here and across the world - cherishing their IIT background and bringing home laurels. The country is proud of your contribution - in creating the technological manpower essential for our nation-building and your noteworthy contribution to the economic growth of our nation.
7. It was in recognition of your service to the nation that our Government was pleased to announce , in the Union Budget of 2011-2012, a one time grant of 200 crore rupees for the development of IIT Kharagpur. Government of India also approved the establishment of a 400-bed hospital within this IIT to be built on a 'Special Purpose Vehicle' model, - which is another unique privilege for IIT Kharagpur.
8. Nehruji had, perhaps, foreseen this day when he said, in his convocation address in this institution in 1956 - and I quote, "You will find in a country technologically developed, how Engineers and Scientists play a far more important role even outside their sphere of Engineering and Science. That is right and that is bound to happen in India."
9. In a time of changing social and industrial needs, it is a welcome initiative that IIT Kharagpur is offering new degree courses and programs in order to lead from the front and to keep pace with the growth and development of science and technology.
10. I am happy to see that this IIT, apart from creating scientific and technical knowledge, has taken measures to meet the challenges of this century: establishing new postgraduate programmes in Energy Engineering, Nano Science and Technology, setting up a School of Bioscience with emphasis on cellular and molecular biology and a School of Environmental Science.
11. It is also a matter of satisfaction to see that the Institute will soon start a Medical Education Programme and take a research initiative in Bio-medical and Heath-care in the proposed Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy Institute of Medical Science and Research.
12. I am glad to note that IIT Kharagpur has taken the lead in setting up unique departments, schools and centres for studies in Agricultural Engineering, Rural Development and Mining Engineering, keeping in mind the priority requirements of the all sectors of our economy - and especially the eastern states of India. The School of Medical Science and Technology and Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law are good initiatives indeed.
13. At the same time, I feel it necessary to share with you my sense of dismay on seeing, in recent reports, that not a single Indian University or institute of higher learning, including the premier IITs figure in list of 200 top rated Universities of the world. Now you may question the survey, but to my mind the more important question is, why? Why are we, a "rising economic superpower", not able to promote our standards to be rated, indisputably, among the top ten or even top fifty or hundred?
14. I AM glad and welcome in this regard the Vision 2020 document of IIT Kharagpur and its pledge that it will strive to become one of the top 20 Institutes in its class in 20 years. I wish you all success.
15. I would stress that to realise our true potential as a nation, it is necessary to start now, with the urgent task of developing, in our students, a scientific temperament. It is necessary to design, without delay, appropriate learning experiences for our students. Development of advanced technology at competitive costs would be a boon to our industry, trade and commercial sectors. Adaptation and application of new technology to Indian conditions and requirements would open new market opportunities. These have got to be an integral part of the courses that our students attend - and they must be continuously stimulated in their quest for answers and solutions. There must be more collaborations and exchanges and cross pollination of ideas with the best minds in India and abroad.
16. There is no reason why the most modern methods and teaching aids should not be made available to our teachers and students. Our younger generations should be encouraged through all means to learn more, explore more and contribute more to the society. You are critical to this endeavour.
17. I would stress that IITs, as leaders, have the responsibility of ensuring the continuous revitalization of their institutions through research, experimentation and innovation. The long term goal of setting standards and creating top class facilities and for the training and professional development of your teachers should be a priority.
18. While offering my felicitations to the successful students who will receive their degrees today, I would remind you that your satisfaction at having completed the challenging course should also invoke in you a strong desire to do more. I would expect that you will today commit to channelise your creative energies to contribute in an exceptional and significant way to the national goals of inclusive growth and sustainable development in all sectors.
19. Creation of jobs should always be among your priorities when you conceive concepts and ideas. Your efforts and initiatives could go a long way in supplementing Government's efforts and initiatives to provide cost-effective and novel methods and technology - adapted to the current, changing needs of our society.
20. The projects and plans conceived here can open new avenues and means for our rural population and middle class to make them increasingly productive, self-reliant and give them opportunities that they can confidently pursue.
