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Goa Board Introduces Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Subject from Class 9 Onwards

The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has announced the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a new subject for students starting from Class 9. The decision aims to align with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and will be applicable to schools that do not offer NSQF subjects. The official notification states that AI will be an additional subject for such schools. The syllabus for AI in Class 9 and Class 11 will be the same, as per a revised circular. Students opting for AI as their seventh subject in Class 9 will be exempted from the existing ICT (Information and Communication Technology) subject. The assessment for AI will consist of a theory component worth 40 marks (20 marks for each term) and a practical component worth 60 marks (30 marks for each term). The board recommends three sessions of 33 minutes each per week for AI classes in Class 9 and Class 11. Furthermore, the board has also updated the existing ICT syllabus for Class 9 and Class 11.

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AstraZeneca Partners with Quell for $2 Billion Cell Therapy Development Agreement

AstraZeneca and Quell Therapeutics have entered into a significant agreement, valued at over $2 billion, to collaborate on the development of cell therapies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. This partnership aims to create innovative treatments that could potentially provide a cure for conditions such as type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease. Under the terms of the agreement, AstraZeneca will provide an upfront payment of $85 million to Quell, with the potential for additional payments exceeding $2 billion based on the achievement of development and commercialization milestones.

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Ganesh Venkatraman, Associate Vice President, Anubavam, highlights about the organisation

“We had a great thought process in terms of building a solution that could help institutions scale up to the next level in terms of academics, accreditation, rankings, and policies,” says Ganesh Venkatraman, Associate Vice President, Anubavam in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards? Oh, it’s a fantastic place to be in. I could see a lot of organizations, tech organizations, educational technologies being a part of this. It’s wonderful to meet each other and also to be a part of the brightest minds from the higher education segment and the school segment. It’s a great place to be here, and I wish all the success to this event. Can you highlight about your organization? Anubavam Technologies, was started in 2006 with a vision to build a robust solution catering to the higher education segment. We had a great thought process in terms of building a solution that could help institutions scale up to the next level in terms of academics, accreditation, rankings, and policies. When you look at the technology industry, they started that journey three decades back, but unfortunately, education couldn’t do the same due to the fact that academics play a key role in this segment. It’s a very complex task to build a solution. So, we are really happy to see that we can put all the thoughts together, working with institutions across the globe, bringing in all the best practices, and building a robust solution in academics and accreditations that can help institutions reach the next level. We are also working closely with educational institutions in India, the Middle East, and the U.S. We have partnered with top institutions like, AUP, SRM, GITAM, and built a robust solution. SRM University, specifically, is one of our customers. I mention all these names to emphasize the strong belief they have in digital transformation. They have already started the journey and are seeing results from it. So, I’m very happy to be a part of this event, this organization, and to scale up to the next level.

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Dr. Sanjay Singh, Dean – School of Engineering and Technology, explains how they are implementing Technology in Education

