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New Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Sign language elective subject in Class XI
Assam has introduced Indian Sign Language as an elective subject for Class XI students, the first state to do so. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hopes it will benefit students with hearing issues. Seventy students have already selected that subject this year. Gauhati University Vice Chancellor Nani Gopal Mahanta described the step as a forward-thinking move. He stated that under the guidance of Sarma and Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, the National Education Policy 2020 aims to promote inclusive education, equipping students with future-ready skills while integrating empathy and real-world connections. Eye on polls, political focus on Bodoland The autonomous Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) will face elections later this year, and it's no wonder that the political focus has shifted to the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) that the BTC administers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who recently inaugurated several projects in BTR, plans to spend the first week of July in the region. The visit is 'less political, more development-oriented', he assures. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi also visited Kokrajhar, the Bodo heartland, to address a rally. The BJP and the United People's Party Liberal, which are jointly in power in the BTC, and the Congress will contest separately. Proposed hydel project met with stiff opposition A 55 MW hydropower project, conceived by Assam and Meghalaya on the Kulsi River at the interstate border, is facing opposition. Thousands of people from both states took out a march two days ago to oppose it. They are concerned about the environmental implications following reports that the project involves constructing a mega dam, which would result in the eviction of the area's residents. The decision on the project was taken by the two chief ministers in June's first week. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma then stated, 'Assam and Meghalaya will develop the Kulsi Irrigation project to benefit our farmers, which Assam will fund.' Prasanta Mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@
India Gazette
15 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
State Govt won't compromise on education: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 27 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state government will not compromise on the development of education, while announcing that competitive exam centres will be opened in three places for job seekers. 'Considering the job-seekers of Tripura, Tripura Competitive Exam Centres will be opened in three places in the state. Financial resources have been allocated in the budget for setting up these centers in Udaipur, Agartala, and Ambassa,' he said. The Chief Minister said this today at the inauguration of Chinmaya Hari Hara Vidyalaya and the Bhoomi Pujan of Chinmaya Sundarayi Temple at West Taranagar, Mohanpur, according to a release from Tripura CMO Saha said at the event that education is very necessary for social and economic development. 'Knowledge will increase through education. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly said that in the future, this world will be in the hands of those who have education. Education increases a person's personality and self-confidence. I congratulate the educational institution that started here today. Today will be a memorable day for the people of Mohanpur subdivision as well. This educational mission will be a blessing for them. This mission has started its work with a noble purpose,' said Saha. According to the release, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has laid special emphasis on vocational education and quality education. 'We are also working to take the state's education sector forward in that direction. Children should be motivated for social work from childhood. The mentality of helping people should be developed. If there is knowledge in life, all obstacles can be removed and one can move forward. Now, we are in the era of AI and digitalisation. AI is now being used in all fields. Now, many paths to acquire knowledge have also been opened. Knowledge should be acquired through education, and society should accept the words of a wise person,' Manik Saha said. Manik Saha further said that the National Education Policy 2020 has been launched in the country due to the dedicated efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to release. 'The National Education Policy has been launched in schools and colleges in our state as well. It has been formulated in line with reality. On June 23, Tripura became the third state in the country to achieve full literacy. The literacy rate is 95.6%. After Mizoram and Goa, our state has achieved the recognition of a fully literate state, which is a matter of great pride for us. Three new general degree colleges will be opened in Ambassa, Kakraban, and Karbook,' he said. He said that currently, the state has educational institutions like the National Law University, National Forensic Science University, National Sanskrit University, Central University, IIIT, Fishery College, Agricultural College, Veterinary College, TIT, etc. Apart from this, many more educational institutions are being set up in different places privately, the release added. Local MLA and Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath, Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission Swami Shubhkarananda Maharaj, eminent social worker G.R. Ravindra Raju, Amit Rakshit, and other scholars were present as distinguished guests at the event. (ANI)
