Current Affairs - Education

The Jharkhand government plans to establish eastern India’s first university for physically challenged students in Ranchi. This initiative aims to cater specifically to the educational needs of students with disabilities, offering specialized courses and educational equipment tailored to their requirements. The university is part of broader efforts by the state government to enhance accessibility and educational opportunities for marginalized communities in Jharkhand.

IIT-Jodhpur has announced that it will offer BTech programs in both Hindi and English for its new batch of students. This initiative, in line with the National Education Policy 2020, allows first-year students to choose their preferred language of instruction, leading to the batch being divided into two sections accordingly. The inclusion of remedial English classes aims to support students in potentially transitioning to the English medium, ensuring a smooth academic experience for all enrolled students.

The ULLAS scheme, known as the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), aims to empower adults aged 15 and above who have missed formal schooling. It focuses on achieving Full Functional Literacy among this demographic, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 objectives. Ladakh's achievement of becoming the first administrative unit to attain Full Functional Literacy under this scheme underscores its success in addressing educational gaps among adults who lacked formal schooling opportunities.

Oracle has collaborated with Tamil Nadu to implement the Naan Mudhalvan program, aiming to train over 200,000 students in advanced IT skills such as cloud computing, AI, data science, ML, and blockchain. This partnership emphasizes Oracle's role in enhancing youth employability by providing training and certifications in cutting-edge technologies through digital and campus-based learning initiatives.

The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) reported a significant increase of 44% in student enrollment under the Scheduled Caste (SC) category from 2014 to 2022, indicating the impact of government reservation policies on educational opportunities for marginalized communities.