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New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022

Previous Next New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022#ELSAGujarat #ELSAAhmedabad Theme: “Re-imagining Education in 21st Century Workplace: Expanding boundaries of Education, Skill and Employability” ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India, invites you to join the “NEW NORMAL- EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2022”, at Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 14th & 15th October 2022. ‘Gujarat’ state is recognized as a significant hub for education in India as some of the prestigious centers of learning in the country are located here. Special initiatives of the Education department for elementary & primary education and ‘Study in Gujarat Initiative’ by the Department of Higher and Technical Education have attracted the ‘eyeballs & footfalls’ of students from across the world. Panel discussions & Industry presentations at this Knowledge forum invites academicians & educators from preschool, school, higher, technical & skill education; industry experts from edtech & startups to share their experiences, ideas and innovations which have helped the growth of the education community during the tough times of COVID-19 pandemic. Prestigious ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2022 aim to acknowledge those Individuals, Educational Institutions, EdTech & Startups who have been tirelessly and fiercely working for the betterment of the Education Community. KEY DISCUSSION POINTS Day 1- School Education National Education Policy 2020 for School Education: Action & Implementation in ‘New-Normal’. Redefining Early Childhood Care and Preschool Education to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. How to Ensure Inclusive & Equitable Education – Access to Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All? Redefining Immersive Learning with Gamification, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) to Facilitate Learning. Day 2- Higher Education National Education Policy 2020 for Higher Education: Action & Implementation in ‘New-Normal’ Research-based Learning, Skill Development and Multidisciplinary Approach: A Robust eco-system in HEIs. Industry-ready Curriculum & Employability Skill Sets: A Journey not a Destination. Use of ICT & EdTech in Transforming Digital Infrastructure in a Campus. PARTICIPATION FROM Governement Dignitaries Academicians Educators Corporate EdTech Startups HRs KEY HIGHLIGHTS 0 DAYS 0 + SESSIONS 0 + SPEAKERS 0 + SCHOOLS 0 + GOVERNMENT DIGNITARIES 0 + HIGHER EDUCATION 0 + EDTECH STARTUPS 0 + CORPORATE OUR SPEAKERS Add Your Heading Text Here OUR PARTNERS SKILLING PARTNER SILVER PARTNER ENROLMENT PARTNER INTEGRATED SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER DIGITAL CAMPUS PARTNER CREDENTIAL PARTNER COMMUNICATION PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER ACADEMIC PARTNER ACADEMIC PARTNER ACADEMIC PARTNER SCHOOL PARTNER PRESCHOOL Partner SUPPORTING PARTNER COMMUNITY PARTNERS EDUCATION HEALTH & WELLNESS HUMAN RESOURCE GOVERNANCE MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT & ART PAST PARTNERS ARDORCOMM MEDIA EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2022 Indian Educators, Academicians, Institutions, EdTech companies & Startups have set an incredible example of excellence in front of the whole world during this unprecedented times, by adapting changes, transforming, re-skilling & re-inventing, ArdorComm Media, a growing media company in India has announced New Normal event as ‘EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2022’ to recognize & felicitate the exemplary contributions and innovative initiatives taken by the Preschools, Schools, Higher educational institutions, Corporate and EdTech Startups associated with the education sector. ArdorComm Media would like to honor the Trend setters, Innovators, Education Leaders, Institutions and Organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector; despite the tough times we faced since last one and a half year. Ardorcomm Media Awards 2022 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, and EdTech companies that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. The prestigious award will bring recognition and visibility for an institution/ organization across the sector. This summit will bring together the top notch industry leaders and key decision makers from the education sector, to enrich the community by sharing their insights and knowledge with the stakeholders, which will eventually bring a paradigm shift in the education sphere within various parts of the country. Award Nominations & Selection Process – Terms & Conditions: Filling the e-nomination form is must. The nominee’s bio/ profile used for attachment should briefly state a concise statement about the eligibility nominee deserves an award. Attached profile should not be more than 2 pages. There is a nominal award nomination fee ranging INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 (excluding taxes) for different categories. (See the details in Award Nomination page section). The nomination fee is refundable incase not selected for the Awards (excluding applicable taxes & processing fee, i.e. INR 1000 only). Kindly make sure that you keep your updated profile & payment transaction details ready before proceeding with filling the nomination form. Read the e-nomination form carefully & fill the correct and relevant information. Post submission of the award nomination form, the assessment & evaluation process will be conducted by the selection committee & the jury members. Eligibility is based on the evaluation of the nominee’s overall portfolio and work that have transformed the education sector and the society at large. Selection committee & the jury will do necessary ref checks of the submitted nomination form and also re-authenticate the details present on the website & social media posts. The assessment process is reliable & authentic. Once the assessment process is complete, the winners will receive a confirmation mail & Award Ceremony Invite mail on the shared email id as filled in the nomination form. Please Note: We sincerely appeal that post submission not to make any confirmation Inquiry or request for award consideration. That is purely on merit and via proper assessment process by selection committee & the jury members. Once the assessment process is complete, the winners will receive a confirmation mail & Award Ceremony Invite mail on the shared email Id as filled in the nomination form. AWARD CATEGORIES – 5 Segments Higher Education | School Education | Preschools | Corporate | Startup Higher Education Award Categories Organisation/ Institute Excellence in Student Outreach, Engagment and Digital Innovation 2022 Excellence in Digital Education and Innovation 2022 Outstanding University/ Institute in Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices 2022 Remarkable Contribution in Online Learning and Digital Practices 2022 Innovation in Higher Education and Skills Enhancement 2022 Outstanding University/