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Sharad Pawar: Why insist that celebs have voice on Hindi imposition
Kolhapur: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said celebrities such as cricketer Sachin Tendulkar should not be insisted upon to express their views on making Hindi a must in Maharashtra school curriculum through National Education Policy 2020. "Ask Sachin about cricket; don't force him to take a stand on Hindi imposition," the veteran politician said in Kolhapur on Friday. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray announced a march in Mumbai on July 5 against Hindi as a compulsory language for students in state schools from Class 1. Although NCP (SP) has declared support to the July 5 Mumbai protest march, Raj Thackeray said he wanted to see who — especially Marathi artists and sportspersons — turn up and who do not for the march. "I don't know what Raj Thackeray meant by that. Why should one insist that Sachin Tendulkar puts his views across (on the issue of Hindi imposition)? I can understand if he is asked to share his views about cricket. Don't ask such personalities about issues not related to them. The issue of imposition of Hindi is important for us. Someone seeking their views and saying 'will see who comes for the protest and who does not' is not good," Pawar said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kamiq 130 Edition. Pensato con quello che desideri, di serie. Škoda Scopri di più Undo At the receiving end of criticism after issuing a govt resolution on a three-language policy from Std I last week, state govt in a partial rollback on Thursday said the third language would be taught orally, in Stds I and II, with no textbooks given to students and tests or exams. The NCP (SP) chief added, "Teach Hindi in state schools from Std V. Ignoring Hindi is also not good, as around 55% of people in the country speak the language."
NDTV
19 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
July 5 March Against Hindi "Imposition": Sharad Pawar Led NCP Extends Support
Mumbai: The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) on Friday said it will support the protest march scheduled for July 5 here against the "imposition" of Hindi in the school curriculum in Maharashtra through the National Education Policy 2020. The protest is being organised against the state government's plan to implement a three-language formula under NEP 2020, which includes making Hindi compulsory from Class 1. In a open latter shared on social media, NCP (SP) Maharashtra unit chief Jayant Patil, while announcing decision, said his party stands firmly with the people of Maharashtra on matters of regional interest. "Whenever the interest of Maharashtra is at stake, we stand with Maharashtra. And when the interest of the nation is at stake, we stand with the nation, setting aside political lines. That is the core policy of the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar)," Patil said. The move has been opposed by educationists, parents, linguists and activists who argue that early education should take place in a child's mother tongue, Patil said. The Marathi-speaking population is not opposed to learning multiple languages, including Hindi, Patil said, but insisted that imposing Hindi at the primary level is unacceptable. "If the three-language policy is being used as a tool to sideline the mother tongue, then the Marathi-speaking community will unitedly resist such moves," he warned. Asserting that the issue concerns linguistic and regional identities, he asked party office-bearers, elected representatives, and workers to participate in large numbers in the July 5 march. The march is aimed at safeguarding the role of Marathi in school education, Patil added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi University joins hands with University of Leeds to promote collaboration in research, exchange mobility
The University of Delhi and the University of Leeds , UK , have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) for promoting collaboration in exchange mobility and research activities. The partnership with the University of Leeds is seen as an indispensable resource to expand linkages that will mutually benefit students and faculty of both universities, an official statement issued by DU said. Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the DU is implementing a twinning programme, which will enable students from both universities to spend a semester in a partner university, it added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo The MoU was exchanged at the Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi, on Thursday, between DU Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh and University of Leeds President Shearer West in the presence of key officials of both universities. It would foster healthy research collaborations and provide an active framework for student and faculty exchanges, the statement said. Live Events At the MoU exchange ceremony, Singh spoke about the various possibilities of exchange that can be initiated between the two universities. He emphasized that international faculty as adjunct faculty at the DU will provide international experience to both students and faculty. University of Leeds President West said that the interest among their students is increasing at the postgraduate and doctoral level to study in India, and this partnership will help foster the student exchange. The National Education Policy 2020 twinning programme allows students to complete a portion of their degree at a foreign university, typically a semester, while studying at an Indian higher education institution. It aims to provide students with international exposure and diverse academic experiences. The programme is part of the broader implementation of NEP 2020, which encourages collaborations between Indian and foreign universities.
