A tribal man called Krushna Ataka from Odisha’s Rayagada district cracked NEET at the age of 33. He is married and has two children. He enrolled himself in a government medical college with his efforts and public support. While he completed his 12th exam in 2008, he could not go on with his studies due […]
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Around 120 students from Basipitha High School, Baripada, walked over 25 kilometers to visit district collectorate to protest poor living conditions in hostel. The student complained about ‘poor quality food’ being served besides other grim issues at the hostel in a government-based school hostel, otherwise known as Ashram School. The protest sparked public attention towards
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Ashram schools are essential for advancing education and guaranteeing that children from tribal communities, who frequently encounter socioeconomic difficulties, have access to high-quality facilities and instruction. In Maharashtra, ashram schools are educational establishments whose main goal is to give tribal students, usually those living in rural or remote locations. It is instrumental for the education
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Under the direction of the Department of Financial Services (Ministry of Finance), the Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Education), and the Indian Banks Association (IBA), a fully IT-based Student Financial Aid Authority called Vidya Lakshmi. This portal was created to administer and oversee Scholarship and Educational Loan Schemes. By using the platform, students may
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The New India Literacy Programme (NILP) is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to enhance literacy and education among citizens aged 15 years and above across India. Approved for implementation during the fiscal years 2022–2027, the programme aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and focuses on comprehensive adult education. The key components of
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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 »
With objective of making quality higher education available to financially struggling students, the Indian government introduced a loan portal called Vidya Lakhshmi. The unique loan portal has been made available through a straightforward, transparent, student-friendly, and fully digital application process. It allows for collateral-free, guarantee-free education loans to deserving students who are accepted into the
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Since 2010–11, the Ministry of Education has made an effort to carry out an annual web-based called All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE). The key role of AISHE is to depict, collect, and inform about the state of higher education in the nation. Every institution that offers higher education is included in AISHE. Numerous
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The Press Information Bureau has released data on notable advancements towards the objectives of eradicating poverty, ensuring good employment, economic expansion, addressing climate change, and preserving land in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals for the year 2023-24. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ujjwala, Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan, Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, Ayushman Arogya Mandir, PM-Mudra Yojana, Saubhgaya, Start-up
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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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