Dharmendra Pradhan, Union education minister, announced this during the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025 in New Delhi to commemorate five years of NEP-2020. During the event, he announced about 613 Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) best-performing schools, one from each district, 24 best KVS, one from each region, and seven best NVS, one from each region.
Chairing a Vocational Placement Drive, Employment Fair- 2025-2026, organised by the Education Department at Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Rohini, Sood said, "The goal of the Delhi government is that every student is not only ready for school, but also for skill-based education and the challenges of the future."
The programme was jointly organised by Pragati Gramodyog & Social Welfare Institute and the Prayagraj Police's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit to mark the World Anti-Human Trafficking Week.
The order, issued by civil judge (junior division) Jaspreet Singh Minhas on July 31, was on a petition filed by Rajesh Kumar, the former director of physical education at Government High School, Manjal Kalan.
Teachers' associations accused the Rajasthan govt of unjustly blaming them for structural lapses that fall under the purview of engineers. They pointed out that while teachers repeatedly flag safety concerns, civil engineers responsible for school building inspections remain untouched until public outcry forces action.
The training will be held at the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development and the Deen Dayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute in Lucknow. The primary objective is to enable teachers to adopt modern teaching methodologies, making classroom learning more effective, engaging, and impactful for students, said a govt spokesperson.
On Friday, the Education Department launched a rapid investigation into the incident, instructing the group education officer to submit a comprehensive report within two days. “Further investigation is ongoing,” confirmed a departmental official, underscoring the seriousness with which the allegations are being addressed.
Deepa V, who came to Madurai eight years ago with her autistic son Avinash (name changed), said that while he is now 20 years and doing well, the city still doesn't offer enough opportunities for children like him. "There was no space for him to meet children like himself—no place to play or feel like he belonged," she said, calling for a dedicated sensory park and a publicly funded special school so families from nearby villages can also benefit.
Traditional assessments are evolving to meet the demands of 21st-century learners, shifting from grades to holistic development. The focus is on competency-based evaluations, integrating soft skills, and fostering nurturing learning environments. Initiatives like NEP 2020 and experiential learning models aim to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and real-world readiness, preparing students for an AI-driven future.
Rakesh Kumar, presently posted at Government Senior Secondary School in Solan district, was served dismissal orders by the director of school education.
The Koparkhairne police took action against the teacher after the boy informed his parents about her act, he said.
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