21. I firmly believe that your future success will not only be measured by the outstanding education and training that you have received here but also by the values with which you will define your work and your adherence to the principles that the Founding Fathers of the IIT system conceived.
22. You have a tremendous responsibility. I call upon each one of you to rededicate yourself to making the "Decade of Innovation", an unmitigated success.
23. Pandit Nehru's thoughts which he shared here in the 1956 convocation, come to my mind, that "There is no greater joy in life than to work for a great purpose and gradually to see the realisation of that purpose...."
With these inspiring words, I once again offer you my hearty congratulations and my best wishes for a bright future.
Thank you.
I am happy to be here today, in the historic city of Lucknow, to participate in this function to mark the International Literacy Day 2012, organized by the National Literacy Mission Authority. It is an important event in our calendar, an occasion for rejoicing for the work done, as also for introspection about the distance still to be traversed.पार करना
Needless to say, literacy is a human right, a tool of personal empowerment and a means of social and economic development. It is one of the most important parameters for gauging, in conjunction with other social parameters, the development of a society.
Allow me to mention a disturbing fact. We have the largest number of non-literates in the world. Our literacy rate of 74 percent, achieved in the last decade, is much below the world average of 84 per cent and is in sharp contrast to what has been achieved by some Asian countries like China, Iran, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.
We console ourselves with the fact that our national literacy rate at the time of independence was a little over 12 percent and that significant progress has been made since with the literacy rate going up to 52 in 1991, 65 in 2001 and 74 in 2011.
It is also evident that the vast treasures of knowledge dispensed बांटनाby our sages and scholars down the ages emanated from a very narrow base in numerical terms.
The paradox is that within our own country, uneven progress in the promotion of literacy has been made and wide disparities are noticeable. Thus Kerala has almost 100 percent literacy. Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram have made remarkable progress. On the other hand, some other states record well below the national average. When this is viewed in conjunction with other social indicators like infant mortality and life expectancy, the linkage between literacy and quality of life become evident.
This audience is well aware of the steps taken in the past decade to promote literacy in all age groups in our population. The Constitution (Eighty sixth) Amendment of 2002 and the Right to Education Act of 2009 address the problem at the base of the age pyramid. For those in the higher age groups - 15 to 34 and 35 to 59, together constituting about 67 percent of the population, and particularly its weaker and disadvantaged segments - specific initiatives were required to address the prevalence of non-literates.
This was the purpose of the National Literacy Mission with its objective of imparting functional literacy to all persons in the age group 15 to 35, defined as acquiring the skill of reading, writing and arithmetic and the ability to apply them to one’s daily life and thereby ameliorate their condition by participating in the process of development.
Experience showed the need for further refinement and sharper focusing. Three years ago, on this day, the Saakshar Bharat, the new variant of National Literacy Mission, was launched by the Government. The prime focus of the Mission is to establish a fully literate society through improved quality and standard of Adult Education and Literacy.
The purpose of the Mission is to impart functional literacy to 70 million adults in the age group of 15 years and above focusing mainly on women, SCs, STs, Minorities and other disadvantaged groups of the society in rural areas. The Programme is being implemented in the Mission Mode with institutional framework at national, state, district, block and Gram Panchayat levels. The institution of Adult Education Centre at the Gram Panchayat level is the backbone of the Programme.
The rationale of this emphasis is evident. Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes and Minorities together constitute 44 per cent of our population. The socio-economic development of women largely depends upon their literacy level. Literacy of women thus plays a critical role in their empowerment. The Saakshar Bharat programme, therefore, gives special emphasis on women literacy. It is to be noted that while the male literacy rate has increased from 75 to 82.14 per cent during the last decade, the female literacy rate in the same period has increased from 53.67 to 65.46 percent. This has reduced the gender gap from 21 to 16 percent.
I am happy to learn that the Saakshar Bharat programme is being implemented in 372 out of 410 eligible districts spread across 25 States and one Union Territory. Adult Education Centres have been set up in one lakh Gram Panchayats and around 570 lakh non literates have been identified through door to door survey. Literacy classes have started functioning in 16 lakh Centres covering around 174 lakh learners. Out of these, around 144 lakh learners have been certified as literates in the assessment tests conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling.
