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New Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Apprenticeship-based degree courses soon in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: The state government will introduce apprenticeship-based degree programmes and revamp university syllabus with inputs from industry experts, Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar said. Speaking at the valedictory session of the Global Women Entrepreneurs Summit here, Dr Sudhakar said these measures aim to align higher education with industry demands and ensure students are better prepared for the job market. He said the state took a step in this direction last year by launching a unique degree programme with apprenticeship. Courses such as BCom in Logistics, Retail, E-commerce, and Banking and Finance will be offered under this programme. 'Students will undergo apprenticeships during their fifth and sixth semesters. This ensures that by the time they graduate, they are industry-ready,' he added. The government is now expanding this apprenticeship model programme and collaborating with industry partners to redesign the curriculum in government institutions, making it more dynamic and responsive to technological changes, he said. He stressed the need for a systemic shift in the approach to education stating that the present education system is not conducive to support industrial growth. 'We are seriously addressing this by focusing more on skilling and entrepreneurship,' he said. Dr Sudhakar said it was heartening to see the rising number of women entrepreneurs in Karnataka. 'In a male-dominated society, it is inspiring to see women succeeding in large numbers. In many educational institutions, nearly 70% of gold medals are bagged by girls,' he added. He said Bengaluru has adequate infrastructure to support innovation, as seen in its flourishing startup ecosystem and robust IT sector. But academic institutions must keep pace with industry needs. 'With technology evolving rapidly, education must also evolve. Industry inputs are crucial to keep the syllabus relevant,' he said.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
UGCET-2025 interaction on seat allotment process to be held on June 28
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct UGCET-2025 – Interaction on Seat Allotment Process on Saturday, aiming to further streamline the professional course admission process by educating students and parents on each stage involved, said M.C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education. Across State The programme will be held across the State in 16 government engineering colleges, eight aided engineering colleges, six engineering colleges affiliated to VTU, and nine government polytechnic colleges located in districts where government engineering colleges are not available. The polytechnics where sessions will take place are located in Chikkamagaluru, Hubballi (Dharwad), KGF (Kolar), Mangaluru, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Udupi, Vijayapura, and Surapura (Yadagiri), the Minister explained. The event will address frequently asked questions such as: How does the counselling process work? How to choose a college?, and how to enter options? 'This programme offers an ideal opportunity for students and parents to visit their nearest college and get their queries resolved,' the Minister said. Perception exploited 'Some people wrongly assume that the CET seat allotment process is very complicated. Unfortunately, this perception has been exploited by certain individuals who have misled candidates and parents in the name of helping with seat allotment. Such fraudulent networks may still be active. To prevent this, 'Manthana' (interactive session) aims to provide transparent and reliable information to students and parents,' Mr. Sudhakar said. The process will be explained in a clear and impactful manner, with the help of live demonstrations. In addition, teaching staff and students from government engineering colleges will share insights into the academic progress of their respective institutions, he informed.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
KCET 2025: KEA to hold UGCET seat allotment interaction to ease admissions, Dr MC Sudhakar says
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will conduct 'UGCET-2025 – Interaction on Seat Allotment Process' (Seetu Hanchike Manthana), on June 28, aiming to further streamline the professional course admission process by educating students and parents on each stage involved, said Dr M.C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education. The programme will be held across the state in 16 government engineering colleges, eight aided engineering colleges, six engineering colleges affiliated to VTU, and nine government polytechnic colleges located in districts where government engineering colleges are not available. The polytechnics where sessions will take place are located in Chikkamagaluru, Hubballi (Dharwad), KGF (Kolara), Mangaluru, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Udupi, Vijayapura, and Surapura (Yadagiri), the Minister explained. The event will address frequently asked questions such as: How does the counselling process work? How to choose a college? and How to enter options? This programme offers an ideal opportunity for students and parents to visit their nearest college and get their queries resolved, the Minister highlighted. 'Some people wrongly assume that the UGCET seat allotment process is very complicated. Unfortunately, this perception has been exploited by certain individuals who have misled candidates and parents in the name of helping with seat allotment. Such fraudulent networks may still be active. To prevent this, 'Manthana' (interactive session) aims to provide transparent and reliable information to students and parents,' Dr Sudhakar said. KCET 2025: KEA UGCET verification slips released at The process will be explained in a clear and impactful manner, with the help of live demonstrations. In addition, teaching staff and students from government engineering colleges will share insights into the academic progress of their respective institutions, he informed. This 'UGCET-2025: Interactive Session on Seat Allotment Process' reflects KEA's continued commitment to transparency and the use of technology to improve efficiency, while also making the CET admission process more accessible and student-friendly, the Minister noted.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Chhattisgarh tribal family alleges school cook killed in encounter was not Maoist
