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The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
KV Kanjikode ‘dedicated to nation'
Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode on Tuesday became the sole Central school from Ernakulam region to be 'dedicated to the nation' as part of the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) celebrating the fifth anniversary of the National Education Policy, 2020. M.S. Neelakandan, general manager (operations) of Instrumentation Ltd, Palakkad, unveiled a commemorative plaque at the school. The plaque commemorated the institution's formal dedication by Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan. School management committee members Unnikrishnan, Praveena Gangadharan and K.A. Nandajan, school's first Class 12 topper Sai Anand, German visiting teacher Sylvia and school safety council member K.T. Sudarshan attended the function. The event drew a diverse crowd, including special guests, parents, staff and alumni. Principal S. Harilal welcomed the gathering. Teacher Rugmini Menon proposed a vote of thanks.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
NEP making contribution to holistic development of students: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there have been many positive changes in the field of education during the last five years and the new National Education Policy (NEP) is making a significant contribution to the holistic and multidimensional development of students by encouraging research and innovation. In a message on the completion of five years of NEP, Modi noted that the Ministry of Education is organising Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) on Tuesday and new initiatives will be launched in the field of education during the programme. "Education is the medium that makes a person self-reliant and a nation strong. Our aim is to ensure such an education system in which students can move forward according to their interest, ability and dreams. Today, the country is moving on the path of progress by equipping the education related to the glorious Indian culture with technology and global standards. "There have been many positive changes in the field of education during the last five years. Whether it is education in mother tongue, strengthening school education or giving special emphasis on skill-based education, the National Education Policy is making a significant contribution to the holistic and multidimensional development of students by encouraging research and innovation," Modi said. The prime minister noted that in Amrit Kaal, India is rapidly moving towards the creation of a grand and developed country. "During this period, the role of National Education Policy-2020 will be important in promoting the confidence, curiosity and creativity of our youth. The shiksha samagam is a symbol of our shared resolve and spirit of cooperation. "I am confident that this event will not only give educational institutions an opportunity to share their best practices, strategies and achievements, but will also further strengthen the continuous efforts for the successful implementation of the National Education Policy," he said. The Ministry of Education is organising the ABSS on Tuesday to coincide with the fifth anniversary of NEP, when academicians, policymakers, educators, industry leaders and government will review the progress made so far in implementing the ambitious policy. The deliberations during ABSS 2025 will focus on making education more accessible, practical, skill-oriented and seamlessly integrated with employment opportunities, ensuring students are equipped for a dynamic global economy, they said. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is scheduled to inaugurate the conference that is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
PM Modi talks of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Tamil Nadu: What is this initiative, who benefits
During his recent visit to Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the country's railway infrastructure has entered a new era of modernisation. While addressing a public rally in Thoothukudi on Saturday (July 26), Modi said, 'Tamil Nadu is a major center of the modernisation campaign of railway infrastructure. Our government is redeveloping 77 stations in Tamil Nadu under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.' Launched in 2022, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) aims at development and upgradation of stations over the Indian Railways network. The ABSS has a long-term vision that involves creating master plans, promoting multimodal connectivity, better station accessibility for passengers, etc. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme was launched to make railway stations cleaner, more comfortable and future-ready. After the revamp, the railway stations are supposed to have better circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lifts, escalators, free Wi-Fi, executive lounges, nominated spaces for business meetings, landscaping, etc. These facilities are to be developed keeping in view the necessity at each station. How many railway stations are covered under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme? The Ministry of Railways is executing the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in a phased manner. Under the ABSS, over 1,300 stations have been identified for development. In May, PM Modi inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations, situated in 86 districts across 18 states and Union Territories. These stations have been developed at a cost of over Rs 1,100 crore. Redeveloped railway stations These railway stations have been covered under phase-I of the project: Andhra Pradesh: Sullurupeta Assam: Haibargaon Bihar: Pirpainti, Thawe Chhattisgarh: Dongargarh, Bhanupratappur, Bhilai, Urkura, Ambikapur Gujarat: Samakhiali, Morbi, Hapa, Jam Wanthali, Kanalus Junction, Okha, Mithapur, Rajula Junction, Sihor Junction, Palitana, Mahuva, Jam