While quantitative data makes impressive reading, some questions do need to be asked about the quality of literacy imparted. How do we ensure it? If stagnation and quality deficit in educational outputs remain a fact of life, how do we ensure that it will bring forth capacity building and eventual employability? Since this programme is in a mission mode, how do we ensure continuity once the mission is concluded?
To take this initiative further, we need to gear up the machinery at all levels i.e. National Literacy Mission Authority, State Literacy Mission Authorities, Lok Shiksha Samities in Districts, Blocks and Gram Panchayats. The implementation structure needs to be consolidated and strengthened with involvement of not only the Government Authorities but also eminent organisations in the Non-Government and Private Sector.
Furthermore, development of Adult Education in India depends upon the adaptability of the literacy mission to the emerging changes in all segments of the economy. Instead of functioning as a transient agent, the mission needs to take shape of a regular and permanent mechanism. Such mechanism is to be established and continued not only at the level of various administrative authorities, but also at the levels of the civil society organizations, social partners, private sector, community and adult learners’ and educators’ organizations.
The success of the programme would also largely depend upon how effectively it is implemented by the Local Self-Government bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Finally, we need to create more public awareness and public opinion in favour of our battle against illiteracy. It is the tyranny of circumstances rather than free choice that makes a person non-literate. It is the duty of society to change the conditions in which illiteracy prospers.
Let us not forget that literacy today, with a focus on quality, is essential for social, economic and cultural development of our people and towards the creation of a knowledge society.
I urge every citizen to take up this challenge and contribute to free India from the clutches of illiteracy.
am delighted to be amidst you at the India-Cambridge Summit. The vision of Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge, in organizing this Summit is commendable.
Knowledge empowers. Knowledge creates that fertile ground where ideas grow. Ideas are the most effective game changers. History stands witness to those great ideas which, over centuries, have impacted human lives for the better, in every field.
Here lies the relevance of Cambridge. For last 800 years it has constantly excelled as the centre of higher learning with uncompromising standards of education, transforming knowledge to generate ideas for the benefit of our world. Cambridge undoubtedly has been a game changer. Many of its alumni have played a leading role in India's struggle for independence and later, in guiding the destiny of this young nation with ancient roots.
Our journey during the last 65 years has not been easy. The challenges posed by a vast and rapidly growing population- a possible Malthusian Nightmare, poverty, backwardness, illiteracy and a society fragmented into castes and classes collude to confound us. Yet, we have moved ahead. We have moved ahead because our multi-ethnic, multi-religious, multi-lingual nation, which many may perceive as an unmanageable disadvantage, is innatelyस्वाभाविक रूप से our strength. We have moved ahead because we believe in the idea of democracy - a system which gives expression to the hopes and aspirations, pains and anguish of our people.
In today’s global age India has made its mark by the resilience(y) the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limitof its dynamic economy and the strength of its democracy. Our economy has bravedसाहसपूर्वक सामना करना the rigoursकठिनाई of global recession and borne the onslaught of the current economic slowdown which threatens to cripple financial systems across the globe. Notably, India is being widely acknowledged as among the fastest growing economies of the world with potential for further growth.
However, there is another reality that underlies and runs parallel to a thriving, modernizing India and perhaps even sustains it. My constituency, Sasaram in Bihar, is essentially rural with hardworking people struggling to be a part of India’s growth story. This is true for many parts of India. Each visit to the interiors of rural India or a heaving urban slum is a recurring reminder to me that this high performance of our economy must be balanced with equity and inclusiveness. The litmus test for an egalitarian society is that the fruits of development must reach the disadvantaged and the marginalized. This was also the vision that my father Babu Jagjivan Ram shared with Gandhiji.
