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ASER survey covered 616 rural districts (which is more than 85 per cent of the total) and engaged 6.9 lakh children in the age group of three to 16. (AA Image/Deepak Deshpande)

Aakar Patel | Why getting our kids educated is a true sign of good governance

Crores of Indian families have become poorer and can no longer afford private education for their children.

24 Jan 2023 12:27 AM

AA Edit | Competitive politics enters education

Competitive politics with promise of investment in critical areas is certain to benefit the nation

07 Sep 2022 12:10 AM

In Mumbai alone, 603 schools have been identified for the implementation, out of which it is functional in 400 schools across Navi Mumbai and Greater Mumbai.

Making English accessible

Government school students are learning English in a comprehensive way using ReadToMe, an AI-infused technology program.

22 Sep 2019 1:10 AM

The move was taken to enable better assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a school, which in turn will help the authorities to devise ways to improve educational standards. (Photo: Pixabay)

Govt schools complain of obscene pictures on tablets in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

Ministry of Human Resource Development had distributed tablets in schools across Chhattisgarh to help teachers to record routine details.

01 Aug 2018 8:51 AM

Aided private schools face funds crunch

Talking about the non-salary grants, another Principal said that the government has stopped it 10 to 15 years ago.

28 Dec 2017 3:25 AM

Satwant Singh paints a government school’s wall in Punjab.

Punjabi NRI gives magic touch to govt schools

Chinese, Malaysian volunteers also paint walls, repair toilets, stock books in library.

16 Oct 2017 5:13 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bengaluru man adopts 6 schools as tribute to his late daughter

Simple words cause big change.

29 Aug 2017 6:05 PM

The notification of WBBSE comes in the wake of some schools ostracising students with HIV and not allowing them to attend classes. (Representational image)

Sops for HIV+ kids in West Bengal

Students to be included as ‘child belonging to disadvantaged group’.

22 Jul 2017 3:36 AM

he Delhi government, in its Solar Policy, targets to generate 2,000 MW electricity through solar power by 2025. Officials said the proposal to light up Delhi schools with solar energy was ready and would be implemented soon.

Solar power to light up Delhi schools

The move will give momentum to the Delhi government’s flagship programme to make the national capital a solar Delhi.

13 Jul 2017 3:43 AM

SDMC fiat to principals over safety of students

SDMC mayor Kamaljeet Sehrawat has issued instructions to the concerned department to ensure security of the students in the government schools.

04 Jun 2017 6:47 AM

The schools will be introducing science clubs for students and ensuring activities and trips as part of the club has also been proposed. (Photo: PTI)

Science to be part of joyful learning in UP schools

This initiative is part of the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan started by former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

30 Apr 2017 3:34 AM

Children will not be deprived of mid-day meals if they do not have Aadhaar card, government said on Friday. (Representational Image)

Children without Aadhaar will continue to get midday meals

The issue was raised by Congress leader Motilal Vohra during the Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha.

24 Mar 2017 2:21 PM

When art is just a text away

An auction of artworks by acclaimed artists is taking place on a special WhatsApp group created by NGO Khushii.

28 Feb 2017 3:05 AM

Teachers take out a rally in Jammu on Thursday in support of their demands. (Photo:PTI)

Can’t shut school: High Court to J&K government

Court says its prior permission needed if any school has to be closed.

16 Dec 2016 12:59 AM

Principals get powers to appoint retired teachers

Previously, the government had allowed school principals to appoint estate managers for maintenance of cleanliness and sanitation.

07 Dec 2016 4:54 AM

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