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Youth to play big role in India’s progress: Dharmendra Pradhan
14 hours, 45 minutes ago

Youth to play big role in India’s progress: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Indian Express  

Pradhan further said the New Education Policy of the Centre aims at encouraging all schools and educational institutions to create skilled citizens as the youth power and demographic dividend will play a big role in the country’s progress in the next 25 to 50 years. The minister said the DAV institutions are working for the holistic development of students in …

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DigiYatra meets polls: NTA to conduct only entrances, not job exams
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4 days, 14 hours ago

DigiYatra meets polls: NTA to conduct only entrances, not job exams

India Today  

In a sweeping move to restore credibility and enhance transparency in the conduct of national entrance examinations, the Union government, under the aegis of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled plans on December 17 to restructure the National Testing Agency. At a press conference brimming with transformative announcements, Pradhan declared that the NTA would exclusively focus on entrance tests for higher …

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PMAY-U 2.0: Who can apply for affordable homes under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
4 days, 14 hours ago

PMAY-U 2.0: Who can apply for affordable homes under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

India Today  

The central government has launched the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 to provide affordable housing for one crore urban poor, middle-class families, and economically disadvantaged groups in metropolitan areas. INCLUSIVE URBAN DEVELOPMENT PMAY-U 2.0, a flagship government initiative, focuses on offering all-weather pucca houses to eligible beneficiaries in urban areas. PMAY-U 2.0 incorporates four …

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NTA to focus only on entrance exams from 2025, says Dharmendra Pradhan
5 days, 8 hours ago

NTA to focus only on entrance exams from 2025, says Dharmendra Pradhan

India Today  

In a major announcement in Parliament, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the National Testing Agency will focus solely on conducting entrance exams for higher education institutions starting in 2025, and will no longer oversee recruitment exams. Dharmendra Pradhan revealed that the government is exploring the possibility of introducing computer-adaptive tests and tech-driven entrance exams in the near future. In …

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NCERT textbooks to cost less from 2025, new books for classes 9-12 by 2026: Dharmendra Pradhan
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5 days, 19 hours ago

NCERT textbooks to cost less from 2025, new books for classes 9-12 by 2026: Dharmendra Pradhan

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: NCERT textbooks for some classes will cost less from next year, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Tuesday.The National Council of Educational Research and Training, which currently prints five crore textbooks a year, is working to augment capacity to 15 crore from next year, he said. The minister also informed that the new textbooks, according to the …

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Radhakrishnan panel recommends restructuring of NTA, asks for better coordination with States
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Radhakrishnan panel recommends restructuring of NTA, asks for better coordination with States

The Hindu  

A high-level committee of experts, headed by former chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organisation K. Radhakrishnan, has recommended restructuring of the National Testing Agency. “NTA needs to be manned with internal domain-specific human resources and a leadership team with domain expertise, proven experience and skill sets who should take charge of the testing process in the future,” the report …

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Centre mulls holding NEET-UG exam in online mode
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5 days, 21 hours ago

Centre mulls holding NEET-UG exam in online mode

The Hindu  

The Union government is trying the possibilities of holding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions, presently held in offline mode, in online mode. Talking to reporters on the education sector in the country in New Delhi on Tuesday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said his Ministry will take a decision in this …

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42 new premier institutions established in last 10 years: Dharmendra Pradhan
6 days, 3 hours ago

42 new premier institutions established in last 10 years: Dharmendra Pradhan

The Hindu  

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the growth in higher education in the country in the last decade at a press conference in Delhi. He spoke about the expansion of these institutions, surge in student enrolment and recruitment, the One Nation One Subscription initiative, among other subjects. He said, “The One Nation One Subscription initiative aims to promote both core and …

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Will NEET Be Conducted Online? Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Answers
6 days, 5 hours ago

Will NEET Be Conducted Online? Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Answers

ABP News  

The Education and Health Ministry are deliberating on whether to conduct medical entrance exam NEET-UG in pen and paper mode or online mode and a decision in this regard is expected soon, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. The Education Ministry has held two rounds of talks with the Health Ministry led by Union Minister JP Nadda. "The …

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NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams: Pradhan
6 days, 5 hours ago

NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams: Pradhan

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. The move is part of examination reforms based on recommendation of a high level panel set up earlier this year following alleged leak of medical entrance NEET exam and …

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NCERT textbooks to cost less from 2025, new books for classes 9-12 by 2026: Dharmendra Pradhan
6 days, 5 hours ago

NCERT textbooks to cost less from 2025, new books for classes 9-12 by 2026: Dharmendra Pradhan

The Hindu  

The National Council of Educational Research and Training textbooks for some classes will cost less from next year, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Tuesday. The minister also informed that the new textbooks as per updated curriculum for classes 9-12 will be available from 2026-27 academic session. "In the next academic year, NCERT will publish 15 crore quality and …

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NTA to stop conducting recruitment exams from 2025, focus solely on higher education entrance exams: Dharmendra Pradhan
6 days, 7 hours ago

NTA to stop conducting recruitment exams from 2025, focus solely on higher education entrance exams: Dharmendra Pradhan

