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Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Maharashtra CM gives nod for recruitment of 788 teachers, 2,242 non-teaching staff in public universities in state
In a major faculty recruitment in higher education in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved the recruitment of 788 teaching and 2,242 non-teaching posts in non-agricultural public universities across the state. Additionally, the state government has sanctioned the recruitment of 5,012 assistant professors in grant-in-aid colleges under the Directorate of Higher Education. The decision was announced after a high-level review meeting chaired by CM Fadnavis at Vidhan Bhavan, focusing on key issues under the Department of Higher and Technical Education. This is the first major recruitment announcement since 2022, when initial steps were taken but later halted following the Governor's directive. The approval paves the way for restarting the recruitment process for government-sanctioned posts in public universities and in aided colleges that had been stalled since last year following a stay imposed by the then Governor. In late 2024, the Governor's office had suggested exploring the possibility of conducting faculty recruitment through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) or establishing an independent recruitment board. However, this proposal was later rejected by the University Grants Commission (UGC). But the ongoing confusion caused lack of clarity leading to delay in the hiring process and faculty recruitment remained on hold. 'With today's decision, it is now clear that faculty recruitment will proceed as per UGC regulations,' an official from the state's Higher Education Department stated. 'The filling of long-pending vacancies will significantly enhance the quality of higher education, in line with the implementation of the National Education Policy,' added the official. Further, the government has also placed strong emphasis on strengthening technical education. The Chief Minister approved 105 teaching posts and one teacher-equivalent post at the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology (LIT) in Nagpur. A revised staffing structure for 603 posts at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University has been cleared. Whereas 100 percent recruitment has also been approved at premier institutions such as VJTI Mumbai and Shri Guru Gobind Singh Engineering College, Nanded.
New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
All official work only in Hindi: Haryana Edu Min
Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda's directions to his department to conduct all official work and formal communications in Hindi have become a talking point in government circles. While Danda has issued these orders, the officials in his department are struggling to implement them. The problem is finding the right words in Hindi. This announcement follows a directive from the Directorate of Higher Education issued on June 10. 'Even I don't know English, and 90% of the people in Haryana don't understand it either. I have ordered all work in the education department to be done in Hindi,' the minister said recently. Haryana engineer's dressing down over dress He shorted the power supply over a pair of shorts and paid a price for it. Executive Engineer Harish Goel of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, posted in Yamunanagar, was denied entry to a popular club in Ambala Cantonment because he was wearing shorts. The club's rules prohibit them. Peeved, he snapped the power supply to the club. Shailender Khanna, the president of Central Phoenix Club, submitted a complaint to Haryana Power and Energy Minister Anil Vij. He is also the MLA from Ambala Cantonment. Vij recommended Goel's suspension, saying such behaviour from a public servant was unacceptable Rijiju's dress-and-dance in Himachal Pradesh Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju spent a memorable three days travelling to remote tribal areas in Lahaul and Spiti of Himachal Pradesh. He donned the traditional dress and even took part in the 'Nati' dance with the locals. BJP MP from Mandi, actor Kangana Ranaut, and local Congress MLA Anuradha Rana joined him. In a series of posts, Rijiju wrote on X, 'Love and affection of Spiti Valley is mesmerising! Launched various projects at Kaza, furthering the vision of PM @narendramodi ji to develop the border areas!' In another post, he wrote, 'We joined (sic) with Kinnauri folk songs & dances!' Harpreet Bajwa Our correspondent in Chandigarh hsbajwa73@
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nagaland to award 41,793 ST students with post-matric scholarships
KOHIMA: A total of 41,793 Scheduled Tribe (ST) students from Nagaland have been identified as beneficiaries under the Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) scheme for the academic year 2024-25, requiring an estimated Rs 56.38 crore of funds, officials said on Tuesday. However, due to the current availability of Rs 30.70 crore, the disbursement will be carried out in phases. Addressing a press conference at the Directorate of Higher Education here, Keduosielie Keyho and Tol Pucho, both Officers on Special Duty (OSD) for Scholarships, stated that the first phase of payment will cover 22,000 students, which is about 52.64 per cent of the total beneficiaries. These students will receive their entire scholarship amount as a one-time payment, unlike previous years when payments were made in instalments, said Keyho. The scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with a 90:10 funding pattern between the Centre and State governments. Of the total applicants, 30,451 have been system-authenticated, while 11,342 students remain unauthenticated due to non-seeding of Aadhaar number with bank accounts, he said. The officer said that auto-generated SMS messages have been sent to these students with instructions to resolve the issue while the remaining eligible students will be included in the next phase of disbursement once additional funds are received. For the first time, the scholarship disbursement will be made through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), moving away from the earlier Public Financial Management System (PFMS), he said. "Under NSP, instalment-based payments are not permitted. Instead, scholarships will be paid in one full instalment per beneficiary, though in phases," Keyho said. He said that this shift aligns with the Government of India's mandate for end-to-end digitisation, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and direct transfer of benefits to the rightful recipients. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
