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India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Gujarat: AI EWS flags 1.68 lakh at-risk students for focused aid to sustain education
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 24 (ANI): In a remarkable turnaround, Gujarat has achieved a drastic reduction in the school dropout rate among primary education students. From a concerning 37.22% dropout ratio for students in Classes 1 to 8 in the academic year 2001-02, the state has successfully brought this figure down to just 2.42% for the year 2023-24, a release from the state government said on Monday. According to the release, this significant improvement can be attributed to various educational initiatives launched by the government, notably the Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Rath Yatra programmes, initiated by then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi in 2002-03, aimed at ensuring that every eligible child can access primary education. However, the Government of Gujarat aims to reduce the school dropout ratio to nearly zero at the primary, secondary, and higher education levels. To achieve this goal, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state's education department has implemented an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Early Warning System (EWS) to prevent school dropouts among students, according to the release. This system identifies potential dropout students in advance, preventing them from leaving school and ensuring they complete their education. Currently, around 1 crore students are studying in government primary schools (Grades 1 to 8) in Gujarat. Among these, the Early Warning System (EWS) has so far identified nearly 1,68,000 students -- less than 2% -- who are at potential risk of dropping out. The state government will ensure that these 1,68,000 students identified by EWS continue their schooling. To support this, these students and their parents will be invited to the Shala Praveshotsav, where they will be sensitised about the importance of completing school education for the child's development and progress. In this way, the state government is actively working toward achieving the goal of bringing the school dropout rate close to zero. The AI-based Early Warning System (EWS), built on a fully scientific approach, uses data such as age, gender, disability status, school performance, attendance, and assessment records of every student studying in primary schools (Classes 1 to 8) to predict potential dropout cases in advance and issues alerts to take preventive actions. The system uses algorithms to identify patterns in the data to detect students at risk of dropping out. This enables timely intervention before a student leaves school. Major contributing factors for student dropouts include frequent absenteeism, poor academic performance, health issues or physical disabilities, and behavioural problems. In addition, school-related information such as school type (government, aided, private, etc.), multigrade classrooms, school infrastructure, and family-related data such as economic status, migration, family beliefs about education, number of children in the family, and demographic factors are also used to identify potential dropout students. Thus, the purpose of this system is to identify students at risk of dropping out based on key indicators. Once identified, these students will be supported through preventive response strategies and interventions tailored to their specific needs to ensure they remain enrolled in school. It is noteworthy that, so far, the EWS has identified approximately 1,68,000 students at risk of dropping out. The list of such students studying in all government and grant-in-aid schools across the state has been made available to schools through the login of the Child Tracking System (CTS). Based on this list, action will be taken during the Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav-2025 through the Block Resource Centre (BRC) Coordinator, Cluster Resource Centre (CRC) Coordinator, school principals/head teachers, and the School Management Committee (SMC). Additionally, appropriate directives, reviews, and monitoring will be conducted at the district level to take proactive steps and prevent potential student dropouts. (ANI) Students identified as at-risk by the EWS and their parents will be invited to the upcoming Shala Praveshotsav programme. Parents will be informed about the importance of completing their child's school education for their development and progress. Furthermore, careful measures will be taken to ensure that parents are treated with respect and dignity and do not face any negative or embarrassing experiences. After identifying the factors related to the potential dropout of students, discussions will be held with their parents to prevent the child from leaving school. School Management Committee meetings will address how to ensure the child completes their education and remains enrolled. When the new academic year begins, the School Management Committee will ensure that students identified as at-risk definitely get enrolled and attend school regularly. Thus, through the Early Warning System, potential dropout students will be identified and prevented from leaving school through public awareness, parental engagement, and community cooperation. (ANI)
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Indian Express
Gujarat to launch AI-based system to cut dropout rate in schools
With Gujarat being among the states with the highest dropout rate in secondary education, the state government has devised an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Early Warning System (EWS) to curb dropouts. To be launched across the state during Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani, a three-day school enrolment drive to be kicked off on June 26, the EWS will provide information and send out alerts on potential dropouts in Classes 8 and 9. Already piloted in a few schools during the 2024-25 academic session, the EWS uses students' data maintained at the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK). Each student enroled in government-run and aided schools has a unique identification number, which is stored and tracked by the VSK. 