Jodhpur, Limbdi, Derol, Karamsad, Utran, Kosamba Junction, Dakor Haryana: Mandi Dabwali Himachal Pradesh: Baijnath Paprola Jharkhand: Sankarpur, Rajmahal, Govindpur Road Karnataka: Munirabad, Bagalkot, Gadag, Gokak Road, Dharwad Kerala: Vadakara, Chirayinkeezh Madhya Pradesh: Shajapur, Narmadapuram, Katni South, Shridham, Seoni, Orchha Maharashtra: Parel, Chinchpokli, Vadala Road, Matunga, Shahad, Lonand, Kedgaon, Lasalgaon, Murtizapur Junction, Devlali, Dhule, Savda, Chanda Fort, NSCB Itwari Junction, Amgaon Puducherry: Mahe Rajasthan: Fatehpur Shekhawati, Rajgarh, Govind Garh, Deshnoke, Gogameri, Mandawar Mahuwa Road, Bundi, Mandal Garh Tamil Nadu: Samalpatti, Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Vriddhachalam Junction, Mannargudi, Polur, Srirangam, Kulitturai, St Thomas Mount Telangana: Begumpet, Karimnagar, Warangal Uttar Pradesh: Bijnor, Saharanpur Junction, Idgah Agra Junction, Goverdhan, Fatehabad, Karchana, Govindpuri, Pokhrayan, Izzatnagar, Bareilly City, Hathras City, Ujhani, Siddharth Nagar, Swaminarayan Chappia, Mailani Junction, Gola Gokarannath, Ramghat Halt, Suraimanpur, Balrampur West Bengal: Panagarh, Kalyani Ghoshpara, Joychandi Pahar Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Lounges, wi-fi: 77 Tamil Nadu railway stations being redeveloped under Amrit Bharat scheme
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: The Ministry of Railways has identified 1337 railway stations across the country for redevelopment. These railway stations are being modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Launched in 2023, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme envisages development of stations on a continuous basis with a long-term approach. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme involves preparation of master plans and their implementation in phases to improve the amenities at the stations like improvement of station access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lift/escalators as necessary, platform surfacing and cover over platform, cleanliness, free Wi-Fi, kiosks for local products through schemes like 'One Station One Product', better passenger information systems, executive lounges, nominated spaces for business meetings, landscaping, and more keeping in view the necessity at each station. Speaking at Thoothukudi rally on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 77 railway stations are being redeveloped in the state. 'Tamil Nadu is a major centre of the modernisation campaign of railway infrastructure. Our government is redeveloping 77 stations in Tamil Nadu under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme,' he said. The names of 77 railway stations identified for redevelopment under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Tamil Nadu are as follows: (Source: As per written reply by Railway Minister Ashiwni Vaishnaw in Rajya Sabha on July 25, 2025) In the ongoing monsoon session, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply on July 25 in Rajya Sabha stated that the development works at stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Tamil Nadu have been taken up at a good pace. 'Till now, phase-I works of 09 stations (Chidambaram,Kulitturai,Mannargudi,Polur, Samalpatti, Srirangam, Mount, Tiruvannamalai, Vriddhachalam Jn) in the state of Tamil Nadu have been completed under this scheme,' Vaishnaw said. Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
How many new trains has Centre introduced to improve regional connectivity in last one year?
Indian Railways new trains: Indian Railways (IR) is considered as the backbone of the national economy. In recent years, it has undertaken several initiatives to enhance connectivity, including the introduction of new trains, track doubling and expansion, and the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs). Apart from these, the national transporter is also actively redeveloping stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Since the railway network spans across state boundaries, train services are introduced based on operational requirements across various regions. This raise an interesting question: how many new trains have been introduced in the past year? The question surfaced after Rajya Sabha MP Medha Vishram Kulkarni asked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for details on the number of new trains launched over the last year. She also sought information on how many trains pass through Maharashtra, particularly Pune city. In response, Vaishnaw on Friday (July 25, 2025) informed that Indian Railways introduced a total of 182 new train services during the period 2024–25 and 2025–26 (up to June 2025). With the launch of these new trains, the regional connectivity has improved further. 'To cater to the needs of passengers, IR, during 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (upto June,2025 ) have introduced 182 train services of which the following 20 train services, on originating/Terminating basis, are catering to the needs of stations located in the State of Maharashtra…,' the minister added. The minister also stated that a new train will be introduced between Pune and Rewa. He also stated that CSMT-Jalna Vande Bharat train will be extended. '…it has also been decided to introduce a new train between Pune and Rewa [with commercial stoppages inter alia at Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha, Akola, Bhusaval, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar, Daund] and to extend 20705/20706 Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj (T) – Jalna Vande Bharat Express (six days a week) upto Hazur Sahib Nanded,' he said. The Railway Minister also noted that Pune, Nasik and Aurangabad are presently being served by 291, 155 and 62 train services, respectively. 'Moreover, introduction of new train services is an ongoing process on Indian Railways subject to traffic justification, operational feasibility, resource availability, etc,' Vaishnaw added. Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