“I urge to other people also that tell your students now to become multi-disciplinary and simultaneously skilled,” says Dr. Sanjay Singh, Dean – School of Engineering and Technology in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness The New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? It’s simply great. When the invitation came to me, I wasn’t sure what they were going to do. But later on, I came to know that ArdorComm Media Group informed me that they are going to have a panel of discussions with distinguished speakers, including many eminent speakers from government agencies, private companies, and even motivational speakers. I immediately accepted the invitation. To my surprise, I saw how digitalization is taking place more and more in the education sector. Digitalization has become an important part for educationists like me. It’s amazing to see the progress made in the field. How are you implementing technology in your institution? We have a learning management system in place. Additionally, as computer science is booming, we have incorporated computer science into various disciplines. We teach our students how computer science can be applied in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, and more. We focus on developing a multi-disciplinary approach and encourage students to explore different fields. Automation has also been integrated into various aspects. So, we emphasize the development of a multi-disciplinary mindset and skills. As you can see in this kind of forums we try to bring in the education leaders, the EdTech players as well as the government. How does this kind of forum benefit the education sector? This forum brings together various stakeholders in the education sector. It’s not just about students and teachers; it involves everyone, including parents, administrative staff, government representatives, and regulatory bodies. When everyone is involved, decisions can be made collectively, and transformations in education become more effective. That’s why here when I came I got well satisfied and I felt great why because ArdorComm Media has called not only educationalists, they also called government people also, they called our Minister of Education, we heard our Minister of Education of Tamil Nadu simultaneously they called a regional director of TNSDC then they called from NIOS so in this way all the stakeholders are available here. When all the stakeholders are available and If any discussion is taking place certainly the discussion will give a very good outcome, satisfactory outcome. So, everybody’s involvement is necessary in bringing transformation in education. So, it’s a very good time and I am thankful to ArdorComm Media Group who have called me in this particular occasion and like an eminent speaker they have given me opportunity, I am thankful to them. I urge to other people also that tell your students now to become multi-disciplinary and simultaneously skilled. ArdorComm Media Group has brought the word skill and employability, so beyond education, skill and employability. So, compulsorily we also do many of the things in our colleges for development of skills simultaneously we have to see that whether this particular skill will be suitable for this particular employment or not so thanks to you. ArdorComm Media Group as a media start-up will complete its two years of existence in just two to three months, so what message do you have for ArdorComm Media Group? I was impressed by Mr. Chandan Anand’s speech where he mentioned that they do not have a physical office and everyone is working from home. This demonstrates how entrepreneurship can thrive even without physical infrastructure. ArdorComm Media Group is doing an excellent job of deeply penetrating digitalization into the education sector and engaging stakeholders. I believe other stakeholders should collaborate with the group to organize similar programs in different locations. I hope that in the future, they can conduct sessions specifically for parents and students, in addition to the ones for speakers from the education industry, government sectors, and private sectors.

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Md. Basiruddin, Director, SB School of Nursing, shares his experience of attending the summit

“Education has been digitalized so the more students are exposed to technology the more they can learn,” says Md. Basiruddin, Director, SB School of Nursing in an interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Chennai? Its great to be a part of this summit. We want that the education policies in India are implemented nicely to impart good education to the students. We are attending various educational conferences across India to learn how to improve to education in rural parts of India and also to implement the same for the betterment of our institutions. How according to you is the impact of technology in education on students? Technology is a part of education. If we provide technology to students then it’ll enhance their knowledge. So, along with books it’s also important to provide technology to students. Education has been digitalized so the more students are exposed to technology the more they can learn. Any message you want to share for ArdorComm Media Group? I congratulate and thank ArdorComm Media for organizing this event. Keep up the good work of contributing to the education sector.

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Digi Yatra Revolutionizes Airport Experience, Sets Global Benchmark for Seamless Travel: Scindia

The Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, announced that the aviation sector in India has undergone significant changes under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Previously limited to a select few, air travel has now become accessible to the common man. Scindia highlighted the growth in domestic passengers, which increased from 60 million in 2014 to 143 million in 2020 before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. International passengers also saw a significant increase, rising from 43 million to 64 million, marking nearly a 50% growth. Despite the impact of Covid-19, the number of aircraft has risen from around 400 in 2014 to 723 in 2023. Scindia emphasized the launch of Digi Yatra, a program designed for domestic flight passengers, which aims to set a new global benchmark for a seamless, hassle-free, and safe passenger experience at airports. The initiative was initially introduced at three airports – Delhi, Bengaluru, and Varanasi – on December 1, 2022, and later expanded to four more airports – Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Vijayawada – in March 2023. The government plans to implement Digi Yatra across various airports in the country. Furthermore, the minister highlighted the progress in airport infrastructure, with the government operationalizing an additional 74 airports, helicopters, and water aerodromes, bringing the total to 220. In addition to airport development, the government has also made strides in the establishment of 11 greenfield airports. The UDAN scheme, aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, has identified 180 RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme) airports, including 25 water aerodromes and 40 helipads, for the operation of RCS flights. Currently, out of 1,152 awarded RCS routes, 475 routes have commenced operations, connecting 74 airports, nine heliports, and two water aerodromes. The RCS UDAN scheme has facilitated travel for approximately 121.67 lakh passengers, and an amount of around Rs 2,585.25 crore has been released to selected airline operators for the operation of RCS UDAN flights. Recently, Udan 5.1 was launched, focusing specifically on helicopter routes.

