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ArdorComm Media “New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022” #ELSAJaipur #ELSARajasthan

The significant social and economic upheaval that is currently occurring is the result of incredible developments in automation and artificial intelligence, supported by access to data, computation, and different forms of educational technology. These technologies have a tremendous impact on the Indian education sector as well as practically every sector of our economy. These breakthroughs have the potential to immensely benefit society and, over time, greatly boost prosperity, just like previous industrial revolutions did. Future innovations will also alter the composition of the workforce, increase skill bias from previous generations, and widen the educational gap in society. In order to make students adaptable and in line with industry needs, it is crucial to reinvent school and higher education in the context of the 21st century workplace by putting an emphasis on extending the boundaries of knowledge, skill, and employability. The ArdorComm Media Group, one of India’s fastest-growing media companies, is here to explore the prospects of educational innovation, future trends, and the current situation in the education sector in order to spark important discussions & deliberations among significant education, technology, and government stakeholders. Students’ skill competency must be approached by educators, administrators, and leaders in the school and higher education sectors with a growth mentality so that they can flourish in the global knowledge-based economy and throughout their careers. It is obvious that education is needed to prepare the next generation for the creation, deployment, and ethical use of technology. In addition, students in the twenty-first century need to learn how to develop and use their creativity as well as how to speak properly and critically. To address these issues and discuss the desideratum in the School & Higher education sector, ArdorComm Media Group, is coming up with: New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022 in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 16th and 17th December 2022 (#ELSARajasthan | #ELSAJaipur). About “New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022” #ELSARajasthan: After consecutive three grand success of ArdorComm ELSA series, “New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards”. We are pleased to announce yet another journey of NEW NORMAL – ELSA series in the pink city, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The Summit theme of ELSA Jaipur, Rajasthan will focus on “Re-defining Education & 21st Century Skills in New-Normal”. Rajasthan has numerous schools, colleges & universities, as well as some prestigious engineering & B-Schools. The cities of this state like Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota Udaipur are the key educational hubs & Kota is recognized as the most sought-after coaching city for the most competitive entrance exam like JEE & NEET. Some key government initiatives have improved the quality of Education here. This symposium will witness a congregation of leaders from apex government bodies, academicians and educators from universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools, K-12 & pre-schools, experts from corporate, EdTech companies & start-ups. The scope of the event extends to deliberating, showcasing and presenting the best and next practices in pre-school, school, higher, skill and technical education. The event will celebrate the success stories of all educators who have been continuously working for the betterment of the current teaching-learning scenario. The Prestigious ArdorComm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2022 aim to acknowledge Preschools, Schools, Higher Education Institutions, EdTech and Startups who have been tirelessly and fiercely working for the betterment of the Education Community. ArdorComm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2022 will recognize the best contributions in academia. Prestigious ArdorComm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2022 invites nominations from individual and organisations from 5 main categories: Preschool, Schools, Higher Education, EdTech Corporate & Startups. Key Discussion Points of ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ #ELSAJaipur #ELSARajasthan :- Theme: Re-defining Education & 21st Century Skills in NEW-NORMAL Panel Topics for School: Redefining the Role of Schools in the ‘New-Normal’ Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Holistic Development of your School How Immersive Learning Environments (ILEs) are Essential for a Constructive Learning Situations between Teacher & Student? In what ways AI-ML and Student Centric Technologies are enabling Institutions to Track, Access and Record the Teaching-Learning Progress? Panel Topics for HE: Unleashing the Potential of Education 4.0 – The future of Teaching & Learning How can EdTech Collaborations Aid in Developing a Better Digital Infrastructure/ Digital Campus? How can R&D, Innovation, and Skilling Play a Central Role in Economic Growth & Job Creation? Bridging the Urban-Rural Digital Divide Through Mobilizing Technology Key Highlights for #ELSARajasthan: Event Days: 2 Total Session: 10 + Industry Presentations: 14 + Higher Education Speakers (President, Trustee, Chancellor, Vice-chancellor, Chairman, Director, Principal): 40 + School Speakers (Owners, CEOs of Group of Schools, Director, Principal): 40 + Participating Preschools & Schools: 100 + Participating HEIs: 100 + Government Dignitaries: 10 + EdTech Start-ups: 25 + Corporate: 25 + ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’, #ELSAJaipur #ELSARajasthan awaits your response to collaborate with many more leading stakeholders from different education and tech sectors. The Prestigious Ardorcomm Media – Education Leadership Awards 2022 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, EdTech companies & Startups that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. Join this Exclusive Physical Education Conclave and 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 1st & Biggest ArdorComm ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’, #ELSAJaipur ELSARajasthan to be held on 16th and 17th December 2022 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Visit: https://ardorcomm-media.com/elsarajasthan/ Visit: https://ardorcomm-media.com/elsarajasthan/#Awards

