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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will continue

With the world’s elderly population rapidly expanding, making healthy ageing a public health priority is more critical than ever, says the AIIMS Professor

Principals from 19 schools urge Education Minister to grant the State a flexible framework as it is home to over 17 major recognised tribes each with their own distinct language and oral tradition

Himanta Biswa Sarma says the government’s fee-waiver scheme is ensuring seamless continuity in education

A key concern facing Tamil Nadu's higher education sector is that 12 state universities are currently functioning without vice-chancellors.

Telangana HC orders search for 18-year-old engineering student Guja Manideep Reddy, missing in Finland for 45 days; parents seek updates on investigation.

Medical students are banned from leave on June 20-21 to prevent proxy candidates in the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, ensuring fair conduct.

School pick-ups, drop-offs and buses are once again choking key corridors with Cyberabad police exploring weekly-once online classes during the monsoon.

About 1.1 lakh students in Kerala registered for the original NEET UG exam held on May 3, as per official estimates

The TNFUFA’s representation was in the wake of several State-run universities struggling with acute shortage of faculty and in some cases, falling short of the minimum number of faculty members mandated by the UGC

The NTA has acknowledged the lapse on its part and stated it was a technical glitch and has assured that a revised admit card with Nagpur as centre of choice for the aggrieved student

The Telangana Junior Doctors Association (T-JUDA), Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association (T-SRDA) and Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA) issued separate statements on Saturday, June 20 urging the State government to retain the existing retirement age.

The exhibition is expected to host over 100 exhibitors and attract more than 15,000 business decision-makers and visitors from different industrial sectors, FTCCI said

The Narendra Modi government is making a concentrated effort to bring back the brightest students and professionals overseas to India.

A Nagpur NEET candidate was mistakenly allotted an Abu Dhabi exam centre due to a technical glitch, prompting NTA to assure a corrected admit card.

A 50-year-old woman returned to college after 35 years to appear for an exam. Her inspiring video, filled with smiles and determination, has touched thousands online.

IOQM 2026 Registration: Centre registration will remain open from June 1 to 26, 2026. Students can enroll through registered centres between June 1 to 25, 2026.

Under UGC's 2023 regulations, 15 foreign universities have received Letters of Intent to establish campuses in India, expanding global education access and research opportunities.

UPMSP has started the UP Board 2027 registration process for Class 10 and 12 students. Check important dates, registration schedule, correction window and direct link here.

The group's central demand remains the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak

CJP protest in Delhi LIVE: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to hold its second major protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital today, stepping up its campaign demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is expected to attend the protest.

Gujja Manideep Reddy went to Finland in 2025 to pursue engineering at the University of Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT).

The US-Iran deal may have lowered temperatures in West Asia, but fresh tensions at the G7 and shifting US priorities leave India facing a more uncertain strategic landscape.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will continue

Speaking at the 25th convocation ceremony of Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar encourages them to become job creators rather than job seekers; a total of 1,336 students graduate in the academic year 2025-26

Despite police calls to evacuate after the 5 p.m. deadline, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and many protestors stayed back and said he would continue to stay until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned.

The notifications apply only to the PhonePe Wallet, a prepaid payment instrument (PPI), and not to payments made through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), where funds are debited directly from a user's bank account

In 2021, Sanket Kumar missed qualifying for JEE Advanced by just two marks. Despite being advised by many not to take a drop year, he decided to continue preparing.

NEET UG Retest On June 21: In all, 1,38,560 CCTV cameras have been installed, with feeds being monitored virtually at the national, state and ministry levels.

According to police, the victim, identified as Jatin Kumar, was a resident of H-Block in Vijay Nagar and had been preparing for the medical entrance examination.

The initiative marks another major milestone in the NDA government's mission to make Andhra Pradesh a national leader in digital learning and future-ready education.

The judge noted that "a woman undergoing pregnancy and thereafter caring for a newborn child cannot be placed on the same footing as an ordinary student for the purpose of strict application of academic timelines.

