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Dec 2, 2015

Union Government launches GIAN Scheme to boost higher education

12/02/2015
 
 
Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has launched Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) Scheme to boost the quality of higher education in India.
It was launched by Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus.
 
 
About Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) Scheme
 
  • The main aim of GIAN Scheme is to improving the quality of higher education in the country over international collaboration.
  • Facilitate participation of high quality international academicians for delivering short-term courses and programs in Indian institutions.
  • Under the launching of GIAN at the starting point 500 international faculties will be involved in guiding courses and later in successively 1000 in to next years, faculties are engaged with GIAN all over India.
  • Under this scheme, academicians will cover 13 disciplines and 352 courses to be taught in 68 national institutions.
  • These courses will vary in duration from one to three weeks depending on the subject and will be free for students of the host institution and available for nominal fees for others.
  • These courses will be webcasted live for students across the country through web portal www.gian.iitkgp.ac.in designed by IIT Kharagpur.

Nov 23, 2015

Union HRD Ministry forms N Gopalaswami Committee on Sanskrit Promotion

11/23/2015
The Union Human Resource Development Ministry has constituted a 13 member expert committee exclusively on Sanskrit in its attempt to revive interest in the ancient Indian classical language Sanskrit.
The expert committee would be headed by former chief election commissioner (CEC) N Gopalaswami. He is currently, Chancellor of Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Other members: Bibek Debroy (NITI Aayog member), Chairman of National Skill Development Corporation Dr Ramadorai, V V Bhat,  Delhi University professor Ramesh Bharadwaj, Chamu Krishna Shastri, UGC Chairman Ved Prakash..
 
Terms of Reference of Committee
  • Recommend measures to integrate the study of the ancient classical language with other disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, medical science and law.
  • Suggest changes in Sanskrit education in schools and universities and ways to impart Sanskrit education through modern tools.
The N Gopalaswami expert Committee also has been tasked to chart out an action plan to develop the language in the next 10 years.
This is the second committee set up by the Union HRD ministry exclusively dedicated to Indian classical language Sanskrit.
The first was 13-member Sanskrit Commission headed by Satya Vrat Shastri was constituted by then UPA-II government for broader promotion of classical languages.

Oct 29, 2015

Union Government appoints 5 members committee to review research grants offered by UGC

10/29/2015
Union Government has appointed a 5 member committee to review the research grants offered by University Grants Commission (UGC).
In this regard, Union Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD) has issued an official notification. The Review Committee will submit its report to the Ministry by December 2015.
The ministry also has directed the UGC not to implement its decision to discontinue the non-NET fellowships and continue all existing fellowships.
 
Terms of Reference of the Committee
  • To determine the feasibility of enhancing the coverage of All India National Eligibility Test (NET) fellowships based on merit.
  • Establish a transparent system for transfer of fellowship amounts to non-NET fellows every month without the use of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mandated by the Government.
  • Consider eligibility criteria based economic and non-economic conditions for the fellowship.
  • Bring opportunities and benefits of the Non-NET fellowship schemes to more number of Universities including State Universities.
All India National Eligibility Test (NET) is a competitive examination conducted by the UGC twice a year. It is basis for the Research Fellowships in India that enable students to pursue M.Phil and Ph.D (Doctorate) programmes.
While, the Non-NET Fellowship Scheme was introduced in 2006 by the UGC. Presently, it is limited only to 50 institutions including Central Universities with Potential for Excellence.
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