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh): A tribal family in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-hit Bijapur district has alleged that their sole breadwinner, a mid-day meal cook at a local government school, was killed in a 'staged encounter' by security forces- a claim the state police have rejected. Mahesh Kudiyan had been working as a mid-day meal cook at a local government school since 2023, according to his family and the school's headmaster. (Sourced) On June 10, security forces said they had killed seven Maoists, including a wanted cadre named Sudhakar, during an operation inside the dense forests of Indravati National said that among the bodies later identified was that of Mahesh Kudiyam, a 35-year-old resident of a remote village under the Madded block. However, Mahesh's family alleged that he had no connection with Maoists and he was a cook at a local school. Mahesh's widow, Sumitra Kudiyam, said, 'My husband had gone to the forest to fetch our cattle. By evening, he hadn't returned. Later, we heard from villagers that he had been taken by security forces and the next day, he was declared a Maoist and shown dead in the encounter.' 'He was innocent. We are poor but law-abiding. My children (seven, four of whom are school-going) keep asking when their father will return. I don't know how I will raise them alone,' she said. Another villager, Irma Veladi, said, 'We saw security personnel take him from near the forest. He was unarmed, simply looking for his cattle. The next thing we heard was that he was killed as a Maoist. It is wrong.' Ramesh Uppal, the headmaster of the local government school and Mahesh's employer, confirmed his identity and role in the school. 'Mahesh joined us as a mid-day meal cook in 2023. He worked regularly and earned ₹ 1,200 per month. He was last present at the school in April this year,' said Uppal. However, the Bastar police in a statement on Sunday said that the killing took place during a series of anti-Maoist operations carried out in the National Park area of Bijapur district. The operations, the statement said, were based on intelligence inputs and resulted in the recovery of seven bodies after exchanges of fire with Maoists. Among the deceased were two top Maoist leaders — Gautam alias Sudhakar, a Central Committee member of the CPI (Maoist), and Bhaskar Rao, a State Committee member of the same group. According to the press statement, one of the other deceased was identified as Mahesh Kodiyam, a resident of Irpagutta village under Farsegarh police station limits. The statement said that, based on inquest proceedings, Mahesh was a party member of the banned CPI (Maoist) and was associated with the outfit's operations in the National Park division. It further noted that Mahesh had worked as a cook assistant at the primary school in Irpagutta, appointed by the local school management committee, and had received wages until March 2025. The note stated that an investigation was underway to determine how he came into contact with top Maoist leaders like Sudhakar and Bhaskar Rao. IG Bastar Range Sunderraj P, quoted in the release, said: 'The security operation was based on credible intelligence inputs and local-level information. Weapons, Maoist literature, and other items were recovered from the encounter site. Regarding Mahesh Kodiyam, available intelligence indicates his links with the outlawed organisation. However, if any suspicious or contradictory circumstances come to light, we are committed to conducting a fair and impartial investigation.' The statement also reiterated a call to all individuals with direct or indirect links to the banned CPI (Maoist) to sever ties with the outfit, warning that continued association poses a threat not just to public safety but also to the lives of those involved.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Naxalite killed in encounter worked as cook in Chhattisgarh govt school: Police
Bijapur, One of the seven Naxalites killed during an anti-Naxal operation earlier this month in Chhattisgarh Bijapur district worked as a cook in a government school, police said on Sunday. Naxalite killed in encounter worked as cook in Chhattisgarh govt school: Police The cadre has been identified as Mahesh Kodiyam, resident of Irpagutta village under Farsegarh police station, they said. Seven Naxalites were neutralised by a joint team of security personnel in multiple encounters during the anti-naxal operation in the Indravati National Park area of Bijapur between June 4 and June 7. Maoists' central committee member Narasimha Chalam alias Sudhakar, who had a bounty of ₹ 40 lakh in Chhattisgarh, and Bhaskar alias Mailarapu Adellu, a special zonal committee member of the Telangana State Committee of Maoists who carried a reward of ₹ 45 lakh in Chhattisgarh and Telangana, were among the killed cadres. Police had then identified one of the other five cadres as Mahesh Kudiyam and said he was active as a party member of the national park area committee of Maoists and carried a reward of ₹ 1 lakh on his head. "Later, it came to light that Kudiyam was working as a cook assistant at a primary school in Irpagutta village. He was appointed by the village school management committee and was being paid a remuneration for this role till March 2025," the Bijapur police said in a statement. "The circumstances under which Kodiyam came into contact with senior Maoist leaders, like Sudhakar and Bhaskar, are currently under investigation. A thorough, impartial and professional inquiry is being conducted into all aspects of the case," it said. The police have again urged all individuals directly or indirectly associated with the outlawed CPI organisation to immediately sever all such ties. "Continued association with this extremist outfit poses a serious threat not only to public safety and regional peace but also to the lives and future of those involved," the release added. On Saturday, some villagers from Irpagutta, while talking to a mediaperson, claimed Kodiyam was not associated with the Maoist organisation and was working as a cook in a village school for preparing mid-day meal, for which he was getting a remuneration in his bank account. Kodiyam's family comprises his wife and seven children, the villagers said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
