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Arijit Ghosh, AVP- Academics, Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools, Emphasizes on the Vision for the Education Sector

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 “I think the first prerogative for the schools is to comply with the national policies which have come out after a long time,” says Arijit Ghosh, AVP- Academics, Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Award in Delhi? Oh, it’s fantastic. First of all, thank you for having me here today. I think the topics which have been discussed today are very, very relevant in the present times. So, about sustainable development goals and especially its impact from early childhood, from the foundational years. We all know that the NCF is out for foundational stages of school education, so it’s very, very important. Also, the topics like the STEM education, the relevance of STEM education, the skills. So, these are very, very valid discussion points and we see the buzz happening in the room and a lot of learning being shared. The theme of our event is India Vision 2030. According to you, what should be the vision for the school education sector going ahead? So, first and foremost is the kind of compliance with the NEP and what the vision is with the NEP and the NCF documents which are now coming out. So, I think the first prerogative for the schools is to comply with the national policies which have come out after a long time. That’s one. Number two, I think it’s a very aspirational document, the National Education Policy, with all the global perspectives also into taking into account. So, I think if we focus more on bringing impact, and I would say having data into our schools is very, very important. The impact measurement. It’s not about just checking the boxes of what we are doing, but there has to be a real value add to every single action that we take. So, if we are able to monitor that, what is bringing about these changes in the lives of the students and the other stakeholders, I think that would be a great start. How are you implementing technology in your schools? In our schools, a little background, we are a 50-school chain, present in five different states primarily in UP, but we have our presence in MP, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand as well. We have close to 42,000 students, presence in 36 cities, tier 2 and tier 3 cities primarily. With regards to technology, yes, all our lesson plans have the TLMS which have a resemblance with the technological factors. Be it animations, be it quizzes in that format. So, that’s one. We are also very progressive in our data collection. So, a lot of focus is on collecting or capturing the right data and then processing it into valuable information. So, that helps us feed back into our own implementation and use it as a reflection as to how do we better our intervention or support system to our schools. Also, just to share that we are very much in tune with the National Education Policy. Like you know, the benchmark assessments are kind of a mandate as per NEP. So, from last year, we started doing benchmark assessments for students of grades three, five, and eight, taking competencies from PISA. So, that’s going well. That’s on a technological platform that is being conducted, and we have the analytics, student wise analytics, school-wise analytics to go with it. In this kind of forums where we bring in education leaders, EdTech players, as well as the government, how does this kind of forum benefit the education sector? I think it’s very, very good. First of all, it allows us to kind of hit the pause button from our day-to-day work. It kind of allows us to reflect also onto what we are doing. The discussions which are so valuable and so enriching, that helps us to reflect on the work which we are doing in our own context. Not every solution can be just picked up from a certain place and implemented in place B. There has to be contextualization. There has to be an understanding of the student background and other stakeholder backgrounds which are there. Obviously, a little bit of contextualization is required in every single solution. But these kinds of convocations, this kind of seminars, help us to go back to the drawing board and make those little tweaks if required. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group on its 2nd anniversary? I think keep on doing the great work which you’re doing. I think this is a fantastic platform to bring educators together and have this kind of a conference. My only one suggestion would be to keep in mind in the future sessions if we can have more closer roundtable discussions, more enriching, more deepening. I think that would add more value to what we are doing.

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Jio, Vodafone Idea, and Airtel Set to Expand Workforce by 25% in FY24