The NTA said its web-activity records indicate that the city was changed to Abu Dhabi through the candidate's registered login during the open correction window.

The family told the police that the victim had appeared for the NEET UG exam in May and it had went well. He was preparing for the re-exam on June 21.

A large number of students and supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities, repeated paper leaks and demands for accountability

Student asked Bengaluru South MP, “Even though we are the biggest democracy, what's your stance about… PM not attending any press conference?'

CJP protest in Delhi LIVE: Abhijeet Dipke issued an appeal to parents to reach Jantar Mantar by 6pm and seek Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as education minister. However, he later said that cops were “not taking his calls” seeking to extend the protest.

While many students are hoping that the re-exam will be held with no glitches, most point out that they have lost hope in a fair examination

CJP protest in Delhi highlights: Abhijeet Dipke issued an appeal to parents to reach Jantar Mantar by 6pm and seek Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as education minister. However, he later said that cops were “not taking his calls” seeking to extend the protest.

Maharashtra’s Transport Minister has made it mandatory for the State’s taxi and auto drivers to learn Marathi by August 15 or lose their licences. Chinmay R. Gaikwad reports on how RTOs are doubling as classrooms for migrant drivers who are struggling to learn the basics of a new language in just four days of classroom learning. He finds that some drivers are hopeful, while some others feel humiliated

The letter submitted to the Governor alleges irregularities in the use of funds, faculty appointments, admissions to PhD and other programmes, and the construction of the student amenities centre and auditorium on the main campus

After assuming office as Chief Minister on June 3, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a free bus travel scheme for students studying across Karnataka.

The hackathon was conducted as part of the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation’s Naan Mudhalvan programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "From creating the world's largest digital identity system to the world's largest digital payments platforms, we are using technology at a massive scale for financial inclusion, education, telemedicine...,".

He was speaking during a public gathering in Unnao where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 101 development projects valued at over ₹570 crores

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her landlord's nephew inside a rooftop toilet here, triggering protests, market closures and heated arguments between right-wing activists and the police in the city on Thursday night.

NMC secretary Dr Raghav Langer said this was a preventive step to discourage any potential misuse and to support the fair conduct of the examination

Consumer Education Workshop at Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd assistantbhopal Fri, 06/19/2026 - 15:22 Date Fri, 07/10/2026 - 12:00 District Azamgarh Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Fri, 07/10/2026 - 12:00 Programme Category CEW By TSP's Event Status In progress Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited , 1st Floor Ajay complex beside Amar nursing home Lachirampur (Heerapatti) Azamgarh Pin code- 276001 Event From Consumer Awareness( TS

Consumer Education Workshop at Bathinda (Punjab) by Netplus Broadband ypjaipur Fri, 06/19/2026 - 10:49 Date Sat, 06/27/2026 - 12:00 District Bathinda Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Sat, 06/27/2026 - 11:00 Programme Category CEW By TSP's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Sh. Kuljeet Kaur Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details B-77, Teshwar Complex, Near Hazzi Rattan Chowk, Above IDBI Bank, Bathinda Event From Consumer Awareness( TSPs ) Contact person phone number +91-77173

The Bombay High Court has restrained a hacker group from disclosing any data related to children studying in educational institutions run by a charitable trust. [XYZ Charitable Trust and Anr v. FulcrumSec and Ors]The Trust moved the Court after the hacker group FulcrumSec threatened to release the data in case its demand of $750,000 was not met. In an order passed on June 12, Justice Arif S Doctor said that disclosure of the hacked information would be harmful for the children.“The disclosure of

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently held that academic regulations cannot be applied in a manner that ignores the biological and social realities faced by women students, particularly in cases involving pregnancy and motherhood. [Sangeetha v. Registrar]Justice Hemant Chandangoudar made the observation while granting relief to an LL.M. student of Madurai Government Law College who was denied permission to submit her dissertation after the expiry of the time prescribed under the “N