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IIT Jodhpur and DRDO set up DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence

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The DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence was established in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur. Students can undertake focused research in a variety of fields with the aid of the recently established Centre of Excellence. In the presence of Rajnath Singh, the nation’s defence minister, Prof. Santanu Chaudhary, director of the IIT Jodhpur, and Secretary of the DRDO, exchanged a memorandum of understanding in Gandhinagar. The DRDO-funded Centre of Excellence at IIT Jodhpur will conduct directed research in the sectors that the two organisations have jointly identified. According to a statement released by the Institute, the research would be conducted by IIT Jodhpur faculty and students in partnership with various DRDO laboratories as well as industry, other academic/research institutions, and industry. Additionally, the Centre of Excellence will focus on doing focused research in the identified sectors, such as Artificial Intelligence for Information and Wargaming Technologies, Futuristic Omni Mobility Systems, and Desert Welfare Technologies. Additionally, the Center will carry out activities in science and technology that have been selected by DRDO. According to a press statement, the Director of the Center will be chosen by the Center’s Governing Council, which is co-chaired by the Director of IIT Jodhpur and is presided over by the Chairman of the DRDO.

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India will soon become a global hub of medical tourism: Dr Mandaviya

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At a ceremony in Ahmednagar, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the union minister of health and welfare, officially opened a number of health infrastructure projects. The Dr. Vikhe Patil Nuclear Medicine Center is one of the initiatives, along with three primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in Ahmednagar that were virtually inaugurated. India is moving toward a prosperous and healthy future, according to the health minister, due to investments in health infrastructure. Dr. Mandaviya formally inaugurated construction on the main building and staff quarters, which were expected to cost Rs. 702 lakh. The main building and staff quarters of the PHC in Kharda, which are expected to cost Rs 560 lakh, and the main building of the PHC in Padhegaon, which is expected to cost around Rs 214 lakh, were both inaugurated by the health minister. The Dr. Vikhe Patil Nuclear Medicine Centre is equipped with resources for both cancer diagnosis and treatment. The facility, which will serve residents of Ahmednagar, Beed, Nashik, Aurangabad, Solapur, and nearby Pune districts, is the first of its sort in the district. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Mandaviya noted that because only a healthy population can contribute to the nation’s progress, the government has linked health and development. “The focus needs to be on wellness as well as treatment. the Union Minister of Health said. We must take steps to prevent illnesses from ever occurring in our society. The government has been emphasising health and wellness centres for this reason. The Minister also mentioned the need for any policy to be proactive. Along with expanding medical facilities, the government is also boosting the number of medical schools and MBBS seats. He went on to say that by the time the nation’s young people graduate from medical schools, the nation will have developed into a centre for medical tourism, treating patients from all over the globe. Seeking the wellbeing of everyone has been the guiding principle of India’s worldview. Dr. Mandaviya noted that roughly three out of every ten scientists and research scholars worldwide are Indian when discussing the Government of India’s research policy. He said that regardless of whether they are from a private or public institution, the government’s research policy is to encourage and support talented youth who want to pursue new research ideas. According to Dr. Mandaviya, India wants to lead the world in innovation and research. In a virtual address to the audience, Anna Hazare thanked the Indian government for building Ahmednagar’s health infrastructure, especially the village of Ralegan Siddhi. The National Health Mission has completed projects worth Rs 1347 lakh in the Ahmednagar district during the last two years, according to Dr. Sujay Vikhe Patil, Member of Parliament for Ahmednagar and Trustee of the Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation. The area is expected to see the completion of a number of health infrastructure projects totaling more than Rs 47 crore during the next year, according to him as well. Additionally, present at the ceremony were Dr. Sadashiv Lokhande, Member of Parliament for Shirdi Constituency, Dr. Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Minister of Revenue, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy Development for Maharashtra.