/ Human Resource Community

In the upcoming fiscal year, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and Bharti Airtel are projected to grow their employee count by up to 25%. This surge in hiring is attributed to the increasing adoption of 5G technology within the telecommunications sector. Notably, the industry is witnessing a substantial uptick in recruitment compared to the pandemic period. Throughout FY23, job hires in the telecommunications industry saw a remarkable rise ranging from 40% to 45%. The latter half of the year also experienced a significant growth in job opportunities, ranging from 30% to 36%. The impetus for this substantial hiring expansion is largely linked to the influence of 5G technology. Alongside the rollout of 5G, recruiters emphasized that the key factors driving demand are emerging domains like network security, whitespace spectrum, virtual network operations, integration of big data with IoT, specialists in cybersecurity, and cloud services. Furthermore, the escalated efforts of businesses towards digitalization have further fuelled the demand for telecommunications services. As of the conclusion of FY23, Reliance Jio employed 95,326 personnel, while Airtel had a workforce of 64,407, and Vodafone Idea had 15,604 employees. Recently, Reliance Jio Infocomm announced its successful deployment of 5G technology using 26 gigahertz millimetre waves across India. This achievement has enabled speeds of up to 2 gigabits per second. The company highlighted its accomplishment of fulfilling its minimum rollout obligations across all 22 circles and various spectrum bands ahead of schedule, aligned with the spectrum allocation as of August 17, 2022.

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NMC Mandates Exclusive Online Counselling for MBBS & PG Admissions to Prevent Seat Blocking

/ Health & Wellness Community

In preparation for the admission cycle of MBBS and post-graduate (PG) medical programs for the academic year 2023-24, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has instructed Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) to exclusively conduct counselling through online means. The NMC, the governing body overseeing medical education, communicated to the health university that physical counselling must be strictly avoided. This directive follows the PG seat-blocking scandal of 2022, which led to an investigation into fraudulent seat blocking by private medical colleges under the management quota. KNRUHS officials had taken legal action and reported the matter to the police. This marks the first instance of entirely online counselling, eliminating the flexibility previously enjoyed by private colleges to fill vacant seats. The new regulation mandates online counselling for stray vacancy rounds, encompassing 100% of seats in undergraduate and PG courses in deemed universities. While online counselling can be conducted multiple times, any seats left vacant after initial rounds must remain unoccupied. The NMC’s communication stated, “All state counselling agencies are urged to prepare for conducting online counselling for all rounds, including stray vacancy rounds in private medical colleges from the academic year 2023-2024.” This initiative aims to combat the issue of seat blocking effectively. Previously, in the last year, ‘B’ category seats (management quota seats in private colleges) and the final mop-up round were followed by the conversion of remaining seats to ‘C’ (NRI) category quota seats, carrying fees ranging from 11.55 lakh to 60 lakh per year. A representative from KNRUHS explained that by shifting the entire counselling process online, the potential for name duplication will be eradicated.

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Aditi Goradia, Managing Director, Billimoria High School, Highlights the Benefits of Residential Schools

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“They live with each other, so they’re making lifelong friends as well,” says Aditi Goradia, Managing Director, Billimoria High School, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit & Awards in Delhi? It’s always a pleasure to come to these things and meet all of these educators from across the country, and there’s so much learning and collaborating happening. It’s great. The theme of our event is India Vision 2030. According to you, what should be the vision for the school education sector? I think a lot more training for teachers, a lot more growth infrastructure. The framework is already in place, now its time to execute it. How are you implementing technology in your school? We don’t use textbooks, we use the learning outcomes document established by CBSE. Our teachers formulate their own curriculum. We have taught the teachers how to use AI tools for their research and to put their resources together. There’s a lot of project-based learning for the kids that requires technology. Billimoria High School is a residential school, so what importance does it play for a student to stay there and get educated? So, in today’s day and age, it’s very difficult to balance life for kids because in the cities, it’s very hectic and there’s a lot of device exposure, a lot of device addiction in a very unproductive manner. In a residential school, all of that is a little more controlled. It’s a good balance of co-curriculars and social skills. They live with each other, so they’re making lifelong friends as well. It’s a more learning conducive environment. What’s your take on skill development in this 21st century? I think that we are preparing for a world where the jobs we know will not exist, and the jobs that will exist don’t exist now. So, more than content, it’s really important to focus on concept learning. It’s important to prepare kids for a variety of skills and even the NEP says 21st-century skills like collaboration, problem-solving, financial literacy. These are the things we need to focus on with the kids. In these kinds of forums where we bring in the education leaders, the EdTech players, as well as the government. How does this kind of forum benefit the education sector? A lot of schools are doing a lot of different things because there’s so much freedom now under the NCF for each of us to figure out what we need to do for our kids. It’s really important for us to meet each other because then we learn from each other. There might be something one school is doing that we haven’t thought of, but it’s something we can adapt to, something we can borrow. And collaborations, it’s very important for our kids to see how our other kids are doing. So, there’s a lot of exchange programs and stuff that come out of these conferences. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group on its 2nd anniversary? Yes, you guys are doing an amazing job. It’s a great energetic team. We love Chandan, we love working with him. So, congratulations, may there be many, many, many more years of doing this.

