Ramesh Pokhriyal

Newly elected Uttarakhand MLAs take oath today, CM to be named by evening

Pushkar Singh Dhami, Kaushik, and former Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' had met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday at his residence in the national capital to discuss government format

Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank: Confusion over board exams may've led to his exit

It was during Nishank's tenure that the government adopted the New Education Policy

Health, education, labour ministers quit ahead of Cabinet reshuffle

Labour minister Santosh Gangwar has resigned from the Union Cabinet ahead of the scheduled Cabinet reshuffle this evening. Gangwar, who held the position of Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Employment resigned from his post early this morning. When asked whether he has resigned from the post of Labour Minister, Gangwar answered in the affirmative. "Yes I have resigned," he told PTI. He, however, said he is not aware what his new role in the government will be. This will be the first reshuffle in the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since he assumed charge for a second term in May 2019. The Prime Minister is expected to bring in young faces and give representation to various social groups and regions in the reshuffle.

JEE-Mains 2021 to be held from July 20-25 and July 27-August 2: Pokhriyal

The results of the two editions, which were postponed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, are likely to be announced in August.

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal discharged from AIIMS Delhi

The union minister had tested positive for Covid-19 on April 21.

CBSE Board Exams: Education Minister to interact with students today

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank will interact with students across the country on Friday to discuss their concerns related to the evaluation of the CBSE board exams

Rs 7,622 cr released under Samagra Shiksha scheme: Nishank

The Union Ministry of Education has released Rs 7,622 crore so far in 2021-22 to the States and UTs under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, said Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.

'India's gross enrolment in higher education rose marginally in 2019-20'

According to data, total enrolment improved on a year-on-year basis, but the pupil teacher ratio in universities and colleges fell from 29 in 2018-19 to 28 in 2019-20

Ramesh Pokhriyal approves Performance Grading Index 2019-20 for States, UTs

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Sunday approved the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States and Union Territories, which was introduced with a set of 70 parameters to bring about change in school education.The PGI for States and Union Territories was first published in 2019 with reference to the year 2017-18. The PGI: States/UTs for 2019-20 is the third publication in this series.As per an official statement, the PGI exercise 'envisages that the index would propel States and UTs towards undertaking multi-pronged interventions that will bring about the much-desired optimal education outcomes'."The PGI helps the States/UTs to pinpoint the gaps and accordingly prioritise areas for intervention to ensure that the school education system is robust at every level.Punjab, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Kerala occupy the highest grade (Grade A++) for 2019-20, the statement said, adding that Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, ...

Teachers Eligibility Test qualifying certificate valid for lifetime: Govt

Earlier, the validity period was 7 years

PM's decision to cancel CBSE Class 12 board exams 'historic': Pokhriyal

On April 14, the Central government took the decision to cancel Class 10 board exams.

Education Minister Nishank admitted to AIIMS with post-Covid complications

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" was admitted to the AIIMS on Tuesday morning due to post-Covid complications

Decision on Class 12 board exams by June 1: Education Minister Pokhriyal

There is a broad consensus among states about conducting Class 12 board exams and an informed, collaborative decision will be taken by June 1, says Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal tests positive for coronavirus

The 61-year-old minister said he is following medical advice after his report came positive.

PM to meet ministers to discuss CBSE board exams amid calls to cancel it

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with the Union education minister and key officials on Wednesday to discuss the issue of CBSE board exams, government sources said

India world's largest democratic educational ecosystem: Education Minister

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has said India is the largest democratic educational ecosystem in the world, with as many as 34 crore children studying here

Centre sets stage as measure to attract international students to India

The Ministry of Education is deliberating on measures to increase the number of international students coming to India for higher studies

NEET to be conducted only once this year: Education Minister Pokhriyal

The examination will be conducted in 11 languages

Foreign countries want to implement India's NEP: Pokhriyal

Various countries have hailed India's National Education Policy (NEP), Pokhriyal said

No proposal for changing name of JNU, says Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

There is no proposal for changing the name of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said on Monday. BJP general secretary C T Ravi had proposed last year a name change of the JNU after Swami Vivekananda. "No sir," Nishank said in response to a question in the Lok Sabha whether the government had any proposal for changing the name of the university in Delhi. In November, Ravi had tweeted: "It is Swami Vivekananda who stood for the "Idea of Bharat". His philosophy & values signify the "Strength of Bharat". It is only right that Jawaharlal Nehru University be renamed as Swami Vivekananda University. Life of Bharat's patriotic Saint will inspire generations to come.