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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Showcases Unity and Education Reforms in Rameswaram | India News

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Showcases Unity and Education Reforms in Rameswaram | India News

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Last Updated:January 02, 2026, 18:01 IST Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Rameswaram. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Speaks In Tamil At Kashi Tamil Sangamam Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the closing ceremony of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Rameswaram, beginning his speech in Tamil, a move seen as a counter to the ruling DMK’s language narrative. Pradhan emphasised that India’s unity is enhanced through respect for diversity and the sharing of knowledge. He described the Kashi Tamil Sangamam as a civilisational movement reflecting the country’s enduring cultural unity. The theme, ‘Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam’, highlighted the significance of learning Tamil and exploring India’s ancient wisdom, paying tribute to the nation’s linguistic and cultural richness. He added that the need for India to move beyond traditional education boundaries and focus on a system based on skills, entrepreneurship, and apprenticeships. He noted that education should not merely confer degrees but also make the youth practically competent and self-reliant. Tamil civilisation is not regional but foundational to …

CBSE Directs Schools To Implement Skill Education Initiatives Without Delay

CBSE Directs Schools To Implement Skill Education Initiatives Without Delay

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In a bid to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and NCF-School Education, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to urgently implement skill education initiatives. These initiatives aim to integrate vocational skills into the school curriculum, helping bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world applications. By emphasising the need for swift action, CBSE seeks to prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce and promote a skilled, self-reliant generation for India’s future growth. Key Initiatives For Skill Education Skill Modules for Classes 6-12: CBSE introduced skill modules for students from classes 6 to 12, which can be opted through classes, hobby clubs, or self-learning online. The modules are project-based, and CBSE has developed a portal for registration and certification. Skill Subjects in Classes 9-12: A range of 22 skill subjects for classes 9-10 and 43 skill subjects for classes 11-12 are available for students. Schools need no separate permission or fees to introduce these subjects. Handholding and Mentoring: CBSE is providing resources to assist schools in introducing …

World Banks’s ‘Jobs at Your Doorstep’ report launched in Delhi | Education

World Banks’s ‘Jobs at Your Doorstep’ report launched in Delhi | Education

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Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Minister of Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched a report titled Jobs at Your Doorstep: A Jobs Diagnostics for Young People in Six States, in New Delhi on November 22, 2024. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan complimented the World Bank team for the detailed report on six states and also suggested the team adopt a pan-India framework. Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Sanjay Kumar; Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Atul Kumar Tiwari; Country Director, World Bank, India, Mr Auguste Tano Kouame; Lead Education Specialist, Shabnam Sinha, World Bank, India, officials of the Ministries and some school Principals were also present at the event. About Jobs at Your Doorstep report: Jobs at Your Doorstep is a skills gap analysis that attempts to align trades offered in schools industry-specific needs of the districts where the schools are present. The study was initiated to reimagine the skill education offering through in-depth primary as well as secondary research in six STARS states, …

Odisha-based university empowers entrepreneurs with ‘in-house’ industrial approach

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In Odisha, the Centurion University of Technology and Management claimed to be an “entrepreneurial university” and a “hub of industries” where students manage over 30 in-house production units across various sectors like technology, engineering, agriculture, aerospace, recycling, pharmacy, and more. The Government of India, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020, launched various schemes including Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Skill Loan Scheme, Polytechnic Institute, and more under the Skill India Mission to boost skill-based education.  ‘An entrepreneurial university’  Dr. Prof Mukti Kanta Mishra, President of CUTM believes that entrepreneurship is closely associated with two terms – enterprise and entrepreneur. “Centurion University is an entrepreneurial space where teaching and learning happen through real-life external labs based on the market trends,” he told LiveMint.  “Instead of being just a job consumer, you need to create job opportunities for others. One should know that an entrepreneur is a person, enterprise is the product and entrepreneurship is the process. You need to understand this concept of the 3 Ps to be an entrepreneur. This is our way of …