Why did we so easily accept and embrace democracy? Looking back, I feel that India could not possibly have opted for any other political system, especially if we, as a young nation, were to achieve the goals of social cohesion and inclusive growth. At the threshold of Independence, it became critical to inculcate a sense of empowerment and a sense of belonging in each and every Indian. Democracy offered a chance to participate in nation building irrespective of caste, class, religion or gender. Besides, elections are a great levelerबराबर करना with one vote each for the humblest and the mightiest. During the general elections hundreds of millions of voters of India create the largest level playing field in the world. These are also very joyous occasions celebrated with the fervour of a festival. In my constituency, I see women dressed in their best fineries, vermillionसिंदूरी रंग का bindis blazing on their foreheads going to the polling booths singing songs composed especially for the voting day. For some years, these elections have also become green elections. By using electronic voting machines, we have drastically reduced consumption of paper and consequent felling of trees.
There are forms of dissent, which occasionally make the Parliament turbulent. At times these turbulences reach such extremes that concerns, with varying degrees of intensity, are widely expressed. I too think deeply about it. But my worst fears are assuaged
- हलका करना
ठंडा कर देना
when I meet ordinary people of my country. And if I can read them correctly, they would always fiercely guard this hallowed institution because they have stakes in it. They would, I am sure, eventually prevail upon their representatives in the Parliament to run it smoothly.
In many countries, we see, there are uprisings, blood soaked revolutions by people demanding right to vote, fair elections and a proper parliament. A democracy that functions is in demand. Those of us who already have it, are extremely fortunate and must value it.
Before I conclude, I would like to express my appreciation for Professor Sir Borysiewicz and the organizers for giving me the opportunity to associate myself with the event. I am confident that you will have a very fruitful discussion and provide a deeper insight into the opportunities that India offers and its complex challenges and problems.
Noting that India is the fastest growing economy of the world with potential for further growth, the Lok Sabha Speaker Ms Meira Kumar, however, cautioned that interiors of rural India or a heaving urban slum is a recurring reminder that the high performance of country's economy must be balanced with equity and inclusiveness.
In her inaugural address at the India-Cambridge Summit in New Delhi this morning, Ms Kumar asserted that the litmus test for an egalitarian society is that the fruits of development must reach the disadvantaged and the marginalised.
Referring obliquely
Taking pride in the thriving functional democracy of India, the Lok Sabha Speaker said that only through this system of governance India can achieve the goals of social cohesion the state of cohering or sticking together and inclusive growth.
Talking of the relevance of Cambridge, Ms Kumar said that for the last 800 years it has constantly excelled as the centre of higher learning with uncompromising standards of education, transforming knowledge to generate ideas for the benefit of the world.
The Human Resources Development Minister Mr. Kapil Sibal, who also addressed the Summit, told All India Radio that the educational institutions have to collaborate across the globe to fight the global challenges in various areas. He said that government is there to see how they are implemented on the ground.
The Cambridge University Vice Chancellor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz said that there has to be an international engagement to face the global challenges. Commending the initiatives taken by India to make this happen, he said everyone has to play a part in combating issues across the borders.
In her inaugural address at the India-Cambridge Summit in New Delhi this morning, Ms Kumar asserted that the litmus test for an egalitarian society is that the fruits of development must reach the disadvantaged and the marginalised.
Referring obliquely
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Taking pride in the thriving functional democracy of India, the Lok Sabha Speaker said that only through this system of governance India can achieve the goals of social cohesion the state of cohering or sticking together and inclusive growth.
Talking of the relevance of Cambridge, Ms Kumar said that for the last 800 years it has constantly excelled as the centre of higher learning with uncompromising standards of education, transforming knowledge to generate ideas for the benefit of the world.
The Human Resources Development Minister Mr. Kapil Sibal, who also addressed the Summit, told All India Radio that the educational institutions have to collaborate across the globe to fight the global challenges in various areas. He said that government is there to see how they are implemented on the ground.
The Cambridge University Vice Chancellor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz said that there has to be an international engagement to face the global challenges. Commending the initiatives taken by India to make this happen, he said everyone has to play a part in combating issues across the borders.
The government plans to set up 100 community colleges during the current academic session to impart vocational training. Addressing a global skills summit in New Delhi today, Human Resource Development minister Kapil Sibal said, of these colleges, Canada will partner in setting up of 10 colleges. He said, the government has recently launched a vocational educational programme in around 40 schools in Haryana and it would be done all over the country in the coming months.
