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Airtel, Tech Mahindra partner to co-develop, market 5G use cases

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Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra announced in a joint statement on Thursday that they will co-develop and market 5G use cases in India, as well as establish a collaborative 5G innovation centre to generate ‘Make in India’ use cases for the Indian and global markets. The firms will work together to create and commercialise breakthrough enterprise-grade digital solutions in areas including as 5G, cloud, and content delivery networks, as well as customized enterprise-grade private networks, which will be at the heart of the digital economy. Automobiles, aircraft, ports, utilities, chemicals, oil and gas will be their initial focus, with plans to expand to other industries in the future. “Airtel and Tech Mahindra have a shared vision of supporting the growth of India’s digital ecosystem. With proven technology capabilities and deep customer trust enjoyed by the two brands, we believe this is a win-win partnership,” said Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, CEO-enterprise business, Bharti Airtel. “5G ecosystem will unlock immense opportunities for industries across sectors to improve productivity and enhance customer experience through digitally powered new-age platforms and solutions. We are excited to partner with Airtel to provide innovative and cutting-edge solutions for enterprise customers,” said Manish Vyas, president, communications, media and entertainment business, and CEO, network services, Tech Mahindra. This cooperation is focused on bringing next-generation services to the Indian market by enabling transformation via network, cloud engineering, and customer experience, according to Tech Mahindra’s NXT.NOWTM framework. In India, Airtel has been in the forefront of 5G demonstrations and testing, while Tech Mahindra has created world-class 5G applications and platforms. The news comes after rival Vodafone Idea announced a cooperation with L&T Smart World & Communication earlier this week to establish a use case for a private 5G enterprise network in India.

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Dearness allowance for central government employees hiked by 3%

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The dearness allowance (DA) for Central government employees is finally being amended after more than a year and a half of delay. Following ratification by the Union Cabinet, the DA will increase by 3% beginning April 1, 2022. As a result, the DA for Central government employees would now be 34% of their base income. The dearness allowance is the government’s approach of assisting its employees in coping with rising prices and protecting them from inflation’s negative impacts. Employees’ DA fluctuates based on whether they live in metropolitan areas, semi-urban areas, or rural India, since the effect of inflation varies from place to place. All Central government employees and pensioners would benefit from the increase in DA and dearness relief (DR). The rise follows the formula suggested by the Seventh Central Pay Commission, and it goes without saying that it will put more strain on the government’s finances. Every year, more than Rs 9,000 crore will be spent on DA and DR payments. Over 47 lakh Central government employees and 68 lakh retirees will benefit from this. This increase had been postponed due to the pandemic. After a long interval, the DA and DR for Central government personnel were raised to 28 percent in July of last year, up from 17 percent previously. In October of last year, another three percent increase was announced, bringing the DA and DR to 31% of basic salary.

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Staff arrears will be cleared by the Odisha government

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has ordered that the state government’s outstanding 20 percent arrears under the Seventh Pay Commission be cleared. Employees will now get the amount due along with their March 2022 wages. Previously, the unpaid amount according to the Seventh Pay Commission slab was cleared to the tune of 80%. The remaining 20%, which was owing to the almost four lakh government employees in Odisha, will now be cleared as well. A total of Rs 850 crore has been set aside in the supplementary budget for 2021-22 to help cover this cost. Odisha’s government began implementing the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission in January 2016. As a result, starting in September 2017, employees began earning raises in their pay. It was determined that the employees would be paid a 20-month rise in arrears in instalments from January 2014 to August 2018. According to the arrangement made at the time, 40% of the increased pay was paid in 2016-17, 10% in 2019-20, and 30% in 2021-22. Pensioners have also been paid in full. The state government increased dearness allowance (DA) by 3% in December 2021, benefiting about 7.5 lakh employees and pensioners. Junior teachers’ pay in Odisha government elementary schools were also increased by 50% in January of this year.