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PM Modi to launch recruitment drive to fill 10 lakh posts in government, PSUs

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Rozgar Mela, the 10 lakh-person recruitment drive, will be officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference on October 22 at 11 AM. 75,000 newly appointed individuals will get appointment letters during the ceremony. On this day, the Prime Minister will also speak to these candidates. This will be a key step toward the Prime Minister’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding citizen welfare and providing youth with employment possibilities. According to the Prime Minister’s instructions, all Ministries and Departments are operating in Mission Mode to fill positions available against sanctioned positions. The 38 Ministries/Departments of the Indian Government will welcome the new hires, who were chosen from around the nation. The appointments, who fall into four categories: Group A, Group B (Gazetted), Group B (Non-Gazetted), and Group C, will join the government at various levels. Central Armed Force Personnel, Sub Inspector, Constable, LDC, Steno, PA, Income Tax Inspectors, and MTS are just a few of the positions for which appointments are being made. Ministries and Departments are doing these hirings in mission mode, either independently or through hiring organisations like the UPSC, SSC, and Railway Recruitment Board. Selection procedures have been streamlined and made tech-enabled for quick recruitment.

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Netflix to charge you more for password sharing

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If you are a considerate subscriber and give your Netflix password to a friend or co-worker, the cost of your subscription is set to go up. In an effort to make more rogue subscribers pay up, the streaming giant will begin charging customers for password sharing from next year. In a letter to investors, Netflix stated that “additional member” subaccounts would be made available by the start of 2023. “We’ve landed on a thoughtful approach to monetizing account sharing, and we’ll begin rolling this out more broadly starting in early 2023. After listening to consumer feedback, we are going to offer the ability for borrowers to transfer their Netflix profile into their account, and for sharers to manage their devices more easily and to create sub-accounts (“extra members”) if they want to pay for family or friends,” the the company announced in the letter. The OTT platform added, “In countries with our lower-priced ad-supported plan, we expect the profile transfer option for borrowers to be especially popular.” The company didn’t reveal the cost of these new additional account fees when it confirmed the proposal on Tuesday. The premium for each extra member under this option, which is presently being tested in a few Latin American countries, is equal to around one-quarter of the price of a “regular” Netflix subscription. Netflix has previously experimented with a crackdown on password sharing. The company reportedly tested with an account verification tool to prevent unauthorised users from using other people’s accounts last year, according to The Verge. In an effort to kickstart its development, Netflix stated last week that a membership option supported by advertisements will launch in a dozen countries in November. According to Netflix COO Greg Peters, a basic subscription with ads will cost $6.99 in the US, which is $3 less than the basic subscription without ads. The time is ideal because the entertainment business is at a turning point in its development, according to Peters. In the United States, streaming has presently exceeded both broadcast and cable for total TV time. An industry first for Netflix, the ad-discounted tier will launch in the following countries: Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Spain, and the United States. The Netflix catalogue will be almost completely accessible, with certain content being withheld while new licencing agreements are being worked out. The length of each video ad will be between 15 and 30 seconds.

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Govt launches National Credit Framework (NCrF), seeks public feedback