'The Early Warning System aims at identifying students at risk of dropping out of school at the secondary level, based on identification of key indicators. Once 'at-risk' children are identified, they will be provided support through preventive response strategies and interventions to meet their specific needs. Continuous monitoring and tracking will be done at the school, cluster, district and state level to retain children in schools,' an Education department official told The Indian Express. All government and aided schools in Gujarat are equipped with Child Tracking System (CTS). Based on algorithm, factors considered to ascertain possible dropouts include absenteeism, child's behaviour, academic performance and other factors like migration, socio-economic background along with demographic information. Data on potential dropouts will be shared with every school during the enrolment drive in the state. To prevent children from dropping out, the School Management Committees (SMCs) and School Management Development Committees (SMDCs) will also seek the local community's help to interact with the children and their parents, as alerted by the EWS. The list of potential dropouts will also be shared with the coordinators of block resource centres (BRCs) and cluster resource centre (CRCs), school principals as well as teachers and the school management committee (SMC) to ensure these students are provided all the necessary assistance. Officials at the education department also said that schools will be directed to involve children's parents in the admission process to make them understand the importance of school education for the development and progress of the child. The school administration will also have to ensure that children attend school regularly. Under behavioural issues, disruptive classroom behaviour, conflicts with peers or teachers, increased aggression, or withdrawal from social activities have been listed. As per the Department of School Education and Literacy's UDISE dashboard for 2023-24, the retention rate in secondary schools in Gujarat was 44.3 per cent. The Gross Enrolment Rate (GER) at the secondary and higher secondary levels is 58.7 per cent, whereas the dropout rate at these levels is 16.7 per cent. Gujarat is ranked with states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, which have a GER of 50.1-60 per cent in secondary classes. Shala Praveshotsav was launched by the Gujarat government in 2003 to promote school enrolment and keep drop-out rate in check. As part of the initiative, ministers, bureaucrats and police officers visit schools in teams to enrol students. The government has set a target of getting 25.75 students enroled for the 2025-26 academic session. Of them, 10.5 lakh are eligible for admission in Class IX, 6.5 lakh students for admission to Classes 10 and 11, and 8.75 lakh for admission in Balvatika. The Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani this year will target secondary and higher secondary schools. Out of a total of three schools to be visited by each official on each of the three days of the exercise, one should be primary and two secondary and higher secondary schools.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
IMD DGM Mrutynjay Mohapatra awarded United Nations Sasakawa Award-2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction
BATHINDA: Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department ( IMD ), was awarded the United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction. Established in 1986 with the support of The Nippon Foundation, the United Nations Sasakawa Award is the most prestigious international recognition in the field of disaster risk reduction. It honours individuals and institutions that made outstanding contributions to building disaster-resilient communities. The theme for 2025, 'Connecting science to people: Democratizing access to innovation and technology for disaster-resilient communities,' underscores the significance of Dr Mohapatra's groundbreaking work in minimising deaths due to any cyclone over the north Indian Ocean region, not only in India but also in 13 WMO/ESCAP Panel member countries bordering the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. Known as the "Cyclone Man of India," he was instrumental in making scientific forecasting accessible to vulnerable populations, thereby saving countless lives and minimizing disaster impacts across the country. He pioneered impact-based forecasting, tailoring warnings for farmers, fishermen, infrastructure, and disaster managers. His people-centric approach brought accuracy, clarity, and trust. This accolade not only recognises Dr Mohapatra's insightful leadership but also reaffirms India's growing role in advancing global disaster risk management. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Lajeado (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo The India Meteorological Department expresses gratitude to the Prime Minister, minister of Earth Sciences, and Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, for encouragement for improvement of the Early Warning System benefiting not only the country but also the entire region. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Genasys Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the leader in Protective Communications, today announced financial results for the Company's fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2025. Richard S. Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of Genasys, Inc., commented, 'The second half of fiscal 2025 is on track to see significant operational acceleration from the first six months. Planning and production of materials for the first three groups in Puerto Rico is in full swing with initial implementation on the island already underway. For the full year, our revenue expectations for significant growth in the second half of fiscal 2025, particularly in the fourth quarter, remain strong.' Continuing, Mr. Danforth said, 'The deposit on the third group of dams, which was discussed on last quarter's conference call has not yet been received. Absent the third deposit, which is expected shortly, the company sought and secured additional bridge capital of $4 million from our existing lender to maintain momentum towards delivery on its backlog.' Fiscal 2Q 2025 Financial Summary Revenue of $6.9 million, versus $5.7 million in 2Q 2024 GAAP operating loss of ($6.3) million, versus ($6.9) million in 2Q 2024. GAAP net loss of ($6.1) million versus ($7.0) million in 2Q 2024. GAAP net loss per share ($0.14) versus ($0.16) in 2Q 2024. Adjusted EBITDA of ($5.1) million, versus ($5.7) million in 2Q 2024. Business Highlights Generated first revenues from Puerto Rico dams project in fiscal 2Q 2025 Dennis Klahn, CFO of Genasys, Inc. announced his intention to retire. Amended 2024 loan agreement to secure bridge financing of $4 million, with access to additional $4 million. Announced $2.5 million in LRAD