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Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Madhukar, Pro Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Gurgaon, Highlights on Technology Implementation in Education

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“Our University is on the concept of a smart campus where technology is integrated deeply into all processes,” says Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Madhukar, Pro Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Gurgaon, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? I think it was a wonderful idea to host this event, especially at this point of time when we have crossed the COVID restrictions. From last more than one year, we are operating as we were operating before COVID. It’s very important now to deliberate what we have learned during COVID and how those learnings can be integrated into the new education policy. We need to work out on the theme and decide on some good practices that can benefit all. How are you implementing technology in Amity University? Amity is a technology-driven University. In fact, our University is on the concept of a smart campus where technology is integrated deeply into all processes. We have our in-house built ERP software, which takes care of all operations from admission to graduation. We’ve integrated the Learning Management System (LMS) with Amazon. Our classrooms are well-equipped with multimedia projectors, smart boards, and other technology-enabled resources. I would say that Amity is quite proactive in implementing technology and perhaps this is a reason when in 2020 the government announced lockdown we took only two days to shift from offline to online learning. In forums like this, where education leaders, EdTech players, and government representatives come together, how does it benefit the education sector? It is very important that different stakeholders should come forward on a one single platform because otherwise hardly there is any opportunity where you are having academicians, industry and people from government coming out at one place. So, I think this is a great platform for sharing the learning and the challenges which each one of us are facing and of course a platform to express our expectations from industry and governments so that the suitable action can be taken. Any message for ArdorComm Media on its 2nd Anniversary? I’ve was going through the previous events organized by ArdorComm Media, and the quality of the events, initiatives, and speakers you’ve brought to this platform is impressive. ArdorComm Media is doing a great job, and I wish you all the best.

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Prof. Ambarish S. Vidyarthi, Vice Chancellor, Bikaner Technical University, Rajasthan, Emphasises on the Importance of Skill Development

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 “You should go for the ethnic literacy because the workforce is very diverse,” says Prof. Ambarish S. Vidyarthi, Vice Chancellor, Bikaner Technical University, Rajasthan, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? It’s great, last time I was also the panellist and that was after the covid but this time the people are in a good mood and really working and the dynamism has been a little bit changed. So, in these new normal activities, we are discussing on improvising the Indian teaching learning and entire education how it could be a meaningful impact on society and societal development. So, I think this is a great effort and I am really grateful to ArdorComm Media and especially to Chandan Anand for taking this initiative. As you know, the theme of our event is India Vision 2030. According to you, what should be the vision for the education sector? I have a different approach. I am saying that the Indian education system, though it is Indian, it is made up of foreign culture. For example, we are doing agriculture, we are an agriculture-dominated state, but starting from ploughing to harvesting, we are not at all using our Indian traditional agriculture. So, there is a difference that whether we want to Indianize our own activities which we have been doing in earlier days where the people were not so much educated like the rishis and munis. They were doing it, for example, we were ploughing with the ‘hull’, especially, you know, that was basically not damaging the vermic cultures. Now what we are doing, we are using the tractors and other things which are devastating the field, and that’s why most of the land is going to be barren. So definitely, we have to think of this. People are saying that this is an education industry. What is about the industry? Whether our traditional system was saying like this? No, the teacher was testing a lot before accepting people. But now you can clear one exam and then come and you have not designed and that’s why the output is not coming. So, this is my view. What according to you is the importance of skill development in this 21st-century workspace? If you look at from the traditional or even the World Economic Forum, the half-life of technology has been reduced. Initially, it was 10 years, then it became six years, now it is two and a half years. So, it means that the advancement of technology would come into the place, then you require specific skills. So, there is a lot of pressure in the skill development and people have to acquire, irrespective of specialized ones, they should have basic, the foundation, like they should have literacy, financial literacy, numerical methods or statistics, then you have to have cultural literacy and then you should go for the ethnic literacy because the workforce is very diverse. And what happens, we are very good technocrats, but we fail to implement because we are working with different cultural and ethnic groups. And without understanding their viewpoint, their working style, you cannot take up the work very efficiently. So, that’s why these skills are essential. Then definitely, AI, blockchain, data security, data science, AR, VR, so those kinds of technologies are coming up and we have to judiciously use those ones. So, that’s the point. Any message for ArdorComm Media on its 2nd Anniversary? Definitely, all the best to this Media Group, and we hope that more vibrant and frequent activities have to be conducted by your group. And you are really making an impact on the education system. So, thank you very much and all the best.