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The first “National Credit Framework” (NCrF), which integrates credits acquired via school education, higher education, and vocational and skill education, was launched by the Union ministry of education on Wednesday. The draft of the NCrF was made available for public feedback by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who referred to it as a “game-changer.” “It will open numerous options for further progression of students and inter-mingling of school and higher education with vocational education and experiential learning, thus mainstreaming skilling and vocational education. NCrFwill also enable students who have dropped out of mainstream education to re-enter the education ecosystem,” he said. While there is already a credit-based system in place for technical and higher education, school and vocational education will be integrated for the first time. The NCrF seeks to integrate learning across all areas, including academics, career-related skills, and experiential learning, which includes relevant experience and professional levels attained. A high-level committee made up of representatives from the UGC, AICTE, NCVET, NIOS, CBSE, NCERT, education ministry, DGT, and skill development ministry prepared the draft NCrF. According to Pradhan, who emphasised that NCrF will aid in making India’s economy $5 trillion in the next 25 years, NCrF will be the most essential instrument under NEP 2020 for realising these goals. India is embracing technology at an unprecedented rate. Reforms must be implemented to reward education, training, and experience. A crucial step toward obtaining 100% literacy in the following two to three years will be to give credit for learning new information, receiving practical training, and having positive social effects. The draft states that credits will be granted based on learning hours from the fifth grade to the PhD level. As of now, 30 total learning hours per credit are being evaluated. In order to assign credits and credit levels, the draft stated that “NCrF recognises no hard separation between different areas of learning, i.e. arts and sciences, vocational and academic streams, curricular and extra-curricular for the purpose of assignment of credits and credit levels.” Every learning can be “creditized” under NCrF if it has been assessed. Exams, class tests, training and skilling, field trips for skill education, on-the-job training, internships, apprenticeships, experiential learning, and relevant experience are all ways to earn credits in addition to traditional classroom instruction and learning. Other ways to earn credits include laboratory work, innovation labs, sports, games, yoga, physical activity, performing arts, music, handicraft work, social work, NCC, bag-less days, and examinations. By converting classroom instruction to competency- and learning-outcome-based education and learning, such a strategy would also narrow the achievement gap in learning outcomes, according to the draft. The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) will be used to operate the NCrF. An ACB for higher education was introduced last year by the University Grants Commission, which oversees higher education in India. The ABC serves as a digital database for student credits. It is currently only applicable to higher education. ABC may digitally record the academic and other credits obtained from accredited institutions, allowing for the redemption of credits and the granting of the appropriate award while taking into consideration the credits obtained at different NCrF levels. To facilitate quick verification and portability, the credits may also be connected to Digi locker. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates for “no hard separations” between vocational and academic streams, will be put into effect in part by the NCrF. According to the policy, through 2025, at least 50% of students in the K–12 and higher education systems must have access to vocational education. Additionally, in order to increase open and distance learning options, credits will be given to students who participate in online programmes. This would aid in overcoming the limitations of physical infrastructure & scalability while boosting access, equity, and affordability and assuring quality and accountability, according to the draft. Source: PIB

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Tech Mahindra to hire 3,000 employees in Gujarat in next 5 years

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In the years to come, Gujarat will employ a large number of people. Over the next five years, Tech Mahindra plans to employ at least 3,000 employees in the State. In accordance with its IT/IT-enabled services (ITeS) policy, the Indian company providing information technology services has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to this effect. With the help of this MoU, Tech Mahindra will be able to improve business operations and adapt to changing customer demands. The Gujarat government has signed approximately 15 agreements thus far under the IT/ITeS programme with a variety of Indian companies as well as numerous international organisations. If everything goes according to plan, there will be employment prospects in the State for around 26,750 people. Thousands of crores are likely to be invested by Lulu Group International in Gujarat to build Ahmedabad’s largest shopping mall, if media reports are to be believed. The mall being built by the UAE-based Lulu Group is anticipated to get started in the next year. The Group invested over Rs 2,000 crore in the construction of its mall in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in July 2022 and anticipates that it would directly and indirectly employ more than 15,000 people. Gujarat is also anticipated to see the creation of similar prospects. Not only that, a semiconductor manufacturing facility will be built in Gujarat as a result of a joint venture between Vedanta, an Indian metal-mining company, and Foxconn, Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company. By the time manufacturing begins at the factory in 2025, additional jobs will be available.

