Digital skilling and literacy coupled with academic curriculum revision needed for a 'Digitally Intelligent' India
5 years, 10 months ago

Digital skilling and literacy coupled with academic curriculum revision needed for a 'Digitally Intelligent' India

Firstpost  

Dr Lovneesh Chanana is the vice president, Digital Government at SAP. Lovneesh Chanana : The importance of emerging technologies and the creation of a ‘Digitally Intelligent India’ are increasingly gaining acceptance. Our recent work with the government of Andhra Pradesh where SAP supported it in building a comprehensive financial management system is a strident step towards the integration of state-run service delivery. LC: Governments, across regions, face similar challenges in terms of the need to offer a unified service delivery platform, skilling and capacity building etc. tech2: Do you think India needs procurement reforms with e-procurement and government e-marketplace already in the picture?

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India is poised to become a global leader in distance education: NCVET Chairman
3 days, 3 hours ago

India is poised to become a global leader in distance education: NCVET Chairman

The Hindu  

Atul Kumar Tiwari, Chairman of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training and Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, on Thursday, said India is poised to become a global leader in distance education, with increasing internet penetration and the development of e-learning platforms. Addressing the 20th annual convocation of the Karnataka State Open University here, Mr. …

Transforming rural education in India: Challenges and breakthroughs
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Transforming rural education in India: Challenges and breakthroughs

India Today  

As per the Economic Survey, 65 percent of the country's population lives in rural India. As per NITI Aayog's 2023 report - India has over one million teacher vacancies, with rural areas facing acute shortages-some rural schools operate with only one teacher, limiting individual student attention and learning gaps. Example: Teach For India's TFIx and InnovatED are programs that help …

Laying the digital path to a developed India
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Laying the digital path to a developed India

Hindustan Times  

In Baramati, Maharashtra, a small farmer is rewriting the rules of agriculture with Artificial Intelligence. Building AI — compute, data, and innovation: Semiconductors and electronics form the backbone, while DPI serves as the driving force propelling India’s tech revolution. The government is facilitating the development of India’s own foundational models, including Large Language Models and problem-specific AI solutions tailored to …

‘India will set up national large language model to build AI capabilities’: PM Modi
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘India will set up national large language model to build AI capabilities’: PM Modi

Firstpost  

The prime minister also said that the central government has taken a number of measures to promote startups including approving a corpus fund of Rs 1 lakh crore rupees to enhance research and innovation Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced the creation of a ‘National Large Language Model’ to develop artificial intelligence capabilities in India. Addressing a post-budget webinar …

Deepak Kumar | Smartphone skills growing as digital divide gets bridged across rural India
2 months ago

Deepak Kumar | Smartphone skills growing as digital divide gets bridged across rural India

Deccan Chronicle  

With India’s technological landscape undergoing a massive transformation, digital literacy has become an important determinant of opportunities in the 21st century, particularly in shaping the readiness of the country’s youth for future educational, economic, and social trajectories. The digital component of ASER survey was first developed for the ASER 2023 survey focusing on “Beyond Basics”, that explored Internet access and …

As Sweden shifts back to books, is India next in the digital learning struggle?
2 months, 1 week ago

As Sweden shifts back to books, is India next in the digital learning struggle?

India Today  

Digital learning was once touted as the way forward. While some use them for better understanding of topics, parental discretion is crucial in this regard.” She agrees with Mungali’s views, adding that for many students, owning a textbook itself is a luxury, making the idea of relying on digital learning seem almost unreal. The increased screen time among students isn’t …

The digital frontier of inequality
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The digital frontier of inequality

The Hindu  

India stands at a pivotal moment in its digital revolution, underpinned by an internationally recognised model of digital public infrastructure. In response, the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, recently launched ‘Ab Koi Bahana Nahi ’, a national campaign aligned with the global ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. Already constrained by societal norms, many …

Tech Savvy Youth: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Skillful Future
5 months ago

Tech Savvy Youth: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Skillful Future

Hindustan Times  

The article highlights the importance of leveraging technology to address the skills gap and empower India's workforce. It emphasizes the need for open-source national job and skilling platforms that provide personalized learning experiences, including AI-powered tools for career guidance and mentorship. The article also stresses the importance of addressing access issues, particularly for women and rural populations, to ensure inclusivity. …

Drive to promote digital literacy in full swing in Kozhikode district
6 months ago

Drive to promote digital literacy in full swing in Kozhikode district

The Hindu  

The field-level survey and training as part of the State government’s ‘Digi Keralam’ project for bridging the digital divide will draw to a close in Kozhikode district on October 3. According to the project coordinators, two grama panchayats, Valayam and Perumanna, have already won the title of being the first fully digitally literate local bodies in Kozhikode district. As part …

