National Education Policy 2020
<p>The Union Cabinet cleared a new National Education Policy (NEP) proposing sweeping changes in school and higher education. The NEP proposes sweeping changes including opening up of Indian higher education
Ministry of Human Resource Development
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Karnataka among 18 states yet to implement education rules
RTE law results in enrollment of 19 crore children in schools The implementation of the law guaranteeing free and compulsory education has resulted in enrollment of over 19 crore children in schools at primary and upper primary levels during 2009-10. However, over 81.50 lakh children were still out of school in the country, according to a government report released by Human Resource Developmen
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RTE Act will be amended: Sibal
KOCHI Dispelling all Feb. 27: Dispelling all apprehensions about the impact of the Right to Education Bill on minority institutions, Union human resources development minister, Kapil Sibal said on Sunday that it will be amended to insulate such institutions from any outside interference.
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Budget: HRD sought 100-pc hike, could get only 25 pc
While the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry had sought nearly Rs 80,000 crore in budgetary allocation this year
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Pvt schools in tribal areas may also offer midday meals
The flagship government programme for schools
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PM: Malnutrition level quite high
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has expressed concern over the fact that despite the progress made by the country
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Guwahati among innovation cities
Guwahati, Oct.
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Cabinet clears Bill to help fast solution of education disputes
The Union Cabinet on Monday cleared the National Educational Tribunal Bill, a mechanism to ensure speedy resolution of education related disputes.
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Rs 2,31,000 crore for RTE Act, states share 35 per cent
The Rs 2,31,000 crore price tag of the Right to Education Act has reportedly been cleared by the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) and a 65:35 funding formula between the Centre and the states agreed upon, putting to rest the hugely contentious funding issue.
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Right to Education: Maya blasts Sibal for criticising UP Govt
Chief Minister Mayawati said the Union government was in the habit of formulating unrealistic policies and then away from its responsibilities when it came to their implementation, putting the onus on the state government.
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Details of schools mid-day meal scheme a click away
The details of mid-day meal (MDM) scheme being implemented in each government and government-aided school of the country ~ considered to be the largest such scheme in the world ~ will now be just a click away.