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Delhi traffic signals will soon display timers and speed limits

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In order to facilitate and effectively manage traffic, Delhi’s traffic signals will soon have electronic signage displaying timers and speed limits. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has ordered officials to install these devices at all traffic crossroads throughout the city. During a meeting to review city traffic management, Saxena gave these instructions and also ordered officials to strictly enforce lane discipline by heavy motor vehicles (HMVs). It stated that lane enforcement exercises were even more pertinent and crucial on routes where trucks were permitted late at night and early in the morning. In addition to ensuring fewer inconveniences for travellers and preventing corruption, he emphasised that minimum manual enforcement interventions will also help to reduce traffic congestion at locations where commuters are randomly stopped for inspection and challan issuance. The L-G vowed to take action to have the ideas for road engineering settled as soon as possible with the city’s numerous roads owning agencies, including PWD, MCD, and NDMC, among others. Additionally, he emphasised the significance of a citywide traffic flow that requires little in the way of human enforcement or challans. “It was suggested that the information in this regard, listing the names and contact numbers of traffic personnel deployed, could be posted on the traffic portal of Delhi Police,” according to a statement from the Raj Niwas — L-G’s secretariat. “The L-G also underlined the importance of similarly posting such details of the beat staff on duty for easy access of the people of the city.”

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Jio places the highest EMD in the 5G auction at Rs 14,000 crore, while Adani places Rs 100 crore

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According to information released by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday, Reliance Jio Infocomm, Bharti Airtel, Adani Data Networks, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have each made earnest money deposits (EMDs) of Rs 14,000 crore, Rs 5,500 crore, Rs 100 crore, and Rs 2,200 crore, respectively. The EMDs are a component of the applications that the applicants submitted to the DoT in order to take part in the upcoming 5G spectrum auction, which will begin on July 26. The EMD quantum provides the applicant with eligibility points, based on which it can target a given quantum of airwaves in select or all available bands in specific or all circles, and is therefore a good indicator of a company’s bidding strategy and spectrum purchasing capacity. According to analysts, a telecom can typically target spectrum in the 5G sale that is worth up to eight to nine times their individual EMDs. According to the EMD filings on the DoT website, Jio has accumulated 159830 eligibility points with the highest deposits, while Airtel has accumulated 66330. Adani, a recent entry, has 1650 points compared to Vi’s 29370 points. The earnest money deposit suggests that Jio, the largest telecom company in India based on user volume, may be placing extremely aggressive bids in the upcoming auctions, but Adani Group might be attempting to acquire the barest amount of spectrum necessary to build a private network. Adani Data Networks’ EMD of 100 crore indicates that they have a low and limited requirement for spectrum.