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India seen as leader in health sector for its Covid handling

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Mansukh Mandaviya, the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, said on Tuesday that other nations around the world regard India as a leader in the health sector since “we managed the Covid-19 outbreak so well under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.” In response to a query about the country’s healthcare development, the Health Minister stated that the federal and state governments must collaborate in the health sector. In response to a question on states being given more ability to deal with disease outbreaks, the Health Minister told the House that, while health is a state topic, there is no divide between the Centre and the states when it comes to dealing with health-related issues. In response to a question from Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’ Brien about retired servicemen’s medical bills, Mandaviya stated that the government is dedicated to their welfare and is always ready to give services to those holding Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) cards. He further stated that the CGHS facility was previously available in 75 places across the country, but has now expanded to 81 cities. In response to a question by Samajwadi Party member Rewati Raman Singh, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pawar stated that the country will have 22 All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Six of the ten proposed in the first phase have begun to operate with all departments. “Over 15,000 patients are being examined at these six AIIMS, over seven thousand major and minor surgeries have been doing in these AIIMS while the OPD facility in another 10 AIIMS will start soon”, Pawar said. She told the House that the site for the new AIIMS proposed in Tamil Nadu had been selected in Madurai, in response to a query from DMK MP T Siva. “This AIIMS is being built with funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, and a Project Management Consultant has been appointed as well.” The state government has finalised the location for AIIMS in Darbhanga, she said, and construction on the structure would begin soon. Source: IANS

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Over 13,000 primary schools in Gujarat do not have access to computer lab facility: Govt

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The Gujarat government notified the Gujarat Assembly on Monday that over 13,000 state-run primary schools lack computer laboratories. In response to a question from Congress MLA Ashvin Kotwal, state Education Minister Jitu Vaghani claimed in a written response that 13,818 elementary schools do not have computer labs. According to Vaghani’s data, the tribal-dominated Dahod district contains 1,024 such primary schools, followed by Mehsana (991), and Chhotaudepur (928). Patan 786, Kutch 739 and Mahisagar with 642. In reply, Vaghani stated that, rather than computer laboratories, the state government has decided to establish “smart classrooms” in schools as part of its “Gyankunj Project” to provide education using the latest technology. Source: PTI

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Empowered poor aligned with good governance eliminates poverty: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that poverty can be eradicated through empowering people and aligning their power with good governance. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister virtually addressed the ‘Grih Pravesham’ of nearly 5.21 lakh Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh. “When a hardworking government and the aspirations of the common man join hands, then growth and progress always remain limitless. Poverty is eliminated when poor people get empowered while their strength is aligned with good governance,” PM Modi stated. He also said that around 5.21 lakh Madhya Pradesh families have received ‘pucca houses,’ which will “mainly empower the state’s women” and “open a world of opportunities for the poor.” “This scheme is a step toward the empowerment of the poor and gives them hope for a bright future filled with possibilities. The 5.21 lakh homes also signify empowerment of women in Madhya Pradesh,” PM Modi said. Furthermore, the Prime Minister stated that the programme to provide underprivileged people with pucca houses is not solely a government initiative. PM Modi said, “It is a commitment to give hope to the poor.” “It is the first step to give courage to the poor to come out of poverty. When poor people have a roof over their head, they can focus on educating their children,” he said adding that despite the COVID pandemic, the government has ensured that the construction of ‘pucca houses’ continues without any hindrance. “These houses are special because they include amenities like gas connection under Ujjwala Yojna, LED bulb connection under Ujala Yojna, toilets under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and water supply under the Har Ghar Jal Yojna,” PM Modi said, highlighting the key features of the houses given under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin scheme. Traditional celebrations with conch, light, flowers, and rangoli were also held in the new houses erected under the plan in Madhya Pradesh during the ceremony. Source: ANI

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PM Modi urges Ayush start-ups to put content online in all UN recognized languages

