Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the closing ceremony of the India–Spain Conference on Higher Education in New Delhi today. The two-day event, organized on 19–20 February 2026 with the support of the Embassy of Spain in India, coincided with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and brought together…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Leads AI in Education Roundtable
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday chaired a high-level roundtable with founders of 10 emerging Indian startups leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, signalling the Centre’s push to integrate advanced technologies into the country’s learning ecosystem. The interaction, held at IIT Delhi, brought together policymakers, academic leaders and…
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Vidyanjali Connects 8.5 Lakh Schools, 5 Lakh Volunteers
New Delhi: The Vidyanjali programme has onboarded nearly 8.5 lakh government and government-aided schools and more than 5 lakh volunteers across India, benefiting over 2 crore students. Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, shared the update…
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Govt Panel Proposes Unified National Coaching Framework
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s sports development pipeline, the Task Force on Unified Framework for Development of Coaching Ecosystem in India has recommended the creation of a single national system for coach education, accreditation and licensing. The recommendations were submitted to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and…
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NSQC Clears 80 Skill Qualifications for Industry Readiness
The National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) held its 45th meeting on February 6, 2026, under the chairpersonship of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Chairperson of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). The meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening India’s…
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Pariksha Pe Charcha Becomes Jan Andolan: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article that outlines how Pariksha Pe Charcha has transformed into a nationwide people’s movement, or Jan Andolan, redefining India’s approach to education. The Prime Minister said the initiative reflects a decisive shift in Bharat’s educational journey and aligns closely with the vision…
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President Murmu Highlights Universities’ Role in Inclusive Growth
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday underscored the critical role of universities in shaping an equitable and progressive society, stating that institutions of higher learning must act as catalysts of inclusive growth, innovation, and social transformation. She was addressing the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore,…
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National School Band Competition 2025–26 Inaugurated for RDC 2026
New Delhi: The Grand Finale of the National School Band Competition (NSBC) 2025–26 was inaugurated on Friday at the National Bal Bhavan in New Delhi, marking a vibrant beginning to one of the most anticipated cultural events of the Republic Day Celebrations 2026. The prestigious competition was jointly inaugurated by…
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Inclusive Education Summit 2026 Strengthens CwSN Pathways
Davos, Switzerland: Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw underscored growing global trust in India’s growth and emerging role as a reliable value-chain partner during engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos. Global Leaders Show Strong Interest in India Shri Vaishnaw highlighted sustained international interest in collaborating with India…
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Jayant Chaudhary: Skilling Gets Unified Push
India’s skilling ecosystem is witnessing a fundamental transformation, moving away from fragmented systems towards a unified, outcome-oriented framework aligned with education, industry, and emerging technologies. This was stated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education Shri Jayant Chaudhary while…