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed an anticipatory bail plea filed by Kannur Dental College professor, Dr. M Kodanda Ram, who is accused of verbally harassing a Dalit student, Nithin Raj, who died by suicide in April [Dr. M Kodanda Ram v State of Kerala & ors].Justice A Badharudeen delivered the verdict today.Justice A BadharudeenNithin Raj, a dental college student in Kerala, died by suicide on April 10 after jumping from a building near the college. Before his demise, Raj is al

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and N. Senthilkumar say artificial intelligence cannot teach integrity and morality to students

The three youths were moved 60 km away to Churachandpur Medical College under tight security; protesters had earlier tried to storm RIMS and take away the trio who were injured in an attack on their village in Kuki-majority Kangpokpi

MDMK general secretary Vaiko presented a memorandum urging the government not to grant permission for a private copper smelting plant in Thoothukudi district

The van driver ran over the two-year-old, unaware of his presence on the carriageway

Police identified the student as Anunkeerthana, who had already appeared for NEET twice and was preparing to take the examination again.

The Committee noted that the percentage increase in the Department of Higher Education's budget estimates (BE) for 2025-26 vis-a-vis the BE for 2024-25 was lower than the previous year

Governor, in his address to the House, reiterated the government’s opposition to NEP, NEET

The grant, whose sum was not disclosed, will directly support the Institute’s long-term academic vision, campus design, and institutional roadmap for excellence in higher education in India.

The State government said the Amaravati centre would link 380 quantum innovation cells and over 3,000 students and professors across engineering colleges

The Minister noted that the mortality rate at Jayadeva hospital’s Bengaluru, Mysuru and Kalaburagi units ranges between 4 and 6%, significantly lower than the national average of 9 to 11% for cardiac care institutions.

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 is expected soon. Over 6.8 lakh students can check scorecards on cbseresults.nic.in using roll number and admit card details.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi sets up panel to identify causes of 1,600 errors in new school textbooks.

AP Inter Supply Results 2026 are expected today, June 18. BIEAP 1st and 2nd year students can check supplementary exam scores online and via WhatsApp.

Odisha’s Primary Teachers Association said 1,678 errors were identified in the textbooks, ranging from spelling mistakes to factual inaccuracies

Hyderabad police registered cases against 12 final-year BDS students for ragging juniors. They've been suspended for six months as an investigation continues.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy launched Public Schools to improve public education quality, dispel myths, and provide modern facilities for all students.

A Parliamentary committee urges the Centre to create a timeline for implementing examination reforms due to ongoing irregularities causing student anxiety.

Kerala government remains in the PM-SHRI scheme, seeking conditional terms to retain control over curriculum and school selection amid political tensions.

Addressing a rally titled ‘Chhatro Ki Goonj’  in the coaching hub of Kota, Gandhi said that the current education structure is “extremely stressful and unfair”.

IIT Delhi ranked 118th in QS World University Rankings 2027, the highest for any Indian university, while IIT Bombay fell to 134th.

In 2026, the Union Cabinet of the government of India introduced changes to Press Note 3 (2020 Series) (“Press Note 3”), pursuant to which the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (“DPIIT”) released the Press Note 2 (2026 Series) (“Press Note 2”), marking a significant change in the regulatory framework governing Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) from countries sharing land borders with India. This amendment revisits Paragraph 3.1.1 of the Consolidated FDI Policy, 2020, which

The Madras High Court has refused relief to an MBBS graduate whose course completion and degree certificates were withheld by Chettinad Academy of Research and Education after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seized ₹1.13 crore paid towards her fees over an alleged Maoist funding link.A single judge of the Court had earlier rejected her plea for a direction to the college to issue her Course Completion Certificate and MBBS Degree Certificate without insisting on a repayment of fees.On Jun

MYL Malappuram constituency committee organises a protest programme

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 is expected soon. Over 6.8 lakh students can check scorecards on cbseresults.nic.in using roll number and admit card details.

QS World University Rankings 2027: The top positions remain largely stable compared to the QS World University Rankings 2026, with leading institutions continuing to dominate global higher education rankings.

