Education Ministry

India set to become $30 trillion-economy by 2047: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has asserted that India will become a USD 30 trillion-economy by 2047. Delivering a lecture at the concluding function of XLRI-School of Management's year-long platinum jubilee celebration here on Saturday, Pradhan said that India, the fastest-growing global economy, is currently in the fifth position and will bag the third spot in the next three years. "The world didn't even count India on the economic front when XLRI came into being 75 years ago. Today, we are the fastest-growing economy and fifth-largest economy in the world, with a size of US 3 trillion. We will be the third-largest economy in the next three years at USD 5 trillion. Our economy will grow to USD 30 trillion by 2047," he said. "We have to be wealth creators, job creators. We have the potential to create millions of jobs. The world is looking at India for digital public infrastructure... 46 per cent of digital transactions in the world take place in our country. We have .

IIT Kharagpur faculty accuses director of favouritism, protests follow

The controversy began in September when the IIT Teachers' Association (IITTA) petitioned the Union Education Ministry, accusing Tewari of arbitrary recruitment practices and other irregularities

Arunachal will see transformation in education in next 3 yrs: CM Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday assured that over the next three financial years, the state will achieve a huge transformation in education that will ensure access to quality learning, improved infrastructure and better opportunities to the youth of the state. Speaking at a public meeting at Logum Jini near Aalo in West Siang district, he said that brainstorming sessions, headed by Education Minister P D Sona and his advisor Mutchu Mithi, were being conducted across the state to understand and document core issues in the department and ways and means to resolve them. He said that once these sessions are completed, a comprehensive report with recommendations will be submitted to the state government for further action, an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office said here. I promise that recommended reforms will be 100 per cent implemented on the ground, Khandu assured. Preferring quality over quantity, Khandu said that the number of schools does no

Embrace challenges, transform every crisis into opportunity: Piyush Goyal

In his speech, Piyush Goyal reflected on the aspirations for India as it moves toward celebrating 100 years of independence in 2047

UGC introduces flexible degree timelines for undergraduate students

New regulations allow students to graduate earlier or later, promoting a student-centric approach in line with NEP 2020

Over 5,000 teaching posts vacant in central universities: Edu Ministry

To streamline hiring, the UGC launched a unified recruitment portal 'CU-Chayan', on May 2023

Dharmendra Pradhan launches Bharti Airtel Foundation's 'TheTeacherApp'

Platform includes 'free for life', CBSE-based resources to help educators meet evolving needs of education

Future-ready teachers key to shaping youth as India's clout rises: Pradhan

The content is designed to foster future readiness, elevate pedagogical practices, and enhance student engagement in classrooms

Apaar ID for students: Does it require parental consent? Key details

Apaar ID initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' mission. However, experts have raised concerns about student privacy and potential constitutional violations

Need to develop education infra that surpasses global standards: Pradhan

Education infrastructure is a multi-dimensional concept that is beyond just developing brick-and-mortar structures, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. The minister was at the inauguration of a national workshop on higher and technical education attended by secretaries of states and Union territories (UTs). "The country has to become a producing economy by utilising the opportunities presented by Industry 4.0 and leapfrog and develop education infrastructure that surpasses global standards. Education infrastructure is a multi-dimensional concept and beyond just developing brick-and-mortar structures," he said. Pradhan also suggested key areas for academic leaders and administrators to focus on -- strengthening public universities through innovative modes of funding; setting up thinktanks to align and tailor curriculum as per industry demand and also the needs and aspirations of states and UTs; adopting a multidisciplinary approach to research and innovation for assumi

NSP Scholarships 2024-25: Deadline for registration extended, view details

The Education ministry has extended the deadline for students to send applications on the NSP for the NMMSS for the academic year 2024-25. The new last date is October 31, 2024

CLAT 2025 UG and PG registration to end Oct 22, edit application by Oct 25

CLAT 2025 registration for UG and PG programmes will end on October 22. Candidates can register through the official website, i.e., consortiumofnlus.ac.in

India, Singapore to collaborate in curriculum development, internships

He will also visit Monash University to observe their Innovation Lab and Centre for Nano-fabrication

Govt flags Rs 3.2 crore variable pay to IIM Rohtak director, seeks probe

The ministry's internal audit wing has flagged irregularities, stating that the IIM Rohtak director's pay exceeded 200% of his fixed salary, breaching standard practices

Chhattisgarh govt to use AI for improving school education, programmes

The department has set up Vidya Samiksha Kendra in the state capital Raipur to implement the AI system. Another major initiative is monitoring the performance of school students, the official said

6.5 million failed 10, 12 board exams 2023; UP, MP boards worst performers

When state boards were compared, the data showed that Madhya Pradesh board was the worst in recording student failures in class 10, followed by Bihar and UP. For class 12, UP ranked last

6.5 mn students failed class 10, 12 in 2023, even more in state boards: MoE

More than 65 lakh students did not clear class 10 and 12 boards last year with the failure rate being higher in state boards than national boards, according to Ministry of Education (MoE) sources. An analysis of class 10 and 12 exam results of 59 school boards, including 56 state boards and three national boards, revealed that more girls appeared in class 12 exams from government-managed schools but it is opposite in private schools and government-aided schools. However, across school management girls are outperforming boys by a big margin. The pass percentage is also in favour of the girls by more than six percentage points. "Around 33.5 lakh students of class 10 did not reach next grade. While 5.5 lakh candidates did not appear, 28 lakh failed. This is one of the cause for low retention rate and Gross Enrolment Ration (GER) at higher secondary level," a source said. Similarly, around 32.4 lakh class 12 students did not complete the grade. While 5.2 lakh did not appear, 27.2 lakh

Pradhan deplores insensitive attitude of Bengal govt to doctor murder case

Deploring the alleged "insensitive attitude" of the West Bengal government to the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said a "fear psychosis" has gripped the children of the country following the ghastly crime. Pradhan, who was talking to reporters on the sidelines of a programme of IIT Kharagpur in the city, said the respective governments at the state and Centre must abide by the directives of the Supreme Court on the issue. "But the world has been witness to the insensitivity of the state government, the 'don't care' attitude, and the unsuccessful effort to hide evidence," he said. Asserting the Supreme Court has raised basic questions advocating strong steps about this incident in Bengal, Pradhan said it is shocking that a democratically elected state government which came to power on 'Maa Mati Manush' slogan has become "deaf to the cries" of justice of its people. Referring to the arrested civic volunteer San

NEP philosophical blueprint, can be adapted by emerging economies: Pradhan

Education is a powerful catalyst for sustainable development and addressing common global challenges, and India's new education policy is a philosophical blueprint that can be adapted by all emerging economies, Union Education Minister Dharmednra Pradhan said on Saturday. Pradhan said this in his address at the third Voice of Global South Summit. Pradhan and the education ministers of other Global South countries deliberated on addressing educational priorities and leveraging collective strengths to transform the education systems and build a more resilient, prosperous and sustainable future through quality education. "Education is a powerful catalyst for sustainable development and addressing common global challenges. Education is crucial not just for nurturing skills but also for talent, innovation and building resilient communities," Pradhan said. He noted that India's new National Education Policy (NEP) is bringing a paradigm shift in the country's learning landscape. "The ...

IIT-Delhi gets notice for Rs 120-cr GST on research funds, given 30 days

The notice demands Rs 120 crore in GST from the premier institute on research funding acquired between 2017 and 2022, as well as interest and penalties