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Pharmacies in Government Hospitals to Provide Medication Instructions in Vernacular Language

Pharmacists working in government hospitals will now be required to provide medications in envelopes with dosage instructions written in the local language. The objective of this measure is to enhance patient safety, ensure quality assurance, and prevent medication errors. The new policy applies to all patients seeking treatment at government hospitals. Due to the high patient volume, doctors in these hospitals may not always have sufficient time to explain dosage instructions and timings to each patient individually. Additionally, medical prescriptions are typically written in English, which many patients receiving care at government hospitals may not understand. As per the new directive, pharmacists from the hospital’s dispensary will be responsible for writing the names of the medicines, along with their dosages and timings, in the local language on a stamped format that includes the hospital’s name. A health official stated that this initiative aims to promote the safe and appropriate use of medications.

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New Vice Chancellors Appointed for Mumbai University and SPPU

Ravindra Kulkarni has recently been designated as the Vice Chancellor of Mumbai University (MU), while Dr. Suresh Gosavi has assumed the role of Vice Chancellor at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), as per an announcement from the office of Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais on Tuesday. The Governor, who acts as the chancellor of public universities in the state, also tweeted about Dr. Sanjay Bhave being appointed as the new VC of Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth in Dapoli. Dr Ravindra Dattatray Kulkarni has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mumbai; while Dr. Suresh Wamangir Gosavi has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Savitribai Phule Pune University. — Governor of Maharashtra (@maha_governor) June 6, 2023 Dr. Kulkarni is a respected professor at the Institute of Chemical Technology, and Dr. Gosavi holds a senior professorship in the Department of Physics at SPPU. Dr. Bhave currently leads the department at Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth. Mumbai University (MU) and Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) are two prestigious educational institutions in Maharashtra, India. Mumbai University, established in 1857, is one of the oldest and largest universities in the country. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including arts, science, commerce, law, engineering, and technology. The university has numerous affiliated colleges and institutes, making it a hub of academic and research activities in the region. Savitribai Phule Pune University, founded in 1949, is another renowned university known for its academic excellence. It offers diverse academic programs in fields such as arts, science, commerce, management, engineering, and social sciences. SPPU has a strong focus on research and innovation, collaborating with national and international institutions to foster academic partnerships and advancements. Both universities play a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape of Maharashtra, producing skilled graduates and contributing to the overall development of the state. They are led by Vice Chancellors who oversee the administration, academic policies, and overall functioning of the institutions, ensuring quality education and research opportunities for students and faculty.

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Punjab Government Organizes Placement Drive, Offering 10,000 Job Opportunities

The Punjab government is organizing a placement drive called Rozgar Mela, which aims to offer more than 10,000 job opportunities to job seekers in various districts. The event will be held simultaneously across all districts and will feature the participation of over 425 well-known employers, including Vardhman, Sportking, Flipkart, Airtel, and Reliance. The positions available will have a salary range of Rs 8,000 to Rs 60,000, catering to individuals with diverse educational backgrounds, including postgraduates, graduates (both technical and non-technical), diploma holders, ITI graduates, and candidates with 12th and matriculation qualifications. Even those without formal education are encouraged to participate. Interested candidates can register through the job portal or visit the designated venues directly. The placement drive aims to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers while promoting skill development and training within Punjab. It serves as a significant platform for individuals seeking employment, reflecting the government’s commitment to economic growth, skill development, and job prospects for the state’s residents.

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RBI Launches ‘Antardrishti’ Dashboard to Track Progress of Financial Inclusion

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has introduced a financial inclusion dashboard called ‘Antardrishti’ to assess and monitor the progress of financial inclusion in India. This dashboard will provide valuable insights into the relevant parameters and help identify areas of financial exclusion at a detailed level across the country. Initially, the dashboard will be used internally by the RBI but is expected to promote greater financial inclusion through collaboration with multiple stakeholders. The RBI has been actively promoting financial inclusion through various policy initiatives. In 2021, they developed the Financial Inclusion (FI) Index to measure the extent of financial inclusion. This index combines information from different aspects of financial inclusion into a single value ranging from 0 to 100. A score of 0 represents complete financial exclusion, while 100 indicates full financial inclusion. The FI index considers three dimensions: ‘Access’, ‘Usage’, and ‘Quality’, and incorporates data from banking, investments, insurance, postal services, and the pension sector in consultation with the government and sector regulators. According to the RBI statement, the launch of the Antardrishti dashboard marks another significant step towards deepening financial inclusion in India.

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