bookings with US Military. Received $1.0 million in LRAD orders for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) from the energy sector Announced partnership with FloodMapp, extending the functionality of Genasys EVAC customers to better plan for and respond to flood events Business Outlook Genasys has begun the implementation phase of the Puerto Rico Early Warning System project, and we have a final understanding of how revenue recognition over the course of the project is going to be recorded. Planning, design, permitting and material procurement is underway for the first three groups of dams. As expected, initial revenues were recorded in the fiscal second quarter for the delivery and installation of a large generator. In the June quarter, we expect to record limited revenues from material being shipped to the island. Importantly, hardware shipment revenues will be recorded at cost. Installations will then enable profits on the material to be realized on a Percent Of Completion (POC) basis for the labor associated towards completion of each dam. Because of this accounting treatment, gross profit margins on the project will be initially suppressed, before eventually reflecting the profitability of each dam's value upon completion. Based on the current production and delivery schedules, and installation timelines, Genasys now expects to realize between $15 million and $20 million in Puerto Rico related revenue in fiscal 2025. While revenue recognition is different than we initially expected, the operational implementation and expected cash flows are no different than our original assessment Despite funding uncertainty at the federal level, hardware Bookings continue to improve year over year with bookings through March up 48% versus the prior year period. Our current hardware backlog, excluding the Puerto Rico project, is over $12 million. Additionally, we expect to receive the first production purchase order under the AHD-CROWS program in the second half of fiscal 2025. Software bookings slowed in the March quarter. Though the software pipeline is up over 100% since the beginning of this fiscal year, current uncertainty at the federal level has begun to affect State and local level procurements. Operating Expenses in the second quarter were down roughly 3% both sequentially and year over year. Going forward, we expect quarterly operating expenses to remain near the second fiscal quarter 2025 levels. The bridge financing and access to additional capital that we are announcing today is expected to provide Genasys the necessary capital to move through the Puerto Rico implementation and to begin profit realization on the project. Additionally, substantial contracts for both hardware and software are being negotiated that are expected to provide further support of the overall business prospects beyond fiscal 2025. Fiscal 2Q 2025 Financial Review Fiscal second quarter revenue was $6.9 million, a 21% increase from $5.7 million in the prior year's fiscal second quarter. Software revenue increased 29% while hardware revenue increased 17%, compared with the fiscal 2024 second quarter. Within software, quarterly recurring revenue increased 28% year over year and ARR finished the quarter at $8.6 million. Gross profit margin was 37.7%, compared with 37.9% in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The depressed gross margin is primarily attributable to the underutilization of hardware revenue as well as cost increases associated with the unprecedented volume of activity on our software systems during the January fires in Los Angeles. Operating expenses of $8.9 million decreased from $9.2 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2024. Selling, general and administrative expenses were essentially flat year over year at $6.6 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Research and development expenses decreased 12% year over year to $2.2 million. GAAP net loss in the quarter was ($6.1) million, or ($0.14) per share, compared with a GAAP net loss of ($6.9) million, or ($0.16) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Excluding other income and expense, net income tax expense (benefit), depreciation, stock-based compensation and amortization of intangibles, Adjusted EBITDA was ($5.1) million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, compared with ($5.7) million for the prior fiscal year period. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $7.2 million as of March 31, 2025 compared with $13.1 million as of September 30, 2024. We include in this press release the non-GAAP operational metrics of adjusted EBITDA, which we believe provide helpful information to investors with respect to evaluating the Company's performance. Adjusted EBITDA represents our net loss before other income and expense, net, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization expense and stock-based compensation. We do not consider these items to be indicative of our core operating performance. The items that are non-cash include depreciation and amortization expense and stock-based compensation. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure used by management to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends and to generate future operating plans, make strategic decisions regarding allocation of capital and invest in initiatives that are focused on cultivating new markets for our solutions. In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA facilitates comparisons of our operating performance on a period-to-period basis. Webcast and Conference Call Details Management will host a conference call to discuss the financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. To access the conference call, dial toll-free (888) 390-3967, or international at (862) 298-0702. A webcast will also be available at the following link: Questions to management may be submitted before the call by emailing them to: ir@ A replay of the webcast will be available approximately four hours after the presentation on the investors page of the Company's website. About Genasys Inc. Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS) is the global leader in Protective Communications. Incorporating the most comprehensive portfolio of preparedness, response, and analytics software and systems, as well as the Company's Long Range Acoustic Devices® (LRAD®) the Genasys Protect platform is designed around one premise: ensuring organizations and public safety agencies are 'Ready when it matters™.' Protecting people and saving lives for over 40 years, Genasys covers more than 155 million people in all 50 states and in over 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We base these statements on particular assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience, the stage of product and market development as well as our perception of historical trends, current market conditions, current economic data, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested in any forward-looking statement. The risks and uncertainties in these forward-looking statements include without limitation the business impact of geopolitical conflicts and other causes that may affect our supply chain, and other risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company's control. Risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information and management's expectations as of the date hereof. Future results may differ materially from our current expectations. For more information regarding other potential risks and uncertainties, see the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. Genasys Inc. disclaims any intent or obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, except as otherwise specifically stated. Genasys Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited - in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 2025 2024 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Revenues $ 6,932 $ 5,739 $ 13,872 $ 10,100 Cost of revenues 4,322 3,562 8,084 6,444 Gross profit 2,610 2,177 5,788 3,656 37.7 % 37.9 % 41.7 % 36.2 % Operating expenses Selling, general and administrative 6,648 6,640 13,482 13,158 Research and development 2,217 2,531 4,502 4,722 Total operating expenses 8,865 9,171 17,984 17,880 Loss from operations (6,255 ) (6,994 ) (12,196 ) (14,224 ) Other income, net 187 51 2,050 128 Loss before income taxes (6,068 ) (6,943 ) (10,146 ) (14,096 ) Income tax (expense) benefit 71 (5 ) 71 (434 ) Net loss $ (6,139 ) $ (6,938 ) $ (10,217 ) $ (13,662 ) Net loss per common share - basic and diluted $ (0.14 ) $ (0.16 ) $ (0.23 ) $ (0.31 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted 45,002 44,248 44,957 44,027 Net loss $ (6,139 ) $ (6,938 ) $ (10,217 ) $ (13,662 ) Other income, net (187 ) (51 ) (2,050 ) (128 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 71 (5 ) 71 (434 ) Depreciation and amortization 692 731 1,428 1,460 Stock based compensation 414 524 805 970 Adjusted EBITDA $ (5,149 ) $ (5,739 ) $ (9,963 ) $ (11,794 ) Expand
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Crisil named Category Leader in Chartis Credit Lending Operations
NEW YORK and LONDON, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ -- Crisil, the global provider of advanced analytics and credit risk management solutions, has been recognised as Category Leader in the Chartis Credit Lending Operations, 2025: Quadrant Update. The recognition, published in April 2025, underscores Crisil's strengths in providing cutting-edge loan origination products and market leading credit lifecycle solutions to clients worldwide. It highlights the holistic value proposition of our managed services for loan operations, including loan servicing, data remediation, limit and covenant monitoring. The Quadrant Update emphasises Crisil's position as a global leader in the credit risk management space through evaluation of its credit and risk capabilities, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, and the dynamic feedback mechanism of its solutions. Says Ashish Vora, President, Crisil Intelligence, "We are proud to be recognised as Category Leader by Chartis. This achievement is a testament to delivering products that empower our clients to accelerate their credit decisioning and transform their credit operations. We continue to invest in AI-based analytics, cutting-edge technology and credit capabilities to stay ahead of the curve and enhance our customer centricity." The Crisil solutions covered as part of this Quadrant Update include: Credit+ suite for credit lending operations Credit+ Loan Origination: Enables clients to seamlessly manage and automate their origination process and incorporate GenAI in credit note generation and credit decisioning Credit+ Pricing Engine: Helps bank's relationship managers identify mis-priced transactions, relationships, and products using AI / ML and heuristics-based approach and recommends product pricing Credit+ Early Warning System: Helps financial institutions actively monitor the quality of their credit portfolio and lower loan-loss contingencies. It leverages GenAI to monitor internal and external data, rule-based flags, and multi-dimensional triggers to detect changes in credit quality and provide risk managers with actionable insights and corrective action plans Analytics and point solutions across collateral management, limit management and loan management journeys. This is enabled through Crisil's extensive domain expertise and technology capabilities Loan management system (LMS) migrations including system transformations, architecture rationalisations and data remediation Transaction management, including deal originations and deal setups in LMS, including risk oversight of loans throughout their lifecycle Post-close services managed across syndicated/bilateral facilities and agented/participant transactions Portfolio management activities such as periodic covenant monitoring, ongoing limit monitoring and breach reporting, Early Warning System trigger and alert monitoring, and collateral management system updates Says Abhik Pal, Global Head of Practice, Crisil Integral IQ, "The Chartis recognition reinforces our position as the preferred industry partner and is a testament to our commitment to provide utmost customer outcomes by combining managed services and tech-enabled solutions. Our comprehensive managed services, backed by our strong technical and domain capabilities, make us a trusted partner for activities across the value chain, including system migration, data remediation, loan servicing and periodic system updates." About Crisil Intelligence (formerly Market Intelligence & Analytics) Crisil Intelligence is a leading provider of research, consulting, risk solutions and advanced data analytics, serving clients across government, private and public enterprises. We leverage our expertise in data-driven insights and strong benchmarking capabilities to help clients navigate complex external ecosystems, identify opportunities and mitigate risks. By combining cutting-edge analytics, machine learning and AI capabilities with deep industry knowledge, we empower our clients to make informed decisions, drive business growth and build resilient capacities. 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