In a first, the Maharashtra government has formed a committee to decide skill education policy for the state that will ensure effective convergence of various initiatives for skill development.
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The State government has ordered all private schools, including State, Central, and other board curriculum, operating in Karnataka to register under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act-2009, as per the rules framed in 2012.
Ahmedabad: In the wake of the horri ot gaming zone fire, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), via a public notice, has mandated display of fire NOC details on a red board for buildings falling under Schedule 3 of the Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2014.
In a reply to an RTI application submitted by Ajay Merchant of Bengaluru, the Chief Public Information Officer of NCPCR said that a child has a right to transfer to any school. “Under the RTE Act 2009, no school can refuse to provide TC to children falling under the category as laid down in the Act.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court single bench of Justice Anil Verma held that the termination of the Worklady’s services was justified due to unsatisfactory performance and loss of confidence in the Management, nullifying the Labour Court’s award of reinstatement and back-wages.
Rajasthan’s education department issued new guidelines preventing private schools from raising fees for three academic years. Parents can purchase uniforms and books from the market, and a parent-teacher committee will set fees, with details posted on school portals. Schools must comply with regulations on study materials, special provisions for differently-abled and female students.
The Calcutta High Court recently issued guidelines for teachers to conduct themselves in a proper manner and avoid indulging in politics.
The Delhi High Court has observed that minors must also be taught about “virtual touch” and not just traditional concepts of “good and bad touch”, and said that the ”emerging concept” must be included in their curriculum.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that minors must be equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate online interactions safely.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has decided to make 50 hours training compulsory every year for all teachers working in CISCE affiliated schools, Joseph Emmanuel, chief executive and secretary of the council said.
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has requested the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to review its textbooks and make updates every year, states a report by PTI. Currently, there is no set mandate regarding the frequency of updates for NCERT textbooks.