Student Mental Health
The National Task Force on Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention has launched a dedicated website to gather stakeholder inputs aimed at improving student wellbeing in higher education institutions. Chaired by Former Justice Shri Ravindra Bhat, the Task Force seeks comprehensive recommendations by engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, including
Capacity Building
The Ministry of Tourism's Capacity Building for Service Providers Scheme (CBSP) conducts training programs for tourism stakeholders across urban, rural, and tribal areas in India. Since its inception, 5.54 lakh individuals have been trained, with 59,210 placements reported. The initiative aims to enhance employment opportunities and
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is promoting education among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students through various scholarship schemes, including Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, National Fellowship, and Overseas Scholarships. These initiatives aim to support ST students in pursuing education from basic to higher levels, with financial assistance based on parental income. The schemes are
Tribhuvan Sahkari University
The Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) has been established through a recent act of Parliament, with an initial offering of four courses, including one from the former Institute of Rural Management Anand. The university's current intake capacity includes 25 seats for diploma programs, 30 for undergraduate programs, 583 for
NEP 2020
The Ministry of Education held a two-day Vice Chancellors Conference in Kevadia, Gujarat, focusing on the strategic alignment with NEP 2020. Key discussions included enhancing women's participation in higher education, integrating technology in education, and promoting multilingualism. The conference emphasized the need for universities to prepare strategy papers
NEP 2020
The Vice-Chancellors' Conference in Kevadia, Gujarat, focused on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to raise the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 50% by 2035. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized a 'Students-First' approach and the need for universities to prepare
Vice Chancellors Conference
The Ministry of Education is organizing a two-day Vice Chancellors’ Conference of Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat on July 10-11, 2025. The conference aims to review the progress of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) and discuss the role of Central Universities in educational transformation towards Viksit Bharat by
higher education
The Department of Higher Education, in collaboration with DARE, organized a national workshop for States and UTs focusing on 'Higher Education: Knowledge Economy' in preparation for the 5th National Chief Secretaries' Conference. Key discussions included the importance of local education policies, integration of technology in curricula, and
President Droupadi Murmu
On July 1, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The projects included an Auditorium, Academic Block, Panchkarma Kendra, and a new Girls' Hostel. The President praised the university for its contributions to medical education
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
On June 23, 2025, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar honored Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, emphasizing the significance of his slogan 'Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan'. He criticized Article 370 and 35A for infringing on human rights in Jammu and Kashmir, and highlighted the transformative impact of the National
Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will visit IIT Jodhpur on June 9, 2025, to inaugurate the new Lecture Hall Complex – II and participate in science-promotion activities. The event will also feature the distribution of the 'Research Initiative Grant' and the launch of the 'Science Through Play&