Classroom to cubicle: filling the digital skill gap
11 months ago

Classroom to cubicle: filling the digital skill gap

The Hindu  

In a residential patch at Puttanna Road in Basavanagudi, a building rumbles with excitement. The “ADVANTAGE INDIA” initiative, a part of Microsoft’s Skills for Jobs programme, will focus on training individuals in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Those institutions who have all the capability but just need skilling can use the job standards created by the Sector Skill Council …

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey
1 year ago

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey

Hindustan Times  

India, a burgeoning powerhouse of talent and innovation, stands at a crucial juncture in its educational and professional skilling journey. Skilling the school students- Early child education Early education recognition is essential as preschools lay the groundwork for future education by fostering children's emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, which shapes their adult selves. Early childhood education technology platforms are increasingly …

Can Indian teens’ ease with smartphones be used to help fill in their education gaps? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 2 months ago

Can Indian teens’ ease with smartphones be used to help fill in their education gaps? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

This year’s Annual Status of Education Report or ASER, ‘Beyond Basics’, surveyed over 34,000 young people aged between 14 and 18, in 28 districts across the country, to get an inkling into: what are the young people of India currently doing? The results were perhaps not very surprising given that ASER, which is brought out by the NGO Pratham, has …

UP govt brings AI and coding to madrassa curriculum
1 year, 5 months ago

UP govt brings AI and coding to madrassa curriculum

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to introduce artificial intelligence and coding to madrassa students. This initiative has been planned and taken forward by the Yogi government to equip madrassa students with a robust digital education and bring them in line with other education boards. The UP government's announcement is a major step towards the integration of digital literacy, coding, …

Tracking India's digital progress: The need for measuring digital skills
1 year, 7 months ago

Tracking India's digital progress: The need for measuring digital skills

Deccan Chronicle  

Digitalisation has been a big part of the national agenda in the last decade. In a post-pandemic world, SDG 4.4.1 — about youths’ digital literacy skills — has emerged as a key competency goal, which might also dictate future opportunities available to youth. This document encourages the development of a uniform definition of digital literacy for G20 member nations, including …

How EdTech is Transforming Teaching and Learning in India - News18
1 year, 8 months ago

How EdTech is Transforming Teaching and Learning in India - News18

News 18  

Education Technology, popularly known as EdTech, has revolutionised the education sector in recent years. Growth in the Indian EdTech sector has been backed by growing demand as well as innovative learning models offered by homegrown EdTech startups, aided by a facilitative new education policy. EdTech involves the use of digital platforms, software tools, and devices to facilitate education and enhance …

Bridging the digital divide in India's education landscape demands a multi-faceted approach
1 year, 9 months ago

Bridging the digital divide in India's education landscape demands a multi-faceted approach

India Today  

While digital learning platforms are hailed as the future of education delivery in India, a considerable chunk of our population still lacks the necessary resources including devices, infrastructure, and digital literacy to reap the benefits of digital education. BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE FOR A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH "According to a survey indicated that over 85 percent of households across India had …

Digital education is the future, says expert
1 year, 11 months ago

Digital education is the future, says expert

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Digital education was the only way for the country to meet its goal of increasing the national gross enrollment ratio in higher education from 27 to 50 per cent by 2035, Jagat Bhushan Nadda, director of the Consortium for Educational Communication, said on Thursday. Nadda, who was in town for the launch of the 24th CEC-University Grants Commission Educational …

Education through digital format for Intermediate students in AP
2 years, 1 month ago

Education through digital format for Intermediate students in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has advised officials to finalise plans for introduction of the digital format education for Intermediate students on the lines of the digital studies in schools in the state. The Chief Minister asked the officials to submit proposals on arranging digital learning methods for Intermediate students, similar to the way IFP display panels are …

Education Budget 2023: Focus on Building Reading Habit, Education Among Tribal Children, Key Takeaways From Union Budget
2 years, 1 month ago

Education Budget 2023: Focus on Building Reading Habit, Education Among Tribal Children, Key Takeaways From Union Budget

News 18  

In the recently announced Union Budget 2023, the education budget focuses on increasing literacy among children in an organic manner as well as building an ecosystem that equips youth with the right skills for the job market. In a boost to increasing literacy among tribal children, the minister announced the recruitment of 38,800 teachers and support staff for 740 Eklavya …

Budget 2023: Improve quality of education, provide more equitable access to learning opportunities for all students
2 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2023: Improve quality of education, provide more equitable access to learning opportunities for all students