Expressing concern over the quality of skill development training, adviser to the Prime Minister on skill development, S Ramadorai, emphasised on bringing about a dramatic change in the programme. He said, the challenges are the quality of inputs that go into training, infrastructure, training methodologies and acute shortage of faculty in vocational education.
Earlier, industry body FICCI and Association of Canadian Community Colleges signed an MoU to collaborate in skill development.
The MOU will enable meaningful partnership arrangements in capacity-building to evolve between Canadian colleges, institutes and polytechnics and Indian community colleges.
Expressing concern over the quality of skill development training, adviser to the Prime Minister on skill development, S Ramadorai, emphasised on bringing about a dramatic change in the programme. He said, the challenges are the quality of inputs that go into training, infrastructure, training methodologies and acute shortage of faculty in vocational education.
Earlier, industry body FICCI and Association of Canadian Community Colleges signed an MoU to collaborate in skill development.
The MOU will enable meaningful partnership arrangements in capacity-building to evolve between Canadian colleges, institutes and polytechnics and Indian community colleges.
President Mr.Pranabh Mukherjee today conferred National Teachers Awards to 330 teachers. The awards were given at an impressive function in New Delhi. Addressing the function, Mr.Mukherjee called for adopting appropriate measures to develop scientific temper among the students.
Teachers awards are being given to teachers every year for their outstanding and meritorious contribution to the field of education. The Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh has said that the empowerment of teachers is key for the educational reform process. Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted the teacher community on the day. In his message, he said, nation remembers and honours one of the greatest leaders and teachers, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. He said, his work, dedication and wisdom continue to inspire us generation after generation.Several functions and programmes have been organised across the country to mark the occasion.
Teachers awards are being given to teachers every year for their outstanding and meritorious contribution to the field of education. The Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh has said that the empowerment of teachers is key for the educational reform process. Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted the teacher community on the day. In his message, he said, nation remembers and honours one of the greatest leaders and teachers, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. He said, his work, dedication and wisdom continue to inspire us generation after generation.Several functions and programmes have been organised across the country to mark the occasion.
India's literacy rate as per the provisional data of Census 2011 is a little over 74 percent. This is lower than the world literacy rate, largely because of the huge backlog संचित कार्यof non-literate persons. The main causes are poverty, gender and social inequities and inadequate access to schooling. Stating this in the Lok Sabha today, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said the government is committed to provide full literacy to all citizens irrespective of their age and gender. He mentioned the Saakshar Bharat programme which is being implemented country-wide since 2009-10 to provide literacy and educate persons in the age group of 15 and above.
The Rajya Sabha today paid rich tributes to Dr. S Radhakrishnan the first Chairman of the Upper House and former President on his birth anniversary, which is also observed as Teachers Day. Making a reference in the House, Chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari said Dr Radhakrishnan was an internationally acclaimed philosopher, an evocativयाद ताज़ा करने वाला {yad tajaa karane valae teacher par-excellence and a humanist to the core. Mr Ansari said his birthday is commemorated as Teacher's Day in view of his outstanding contribution to the Indian education system. The House also expressed profound appreciation of and gratitude to the teaching fraternity for their invaluable contribution in moulding the formative years of the future citizens of the country and inculcating in them moral and ethical values.
Karnataka Government has released a Vision 2020 document on Higher Education in the state. Governor H R Bharadwaj released the document in Bangalore today. It envisages setting up of a High Power Committee to review the Vision and work out strategies to adopt its recommendations. The document aims at achieving forward looking higher education system for the state, which could act as an Indian model for excellence in higher education.
Speaking after unveiling the document, the Governor asked the Vice Chancellors and educational experts to strive for improving the falling standards of Higher education. He asked the Government to appoint proper people at the helm of affairs in the Universities. The Governor pointed out that an atmosphere should be created, so as to stop migration of our students to abroad and also attract foreign students to the country. The Minister for Higher Education, C T Ravi was present on this occasion.
