EDUCATION MINISTER
Education Minister Atishi orders cancelling transfer of 5000 teachers
A circular titled 'Online requests for transfer of teaching staff of the Directorate of Education' directed all teachers who have served for more than 10 years in one school to compulsorily apply for a transfer.
Rahul Gandhi writes to Prime Minister Modi, requests him to lead Parliamentary debate on NEET
"Our students deserve answers. A parliamentary debate is the first step towards rebuilding and restoring their faith. Given the urgency of the matter, I request the government to facilitate a debate in the House tomorrow. I believe that it would be fitting if you were to lead this debate in the interest of the students," the letter reads
NEET UG Row: Students indefinite sit-in called off at Jantar Mantar
Scores of students ended their protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday. They had been protesting against irregularities in NTA examinations, specifically NEET UG, PG, and UGC NET. The protest, under the banner "India against NTA,” began on Wednesday last week. The students' demands included the banning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Kerala Minister says many students who have cleared SSLC exam don't know how to read or write properly
Kerala's SSLC exams show a high pass rate, but concerns remain about students' reading and writing skills. The Education Minister plans changes to address these issues and improve the evaluation system for future academic years.
Haryana assembly polls: First session of BJP executive meeting begins in Panchkula
On Saturday, the first session of the BJP's extended state executive meeting began in Panchkula to strategize for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections. The event was attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, election in-charge for Haryana, co-in-charge Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, his predecessor and Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and senior leader Saudan Singh.
Govt ready for discussion on NEET but that should happen by maintaining decorum: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Dharmendra Pradhan's proactive approach in addressing NEET concerns in Lok Sabha is evident through the removal of NTA officials and formation of a high-level committee. The government's commitment to resolving irregularities and involving the opposition in discussions on upcoming exams highlights a proactive and inclusive strategy.
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Sharpen focus on education and health this Budget, experts urge FM
Although the pandemic is behind us, the focus on the health sector shouldn't be diluted, he added. There were also suggestions to tightly monitor the implementation of all such social sector schemes, he added. Facilities at schools and hospitals need to be further improved and vacancies filled up on time, some of them said in the meeting. In the interim Budget for FY25 in February, the government had pegged the outlay for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at ₹90,659 crore, up marginally from the FY24 budget estimate of ₹89,155 crore. This outlay also includes spending on health research.
Kerala Class 11 seat row: Student unions continue protest against state government
Members of KSU and MSF in Kerala protested against alleged plus-one seat shortage in the northern Malabar region, leading to violent clashes in some areas. The Congress-affiliated KSU and Indian Union Muslim League's MSF organized marches criticising the Left government. The protests included stone-pelting and clashes with police in Kollam, with similar demonstrations in Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Malappuram districts. The government denies a crisis, citing vacant seats post-admissions, amid criticism after a student's suicide over seat anxiety.
"Disappointing...": BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on NEET UG exam issue
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed disappointment over students being disadvantaged in the NEET UG exams but praised the government's steps to ensure exam integrity. The NTA, which conducted the exams, faced criticism for alleged irregularities. The Ministry of Education formed a high-level committee, led by Dr K. Radhakrishnan, to recommend reforms for transparent and fair exam conduct, data security, and NTA functioning. The committee will submit its report in two months.
NEET, NET Paper-Leak Row: Who is NTA director general Subodh Kumar Singh, removed over exam irregularities
The government has removed Subodh Kumar Singh as Director General of the NTA following allegations of irregularities in the NEET and NET exams. A high-level committee has been formed, and the CBI will investigate. Pradeep Singh Kharola will serve as interim head. Subodh Kumar has held significant positions in the Chhattisgarh Secretariat and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. Despite allegations of corruption, he has received national awards for his work.
"Total incompetence...": Jairam Ramesh on NEET-PG exam postponement
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attributing frequent exam cancellations to his "total incompetence" and that of his associates. The NEET-PG exam, scheduled for June 23, was postponed due to concerns over exam integrity. The Health Ministry announced the postponement to review the exam processes. Allegations of irregularities in NEET-UG exams, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), led to protests and demands for NTA's disbandment. A 7-member committee, led by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, will recommend reforms in exam processes and data security within two months.
NTA 'top leadership' under scanner, no paper leak in CSIR-NET, says Education Minister
The June edition of the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and UGC-NET was postponed on Friday night. The Joint CSIR-UGC-NET is a test conducted to determine eligibility for junior research fellowship and assistant professor and admission to PhD in science courses.
