Current Affairs - Education

IIT Madras expands its global presence with a new campus in Kandy, Sri Lanka, as announced by Sri Lanka's Education Minister. President Ranil Wickremasinghe's budget proposal facilitates international collaboration in education, and Minister Dr. Premajayantha engages with IIT Madras leadership to foster academic partnerships and knowledge exchange.

The "Yogyasree" social welfare scheme launched by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal is specifically aimed at providing free training modules for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, targeting entrance and competitive examinations.

The Assam government is initiating the fifth edition of 'Gunotsav 2024,' a state-wide assessment to evaluate around 40 lakh students in government schools, aiming to enhance education quality and improve learning outcomes in the state.

The PRERANA program is launched by the Ministry of Education to empower students with leadership qualities and provide a unique learning experience.

The J&K government approved the formation of a draft committee to propose the establishment of a Madrasa board. This development has been welcomed by scholars in Anantnag, expressing gratitude to LG Manoj Sinha and Chief Secretary Atul Dilu for their prompt approval of the draft committee, bringing joy to both the people and students in Jammu and Kashmir.