Speaking after unveiling the document, the Governor asked the Vice Chancellors and educational experts to strive for improving the falling standards of Higher education. He asked the Government to appoint proper people at the helm of affairs in the Universities. The Governor pointed out that an atmosphere should be created, so as to stop migration of our students to abroad and also attract foreign students to the country. The Minister for Higher Education, C T Ravi was present on this occasion.
he Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today said that a well educated population is essential for the economic and social progress of the country. Voicing concern over poor levels of student learning, Dr Singh pitched for continuous assessment of benefits derived by children from education besides setting up transparent and reliable systems to track their attendance in a truly meaningful way.
The Prime minister was addressing the award winning teachers at a function on the eve of Teachers' Day in New Delhi. Dr Singh said the last eight years had seen a significant increase in enrolment of children in primary schools and a decline in the gender gap in elementary education.
The Prime minister said, teachers have to be an integral part of policy-making, governance, management and day-to-day instructional strategies and decision making. He said, the empowerment of teachers would have to be the key component of the educational reform process. He said, through teachers the nation aspires to build in the children, a commitment to the values of democracy, equality, social justice, freedom, secularism and respect for human dignity.
Dr. Singh said that the government has substantially increased public spending on education since 2004. He mentioned education expenditure as a percentage of the GDP has increased to four per cent this year from from 3.3 per cent in 2004-05. Similarly, per capita public expenditure on education has increased to 2,985 this year from 888 rupees in 2004-05. He said the enhanced outlays have helped in a massive expansion of the educational infrastructure and sanction of additional post of teachers on a large scale.
The Prime minister was addressing the award winning teachers at a function on the eve of Teachers' Day in New Delhi. Dr Singh said the last eight years had seen a significant increase in enrolment of children in primary schools and a decline in the gender gap in elementary education.
The Prime minister said, teachers have to be an integral part of policy-making, governance, management and day-to-day instructional strategies and decision making. He said, the empowerment of teachers would have to be the key component of the educational reform process. He said, through teachers the nation aspires to build in the children, a commitment to the values of democracy, equality, social justice, freedom, secularism and respect for human dignity.
Dr. Singh said that the government has substantially increased public spending on education since 2004. He mentioned education expenditure as a percentage of the GDP has increased to four per cent this year from from 3.3 per cent in 2004-05. Similarly, per capita public expenditure on education has increased to 2,985 this year from 888 rupees in 2004-05. He said the enhanced outlays have helped in a massive expansion of the educational infrastructure and sanction of additional post of teachers on a large scale.
The 18th Delhi Book Fair will begin tomorrow at Pragati Maidan in the national capital. Over 230 publishers from various countries ncluding Pakistan, China, United States, France and Germany are participating in the nine day fair. This year, the theme of book fair is "E-books" which will remain the center-stage during the event.
AIR Correspondent reports that screening of films based on novels of select Indian authors, will be a major crowd puller at the fair. Feature films based on novels written by Indian authors, will be screened at the Shakuntalam Convention Centre.
Among other facilities, there will also be free shuttle service for all and facility of wheel chair with attendant is also being provided for the physically challenged. Entry ticket for adults will be 20 rupees and 10 rupees for children
AIR Correspondent reports that screening of films based on novels of select Indian authors, will be a major crowd puller at the fair. Feature films based on novels written by Indian authors, will be screened at the Shakuntalam Convention Centre.
Among other facilities, there will also be free shuttle service for all and facility of wheel chair with attendant is also being provided for the physically challenged. Entry ticket for adults will be 20 rupees and 10 rupees for children
he government is engaged in the process of reforms in admission to engineering institutions by providing weightage to performance in Class 12 board examinations. It is also aimed at reducing the impact of coaching for such admissions.
This information was given in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today by the Human Resources Development Minister, Kapil Sibal. He said, in order to approach the issue holistically, comprehensibley the government is contemplating the constitution of a committee for the purpose
This information was given in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today by the Human Resources Development Minister, Kapil Sibal. He said, in order to approach the issue holistically, comprehensibley the government is contemplating the constitution of a committee for the purpose
The government has sanctioned one model school for every block across the country to ensure quality education. It was announced today by the United Progressive Alliance UPA Chairperson Smt Sonia Gandhi at Raibareilly. Addressing a function after laying foundation stone for a project of widening and strengthening Lucknow- Rae Bareily- Allahabad highway, she emphasized to expand of education for comprehensive development of society as well as country.
