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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Wrestling craze growing among youngsters in city
1 2 Prayagraj: Joining wrestling clubs seems to be becoming the latest fad among youngsters of Sangam City this Shrawan. Many are turning to the Jhunsi-based wrestling club to for fitness and pursue a career in wrestling. Mukesh Yadav, who runs the railway akhara in Jhunsi, says: "The craze for wrestling among youngsters has increased this Shrawan, and they are working hard to learn tips to counter their rivals in the akhara. Youngsters are more inclined to join wrestling clubs after realising that prize money wrestling competitions are being organised during the festive occasion of the Shrawan month." Apart from men, teenagers and girls are also learning traditional wrestling at the railway akhara. "Apart from pursuing their studies, a section of youngsters is interested in learning the basics of wrestling," Yadav added. Sumit, a class XI student, who is the youngest grappler in the akhara, says: "Wrestling helps to maintain the fitness of an individual, and I also want to make a mark for myself in wrestling." Mukesh Yadav, who has run the Jhunsi akhara for over two decades, says: "Most of the youngsters are from other cities and have taken rented accommodations to learn wrestling. They are very cautious about their diet and exercise." As many wrestling competitions (dangal) are organised on the Naag Panchmi festival, these wrestlers are looking forward to competing in the city as well as other districts of the region. Old-timers claimed traditional wrestling has some rules and is fought in areas with loose mud and sand. Many competitions are organised during the month of Shrawan, and winners are felicitated with trophies and cash prizes. Earlier, there used to be 10-12 akharas in the region, but the number has come down to 2-3.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Here's why Delhi school principals will undergo mandatory training as part of NEEEV scheme
Students in classes 8 to 12 in Delhi Government schools will soon begin learning entrepreneurship as part of their regular curriculum. The lessons will slowly progress from understanding the startup ecosystem, ideation techniques, prototype generation, and funding opportunities to eventually building their startups, as per senior officials. To kickstart this transition, all Heads of Schools (HoSs) will undergo a one-day orientation next week under the newly launched New Era of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem & Vision (NEEEV) Scheme. The training will be conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) between July 21 and 24 in multiple batches across venues. As per a recent SCERT circular, school heads have been asked to attend the training without fail. The circular issued on July 16 by Dr Mukesh Yadav, Joint Director (Academic), SCERT, states that the NEEEV Scheme, introduced during the 2025-26 Budget Session, is a 'pioneering initiative aimed at integrating entrepreneurship education into the school curriculum.' The circular went on to state that the programme is 'aligned with the vision of NEP 2020' and promotes 'skill-based, experiential, and competency-driven learning to prepare students for real-world challenges and opportunities.' An introductory overview of the scheme shared by the Directorate of Education (DoE) on July 8 outlines an 'experiential' and 'hands-on' learning model. It states that 'Entrepreneurship Education has emerged as a critical component of modern schooling, fostering traits like creativity, problem-solving and self-reliance among students.' The scheme is introduced 'to foster the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Delhi and bridge the existing gaps in education and employability skills.' NEEEV is described as 'a specialized, skill-based and competency-driven entrepreneurial education scheme uniquely designed for school students.' It aims to 'provide advanced entrepreneurial training while fostering innovation…and business acumen from an early stage.' The curriculum will follow 'a progressive, hands-on approach to entrepreneurial competency, starting in Class 8 and advancing through Class 12, blending experiential and theoretical learning for holistic, future-ready development.' Entrepreneurship classes will be held once a week and taught by teachers nominated by the Principal or HoS from within the school faculty. Each school must also designate a NEEEV School Programme Coordinator and maintain lesson progress on an upcoming online module prepared by the DoE. Along with this, a School Innovation Council (SIC) will be established in every school, headed by the principal or school head. Two new initiatives have been planned to be integrated into the classroom learning. 'NEEEV Dialogue', a speaker series, will be held twice a year, giving students from these classes 'the opportunity to engage with university incubators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts'. A 'Startup Stormers' competition, open to students of Classes 9 onwards, is also to be held under the scheme to gradually help the students fund their business ideas. The circular added that shortlisted teams from the competition, selected by their School Innovation Councils, may receive financial support 'to strengthen their concepts and to help transform their solution/idea/prototypes into viable ventures.' In 2019-20, in a similar effort the then Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had introduced the Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum (EMC). As part of this, seed money was provided under Business Blasters— a practical component of the curriculum. In schools equipped with Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), students have been advised to use resources such as 3D printers, IoT (Internet of Things) kits, Artificial Intelligence AI and Robotics tools, LEGO kits, and other STEM equipment for hands-on innovation. As part of the scheme, to support a 'decentralised implementation', the directorate will also establish District Innovation Councils (DICs) and Zonal Innovation Councils (ZICs), it said. Nodal schools are to be assigned for coordination and reporting in each district and zone, and respective Deputy Directors (DDEs) will oversee its implementation, the circular said. The NEEEV Scheme, the directorate notes, aims 'to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthen the startup landscape,' while encouraging a shift from rote learning to experiential, competency-based education.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Liquor salesman shot dead during robbery in UP's Budaun, 3 held
Meerut: Police arrested three men on Wednesday, following a brief encounter, for allegedly killing a 35-year-old salesman during a robbery at a liquor store in Kunwargaon region of UP's Budaun. The victim, Mukesh Yadav, a resident of Ranjhaura village, worked at a country liquor store in Diguraya village. On Tuesday night, as Mukesh was counting cash before closing the shop, two assailants arrived on a motorcycle with the intent to rob. When Mukesh resisted, one of them drew a gun and shot him twice before fleeing the spot. A case was registered against four people, including two unidentified persons, under relevant BNS sections, including 103 (murder). While two accused carried out the robbery, two others were involved in its planning, said police. Budaun SSP Brijesh Kumar Singh said, "Four police teams were formed to investigate the matter. Three suspects were arrested following an encounter, during which they were shot in the legs. In the exchange of gunfire, a constable also sustained an injury. One of the accused, Bihari, is still missing, and efforts are on to nab him. An investigation is underway and action will be taken accordingly." Those arrested have been identified as Mohit Kumar, Shyam Singh, and Mohammad Irfan, aged between 20 and 30. They told police that they planned to rob the liquor store after they received information that it reported high sales, which is usually around Rs 7 lakh. On Tuesday, when they reached the shop around 9.30 pm, only Mukesh was present at the counter. They threatened him with a country-made pistol and started to loot cash from the drawer. When he resisted, they shot him and fled with Rs 27, 000.