Experts, educators and changemakers came together to discuss why play is essential for learning, growth and childhood well-being

CJP said citizens from across the country would gather peacefully to demand accountability for paper leaks and the growing number of student suicides.

NTA said extensive arrangements had been put in place to ensure a “safe, secure and fair examination”.

The students highlighted that only 22 of the 118 sanctioned teaching posts have been filled at the Government Medical College in Sheopur

DGCA panel supports multi-crew pilot licence model, raising safety concerns from flying schools amid airline backing.

Consumer Education Workshop at Vijayapura, Bijapur, Karnataka by Vodafone India Limited sudershangn Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:21 Date Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:00 District VIJAYAPURA, BIJAPUR, KARNATAKA Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Thu, 06/25/2026 - 14:30 Programme Category CEW By TSP's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Rama Mohan PB Contact person Email rama.p@vodafoneidea.com Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details The Fern Residency: Plot No -1 Ground Floor, Athani road Vijayap

These lands, and more, were donated by various persons and trusts for the welfare of the Narikuravar community, for use as schools, hostels and gurukulams

Telangana Govt committed to create infra for quality education and skilling to make youth job ready, says CM

Division Bench requests a single judge to rehear the issue and pass fresh orders after affording an opportunity to all the parties to file their counter affidavits

IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti warns students against scams promising leaked NEET UG 2026 re-exam papers on Telegram channels.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a 50% bus fare concession for NEET candidates appearing in the June 21 re-exam. Around 3.5 lakh students are expected.

The Wildlife Conservation Society and Macquarie University study found only 28% of climate-resilient reefs fall within protected or conserved areas

Telangana Agricultural University has submitted a set of policy recommendations to the state government to address the growing rice surplus and promote crop diversification

‘Top five competitive exams in the country have drained the energy of the youth and financial resources of middle-class families’

The trial highlighted the system’s rapid deployment ability, high rate of fire, MRSI capability, and GPS and laser-guided munitions

He lauded the gesture of the Kalaranga in getting houses constructed and donated to poor meritorious students and Yakshagana artists without any fanfare

During interrogation, Pranit More reportedly admitted his mistake and repeatedly apologised.

India's education system an extortion machine, rejection system: Rahul Gandhi at Kota rally

A Haryana Roadways training bus without permission and hit several people in Gurugram’s Sector 37 last week killing one pedestrian and injuring three others.

The committee also pulled up the higher education department over delays in publishing the All India Survey on Higher Education

To understand government's rationale, it is important to examine the two directives issued to Telegram following interventions by the NTA.

The ministry said the person seen in the viral video appeared to be suffering from a medical condition or fatigue.

The victim did not show any visible signs of depression or behavioural change before the incident, her parents told police.

Members of the Cultural Committee (CC) and the Debate and Discussion Committee (DDC) at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow have collectively resigned over a restructuring of student committees for the session 2026-27.All members of the Cultural Committee, except for three newly appointed office bearers who had no prior association with the committee, have resigned, students familiar with the matter told Bar & Bench. Most members of the DDC have also resigned, the

Consumer Education Workshop Organized at Mandla (Madhya Pradesh) by BSNL assistantbhopal Wed, 06/17/2026 - 17:14 Date Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:00 District Mandla Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Wed, 06/24/2026 - 11:00 Programme Category CEW By TSP's Event Status In progress Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Govt. ITI College, Dindori Road Mandla Event From Consumer Awareness( TSPs ) Conducted by RO-Bhopal Hide Register Button Show State Madhya Pradesh Programme Theme Consumer Protec

Iconic bronze figurine of Mohenjo-daro has its bare torso covered in the latest NCERT arts textbook for Class 9; unlike the altered image, the Dancing Girl in a Class 6 textbook appears in a form closer to the original bronze sculpture

Savarkar's grandnephew Satyaki made this disclosure in his cross-examination before Special Judge Amol Shinde, during hearing of a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly defaming the Hindutva ideologue by delivering a speech in London.

Nearly 5 lakh commuters navigate daily congestion as roads are widened along the IIIT Hyderabad and TCS stretches ahead of the next phase of underpass work.

