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HRD Ministry rules out introduction of breakfast in mid-day meals scheme
India | Jun 27, 2019, 03:54 PM ISTThe information was shared by HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' in response to a written question in Rajya Sabha on whether a plan is under consideration for introducing breakfasts in mid-day meals.
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Rope in architects, artists to make anganwadis, play schools 'inviting' places: HRD panel
India | Jun 26, 2019, 05:25 PM ISTIn order to ensure that anganwadis and play schools are "inviting and inspiring" places to learn and spend time, an HRD Ministry panel has suggested roping in early childhood education experts, artists and architects to design the spaces.
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Hundreds of students miss NEET exam due to train delay, change of exam centre
Education | May 06, 2019, 08:38 AM ISTA delayed Hampi express train and change of examination centres reportedly without any prior information prevented a large number of students from appearing for the NEET examination here Sunday.
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IIT Chennai ranks first in HRD ministry's national ranking of higher institutes
Higher Studies | Apr 08, 2019, 06:03 PM ISTIIT-Chennai ranked first, IISc-Bangalore second and IIT-Delhi third in HRD ministry's national ranking of higher institutes.
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HRD ministry seeks EC's nod to start recruitment process in central varsities
Education | Apr 03, 2019, 05:45 PM ISTThe HRD ministry has sought the Election Commission's nod to start recruitment process in central universities while the model code of conduct is in effect.
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HRD Ministry sends ordinance on reservation mechanism for faculties for Cabinet approval
India | Feb 22, 2019, 09:50 PM ISTThe HRD Ministry has sent an ordinance on reservation mechanism for faculties in universities for Cabinet approval, officials said on Friday.
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HRD to increase nearly 25% seats in universities to implement 10% quota for poor in general category
Higher Studies | Jan 15, 2019, 08:35 PM ISTUnion Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that the decision was taken at a meeting of officials from the ministry, University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE).
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IIMC to get deemed university status; HRD Ministry issues Letter of Intent
Education | Nov 23, 2018, 11:23 AM ISTThe UGC has recommended that the ministry should issue an LoI to the journalism school under the 'De Novo' category.
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HRD Ministry's decision to reduce syllabus in schools by 50% is a welcome move: Rathore
Education | Sep 28, 2018, 11:56 PM ISTWhile speaking at the 113th annual session of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rathore said India can be the world leader by 2025.
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Over 45 per cent seats vacant in AICTE approved engineering colleges
India | Aug 06, 2018, 06:00 PM IST239 applications were received by AICTE from engineering and technical institutes for closure, out of which 51 institutes were granted letter of approval.
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No proposal to bring regulation against arbitrary fee hikes by private schools: HRD Ministry
India | Jul 26, 2018, 06:52 PM ISTThere is no proposal under consideration of the HRD Ministry to bring in a regulation to check arbitrary fee hikes by private schools
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'Institution of Eminence' tag for Jio Institute conditional, clarifies HRD Ministry
India | Jul 10, 2018, 06:53 PM ISTThe clarification came as the government's decision to grant "Institution of Eminence" (IoE) status to Jio Institute drew sharp criticism from various quarters with many questioning the process of selection and the motive behind it.
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Scrapping of UGC: No final decision on shifting funds-sanctioning power, says HRD Ministry
India | Jul 02, 2018, 08:07 PM ISTThe Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry had last week announced its decision to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC) with the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) by repealing the UGC Act, 1951.
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Modi govt set to replace University Grants Commission with Higher Education Commission
Education | Jun 27, 2018, 07:20 PM ISTThe draft act is in accordance with the commitment of the government to reform the regulatory mechanism to provide "more autonomy" to higher education institutes to promote excellence and facilitate holistic growth of the education system.
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SC orders HRD ministry to prepare guidelines for protection of children in schools within 6 months
India | Apr 17, 2018, 03:38 PM ISTThe top court today took this decision while hearing the plea filed by the father of a seven-year-old boy who was killed in his school's bathroom in Delhi's neighbouring Faridabad last year
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HRD ministry to set up online network of university research facilities
Education | Apr 16, 2018, 09:40 PM ISTThe University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to all the universities and higher educational institutions in the country, asking them to furnish information about the existing facilities.
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UGC grants full autonomy to 62 higher educational institutes: Javadekar
Education | Mar 21, 2018, 07:45 AM ISTThe University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted full autonomy to 62 higher educational institutions, including five central and 21 state universities, which maintained high standards, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said.
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HRD Ministry plans to cut NCERT syllabus down to half from next academic session
Education | Feb 25, 2018, 08:21 AM ISTThe news will bring cheers to school students parents and teachers burdened by the heavy curriculum.
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No proposal to remove Darwin's theory from curriculum: Govt
India | Feb 08, 2018, 05:40 PM ISTMoS HRD Satya Pal Singh landed in controversy last month when he claimed at an event in Aurangabad that Darwin s theory of evolution was "scientifically wrong" and needed to be changed in school and college curricula.
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Govt sanctions Rs 456 crore for four IITs for developmental projects
Education | Jan 26, 2018, 07:06 PM ISTIn a tweet, the HRD Ministry has confirmed approval of a total grant of Rs 456.10 crore as one-time additional capital funding for IIT-Kharagpur and three other IITs.