Live Mint  

The National Testing Agency will not conduct any recruitment exams starting in 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. As reported by PTI, the move is part of examination reforms based on recommendation of a high level panel set up earlier this year following alleged leak of medical entrance …

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NTA to focus only on entrance exams for higher education, says Dharmendra Pradhan
Top News
6 days, 7 hours ago

NTA to focus only on entrance exams for higher education, says Dharmendra Pradhan

The Hindu  

The National Testing Agency will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. The move is part of examination reforms based on recommendation of a high level panel set up earlier this year following alleged leak of medical entrance NEET exam and series of …

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NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams, not conduct any recruitment tests : Dharmendra Pradhan
Top News
6 days, 7 hours ago

NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams, not conduct any recruitment tests : Dharmendra Pradhan

Hindustan Times  

The National Testing Agency will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams: Dharmendra Pradhan The move is part of examination reforms based on recommendation of a high level panel set up earlier this year …

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PMAY 2.0: How to apply online for new homes under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana? Check steps
6 days, 14 hours ago

PMAY 2.0: How to apply online for new homes under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana? Check steps

India TV News  

The central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has launched the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to provide financial assistance for housing. Under PMAY 2.0, the government plans to build 1 lakh new houses, where each unit will get a financial subsidy of Rs 2.30 lakh. The scheme will be implemented through various components, including: Beneficiary-Led …

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NCERT textbooks to cost less from 2025: Dharmendra Pradhan
Top News
6 days, 14 hours ago

NCERT textbooks to cost less from 2025: Dharmendra Pradhan

India Today  

The National Council of Educational Research and Training textbooks for some classes will cost less from next year, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Tuesday. Dharmendra Pradhan also mentioned that new textbooks based on the updated curriculum for classes 9-12 will be introduced in the 2026-27 academic session. "In the next academic year, NCERT will publish 15 crore quality …

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Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates workshop to empower women leaders for Viksit Bharat
1 week, 1 day ago

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates workshop to empower women leaders for Viksit Bharat

India Today  

Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated a one-day workshop titled Women Leaders: Shaping Academic Excellence for VIKSIT Bharat @ 2047 in New Delhi, organised by the University Grants Commission. The event was graced by Dr Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister of State for Education and Development of the North Eastern Region, along with several distinguished personalities, including Secretary of …

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Government to reduce coaching, boost holistic education: Dharmendra Pradhan
1 week, 3 days ago

Government to reduce coaching, boost holistic education: Dharmendra Pradhan

India Today  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the government's aim to reduce students' dependency on coaching centres and adopt a holistic approach to school education. “We aim to eradicate coaching dependency by introducing AI-driven learning systems, like the one at IIT Kanpur, to help students prepare for exams with interactive methods," says the education minister. "We are aiming to make Indian …

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Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates Smart India Hackathon 2024 grand finale
1 week, 5 days ago

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates Smart India Hackathon 2024 grand finale

India Today  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan virtually inaugurated the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon 2024, alongside Union Minister of State for Education Dr. Sukanta Majumdar. Addressing the gathering, Dharmendra Pradhan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for envisioning SIH as a platform fostering innovation and creativity amongst students. PM MODI TO INTERACT YOUNG INNOVATORS Prime Minister Shri …

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‘Rahul Gandhi a comedy king, trying to stay relevant’: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Rahul Gandhi a comedy king, trying to stay relevant’: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Hindustan Times  

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday hit out at Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, calling him a “comedy king" who is trying to stay relevant. Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Rahul Gandhi conducted a mock 'interview' over the issue with Congress members wearing masks of Prime Minister Narendra …

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Odissi dancer Madhulita Mohapatra wants to popularise the dance form in Kerala
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Odissi dancer Madhulita Mohapatra wants to popularise the dance form in Kerala

The Hindu  

Odissi dancer Madhulita Mohapatra confesses she came to Odissi rather late compared to other classical dancers who start young. I have around 1000 plus online students from across the globe,” says the recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar in 2018. Madhulita will perform Colours of Krishna, with her students of the Nrityantar Dance Ensemble, at the …

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Union Minister Pradhan launches India’s first sign language DTH channel
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Union Minister Pradhan launches India’s first sign language DTH channel

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a move to foster an inclusive education system, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday launched India’s first 24X7 television channel on sign language, as part of the PM e-VIDYA initiative. The channel 31, which will be run by the National Council of Educational Research and Training, aims to provide comprehensive educational resources in sign language, benefiting …

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Dharmendra Pradhan launches ICSSR research internship programme
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Dharmendra Pradhan launches ICSSR research internship programme

India Today  

ICSSR Research Internship Programme in Social and Human Sciences has been inaugurated by Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on December 5 in Delhi. Organised by the Indian Council of Social Science Research, this programme is set to empower postgraduate students by equipping them with advanced research skills to address contemporary challenges. The internship programme, launched by the Indian Council …

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13% houses completed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban in last 5 yrs: Govt
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

13% houses completed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban in last 5 yrs: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Around 13% of houses completed under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban in the past five years were in Uttar Pradesh alone, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. UP, which has the second-highest urban population according to the 2011 Census, has the highest number of completed houses under the mission between 2019-20 and 2023-24 with 1.15 million units. …

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