Firstpost  

Remove GST on the supply of goods for digital education, and services used for teaching and learning applications The Union Budget 2023 is fast approaching and the ed-tech sector is waiting eagerly for the government’s plans for the sector. The ed-tech sector is hoping that the Union Budget 2023 will be a catalyst for the growth of the industry, and …

International Day of Education: Why digitalisation of education in India is important for higher education
2 years, 2 months ago

International Day of Education: Why digitalisation of education in India is important for higher education

India Today  

The digitalisation of education in India has had a significant impact on higher education in recent years. With the rise of technology, online learning and digital resources have become increasingly accessible to students in India, providing them with new opportunities to access higher education. ONLINE LEARNING PORTALS Online learning platforms and e-learning portals have made it possible for students in …

Digital revolution in every school with e-tabs and digital teaching: CM Jagan
2 years, 3 months ago

Digital revolution in every school with e-tabs and digital teaching: CM Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: “This is a God-given gift for me to celebrate my birthday with children, for whom we should provide good education that will be the best asset for their future.” So stated Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as he launched the distribution of e-tablets to students of Class VIII in Sri Alapati Venkataramaiah Zilla Parishad High School at Yadlapalli …

5 transformational changes ed-tech will witness in 2023
2 years, 3 months ago

5 transformational changes ed-tech will witness in 2023

India Today  

The education space in India witnessed the highest disruption during the Covid-19 pandemic. The edtech industry in this regard has grown leaps and bounds in the last couple of years, with the private sector playing a pivotal role in augmenting the quality of education delivery and learning outcomes. The education segment in India is also noticing a significant rise in …

Digital learning: Way forward for education in tier II and tier III cities in India
2 years, 3 months ago

Digital learning: Way forward for education in tier II and tier III cities in India

India Today  

Recently, the government announced the M SHRI scheme to upgrade 14,500 of the one million+ government schools with modern and green infrastructure. Schools in Tier I cities perform better in terms of access, facilities, and learning results, but those in rural India still fall behind. RENEWED FOCUS ON EDUCATION However, the Digital India Mission and NEP 2020's renewed focus on …

Govt to Come up with Digital University Frameworks: Dharmendra Pradhan
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt to Come up with Digital University Frameworks: Dharmendra Pradhan

News 18  

The government is in the process of setting up a Digital University in India to promote education and skill development. The Centre is working on frameworks to set up this one-of-a-kind varsity, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Education said. The industry needs to adopt these policy reforms and flexible frameworks,” the minister said while …

A new digital lifestyle is taking shape in India: Education Minister
2 years, 6 months ago

A new digital lifestyle is taking shape in India: Education Minister

Live Mint  

New Delhi: There is a new ‘digital lifestyle’ taking shape in India, said Union Minister for Education and Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday. Addressing the inaugural session of the International Conclave on ‘Digital Transformation and Internationalization of Higher Education’ organized by the Deakin University, Australia, the minister said that India’s digitization is creating new opportunities with the indigenous 5G …

Digital India: The Indian way | OPINION
2 years, 6 months ago

Digital India: The Indian way | OPINION

India Today  

The digital policies that are being picked up in India do not really reflect the digital issues that are important from an India perspective. While India is hurtling in an accelerated manner towards an ever-increasing digitalisation of our economy and of our society, we also need to ensure that it is happening the Indian way, supporting the issues that are …

Explained: New-age curriculum to solve biggest job crisis in India, and emphasis on skilled workforce
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained: New-age curriculum to solve biggest job crisis in India, and emphasis on skilled workforce

India Today  

The Indian educational system aims to strengthen character, develop strong moral and ethical values, and make students creative so they can solve real problems. Our country's education system needs to restructure outdated education curricula and rapidly adopt innovative education methodology that is in sync with industrial needs so that our young workforce is employable. Hence, there is a serious need …

27.3 Million People In India Need Digital Skill Training Immediately: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

27.3 Million People In India Need Digital Skill Training Immediately: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: Over 27 million people in India are required to be imparted digital skills especially in cloud related technologies to unlock USD 1 trillion digital economy potential by 2025 as well as to enable the country to compete at global level, a senior Amazon Web Services official said on Wednesday. While sharing updates of the cloud skilling programme aimed …

5 factors that are contributing towards digitisation of education
2 years, 10 months ago

5 factors that are contributing towards digitisation of education

India Today  

In India, various factors, the most important of which is technology, have revolutionized the education system, and conventional teaching-learning techniques have given way to more modern approaches. ONLINE TEACHING The conventional approach to teaching and learning is making way for technologically advanced audio-visual aids, state-of-the-art technology and new-age teaching tools and techniques. TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS FOR ONLINE CLASSROOMS Rapid …

