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Karnataka: SEP committee forms 30 task forces

The State Education Policy (SEP) committee has constituted 30 theme-based task forces - 17 for higher education, and 13 for school education - to comprehensively study and submit reports on different aspects of education in the State. The task forces are to submit reports by the second week of June…

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024

Vishwanath takes on State government over ‘’mess in education system’’

A.H. Vishwanath, MLC, flayed the State government for what he termed ‘a mess of the education system in Karnataka’ and described it as a fallout of the failure to implement the National Education Policy in spirit.

The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024

Poll duty triggers scare among Bengal teachers, who say they are already busy

Kolkata college teachers fear being assigned election duties, citing academic responsibilities and National Education Policy implementation as priorities.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

A Department of Education policy adviser has resigned to protest the administration’s military support of Israel’s war in Gaza, as well as its handling of fallout from the war at home and abroad

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024

Comprehensive discussion on NEP sought

Comprehensive discussion should be held on the National Education Policy 2020, All India Federation of Teachers’ Organisations (AIFTO) national working chairman M. Salahudeen has said.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Government college students in Karnataka to get free spoken English coaching

Govt to sign MoU with Wadhwani Foundation to offer free spoken English training to college students. Govt committed to introducing State Education Policy (SEP) and increasing budgetary allocation for higher education. 3,000 Karnataka Public Schools to be opened in next three years.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Age-related confusion haunts school admissions for upcoming academic year

Schools across Bengaluru are worried that the age criteria for kindergarten and first grade as mandated by the National Education Policy will affect their admission numbers for the upcoming academic year

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Government PU college principals and lecturers stage protest at Freedom Park

Govt. PU college staff in Bengaluru protest entrusting DDPUs supervision to CEOs. Retired SC judge V. Gopala Gowda urges govt. to withdraw circular. Writer Banjagere Jayaprakash calls for implementation of State Education Policy. Ninge Gowda A.H. demands Education Council for consultation on decisions.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

CM to be presented State Education Policy soon; translation under way

Tamil Nadu govt. forms panel to create State Education Policy; translation into Tamil underway. Committee led by retired High Court judge D. Murugesan to suggest ways to improve access, equity, and quality of education in line with State's legacy, present, and future aspirations. New members appointed after allegations and resignation.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Government committed to providing youth with technical education, says Minister

Stressing on the importance of youth getting technical education and developing entrepreneurial skills, Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar said that his government was committed to changing the State’s education policy so as to make it provide required technical education and develop entrepreneurship among the students.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023