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Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Singh, Founder Vice Chancellor, Geeta University, Panipat, Delhi, Highlights on Implementation of NEP

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 “We’ve introduced the concept of “design your own degree,” giving students autonomy in choosing their mix of courses,” says Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Singh, Founder Vice Chancellor, Geeta University, Panipat, Delhi, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi? It is really a pleasure to be attending this Summit here, and thanks to Chandan and his team for inviting me to participate in this event. I can see a lot of senior academicians and industry people are here, providing a great opportunity to interact, network, and reconnect with old friends and colleagues. It’s truly a wonderful experience. The theme of our event is “India Vision 2030.” According to you, what should be the vision for the education sector moving forward? The upcoming years are crucial as the Indian economy is set to grow significantly. For this growth to happen, skilled manpower is essential. As the economy expands, new job opportunities will emerge, and we need to ensure that young students are adequately trained and skilled to take up these roles. This presents both an opportunity and a challenge for the education sector. We need to prepare our students to be the driving force behind the economic growth, which requires a concerted effort from the education community. How are you implementing NEP in your University? At our University, we have taken several steps aligned with the new education policy. We’ve introduced the concept of “design your own degree,” giving students autonomy in choosing their mix of courses. This policy encourages students to follow their passions and interests. We’ve also incorporated vocational baskets, offering courses in data visualization, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship. Moreover, we’re encouraging students to create profiles on platforms like LinkedIn, Upwork, and Freelancer, enabling them to work on external projects and build their skills and profiles. Forums like this bring together education leaders, government officials, and industry representatives. How does such a platform benefit the education sector? These forums are essential because they bring together key stakeholders in the education sector. Academicians, policy makers, government bodies, regulatory bodies, and industry representatives can collectively brainstorm and find solutions to various challenges. It’s a unique opportunity to share ideas, insights, and experiences, leading to better strategies and collaborations. Any message for ArdorComm Media on its 2nd Anniversary? I’m very happy to share that I was there in the first event also and I have seen the efforts that Chandan is putting in this venture and I wish him all the very best and I’m very confident that with the kind of efforts he is putting and the kind of team that he has created I’m sure ArdorComm is going to become a big name in this media sector. All the best to the team of ArdorComm Media.

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Tamil Nadu CM Urges President’s Approval for NEET Exemption Bill, Citing Urgent Need After Tragic Incident

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 Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, MK Stalin, has penned an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to grant approval for the NEET Exemption Bill. The bill, aimed at exempting the state from the centralized medical entrance exam, has faced strong opposition from the Tamil Nadu government. Despite being reintroduced in the state assembly and securing its passage, the bill still awaits the governor’s endorsement. #NEET எனும் கொடிய துயரத்தை ஒழிக்க நாம் மேற்கொள்ளும் பல்வேறு முயற்சிகளில் மாண்புமிகு குடியரசுத் தலைவர் திருமதி. திரவுபதி முர்மு அவர்களுக்கு எழுதியுள்ள இந்தக் கடிதமும் ஒன்று!#NEET-ஐ ஒழிக்கும் வரை நாம் ஓயமாட்டோம்! This letter to Hon'ble President Tmt. Droupadi Murmu is one among… pic.twitter.com/8A8VK7cT3g — M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) August 14, 2023 The catalyst for this letter was the tragic incident involving a NEET aspirant and his father in Chennai, who reportedly took their own lives. In his correspondence, the Chief Minister underlined, “Every day of delay in implementing this bill not only deprives deserving candidates of valuable medical seats but also costs our society irreplaceable human lives.” Stalin appealed to the President for swift assent to the bill. He also emphasized the need to place all matters directly affecting people under the ambit of the state list in the Constitution, particularly the realm of education. He expressed that only by transferring education to the state list could methods like the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) be completely scrapped.