Mrs Sonia Ghandi said 75 percent expenditure of these schools will be borne by the centre. She said that state government has shown keen interest for providing land for the degree college.
Detailing about the project of widening and strengthening Lucknow- Raibareilly- Allahabad highway, she said that about 900 crore rupees will be spent on the project.Addressing the function Union Minister for Surface Transport CP Joshi said that several projects at an estimated cost of 33 thousand crore rupees are being implemented in Uttar Pradesh.
Mr.Kulandai Francis who has been awarded with Magsaysay says, working with the objective of eradicating poverty and empowering more than one lakh rural women for 35 long years has got him award. Talking to AIR News, he said that he did not expect to get the prestigious award.
Reeling in poverty during childhood days in Salem, Mr. Francis had to struggle hard to get a basic education. The only land which the family had to be sold in order to get him a graduate education. The inspiration to work for the upliftment and empowerment came to him when he was involved in relief work during the Bangladeshi war and also during drought in Pune in 1972.
His organisation, the Integrated Village Development Project provides training to rural students and also in enhancing their skills namely training in rural sanitation,accountancy,management, giving educational assistance for students in high schools, scholarships and also computer skills. The visionary Mr. Francis was also successful in pursuing the holistic economic empowerment of thousands of women and their families. His organisation has built science labs, computer labs, solar lamps in schools situated in many backward areas of Krishnagiri district.
Through more than 8500 self help groups, the organisation has encouraged savings and credit activities among the economically backward. They were able to build atleast 300 check dams in the region to save water for irrigation and drinking purposes.HIV testing for pregnant women, setting up of non formal schools for child labourers, providing sanitation facilities in the tribal areas are also part of the yeoman service rendered by the Integrated Village Development Program founded by Mr. Kulandai Francis.
He says that living in poverty is terrible and wants to fulfil his obejctive of wiping out poverty from the Country.
Reeling in poverty during childhood days in Salem, Mr. Francis had to struggle hard to get a basic education. The only land which the family had to be sold in order to get him a graduate education. The inspiration to work for the upliftment and empowerment came to him when he was involved in relief work during the Bangladeshi war and also during drought in Pune in 1972.
His organisation, the Integrated Village Development Project provides training to rural students and also in enhancing their skills namely training in rural sanitation,accountancy,management, giving educational assistance for students in high schools, scholarships and also computer skills. The visionary Mr. Francis was also successful in pursuing the holistic economic empowerment of thousands of women and their families. His organisation has built science labs, computer labs, solar lamps in schools situated in many backward areas of Krishnagiri district.
Through more than 8500 self help groups, the organisation has encouraged savings and credit activities among the economically backward. They were able to build atleast 300 check dams in the region to save water for irrigation and drinking purposes.HIV testing for pregnant women, setting up of non formal schools for child labourers, providing sanitation facilities in the tribal areas are also part of the yeoman service rendered by the Integrated Village Development Program founded by Mr. Kulandai Francis.
He says that living in poverty is terrible and wants to fulfil his obejctive of wiping out poverty from the Country.
The Centre has decided to provide skill-development training to one member of each family, which has completed 100 man days under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, MGNREGA. Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh revealed this in Guwahati yesterday during the launch of a joint initiative by an education business group and Assam government to provide vocational training to students under the National Vocational Education Qualification Framework, NVEQF.
Lauding the efforts of Assam government in introducing computers in schools, Mr. Ramesh said that computer-based vocational education in schools is a major achievement of the state. Initially, NVEQF will cover 10 schools offering two training streams, in retail and computer hardware and IT. Addressing the gathering, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi stressed that vocational and skill-based training should form a mandatory part of the school curriculum.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Bangladesh now is a land where terrorists and militants9युद्धकारी0 have no room to run their activities. The Bangladesh Prime Minister made this remarks during her meeting with the visiting Director General of Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) Dr. Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri in Dhaka today in her office.
