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The National School Band Competition 2025–26, aligned with Republic Day Celebrations 2026, commenced its grand finale at National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi. The event was jointly inaugurated by Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, and Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Defence. Eighteen school
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The National Youth Festival 2026, held from January 9th to 12th at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, emphasized transformative digital education initiatives aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. Key highlights included Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya's digital library, DIKSHA's immersive learning experiences, and the PM eVidya platform for equitable
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The Ministry of Education, through its Department of School Education and Literacy, held a workshop to review the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) on December 6, 2025. The scheme aims to provide scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to reduce dropout rates after Class VIII and encourage students
Project Veer Gatha
Project Veer Gatha 5.0 has seen enthusiastic participation from over 1.92 crore school students across all 36 States and UTs in India. The initiative encourages students to honor the bravery of Armed Forces personnel through creative submissions like poems and paintings. Instituted in 2021, the project aims to
Panjab University
The Ministry of Education has decided to rescind the order modifying the constitution and composition of the Senate and Syndicate of Panjab University, following feedback from students, teachers, and other stakeholders. This decision comes after consultations with various student organizations and a High Level Committee's recommendations. Source: Original
Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education is actively implementing Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to 31, 2025, focusing on improving governance and school environments. Key initiatives include minimizing official work pendency, enhancing school facilities, and promoting environmental responsibility through E-waste management. A recent webinar organized with UNICEF highlighted the importance
Ministry of Education
Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary of Higher Education, conducted an inspection on October 8, 2025, to assess cleanliness standards in the Ministry of Education as part of Special Campaign 5.0. The campaign aims to enhance cleanliness, record management, and efficiency in offices, with a focus on clearing pending matters and
Special Campaign 5.0
The Ministry of Education's Department of Higher Education is set to participate in Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to October 31, 2025, aimed at promoting cleanliness across government offices and reducing pending matters. The campaign will be conducted in two phases: a Preparatory Phase from September
National Means cum Merit Scholarship
The Ministry of Education has extended the application deadline for the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the year 2025-26 to September 30, 2025. The NSP portal has been open for applications since June 2, 2025. The scheme aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections, providing
Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education has sanctioned ₹385.27 crore for infrastructure expansion at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN). The funding will facilitate the construction of new academic and residential facilities, including an Academic Block, hostels, and a Science Instrumentation Centre. This investment aims to enhance the university'
National Teachers' Award
The Ministry of Education's Department of School Education and Literacy has selected 45 teachers from across India for the National Teachers' Award 2025, to be presented on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2025. The selection process involved three stages: District, State, and National levels, ensuring transparency and
Sakura Science Programme
The Ministry of Education has flagged off 34 students from India to participate in the Sakura Science Programme in Japan, aimed at fostering scientific exploration and cultural exchange. The initiative, part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizes experiential learning and educational trips. The students, selected from various states,