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged health-care start-ups, particularly those in the Ayush sector, to make their content available online in all UN-recognized languages, rather than simply English. In today’s broadcast of ‘Mann ki Baat,’ the Prime Minister stated that the Ayush manufacturing business is worth over Rs 1.40 lakh crore rupees and expressed confidence that Ayush Start-Ups from India will rule the world with superior quality products. “I have a request for the start-ups of the health sector and especially the Ayush start-ups. Whatever portal you design online; whatever content you create, try to make it in all the languages recognised by the United Nations,” he stated. “There are many such countries in the world where English is neither spoken nor understood much. Promote your information keeping such countries in mind as well. I am sure that soon, Ayush start-ups from India with better quality products will reign all over the world,” he added. The Prime Minister noted that the Ayush business is always growing, stating that the market for Ayurvedic medicines was about Rs 22,000 crore six years ago and has now grown to Rs 1.40 lakh crore. “This means that the possibilities in the sector are always rising,” PM Modi remarked, adding that “Ayush is becoming a subject of attention” in the world of start-ups. PM Modi spoke on the 87th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ his monthly radio address that airs on the last Sunday of each month. Source: ANI

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UGC writes to state, private universities to adopt CUET from 2022-23 academic year

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged public universities, colleges, and private universities to use the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) to enroll candidates to undergraduate programmes from the 2022-23 academic session onwards. Rajnish Jain, the UGC secretary, has written to all university and college vice-chancellors, directors, and principals, urging them to adopt CUET, for which the application window will be available from April 2 to April 30. For the time being, CUET has been mandated for the 45 central universities beginning in the upcoming academic year. Students will not have to take multiple admission tests if all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), regardless of affiliation, adopt the CUET, Jain stated in the letter. It will also provide students from other boards an equal chance, he noted. “Many state universities, deemed to be universities, private universities, and other Higher Education Institutions in the country also use either marks of 12th board or conduct entrance test for admission in UG programmes. To save students from appearing in multiple entrance examinations, conducted in different dates, sometimes coinciding with each other, and to also provide equal opportunity to all students from different boards, UGC invites and encourages all state universities, deemed to be universities, private universities and other HEIs to adopt and use CUET score from 2022-23 onwards for admissions of students in their UG programs,” mentions the UGC letter. Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA), which will conduct the CUET, published the broad instructions for the test on its website nta.ac.in on Sunday. The test is expected to take place in the first week of July. The test will be broken into four components based on the NCERT class 12 syllabus. Applicants in Sections I A and I B will be required to take language exams. Each segment will include 50 questions, with the candidate having to answer 40 of them. Section II will assess a candidate’s knowledge of core courses that they want to study in college. In the Section II paper, which will also be 45 minutes long, a candidate will have to answer 40 out of 50 questions. Section III of the CUET will be a general test for any undergraduate programme or programmes offered by universities that use a General Test for admission rather than accepting students based on their domain subject scores.

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ArdorComm- Higher Education and EDTECH Conclave & Awards (#HEET Conclave & Awards)

