On April 1, 2010, India passed a historic law known as the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The Act’s main goal is to give all Indian children between the ages of 6 and 14 free and mandatory schooling. It stipulates that all children must have equal access to high-quality education free from discrimination. Free and […]
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The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is a scheme to provide quality education to students from Scheduled Tribes (STs). The scheme was introduced in 1997-98 by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The purpose of this scheme is to help students in vulnerable areas and communities to get access to educational opportunities and resources. The 2025-26 budget
Eklavya Model Residential Schools budget raised to 7,088 crores Read More »
Following the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, necessary reforms to the data collection system were required. Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2023-24 aligns with the recommendations of NEP 2020 by moving the focus from school-wise consolidated data until 2021-22 to individual student focus for the first time at the
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Like most girls who drop out of school in India, Poonam’s family did not see the point in educating a girl. Poonam had to fight to get into the same school as her brother and even after being admitted, she was pulled out at least twice but kept fighting for her education. Her father passed
Fighting for spot in school to fighting for family land: Poonam’s Story Read More »
Taking the geo-political discrimination against students belonging to Schedules Castes and Schedules Tribes, the government of Goa launched a variant policy to waive the fee for higher education for the students. While there are several measures taken by the government of India to keep children in school till the 8th and 10th grades, the students
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Aspirants of competitive exams experience heavy pressure, stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms and are likely to have poor mental state. A research report published by ‘The International Journal of Indian Psychology’ shows that among competitive exam candidates, potential to perform fully is predicted by trait anxiety, aspects of exam anxiety, and cognitive impairment – factors
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The Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots initiative is a global movement that unites young people from all backgrounds in support of the improvement of our environment. According to the institute’s ambassadors, these young leaders will plan and implement community-focused initiatives, support deserving causes, and motivate others via their empathy and deeds. Through the Roots
Jane Goodall Institute’s India Youth Council Programme Registration open Read More »
With an estimated expenditure of Rs. 6,12,293 crore [Rs. 6,123 billion], the Maharashtra Scheme Budget saw a 2% hike compared to last year’s budget. The budget plans to distribute solar pumps to 850,000 farmers and allocates approximately Rs. 15 Crore each for the Scheduled Caste Plan and the Tribal Development Sub-Plan. The link below shows
All Schemes under estimated Rs 6,12,293 crore Maharashtra Annual Scheme Budget 24-25 Read More »
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act of 2009 ensures that all Indian children between the ages of six and fourteen receive free and compulsory education. The Act is not limited to government schools and involves precise rules for private schools to facilitate the law. The RTE Act’s Section 12(1)(c) requires
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The Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakramme aims to impart basic education, financial and digital literacy skills along with basic life skills to those who could never go to school. The scheme was launched in Jammu and kashmir in September 2023, coinciding with the celebrations of the literacy week in Kashmir.
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