Doubts raised by experts over government's push to set up 200 TV channels for Classes 1-12
3 years, 1 month ago

Doubts raised by experts over government's push to set up 200 TV channels for Classes 1-12

India Today  

Experts who were advocating for school reopening questioned the central government's decision to put up TV channels to provide extra education for pupils in Classes 1 to 12 while claiming that it would not compensate for the learning loss suffered by the epidemic. Digital University Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23, that due to the …

Top ed-tech trends for 2022 that will make learning joyful
3 years, 2 months ago

Top ed-tech trends for 2022 that will make learning joyful

India Today  

Today, we are living in a world that is characterized by constant change. Holistic learning gives way for more multi-dimensional, practical and skill-based training, preparing individuals for the future world of work. Furthermore, post the pandemic, the flexibility of the workplace allowed many employees to work remotely, also driving better mental health, that in turn increased productivity. Immersive and experiential …

How a Teacher's Digital Push Is Revolutionising Rajasthan's Education System
3 years, 4 months ago

How a Teacher's Digital Push Is Revolutionising Rajasthan's Education System

The Quint  

Impressed by his model, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot initiated training in online education for government school teachers. He has formed a team of 40 teachers who record videos of the lessons for higher classes of the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, and post them online, the report added. Rajasthan's education department has also become the first to come up with …

School Closure, Digital Divide, Learning Gap: Post-COVID India Needs Resilient Education System
3 years, 4 months ago

School Closure, Digital Divide, Learning Gap: Post-COVID India Needs Resilient Education System

News 18  

Education remains the solitary ray of hope for many to break the vicious circle of poverty. However, the data released by the Unified District Information System for Education for the academic session 2019-20 shows that 78 per cent of schools in India don’t have internet facilities and more than 61 per cent do not even have computers. Approximately 12 crore …

The war for digital talent: India can emerge as a global hub for it
3 years, 6 months ago

The war for digital talent: India can emerge as a global hub for it

Live Mint  

Over the last few months, every single conversation I have had with industry leaders has been about one thing: talent. There is an estimated gap of 6 million between demand and supply of digital talent across eight countries including the US, China, India and parts of Europe. The shortage of digital talent in India is leading to high attrition rates …

The digital future of our country is distinctly being re-imagined
3 years, 7 months ago

The digital future of our country is distinctly being re-imagined

Live Mint  

If you ask a group of people what ‘Digital India’ means to them, it is really interesting to see the variety of responses you get. For some, it is about Indian tech startups—Zomato, Ola, Urban Company, etc, that are redefining how we consume goods or services; for some it’s the legendary tech services companies—TCS, Infosys and the like that have …

Digital India completes 6 years: 2020s will be India's techade, says Modi; key highlights of PM's speech
3 years, 8 months ago

Digital India completes 6 years: 2020s will be India's techade, says Modi; key highlights of PM's speech

Firstpost  

Speaking at a virtual event to mark the completion of six years of Digital India, Modi said India is also conscious of its responsibilities as a data powerhouse and noted that work is underway on all aspects of data protection Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said that India’s proven tech prowess presents massive opportunity for the country, and exuded confidence …

Digital India: How the six-year-old mission has taken a largely offline nation online
3 years, 8 months ago

Digital India: How the six-year-old mission has taken a largely offline nation online

Firstpost  

Digital India is a Rs 1,13,000-crore flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy Digital India, a flagship initiative that was launched with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy, has completed six years of its journey since its launch on …

Know how Edtech startups are boosting India's digital education and careers
4 years, 1 month ago

Know how Edtech startups are boosting India's digital education and careers

India TV News  

The advent of digital education showcases how the Indian education system is going through a digital transformation. With the outbreak of COVID-19, the Indian education system has struggled to facilitate classes with the limited number of online resources available, causing a paradigm shift in making the Ed-Tech space a vital part of mainstream learning. The Bangalore- based online tutoring firm …

How digitization in education is fuelling growth in India's ed-tech ecosystem
4 years, 2 months ago

How digitization in education is fuelling growth in India's ed-tech ecosystem

India Today  

This year has been an eye-opener in several ways. New-age platforms powered by cutting-edge technology Aside from the easy access to technology, another core element laying the foundation for ed-tech’s growth in India is new-age ed-tech platforms. An ed-tech-friendly National Education Policy The recently announced National Education Policy 2020 will have a positive influence on the country’s ed-tech ecosystem when …

