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Javadekar was addressing the 12th ASSOCHAM National Education Summit themed 'Making India Global Powerhouse: Catalysing Reforms and Innovations'.

Govt approves 7th pay commission recommendations for teachers of technical institutions

"This will directly benefit a total of 29,264 teachers and other academic staff of state government funded institutes. Besides, about 3.5 lakh teachers and other academic staff of private colleges or institutions within the purview of All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) will also benefit from the approval," Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters.

HRD Minsitry's decision to reduce syllabus by 50% is a welcome move: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

He also lauded the country's sportspersons for their attitude and confidence at the world stage. "No government alone can do it. It's a collective effort," he stressed.

Patriotism not politics behind asking varsities to observe surgical strikes' anniversary: Prakash Javadekar

With opposition leaders accusing the government of politicising surgical strikes, Javadekar, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, rejected their criticism as "absolutely ridiculous and false".

HRD ministry pitches for national madarsa board

In a recent meeting of the National Monitoring Committee for Minorities' Education (NCME), panel member Afzar Shamsi recommended that the data of unregistered madarsas be captured.

Raising quality of education will be top priority: Javadekar

Talking to reporters, he said raising the quality of education is his "top priority" as the HRD Minister. He assured cooperation to all the states in developing the quality of education.

Irani takes charge of Textiles; says new role shows PM's faith

Shunted out of HRD Ministry, Smriti Irani today put up a brave face saying her new Textiles portfolio signified the "faith" shown by the Prime Minister and the party in her capacity to perform.

Amit Shah behind decision to move Smriti out of HRD: Sources

Union Minister Smriti Irani turned out to be the biggest loser in the reshuffle of the Council of Ministers as she was shunted out of the politically crucial Human Resources Development Ministry.

Centre considering implementing new education system: Katheria

"The central government is seriously considering implementing a new education system by making fundamental changes, including the system of not failing students up to Class VIII, in the present one," the Union Minister of State for HRD told reporters here yesterday.

Panel recommends Rs 10 cr grant for new Dept of Yogic arts

A committee constituted by the HRD ministry to prescribe modalities for Yoga education in universities has suggested that UGC should provide grants of Rs 10 crore to institutions for starting new departments of Yogic Art and Science.

CPI against IIT fee hike, says edu cannot be commercialised

"There can be some reasonable increase of 25 per cent to 30 per cent, but not 300 per cent. Education can not be seen from commercial angle, especially in government institutes. We demand the proposed hike is rolled back immediately," CPI general secretary S Sudhakar Reddy said.

Budget 2016: To improve quality of education under Sarva Shiksha, says FM

The Union Budget for 2016-17 saw a marginal rise in allocation for spending on education and provisions were made for skill development by Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley as the government plans in increase focus on quality of education under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

BLOG: IIMs' fears of threat to autonomy may be exaggerated

Legalities apart, there's the question of who will enforce accountability in the IIMs if the government were to withdraw. The IIM boards consist of people with little stake in the institutes.

HRD ministry eyes implementation of Right to Edu Act

The HRD ministry is trying to haul up the education sector in the country.

Datawind to clear paid orders of Ubislate in 6 weeks

Bringing some clarity to the current haze, Datawind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli has assured that the company will clear the remainder of paid orders for Ubislate...

Govt agencies show interest in Aakash 2

Datawind, the Canadian manufacturer of India's low-cost computing dream is receiving queries from other government agencies, pertaining to the supply of the Aakash 2 tablet.