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Technology is a tool to add value and make education more effective. In a scenario where there is a huge transformation in the education sector with the rapid technological advancements, we are gradually transitioning from Education 4.0 to Education 5.0. ArdorComm Media Group, being one of the growing media company in India, is here to explore the possibilities of innovation in education, the future trends and the existing scenario to propel necessary discussions between major education, tech, and government stakeholders. Education 5.0 isn’t about using less or more technology; it’s about making informed, responsible decisions while keeping the overall picture in mind. Privacy, ethics, security, and technological mindfulness are all given specific consideration in Education 5.0. It equips students for lifetime learning and establishes the groundwork for a variety of abilities that extend far beyond digital literacy. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor of ArdorComm Media, emphasized saying, ‘’The goal of Education 5.0 is to transform the current educational system into one that is centered on action and outcomes. Despite repeated attempts to offer proper training, evaluation, and related assistance, the actual figures of employable graduates each year are alarming. As a result, the gap between corporate organizations’ actual needs and the intellectual human capital developed and supplied continues to widen.” To address this issue and discuss the need of the hour in the Higher education sector, ArdorComm Media, is coming up with the ‘HIGHER EDUCATION and EDTECH CONCLAVE & AWARDS 2022’ (#HEET Conclave & Awards) as a ‘PHYSICAL EVENT’ in Pune, Maharashtra on 6th May 2022. We see that the freshers are regularly trained to tune them to the organizational requirements, which costs a lot of money. Many times, children attend school with no clear purpose in mind, and students attend college with no clear goals in mind. Bringing in significant changes in a short period of time is extremely difficult for institutions and individual educators to do within the time constraints. Every industry and business organization go through a “natural cycle of change,” and the education sector is no exception. We will end up fighting today’s problem with yesterday’s tool unless we innovate and bring in the essential change proactively in every aspect of the process, which is critical for greater sustainability in the current scenario. Hence, it’s the time to propel discussions with the higher education leaders, ed-tech and other stakeholders to know their views on the same and to come up with a roadmap for transitioning to Education 5.0. About the event: The ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ (#HEET Conclave & Awards) will grace the floor on 6th May 2022 in Pune, Maharashtra. The Summit’s theme will focus on ‘Empowering Higher Education community with Ed-Tech collaboration to voyage into Education 5.0’. Maharashtra –The land of Shivaji, with its rich historic and cultural past, is also known for its good educational infrastructure. As Mumbai is the Financial Capital of the country; Pune is considered as the Cultural and Educational Capital of the state, popularly known as the ‘Oxford of East’. Cities like Aurangabad, Nasik, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Satara, Wardha are also the higher education destinations and are emerging as ‘The Centre of Learning’. This Knowledge forum invites Higher Education Leaders, Innovators, and Edtech Experts to share their experiences, ideas and accomplishments which has helped the growth of the education community during the tough times of COVID-19 pandemic. ArdorComm Media Awards 2022 will honour and felicitate the success stories of all educators who have been tirelessly and fiercely working for the betterment of the Education Community. Key Discussion Points of ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’: Education 4.0 to 5.0: A transformational shift in the education system. Reinventing higher education through the ‘PHYGITAL’ mode of learning. How can the setting up of ‘Digital Universities’ as per Union Budget 2022 help in getting world-class education? Can Distance Learning and MOOCs play a pivotal role in Higher Education in India? Skill development and multidisciplinary approach: A robust education eco-system. How the new age technologies like AI, ML, IoT are changing India’s higher education landscape? Key Highlights of ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’: Days: 1 Sessions: 5+ Speakers: 40+ Government Dignitaries: 10+ Higher Education Institutes (Universities + Engineering Institutes + B-Schools): 150+ Edu Corporate: 10+ Edtech Startups: 10+ ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ awaits your response to collaborate with many more leading stakeholders from different education and tech sectors. Join the Education Conclave to be a part of a community that cares deeply about imparting education. Witness the change taking place when India’s top educators, innovators and dignitaries come together to share their best practices and views. Let’s vow to be the game-changers in the education community in 2022. Inviting you to participate & witness the ‘ArdorComm- Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ (#HEET Conclave & Awards) on 6th May 2022 in Pune, Maharashtra. View Event

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Health ministry’s telemedicine service “eSanjeevani” crosses 3 crore tele-consultations

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The national telemedicine initiative eSanjeevani, administered by the Union Ministry of Health, has crossed three crore teleconsultations and set a new record by passing 1.7 lakh consultations in a single day. The eSanjeevani AB-HWC portal, which is a doctor-to-doctor telemedicine service under the Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres (HWC) scheme that provides general and specialised health services in rural areas and isolated communities, has served 2,26,72,187 people out of the three crore beneficiaries. It’s based on the Hub-and-Spoke model. Over 1,00,000 doctors and specialists have signed up to serve the National Telemedicine Service’s beneficiaries (NTS). Over 75 lakh patients have accessed the ‘eSanjeevaniOPD,’ a patient-to-doctor telemedicine programme that allows people to receive outpatient care from the comfort of their own homes. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Assam are among the top ten states in terms of eSanjeevani adoption, according to the Union Health Ministry. The Health Informatics Group (HIG) of the Mohali division of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) has upgraded the telemedicine service eSanjeevani, a contactless and risk-free mode of healthcare service delivery. AI-led interventions are being developed to improve the service’s convenience and efficacy. Services to support more than 10 lakhs consultations per day in the very near future are in the offing, the ministry’s statement added.  

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