Bangladesh Prime Minister's Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad said that during the discussions the Prime Minister outlined her government's steps to ensure food security of the people, education, social safety and to confront the adverse impacts of climate change. She also added that her government is making efforts to promote democratic values and tolerance. She thanked
the Director General for declaring Dhaka as the Capital of Islamic Culture of the Asian Region for 2012. Dr Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri who heads ISESCO was the special guest at the inaugural programme of the two day celebrations organized in Dhaka on Saturday to mark the launch of the year long celebrations of Dhaka as the Capital of Islamic Culture of the Asian Region for 2012.
Dr Abdulaziz appreciated the leadership of the Prime Minister to bring progress and prosperity for the people of Bangladesh and said the ISESCO would always remain beside the friendly country to fulfill its cherished goal. He also hoped that the ISESCO's cooperation with Bangladesh particularly the ministries of education and culture would be strengthened in future.
ISESCO was set up in 1979 with its headquarters in Rabat, Morocco by the 58 member Organisation of Islamic Conference to coordinate and implement programmes in the fields of education, science and culture.
In Pakistan, extremist elements on Sunday night struck again and blew up another school in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to sources, the boys primary school in Dara village of Swabi was completely destroyed after a powerful explosion that also shattered the windowpanes of nearby buildings. The sources said, it was suspected that militants used a large quantity of explosives, which was first planted at the school and then detonated by a remote control, to bring the educational institution down. No casualties were reported.
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nion Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal has decided to set-up a Consultative Committee for the implementation of the scheme for imparting quality education in Madrasas. The committee will consist of 21 members including representatives from teacher associations, Madrasa Boards Chairmen, State Government officials and officials from Ministry of Human Resource Development. The commitee will meet twice a year to discuss and streamline various implementation issues of the scheme so that grievance redressal is prompt, implementation is faster and effective quality outcomes for students are possible.
AIR correspondent reports, the scheme that has benefited over 10,522 Madrasas and 26,755 teachers, is also for introducing modern subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Hindi and English in Madrasa education. The Scheme also provides financial assistance for teachers.
The Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal held a meeting recently with all stakeholders including Madrasa teachers, Madrasa Board representatives and State implementers regarding improving quality standards in Madrasas. The meeting also dicussed, teacher grievances, position of funds and their utilization as well as other Center-State implementation issues. The Ministers of State for Human Resource Development, E. Ahamed and Dr. D. Purandeshwari were also present on this occasion.
AIR correspondent reports, the scheme that has benefited over 10,522 Madrasas and 26,755 teachers, is also for introducing modern subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Hindi and English in Madrasa education. The Scheme also provides financial assistance for teachers.
The Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal held a meeting recently with all stakeholders including Madrasa teachers, Madrasa Board representatives and State implementers regarding improving quality standards in Madrasas. The meeting also dicussed, teacher grievances, position of funds and their utilization as well as other Center-State implementation issues. The Ministers of State for Human Resource Development, E. Ahamed and Dr. D. Purandeshwari were also present on this occasion.
Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said in Mumbai on Monday that there is a need to improve the quality of education in polytechnics for generating a better and skilled workforce.
Speaking at the second national convention of the State Boards of Technical Education titled `Polytechnic Education and Achievements and Challenges Ahead’ he said that Polytechnics institutes should form tie-ups with the industry to upgrade the syllabus so that it is possible to get skilled workforce from Polytechnic institutes.
Stating that Polytechnics students are the future of the country Kabil Sibal said that Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are doing well in Polytechnic education.
However, he said that compared to the population of Northern states Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, the number of Polytechnics institutes in these states are too low.
While there are 12 government and 07 unaided institutions in Bihar, there are 17 government and 186 unaided Polytechnics institutes in Uttar Pradesh.
Meanwhile, Kabil Sibal also said that it is essential to provide assistance to students who have had their schooling in vernacular educational mediums by giving them study material in their own languages.
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