Manuscript Clusters and Partner Institutions under Gyan Bharatam Initiative

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial Year Sanctioned Budget Actual Expenditure 2024-25 3.50 2.63 2025-26 15.00 14.25 2026-27 60.00 4.48 S. No. State/UT Organisation Centre Type 1 Assam Dept. of Sanskrit, Assam University, Silchar Cluster 2 Bihar Nava Nalanda Mahavihar, Nalanda Cluster 3 Delhi University Library Jamia Hamdard Cluster 4 Delhi Central Sanskrit University Cluster 5 Gujarat Shruta Ratnakara, Ahmedabad Cluster 6...


Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee Meeting on MDoNER's Flagship USP Initiative

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The meeting reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to transforming the unique strengths of every Ashtalakshmi State into globally competitive economic opportunities through quality production, value addition, robust logistics, strong market linkages and collaborative governance, in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of a prosperous, Aatmanirbhar and Viksit North East. New Delhi, July 27, 2026- Union Minister for De...


Ministry of Earth Sciences Celebrates 20th Foundation Day, Highlighting Two Decades of Scientific Excellence and National Service

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) celebrated its momentous 20th Foundation Day at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi, marking two decades of pioneering contributions to earth systems science, weather forecasting, oceanography, and polar research. The grand event witnessed the convergence of eminent scientific leaders, policymakers, and researchers from across the nation. Highlights and Address by MoES Secretary, Dr N. Kalaiselvi The c...


Assessment of Quality of Education Imparted in Schools

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Education falls under the Concurrent List of the Constitution, with the majority of the Schools and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) coming under the purview of States and UTs. On its part, the Ministry of Education is guided by the National Education Policy 2020, which emphasises holistic development of learners and assessment practices by shifting from rote and summative examinations to regular, formative and competency-based...


Central University Infrastructure

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name of Name of Central University Year of 1 Andhra Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh 2019 2 Central University of Andhra Pradesh Transit Campus JNTU IT Incubation Centre JNTU Road Ananthapuramu 515002 2018 3 Arunachal Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, P.O. Doimukh, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh - 791 112. 2007 4 Assam Assam University, PO: Assam University, Silchar -...


IMPLEMENTATION OF PM-ONOS SCHEME

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. State Institution-type No. of institutions covered 1. Andhra Pradesh HEIs 305 R&D Institutions 5 Total 310 2. Arunachal Pradesh HEIs 25 R&D Institutions 1 Total 26 3. Assam HEIs 400 R&D Institutions 9 Total 409 4. Bihar HEIs 198 R&D Institutions 6 Total 204 5. Chhattisgarh HEIs 380 R&D Institutions 3 Total 383 6. Goa HEIs 25 R&D Institutions 3 Total 28 7. Gujarat HEIs 2...


Expansion of Digital Learning, Research and Creative Technology Initiatives

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Education handles the enhancement of digital education and infrastructure through its flagship centrally sponsored scheme, Samagra Shiksha, rather than a stand-alone allocation of Rs 100 crore. The centrally managed funding and programmatic execution for establishing ICT (Information and Communication Technology) labs and smart classrooms follow operational guidelines as outlined in "Samagra Shiksha - Framework for ...


PM-Vidyalaxmi Portal for Higher Education Loans

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India launched the PM-Vidyalaxmi, as a new central sector scheme in November 2024. The main objective of the scheme is to ensure that no student is denied the opportunity to pursue higher education due to financial constraints. Under the scheme, collateral free and guarantor-free education loan is provided to all students who get merit-based admission in top Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs) and who de...


Implementation of University Townships and Education-to-Employment Initiatives

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Name and Designation Role 1. CEO, NITI Aayog Chairperson 2. Secretary, Department of Commerce Member 3. Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs Member 4. Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT Member 5. Secretary, Department of Higher Education Member 6. Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment Member 7. Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Member 8. Secretary, Department ...


Nutritional Standards under the PM POSHAN Scheme

India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Items For children of Primary classes For children of Upper Primary classes A) Nutritional Norms (Per child per day) Calorie 450 700 Protein 12 gms 20 gms B) Quantum of Food Norms (Per child per day) Food-grains 100 gms 150 gms Pulses 20 gms 30 gms Vegetables 50 gms 75 gms Oil & fat 5 gms 7.5 gms Salt & condiments As per need As per need Education is part of the Concurrent List of the Constitution and most...