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PM Modi Commends India’s Leadership in Climate Change Battle

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 During his address on the 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly declared that India has exceeded its green targets well ahead of schedule, setting an example for the global fight against climate change. He highlighted India’s innovative initiatives, including the “Life Mission,” which seeks to curtail reckless resource consumption. Notably, India has formed influential international alliances such as the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), and International Big Cat Alliance. Amid the worldwide struggle with climate change, PM Modi underscored India’s proactive approach in addressing the issue. He announced that India accomplished its renewable energy goal a remarkable nine years before the intended timeline. Furthermore, the “One Sun, One World, One Grid” vision, introduced at the ISA assembly in 2018, has gained global traction, aiming to unite 140 nations through a shared solar power transmission network. Looking forward, India’s ambition of generating 500 gigawatts of clean energy by 2030, incorporating hydro and nuclear sources, stands as a testament to its dedication. The nation’s solar energy capacity has soared by 26-fold in the last nine years, reaching 70 GW by June 2023. ISA, initiated by PM Modi and former French President Francois Hollande in 2015, fosters cooperation among solar-abundant countries for mutual solar energy utilization. Additionally, the CDRI initiative, focusing on bolstering infrastructure resilience against natural and human-induced disasters, attracts governments, experts, and organizations. The International Big Cat Alliance, targeting the safeguarding of seven major big cat species, has global conservation at its core – encompassing tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, pumas, jaguars, and cheetahs.

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CBFC Film Certifications Hit Record Low at 8,299 in Covid-Affected Year

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Amidst the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, a notable decline in film certifications has been observed. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) reported a decrease from the usual count of around 20,000 films per year to a mere 8,299 during the pandemic-ridden year of 2020-21. This is in stark contrast to the peak of 22,570 certifications granted in the year 2018-19, prior to the pandemic’s impact. During this pandemic-hit phase, the CBFC had a significant role to play. Approximately 17.77 percent of the films submitted for certification during 2020-21 required modifications or edits, as advised by the CBFC. In normal circumstances, the CBFC typically covers a wide spectrum of films including Indian and foreign features of both short and long lengths, issuing certifications across various categories. The recent insights were shared with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, which assessed the performance of the CBFC. Over the past years, there has been a fluctuating pattern in the number of certified films: 22,570 in 2018-19, 20,593 in 2019-20, 8,299 in the pandemic year 2020-21, and a recovery to 12,719 in 2021-22. The year 2022-23 displayed a sign of the film industry’s resurgence, with CBFC certifying 18,070 films. This hints at the gradual bounce-back from the pandemic’s impact on film production and certification. The decline in certification numbers was attributed to the pandemic by the Ministry, a reason highlighted in the report presented during the recent monsoon session of the Parliament. Throughout these years, filmmakers have often been directed to make necessary changes before being granted certification. In 2019-20, 13.52 percent of the films (2,785 out of 20,593) required alterations as per CBFC’s suggestions. This trend continued into the following years. In 2020-21, 17.77 percent of the 8,299 films certified underwent modifications, while in 2021-22, the number stood at 15.02 percent of the 12,719 films certified. The period between April 1 and September 30, 2022, showcased a total of 9,484 films certified by CBFC in 2022-23. Out of these, 11.13 percent (1,056 films) were advised to undergo alterations before receiving certification, reinforcing the CBFC’s role in ensuring film content aligns with appropriate standards.

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