States will legally fight to scrap NEET, says Karnataka Medical Education minister, demands CBI probe
Karnataka's Medical Education and Skill Development Minister, Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, expressed the state's stance on the NEET exam controversy, stating that while they cannot outrightly reject NEET due to central legislation and Supreme Court orders, states must legally fight for autonomy in conducting their own entrance exams. He criticized the Modi government over the NEET-2024 grace marks issue, calling it a scam and demanding a CBI inquiry.
UGC-NET case new scandal in series of scams: Bengal education minister
West Bengal Education Minister criticizes Centre for cancelling UGC-NET due to integrity concerns. NEET irregularities under Supreme Court review. CBI to probe. Ministry cancels exam based on cyber threats, promises transparency. Jadavpur University Teachers' Association seeks new exam date. National Eligibility Test conducted in pen-and-paper format with record registrations.
India should become education hub again: PM Modi
PM Modi inaugurates Nalanda University campus in Rajgir, Bihar, emphasizing India's potential to become a global education hub with advanced research facilities and inclusive values.
NEET exam row: AAP's youth wing protests outside Dharmendra Pradhan's residence
AAP's youth wing protested outside Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's residence demanding NEET exam cancellation due to alleged irregularities. The protest was led by MLA Sanjeev Jha. They called for a time-bound probe supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge, citing student impact. Jha emphasised the need for cancellation of the examination.
NCERT textbook row: Kerala minister M B Rajesh slams BJP
Kerala Minister M B Rajesh criticised NCERT's modifications to school textbooks regarding the Babri Masjid demolition. He accued the move by the government as communalising and urged a collective fight against such attempts. Rajesh alleged that the BJP-led government has a history of similar actions, emphasising the need to resist their communal agendas. NCERT defended the changes, stating that teaching about riots could lead to negative impacts on students.
HECI via consensus on 100-day agenda: Education Minister plans to introduce legislation in Parliament
The Union education ministry will pursue its long-pending agenda of bringing in a single higher education regulator, the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), within the next 100 days, ET has gathered. It will also look to get the wheels moving for the twice-a-year board exam format from 2025.
Is NDA 3.0 flight facing some turbulence right after takeoff?
Modi 3.0: From the NEET exam chaos to escalating violence in Jammu & Kashmir, it's been a bumpy ride for the new government and Narendra Modi, who took oath as the Prime Minister for the third straight term on June 9. With opposition mocking and allies questioning strategies, Modi 3.0's flight is experiencing turbulence on multiple fronts.
NEET-UG results 2024: No evidence of paper leak in exam, says Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
NEET result 2024: No evidence of paper has been found in the NEET-UG exam 2024, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday. This comes after the Centre told the Supreme Court that the decision to give grace marks to 1,563 NEET-UG, 2024 candidates for admission to MBBS, BDS and other courses has been cancelled and they will be given an option to take a re-test on June 23.
Assam announces monthly stipend for girls pursuing higher education to curb child marriage
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced the 'Nijut Moina' scheme, offering monthly stipends to girls from class 11 to post-graduation to deter child marriages. The scheme has been launched with an estimated Rs 1,500 crore allocated over five years for around 10 lakh girls, excluding married girls unless enrolled in post-grad programs. The initiative aims to promote financial independence and education, providing varying amounts based on academic level.
New council of ministers: 11 are 12th pass, 57 are graduate or above
A new report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals that 11 out of 71 Indian ministers have declared their educational qualifications as 12th standard, while 57 have graduated or above. The report reveals that 15% of the ministers have declared their highest educational qualification as 12th standard. The majority of the ministers have attained higher education, with 14 declaring themselves as graduates, 10 having professional graduate degrees, and 26 having postgraduate degrees.
Modi's Cabinet: Dharmendra Pradhan retains Ministry of Education; Jayant Chaudhary new MoS
Dharmendra Pradhan remains Education Minister in NDA govt under PM Modi. Ministry includes Department of School Education and Literacy, and Department of Higher Education. Previous Minister was Ramesh Pokhriyal.
'Ujjwala man' Dharmendra Pradhan takes oath as Cabinet Minister for third time
Dharmendra Pradhan, a senior BJP leader, was inducted into the Union cabinet for the third time. He won from Sambalpur in Odisha, defeating the Biju Janata Dal's Pranab Prakash Das by over 1.19 lakh votes.
Arunachal edu minister''s defeat to NCP greenhorn surprises BJP
BJP faced a setback as Arunachal Pradesh education minister and Yachuli MLA Taba Tedir lost to NCP nominee Toko Tatung in a close contest.
IIM Guwahati to soon be a reality, to be mentored by IIM Ahmedabad
Guwahati: Assam will soon get an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) with IIM Ahmedabad mentoring the new IIM in Guwahati. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who previously advocated for this, announced the approval and highlighted the collaboration of premier institutes in transforming Assam into an educational hub.
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