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The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
‘Vidya Shakti' launched in A.P. govt schools to help slow learners catch up in academics
Teachers hold the power to shape a bright future for the next generation, and they must treat every student as their own and ensure quality education, said Director of School Education V. Vijay Rama Raju. Speaking after inaugurating Vidya Shakti, a five-day training programme for teachers from the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), Andhra Pradesh Residential Schools and Andhra Pradesh Model Schools, proposed to be implemented in a phased manner, on Wednesday (June 25, 2025), Mr. Rama Raju explained that Vidya Shakti was an online remedial teaching initiative launched for students lagging behind academically in government schools and colleges across Andhra Pradesh. He said as part of the initiative, technology and innovative teaching methods would be used to offer additional coaching in Mathematics, Science, and English to students after school hours. 'Currently, the program is being implemented in 4,424 Zilla Parishad, Government, and Municipal schools, along with 576 KGBVs, A.P. Residential Schools and A.P. Model Schools across the State,' he informed, emphasising that the main objectives of 'Vidya Shakti' included improving learning outcomes, reducing dropout rates and increasing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in educational institutions across the state. From this academic year, he said subject-wise time slots would be scheduled and every student was expected to follow a fixed timetable. He also said it was important to identify bright students and provide them with additional support to help them excel in the Class 10 Board examinations. The event was attended by Secretary, A.P. Residential Educational Institutions Society (APREIS) V.N. Mastanayya, Director of Government Examinations and Additional Director, IT wing, K.V. Srinivasulu Reddy, Director of the AP State Council of Educational Research and Technology (SCERT) M.V. Krishna Reddy and representatives from IIT-Madras Pravartak.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Kasturba Schools getting a boost under the new coalition govt
Ramagiri: The Raptadu MLA Paritala Sunitha stated that Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) are witnessing a new phase of development under the newly formed coalition government. On her visit to the Kasturba school in Ramagiri Mandal, the MLA inspected potential sites for the construction of additional school buildings, accompanied by officials and local leaders. She emphasized that the new buildings should be student-friendly and discussed the structural plans with the concerned authorities. Paritala Sunitha instructed officials to ensure immediate commencement of construction work, as the government has already sanctioned the required funds. Earlier, the MLA thoroughly reviewed the existing facilities in the school, including the dining and storage areas. She provided suggestions to the staff for improving certain areas. Speaking with the girl students, she encouraged them to stay focused on their education and to be cautious in all aspects of life. She particularly advised them to avoid excessive use of mobile phones and to stay alert when approached by strangers or individuals making deceptive promises. She urged students to report any suspicious incidents to their teachers. She also stressed the importance of sports in schools and suggested that teachers promote physical and mental well-being alongside academics. She further informed that additional building funds of ₹1.25 crore each have been sanctioned for Kasturba schools in Atmakur, Kurugunta, Kanaganapalli, Ramagiri, and Chennekothapalli. Construction work on these projects will begin soon, she said. Highlighting the government's commitment to education, she said, 'This is a government that does not hesitate to spend on the education of the poor.' Despite financial constraints, she noted, the government has allocated thousands of crores for initiatives like the Thalliki Vandhanam scheme. She added that even remote rural areas are now seeing significant progress in educational infrastructure.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hyderabad strikes a pose in unison: Over 5,500 students, sportspersons, and citizens join International Yoga Day celebration at Gachibowli Stadium
Over 5,000 Hyderabadis, from schoolchildren to senior citizens, roll out their mats to ring in international day of yoga by celebrating wellness and unity through breath & movement. Over 5,500 people came together at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli to mark the International Day of Yoga in a grand celebration on Friday. The event saw participation from children, medical students, sportspersons, and denizens of different age groups and sections of society. Among the participants were about 500 students from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) in Maheshwaram, Palamakula, Kismatpur, and Kandkur. Around 50 sportspersons from the Gachibowli sports centre also joined in. A photo exhibition featuring various yoga postures was set up at the venue around 6 am before the main proceedings began. Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's address from Visakhapatnam was streamed live on LED screens installed in the stadium, drawing the attention of the attendees. Dr K Bhuvneshwari and Dr M Srujana, both studying Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences at Nature Cure Hospital, Begumpet, said, 'We practise yoga daily. It makes your day bright. We've been part of this event for years, and the number of participants keeps rising. Earlier, we were unaware of yoga's benefits, but through our course, we realised naturopathy and yoga are very effective.' Health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha attended the event. 'Yoga is not just an exercise; it is a wonderful tool that unites body, mind and soul. With today's hectic lifestyles, problems like diabetes, cancer, and kidney issues are rising. Yoga is the best solution. Everyone should make it a part of their life,' he said.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hyderabad strikes a pose in unison on International Day of Yoga at Gachibowli Stadium