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IIM-Shillong and NCW collaborate to provide a programme for aspiring women entrepreneurs

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In collaboration with the National Commission for Women, the Centre for Development of North Eastern Region (CeDNER), IIM-Shillong is hosting a 60-hour real-time (online) certificate programme in general management for aspiring women entrepreneurs in the North Eastern Region (NER). Applications are being taken from July 15 to August 12 for the master class, which will start on weekends on September 3 and run until October 16. Students will receive a course certificate from IIM-Shillong at the conclusion of the programme. Candidates interested in applying should go to innovateindia.mygov.in/ncw-iim-Shillong/ According to the official announcement, the workshop’s goal is to provide participants with the information to adopt an outcome-based learning paradigm, where participants will learn how to launch, manage, and scale up the firm.

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Disgruntled employees across Indian airlines due to poor compensation

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Pilots, technicians, and other airline employees have been systematically reporting ill to show their displeasure. The main problem is that the pandemic-affected employees’ salaries have not yet been raised to their pre-pandemic levels. Carriers all around the world were obliged to cease operations when the pandemic hit and international borders were sealed. Layoffs and wage reductions were also used by Indian carriers. Many workers received unpaid leave orders. The majority of employees have also been dealing with greater workloads since travel picked up, which only serves to exacerbate their discontent. They have come to the realisation that they are working just as hard, if not harder, than they were before the pandemic, but receiving much less pay. That explains why the staff of IndiGo and GoFirst, and later the technicians as well, took a collective leave of absence. The workers are not only concerned about the pay reductions; they are also angry about the lack of incentives, the fact that their salaries are not raised when they receive promotions, and the fact that they are sometimes not paid on time for their salaries. Stress and annoyance appear to be rising as the crew is frequently asked to fly on their designated weekly off days as well. There are allegedly more aeroplanes in the industry than there are pilots, engineers, and technicians combined. That implies that aircraft are also not being used to their full potential. Additionally, a lot of qualified and certified aircraft engineers are given the title “technician,” which by definition brings in a lesser salary—often less than 50% of what they should be making. As if that weren’t bad enough, there have recently been numerous technical problems and safety issues on Indian local and international flights. An Air India Express flight had to be diverted to Muscat after a burning smell was noticed in the cabin on an IndiGo flight that had to be diverted to Karachi due to an engine malfunction. Due to some strange vibrations in the engine, another flight was diverted, and in one event, a bird was discovered in the cockpit!

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‘Captain Vyom’ from Doordarshan will be turned into a web series

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Brewing Thoughts Pvt Ltd will remake Captain Vyom, an Indian television series that aired on DD National in 1998 and was created by Ketan Mehta and starred Milind Soman, into a web series. After two difficult years of the pandemic, filmmakers and content producers are trying to appeal to consumers by using feel-good, humorous stories and nostalgia. There are plans to revive comedic classics like Govinda’s 1998 comedy Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Angoor, a modernised version of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors. Sense of nostalgia has always been a terrific emotion to harness, according to experts in the media and entertainment, and feel-good classics will appeal to both older and newer audiences. The superhero television series Shaktimaan, which ran on DD National in the late 1990s, will be recreated by Sony Pictures, and content firm Applause Entertainment will consider animated tales based on Amar Chitra Katha. The increase in vintage movie and song listeners and viewers during the pandemic relates to the love of the quaint and antiquated. Happy stories can always be revived, according to media industry experts, who point out that new streaming platforms in India have started to cater to older audiences, including the 60+ population, in a big way, making these feel-good classics easy to market. Nostalgia related to sad stories may not work, but happy stories can always be revived. There have always been resources and properties that can be used for a long time while simultaneously appealing to fresh audiences and energies. Each new generation considers how it might reinterpret these formats for the time being. You might reflect fondly on a simpler time in the past and find solace in the familiar because it brings back memories.