1.3k university students get scholarships; CM says committed to quality education
New Delhi: Over 1,300 students from various Delhi universities were awarded scholarships under a special disbursement programme organised by the Delhi govt at Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), Kashmere Gate, on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The flagship initiative, led by the Directorate of Higher Education, aims to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged yet meritorious students pursuing higher education. A total of 1,305 students will directly benefit from this scholarship drive, marking a significant step toward inclusive access to quality education in the capital. Delivering a message ahead of the event, chief minister Rekha Gupta said, "As your CM, I am proud to highlight the remarkable strides our govt has made in just the first 100 days. We are committed to transforming Delhi into a model of inclusive and quality education." She added that the education minister had introduced a series of student-centric reforms, including scholarships for students from economically weaker sections of Delhi's govt universities. "For the first time, students preparing for competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CUET, and others will receive free coaching in Delhi govt schools. We are removing financial barriers and unlocking the true potential of every child. " Gupta also noted that the Delhi govt had allocated a record Rs 20,000 crore to the education sector. "This is the largest investment in our capital's educational future—covering infrastructure, digital learning, teacher empowerment, and direct student support," she said. At the event, education minister Ashish Sood emphasised the importance of investing in students. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Our students are not just learners—they are the torchbearers of India's progress. Supporting their growth is not a choice, but a national imperative," he said. Sood shared that, within just 100 days, the govt had disbursed Rs 19 crore in scholarship support to 1,305 deserving students from Delhi's govt universities. "This is not a symbolic gesture—it is a bold demonstration of our priorities," he asserted. He also stressed the govt's focus on building systems that prioritise outcomes, reward merit, and uplift those most in need. "Whether it's access to higher education, exam preparation, or infrastructure upgrades, we are laying the foundation for lasting transformation," he said. IGDTUW vice-chancellor Ranjana Jha also addressed the gathering, expressing pride in the university's role in advancing educational equity. "These scholarships reaffirm the Delhi govt's commitment to building an educational ecosystem where no student is left behind due to financial constraints," she said.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
71 newly constructed govt degree colleges to start classes for 2025-26 academic session
: In a first, as many as 71 newly constructed are set to begin academic operations simultaneously on July 1 for academic session 2025 – 26. This initiative is the first of its kind in the state and is being hailed as a major milestone by the department. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A key highlight of these new colleges is the full implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Along with two colleges in Prayagraj and one in Kaushambi, other districts include Agra and Jhansi (nine colleges each), Lucknow (12), Bareilly (13), Meerut (10) and Gorakhpur (four). In all, 1,562 posts have received in-principal approval for direct recruitment, including 1,065 appointments of assistant professor. According to officials, more than 40 of these colleges were already formally handed over to the Directorate of Higher Education by implementing agencies. Efforts are now underway to ensure all necessary resources—such as furniture, lab equipment, and infrastructure—are in place ahead of the academic of higher education, Amit Bhardwaj, confirmed the move, stating, "Under the Chief Minister's directive, 71 new govt degree colleges will commence operations in the 2025–26 session. The process of appointing teaching and non-teaching staff is in the final stages, and all necessary preparations are being made." In total, 1,562 posts received in-principle approval for direct recruitment, including 1,065 assistant professor positions. Formal appointment orders are expected soon. Meanwhile, classes will be conducted by deputing faculty from existing institutions until permanent staff are in place. Unlike many of the 172 existing govt degree colleges in the state, which typically offer only one or two academic streams, these new institutions will offer courses across all three major streams: science, commerce, and arts. Officials emphasised that this interdisciplinary approach will allow students, such as those studying science, to explore subjects like Sanskrit, in line with NEP's the new institutions, two are located in Prayagraj—one women's college in Parasinpur Sikandra (Phulpur block) and another in the Meja block. Additionally, one college is under construction in Sirathu tehsil of Kaushambi district. Other districts witnessing significant expansion include Agra and Jhansi (nine colleges), Lucknow (12), Bareilly (13), Meerut (10), and Gorakhpur (four). Initially considered for a public-private partnership (PPP) model, the state govt eventually decided to operate these colleges directly.