Effective digital tools and learning methods for rural govt schools revealed in teacher survey across 6 states
4 years, 2 months ago

Effective digital tools and learning methods for rural govt schools revealed in teacher survey across 6 states

India Today  

A teacher survey conducted across six states by Sampark Foundation reveals that teachers across six states prefer in-class teaching over online classes as an effective method to teach students in rural India’s government schools. The survey conducted digitally as schools remain closed was carried out to better understand the needs of government school teachers who are using remote learning tools …

Digital divide, educator development - few of the many education challenges that await attention in 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

Digital divide, educator development - few of the many education challenges that await attention in 2021

India Today  

The year 2020 has revolutionised the education sector across the globe. Educated employment is another major problem faced by India which the National Education Policy 2020 aims to address by focusing on skill development, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, problem-solving and industry-relevant knowledge. Lack of teaching resources As stated in a Niti Aayog report released earlier this year, a single teacher may …

National Skill Dev Corp NSDC joins hands with BYJU's to train and upskill teachers
4 years, 3 months ago

National Skill Dev Corp NSDC joins hands with BYJU's to train and upskill teachers

India Today  

As part of the Skill India Mission, the National Skill Development Corporation has joined hands with major edtech company BYJU’s to support the teacher training and upskilling. Additionally, BYJU’S will share its digital educational content as free licences with the NSDC ecosystem to equip teachers and students for a quality learning experience. What the CEOs had to say Commenting on …

Opinion | Reimagining India’s digital transformation in vital sectors
4 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | Reimagining India’s digital transformation in vital sectors

Live Mint  

India has been on a digital-first trajectory for a few years, spurred on by its goal of becoming a trillion-dollar digital economy by 2025. Digital transformation across key sectors like manufacturing, education, healthcare, as well as government services and labor markets has the potential for each sector to create $10-$150 billion incremental economic value by 2025. Their efforts are well …

Digitizing education in India: All you need to know
4 years, 4 months ago

Digitizing education in India: All you need to know

India Today  

From the gurukuls of old where students gathered outdoors to listen to the teachings of their guru, Indian education has come a long way. Instead, EdTech is becoming a mainstream part of education for India’s rapidly growing learner population. 3 drivers for edtech innovation in India Market Demand for EdTech is Growing Rapidly Digitisation and increased mobile penetration have significantly …

Top 6 Ed-Tech trends in India post Covid-19
4 years, 7 months ago

Top 6 Ed-Tech trends in India post Covid-19

India Today  

The ongoing Covid-19 crises and the resultant lockdown over the past few months, has accelerated the adoption of technology across sectors, including education. And long after the pandemic, once the lockdown is eased and schools do finally open, a lot of parents may opt for complete or partial provisions for home schooling via virtual classrooms. Digital learning with on-demand content: …

In Delhi, remote learning during COVID-19 leaves less well-off grappling with digital divide and teachers ruing lack of training
4 years, 7 months ago

In Delhi, remote learning during COVID-19 leaves less well-off grappling with digital divide and teachers ruing lack of training

Firstpost  

The effectiveness of online classes has also become a sensitive issue for school managements caught between government instructions and parental expectations. Private school students like Vaishnavi, every morning wear their uniforms, pack their bags, reach ‘class’ on time and start with their “good morning madam” followed by marking of attendance. “True, some parents who were not plugged into technology and …

New Education Policy 2020: Push For Wider Reach Of Online Education; How It Seeks To Bridge Digital Divide
4 years, 8 months ago

New Education Policy 2020: Push For Wider Reach Of Online Education; How It Seeks To Bridge Digital Divide

ABP News  

The Centre on Monday approved the Draft National Education Policy which is set to change the face of the education system in India. During the pandemic, the sudden nationwide lockdown made educational institutes opt for online education to continue with classes and ensure that there is no break in students learning. But the shift also highlighted the digital divide in …

Online education: Bored students and exhausted teachers
4 years, 8 months ago

Online education: Bored students and exhausted teachers

India Today  

The COVID-19 pandemic has made “online education” a popular buzzword. Digital Education is a comprehensive ecosystem that not only includes innovative tools and technologies for teaching and learning, but also encapsulates a number of critical areas in the context of higher education. However, what we are seeing now in the name of digital education can be summed up as ”bored …

In sync with technology
4 years, 9 months ago

In sync with technology

The Hindu  

India’s FY21 budget had a slew of announcements for the education sector. The most radical was that the government allowed the top 100 universities to award fully online degrees to learners in the country. The education sector — especially companies operating in the ed-tech space — have welcomed these initiatives, as they have long been advocating the benefits of using …

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