Current Affairs - Education

The Isai Kudil scheme was launched in Puducherry to enhance music and dance education in government schools. Supported by Bharathiar University, this initiative includes purchasing 50 musical instruments and setting up a musical hut at Chinnatha Government Girls Higher Secondary School. The scheme offers music classes twice a week for two hours, with tailored syllabi for different class levels. This effort reflects Puducherry's commitment to enriching the educational experience of its students through the arts.

South India's first Adivasi library, ‘Kaanu,’ is scheduled to open in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, on August 25. Located at the Institute of Public Health, this library is dedicated to the research and documentation of tribal cultures. It houses 1,200 books and papers focusing on South Indian forest tribes, such as the Jenu Kuruba and Soliga. ‘Kaanu’ aims to support Adivasi scholars and promote the preservation and understanding of tribal knowledge and traditions, marking a significant step in the recognition and celebration of tribal heritage in the region.

The National Institute of Technology that recently launched the 'Nivahika' web portal for data management is located in Calicut. This web portal represents a significant advancement in how the institute handles and reports data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in various institutional processes. The launch of 'Nivahika' is expected to set a benchmark for data management across other National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and enhance the efficiency of data handling within the educational sector.

In a significant step towards developing Indigenous technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed an agreement with IIT Roorkee and IIT Mandi to develop 'Cell-Free' 6G Access Points. This collaboration aims to advance the development of 6G technology by eliminating traditional cell boundaries and deploying multiple access points across vast regions. The agreement, supported by the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme, aims to bridge the digital divide in India by enabling affordable broadband and mobile services.

IIT Madras, through its CESSA (Centre of Excellence in Sports Science and Technology) initiative, presented a strategy at the 'Sports Tech Start Up Conclave' in New Delhi aimed at leveraging technology to advance India's standing in chess. The plan includes employing high-performance computing and AI to enhance fan engagement, detect cheating, and refine grassroots training programs. This initiative underscores IIT Madras's commitment to integrating technological innovations into sports development, particularly in enhancing strategic aspects of competitive gaming like chess.