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Operation Kayakalp Transforms Uttar Pradesh Government Schools
The Uttar Pradesh government's Operation Kayakalp initiative is improving infrastructure and basic facilities in state-run primary and upper primary schools.
J&K Government Withdraws 4,812 Books from College Libraries
The Jammu and Kashmir government has screened over 21 lakh books in college libraries and withdrawn 4,812 titles deemed objectionable.
Central government launches PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme for collateral-free education loans
The central government has launched the PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme to provide collateral-free education loans to eligible students.
NSP Scholarship 2026: Students can now apply for multiple scholarships
The National Scholarship Portal has updated its rules for the 2026-27 academic year to allow students to receive both merit-based and welfare-based scholarships simultaneously.
Centre given more time to mull SC proposal to exempt current Class 6
The Supreme Court has granted the Union government additional time to consider exempting the current Class 6 cohort from the mandatory three-language policy.
Karnataka to set up special committee to create industry-based curricula
The government of Karnataka plans to establish a special committee to align engineering curricula with current industry requirements.
Universities must report every student death to police
The Union education ministry has mandated that all higher education institutions immediately report every student suicide or unnatural death to the police.
West Bengal government to review 933 closed schools for repurposing
The West Bengal government is reviewing 933 state-aided schools that were closed due to zero enrollment to determine if they can be reopened or repurposed for public facilities.
Saurav Das demands Odisha education minister's resignation over textbook errors
Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das demanded the resignation of Odisha's School and Mass Education Minister over errors found in school textbooks.
Chamarajanagar District Collector prohibits schools from taking students to religious events
The district collector of Chamarajanagar has prohibited schools from taking students to religious events or festivals after reports of discrimination against Dalit students.
MLCs demand discussion on AI as alternative to third language
Legislative Council members in Karnataka are demanding a discussion on the government's decision to introduce Artificial Intelligence as an alternative to the third language in high schools, which is causing concern among language teachers.
Legislative Committee Recommends Ending Teacher Pay Disparity
A Karnataka legislative committee has proposed recommendations to address pay disparity issues for teachers who have received promotions.
Do not neglect online student attendance recording
Education official Basavaraja Talawara instructed headteachers in Vijayapura Rural Zone to prioritize accurate student attendance logging on the Nirantara mobile application.
Tamil Nadu: Vijay extends school breakfast scheme up to 8th grade
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded the school breakfast scheme to include students up to the eighth grade.
Karnataka plans industry-focused curriculum to boost youth skills
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced plans to reform the state's education curriculum to focus on industry-relevant skills.
Legislative Council members urge against substituting third language with AI
Legislative Council members in Karnataka are opposing a proposal to replace the third language curriculum in high schools with Artificial Intelligence.
CM Vijay launches expanded breakfast scheme as schoolbag search sparks row
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched an expanded school breakfast scheme in Chennai amid political controversy regarding security searches of students' bags.
Umang Diwas In Madhya Pradesh Schools Learn Life Skills Mental Health
Madhya Pradesh schools are implementing Umang Diwas to prioritize student mental health through awareness materials.
Tamil Nadu government renames and expands school breakfast scheme
The Tamil Nadu government renamed and expanded a school breakfast scheme to include students up to the eighth grade.
Tamil Nadu expands breakfast scheme to more school students
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded a breakfast scheme for school children to include students from grades 6 to 8.
Chief Minister Vijay expands school breakfast scheme to eighth grade
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launched the expansion of the school breakfast scheme, now named after Kamarajar, to include students up to the eighth grade.
Private universities cannot be run for profit, says SC
The Supreme Court of India ordered all private universities to operate on a non-profit basis and mandated the submission of audited financial and administrative records.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay expands school breakfast scheme
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded the state's school breakfast scheme to include students from classes 6 to 8.
CM Vijay expands breakfast scheme for school children
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded a government-funded school breakfast scheme to include students from grades six to eight.
High Court acts on school vehicle safety in Uttar Pradesh
The Allahabad High Court has ordered strict compliance with school transport safety regulations in Uttar Pradesh.
Keralam to set up expert panel to update vocational higher secondary courses
The government of Keralam plans to form an expert committee to modernize vocational higher secondary school curricula.
Uttar Pradesh schools to implement regular ground level monitoring
The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated monthly ground-level monitoring meetings to improve school education and student outcomes.
Students protest in Prayagraj demanding reinstatement of old recruitment rules
Students are protesting in Prayagraj against new recruitment rules for TGT and PGT teaching positions.
Holistic Progress Cards introduced for pre-primary students in government schools
The Karnataka School Education and Literacy Department has introduced Holistic Progress Cards for pre-primary students in government schools.
Sujnananidhi Scholarship Provided to 42,345 Students
Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project has distributed scholarships to 42,345 students for the 2025-26 academic year.