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Free Covid precaution doses will create healthier country: PM Modi

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According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government’s decision to provide free precaution doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to all adults over the age of 18 will increase immunisation rates in India and lead to a healthier nation. All citizens over the age of 18 will receive free precaution doses of the Covid-19 vaccine as part of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations beginning on July 15 and lasting for 75 days, according to Union minister Anurag Thakur, who announced the initiative after the Union Cabinet approved it earlier in the day on Wednesday. Modi stated in a tweet, “Vaccination is an effective means to fight COVID-19. Today’s Cabinet decision will further India’s vaccination coverage and create a healthier nation.” According to an official source, less than 1% of the target population of 77.10 crore people between the ages of 18 and 59 have received the precautionary dose so far. On April 10, India started vaccinating all adults over the age of 18 with a precautionary dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

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Wipro announces a raise of 10% and quarterly promotions

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The Indian multinational software giant Wipro has announced that the majority of its employees will receive a 10% raise in September in an effort to reduce attrition. On the basis of pay scale, the top performers can even get an increment of more than 15%. Additionally, the company plans to run promotions every three months. These announcements are a part of Wipro’s efforts to increase the number of young people working there and lower turnover rates. According to reports, promotions will begin in July and continue every quarter up to middle management. Wipro has seen significant attrition for a long time. It was far higher than other IT majors in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2022, at 23.8%. Analysts projected high attrition. Rishad Premji, chairman of Wipro, stated a few weeks ago that the company is more focused on growth today than ever before and that it is counting on alliances, acquisitions, and cloud projects to boost growth in the near future. Wipro has recently concentrated on Wipro FullStride Cloud Services. In order to provide its stakeholders, including clients, partners, and cloud professionals, with an integrated and comprehensive cloud transformation capacity, Wipro’s chief growth office has partnered with other worldwide business lines. The IT services provider revealed a month ago that it anticipates expanding its employees in Norway from 85 to 350 over the course of two years. In order to do this, it is also stepping up local investment to provide customers pursuing digital transformation with improved support.

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India’s 2022 NIRF rankings will be announced on July 15 by the education minister

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On July 15, 2022, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will publish the India rankings 2022, which will feature a list of the best colleges, universities, and other educational institutions nationwide. The rankings will be virtually announced by the education minister at 11 am on the official website nirfindia.org. “On 15th July 2022, Hon’ble Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will release the India rankings 2022 under National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), virtually. The annual exercise outlines a methodology to rank Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) across India in various categories & subject domains. Stay tuned!” reads the tweet by Ministry of Education. Institutions will be graded in one of 11 categories, including overall, university, colleges, engineering, management, pharmacy, law, medical, architecture, dental, and research, depending on their functional areas. The institutions are ranked using a number of factors, including resources, research, and stakeholder perception. Each parameter has a specific weight allocated to it, which varies depending on the institution type. The total weightages determine the final scores and subsequently the rank. IIT-Madras was ranked first among all educational institutions last year and first among engineering institutions. The ranking is generally based on five main factors, including outreach and inclusivity, graduation outcomes, research and professional practise, teaching, learning, and resources, and peer perception.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cautions against misuse of AI

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Rajnath Singh, the minister of defence, has issued a warning against the improper use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and stated that the nation needs to consider the potential risks associated with the new technology. “We cannot stop the development of Artificial Intelligence nor should we make such an effort. But we also need to be careful about it. The bigger the change that any technology brings, the bigger and more serious is its transitional phase,” he said. “Since AI is going to bring a massive change, it may bring legal, ethical, political and economic upheaval situations. We have to be prepared for that too,” he added. At a first-of-its-kind conference on “Artificial Intelligence in Defence” hosted by the Defense Ministry, Singh introduced 75 products for the armed services that are powered by AI. He discussed the subject and stated that whenever a new technology is introduced, it takes time for society to adjust its political, social, and ethical standards. “Artificial Intelligence should not be misused in any case. There is a need to work on AI with great care so that in the coming time, it does not get out of our own hands somewhere else,” he added. However, the Minister stated to be a big optimist who likewise has an optimistic outlook on the development of AI. He claimed that numerous initiatives were being made to advance AI in defence. He stated that new autonomous weapons and technologies have been developed so that we can hit their target and destroy the enemy’s establishments even without human control, when speaking about advanced artificial intelligence-driven applications in defence. He asserted that AI-enabled gadgets could manage vast amounts of data and were useful for improving soldier training.

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