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Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade Stresses Role of Education in Nation-Building at Ajmer Conference

Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade emphasized the crucial role of education in nation-building, calling on teachers to prioritize the holistic development of their students. Speaking at the All India National Educational Conference in Ajmer, Governor Bagade highlighted that education should not be limited to intellectual skills but should also integrate co-curricular activities to foster well-rounded growth. “These activities help students gain practical knowledge beyond book learning, which is vital for their overall development and success in life,” Bagade stated. He stressed that practical skills and life lessons learned outside traditional classrooms are essential for building a solid foundation in students. The governor also underlined the importance of early childhood education received at home, noting that children acquire valuable skills from their mothers and families. “Children start learning special skills at a young age from their family environment, which greatly contributes to their future growth,” he said. Addressing the broader impact of education on the nation’s future, Bagade urged teachers to embrace cultural values and ideals in the Indian education system. He encouraged incorporating the moral teachings of great personalities like Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, which, according to him, would enrich students’ education and promote their comprehensive development. “Teachers have a vital responsibility in shaping not just academic growth but the overall character and moral foundation of their students,” Bagade added. He concluded by reiterating that a strong, values-based education is key to driving the progress of the nation. Source: Business Standard

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‘Zero Tolerance Policy’: Education Ministry Directs States to Enforce Student Safety Guidelines

The Ministry of Education has instructed all states and union territories to implement the “Guidelines on School Safety and Security-2021” to enhance the protection of children in educational institutions. These directives follow the Supreme Court’s orders in response to Writ Petitions (Criminal) No. 136 of 2017 and (Civil) No. 874 of 2017 filed with the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL). The guidelines, which are aligned with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, are designed to ensure clear accountability among school management across government, government-aided, and private schools. They cover critical areas such as preventive education, reporting processes, legal provisions, support services, and the creation of a safe learning environment. States and union territories have been requested to update the ministry on the status of these guidelines’ notification within their jurisdictions. Initially issued on October 1, 2021, the guidelines allow states flexibility to adapt them according to local needs. The focus remains on a ‘zero tolerance policy’ towards any negligence regarding child safety. The official notice emphasizes that any failure by individuals or school management to ensure student safety will not be tolerated. The guidelines aim to foster a collaborative approach among students, parents, teachers, and school management in creating a secure environment conducive to holistic child development. Additionally, they raise awareness among all stakeholders about existing acts, policies, and procedures related to physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, and disaster safety in schools. The guidelines also clarify the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in enforcing safety protocols. In private and unaided schools, accountability is placed on school management, principals, and teachers. In government and government-aided schools, this responsibility lies with the head of the institution, teachers, and educational administrators, covering all aspects of a child’s school experience, including transportation to and from school.  

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Revamp School Syllabus for Future Needs, Andhra CM Instructs Education Officials

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed education department officials to revamp the school syllabus to meet the demands of changing times and future requirements. In a review meeting at the secretariat, the CM emphasized the need for a curriculum that aligns with the necessities of the next 10 to 20 years, urging officials to consult with education experts and professionals to carry out the necessary updates. Naidu stressed the importance of imparting qualitative and value-based education, highlighting the state government’s commitment by pointing out the Rs 32,000 crore investment in government school education. He directed the officials to focus on achieving top results, emphasizing that the changes should lead to tangible improvements at the grassroots level. The CM also instructed that all children must attend school regularly, and he encouraged public schools to compete with private institutions in terms of the quality of education provided. He advocated for parent-teacher meetings in government schools, similar to those in private schools, and suggested that students’ academic progress should be tracked alongside their sports achievements. Naidu called for an action plan to achieve 100 percent enrollment in schools and to monitor students until they complete their graduate studies. He also emphasized the importance of channeling students’ energies into sports and other extracurricular activities to ensure their holistic development.

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Uma Kannan Founder Principal, Sri Venkateswara Group of Schools, Ambattur expressed how pedagogies and new strategies can upskill and reskill the students

“The New Normal refers to machine learning, artificial intelligence, and a technologically driven society” said Uma Kannan Could you please highlight some of the initiatives of your institution and give us more light on what your institution is doing? In each and every institution, we take up the growth of the student to bring out the awesome holistic children within the students and through the teachers. The pedagogies, introduction of new strategies to upskill and reskill the students’ energy as well as the faculty’s energy, are crucial. Only then can they produce very good social beings to develop the nation. We are doing a lot of service through seminars and conferences. Would you like to throw some light on the education policy and any initiatives your institution is doing in this regard? Recently, in 2020, the central government adopted a new educational policy and framework. One aspect of that is the 21st-century learning skills, another is the sustainable developmental goals, and the third is design thinking. We incorporate all these with the teachers through some orientation programs to upskill their energy, and then we transform that into the classroom. Any takeaways from today’s forum? Definitely. I learned how to parent the child. Parenting is very necessary with all biological modulations. We need to transparently open up the biological changes to the students. Kudos to Manjula and Chandan for bringing in this transparency. Teachers are the second parents, and we need to instruct the parents to be the first educators, giving all this transparently to the children to bring in a good social being. What does the phrase “New Normal” mean to you? The New Normal refers to machine learning, artificial intelligence, and a technologically driven society. We need to incorporate this into the educational curriculum. However, we should not forget the traditional way of teaching, as it provides an aesthetic approach and emotional well-being for the child and the adult. Any message for ArdorComm Media Group? ArdorComm, you are keeping the summits in very reputed cities like Delhi, which are educational hubs. I want this to extend to all corners of the country, even the villages. Your service should be extended to smaller cities and towns. Thank you. It was a pleasure having you at this forum. Thank you so much. Thank you, Chandan. All the best.

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