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5G service will take education system to next level: PM Modi

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According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 5G telecom service will advance the nation’s educational system beyond “smart facilities, smart classrooms, and smart teachings” by utilising the most recent technological advancements. Additionally, he said that the New Education Policy (NEP) will free the nation from its “slave mentality” toward the English language. The Mission Schools of Excellence programme of the Gujarat government had just been unveiled in Adalaj town, Gandhinagar district, when the prime minister made his remarks. He emphasised that even though English is merely a language used for communication, it is still thought to be a sign of intellectualism. By constructing brand-new classrooms, smart classrooms, computer laboratories, and generally upgrading the infrastructure of schools in the state, the Mission will assist Gujarat in bolstering its educational infrastructure. “Recently-launched 5G service will go beyond smart facilities, smart classrooms, and smart teachings. It will take our education system to the next level,” the Prime Minister said. With the aid of the 5G service, he said, students may now experiment with virtual reality, the Internet of Things, and other cutting-edge technology in their classrooms. The PM also pushed for the use of regional languages to ensure that individuals who find English difficult are not left behind. “Earlier, knowledge of the English language was considered a criterion of being intellectual. In reality, the English language is just a medium of communication. This language barrier was a hindrance. Many young talents from villages could not become doctors and engineers because they were not well-versed in English,” he said. Young people now have the choice to pursue studies in different languages, according to the prime minister. “We aim to ensure that children of poor parents become doctors and engineers even if they are not educated in English (medium). We want to ensure that no one is left behind due to the lack of the English language,” PM Modi said, adding the “New Education Policy of the Centre will pull the country out from this slave mentality surrounding the English language”. Source: PTI

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Justice D.Y. Chandrachud appointed as the 50th CJI, to take oath on Nov 9

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Justice Dhanajaya Yeshwant Chandrachud was appointed on Monday by President Droupadi Murmu to serve as India’s 50th Chief Justice. As of November 8, Justice Chandrachud will succeed Chief Justice U U Lalit. According to a government notification, “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Dr Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be the Chief Justice of India with effect from 9 November, 2022.” On November 10, 2024, Justice Chandrachud is set to retire. With a two-year term, this will be the CJI’s longest tenure in almost ten years. Justice Chandrachud, a law graduate of Delhi University, earned his LLM and his Doctor of Juridical Science from Harvard Law School. In June 1998, the Bombay High Court designated him a senior advocate. He practised law at both the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court. From 1998 till his appointment as a judge of the Bombay High Court on March 29, 2000, he worked as Additional Solicitor General. Additionally, he oversaw the Maharashtra Judicial Academy. On October 31, 2013, Justice Chandrachud was named Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. On May 13, 2016, he was named a Supreme Court judge. He authored significant decisions during his time in the SC, including the precedent-setting Constitution Bench decisions decriminalising homosexuality, decriminalising adultery, and recognising privacy as a basic right, among others. He had led a group that had travelled in many areas to ease the suffering that people had experienced during the Covid-19 issue, referring to the devastating second wave of the pandemic as a “national crisis” last year. Justice Chandrachud was recently one of the two SC Collegium judges who opposed to the “circulation” approach used to get opinions from its members over the appointment of judges to the top court. Justice Chandrachud is the son of Justice Y V Chandrachud, the Chief Justice of India with the longest tenure (he served from February 22, 1978, to July 11, 1985).

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Roger Binny has been appointed as the 36th president of the BCCI to replace Sourav Ganguly

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Roger Binny, a former star of the Indian cricket team and a part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, was appointed as the 36th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on October 18. The appointment of Binny, who will take over for former India captain Sourav Ganguly, was made public at the BCCI AGM in Mumbai. The 67-year-old former star of the Indian cricket team was the sole person to submit a nomination for the position of BCCI president. All of the upcoming office-bearers are expected to be elected without opposition, thus aside from Binny, the polls were merely a formality. According to a BCCI statement, the following individuals were chosen to serve as the organization’s new office bearers: (a) President: Mr. Roger Binny (b) Vice President: Mr. Rajeev Shukla (c) Secretary: Mr. Jay Shah (d) Joint Secretary: Mr. Devajit Saikia (e) Treasurer: Mr. Ashish Shelar. Binny said, “One representative of the General Body was elected in the Apex Council of the BCCI: (a) Mr. MKJ Majumdar. Two representatives in the Indian Premier League Governing Council were elected: (a) Mr. Arun Singh Dhumal; and (b) Mr. Avishek Dalmiya, ” Binny served as the president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association during his latest stint, and he had previously been a senior selection committee member while Sandeep Patil was the chairman.

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