Hyderabad: Over 5,500 people came together at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli to mark the International Day of Yoga in a grand celebration on Friday. The event saw enthusiastic participation from children, medical college students, sportspersons, and members of the public from different age groups and sections of society. Among the participants were about 500 students from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) in Maheshwaram, Palamakula, Kismatpur, and Kandkur. Around 50 sportspersons from the Gachibowli sports centre also joined in the celebrations, along with a few hundred students from Gandhi, Osmania, and other medical colleges. A photo exhibition featuring various yoga postures was set up at the venue around 6 am before the main proceedings began. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from Visakhapatnam was streamed live on LED screens installed in the stadium, drawing the attention of the attendees. Many participants shared how yoga became a vital part of their daily lives, helping them maintain both physical and mental health. Vishnu Vardhan, an archer from the Gachibowli centre, said, 'Yoga and practice are part of our schedule. We do it every day for archery to improve concentration, flexibility, and posture.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo N. Akhila, a Class 6 student of KGBV Maheshwaram, said, 'I've been doing yoga for five years now. It helps with fitness, health, and mental strength. I like the Vrikshasana pose because it helps in physical balance and focus.' Dr K Bhuvneshwari and Dr M Srujana, both studying BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) at Nature Cure Hospital, Begumpet, said, 'We practise yoga every day. It is relaxing, calms the mind, and makes your day bright. We've been part of this programme for years, and the number of participants keeps increasing. Earlier, we were unaware of yoga's benefits, but through our course, we realised naturopathy and yoga have fewer side effects and are very effective. ' Health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha, who was present at the event, emphasised the role of yoga in modern life. 'Yoga is not just an exercise; it is a wonderful tool that unites the body, mind, and soul,' he said. 'With today's hectic lifestyles, problems like blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and kidney issues are rising. Even those earning crores lack peace of mind. Yoga is the best solution. Everyone should make it a part of their life. ' The minister said 630 yoga teachers were already appointed across the state, with the recruitment of another 264 underway. 'We are conducting daily yoga classes at health subcentres. In the past year, five lakh people were introduced to yoga. We are promoting yoga education in all schools and colleges. A postgraduate course in naturopathy and yogic sciences is also being introduced. More programmes will be organised in the future to bring yoga closer to the people,' he added. As part of the celebrations, dignitaries released balloons into the sky, symbolising the spirit of wellness and unity. Elsewhere in the city, about 50 people performed yoga at Mushkin Cheruvu in Narsingi, in an event organised by the Dhruvansh Foundation. Iteeshree, an IT employee who took part in the lakeside session, shared her experience: 'It felt really nice. The meditation helped me feel stress-free. I focused on my breathing, and we did the baby pose. I used to go for walks daily, but this session, in the lap of nature with birds chirping and many enthusiastic people around, was truly motivating.'
Time of India
20-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Portal launched to monitor progress of STARS project
Jaipur: The state education department Friday launched a portal for monitoring development works done under the STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States) project. Rajasthan is one of the six states selected for the STARS project, which focuses on the infrastructure development of schools with the support of the World Bank . Other states include Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha. Its objective is to ensure overall improvement in the quality of school education, teaching-training, and administrative efficiency. Officials said that this microsite is the dedicated digital presence of the STARS project, which aims to provide transparent information about the activities related to the project, ensure monitoring of progress, and promote active participation of the public in education reforms. Through this portal, policymakers, educationists, teachers, students, and the public will be able to see the progress of different activities undertaken as part of the project. The project focuses on strengthening early education, improving learning assessment, performance of teachers, and classroom practice, among other initiatives to improve the quality of education. Education secretary Krishna Kunal directed the departmental officers to regularly upload details regarding meetings, activities, and documents related to the project on the microsite, so that this platform can become a live and updated information source. As part of the STARS project, the education department in the past three years conducted training for over 32,500 mentor teachers and anganwadi workers to enhance parental engagement, a key part of monitoring the progress of a student. Under this project, intervention was also done in schools to provide child-friendly furniture to schools where anganwadi centres are also run. "Child-friendly furniture, such as appropriately sized tables and chairs, provides better sitting arrangements, promoting comfort and proper posture. This helps in retaining students as it increases their attraction to the schools or anganwadi centres," said a senior official. As part of the project, creative wall and floor paintings were also introduced in 210 schools, including KGBVs and MEWAT hostels, to support joyful and visual learning.