Scores of students and people from different walks of life participate in the event

Declaring that “heads must roll”, CJI Surya Kant orders “blanket and complete ban” on the Class 8 social science textbook; initiates contempt action, issues show cause to NCERT director, School Education Secretary

The order came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta raised the issue and said 'textbook is not a place where you use cartoons'

Rahul Sankanur chairs review meeting following collapse of ceiling plaster in a school building in the district

DU PG Admission 2026 First Merit List: The university has offered 11,548 seats across various postgraduate programmes for the first round of admissions

Over 10 lakh candidates downloaded their NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit cards within 24 hours of release, causing high server traffic.

They took note of the existing arrangements between higher education institutions of the two countries and encouraged further expansion.

Andhra Pradesh government has revised the Muharram School Holiday 2026 schedule. The general holiday originally planned for June 25 has been moved to June 26, 2026.

SAT Registration 2026-27 Open: The SAT is a standardized test widely used for undergraduate admissions by universities and colleges around the world.

Nagaland University study highlights role of indigenous knowledge in sustainable farming

Some students said server overload and the linking of refund verification with the admit card download process have added to their anxiety days before the exam.

The accused targeted the NEET portal accounts of about 350 students across various states and managed to gain access to about 150 accounts, police said.

The Madras High Court recently upheld the conviction and life sentence imposed on a man for killing a woman engineering student inside her classroom after she refused to continue her relationship with him. (Udaykumar v. State)A Bench of Justices N Anand Venkatesh and K K Ramakrishnan dismissed the appeal filed by Udayakumar, who had been convicted by a Karur court for murdering Sonali, a third-year civil engineering student at Karur College of Engineering.“This is an unfortunate case where a gir

Prateek Srivastava has joined Nestle India as Associate General Counsel after a 14 year stint across leadership positions in Hindustan Unilever.Srivastava is a 2012 graduate of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow.With 14 years of experience, he specializes in regulatory compliance, risk management, and brand protection within complex, fast-growing FMCG environments. His expertise encompasses Consumer Protection Laws, Employment and Labor Laws, Food Safety Regulations, Intelle

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was slapped at a Jaipur protest over NEET paper leaks and unemployment. He later blamed rising joblessness for the attack and announced a march to Delhi on 20 June, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Morning assembly will include the national anthem, national song, Deep Mantra, Saraswati Vandana, and Guru Mantra

It is now awaiting clarification from the Higher Education Department on whether it can proceed with filling 1,292 additional assistant professor posts after the HC cleared the decks for it last month

The committee, headed by Digvijaya Singh, noted that such incidents had led to examination cancellations and caused significant stress for students preparing for highly competitive tests.

Bharat Innovates 2026 received around 4,000 applications from deep-tech startups linked to higher education and technical institutions across India.

The issue escalated when students observed omelettes and boiled eggs being prepared on site

The NTA has warned students about Telegram-based fraud networks that claim access to leaked papers and using fake chats and videos to scam aspirants.

The decision was communicated to all districts on June 12 and required schools to conduct a series of daily cultural, educational, and value-based activities

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, criticized PM Modi for failing to address student concerns after the NEET-UG issue.

The court added that the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not raised any objection and has provided the accused with his admit card.

Consumer Education Workshop at Jaipur (Rajasthan) by Tata Play Broadband Private Limited ypjaipur Tue, 06/16/2026 - 14:11 Date Sun, 06/21/2026 - 12:00 District Jaipur Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Sun, 06/21/2026 - 11:30 Programme Category CEW By TSP's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Sh. Smruti Ranjan Panda Contact person Email Smrutiranjan.Panda@tataplayfiber.com Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Vardhaman Kings Court, Jaipur Event From Consumer Awareness( TSPs )

Consumer Education Workshop at Bokaro (Jharkhand) by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd srokolkata Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:16 Date Sat, 06/20/2026 - 12:00 District Bokaro Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Sat, 06/20/2026 - 15:00 Programme Category CEW By TSP's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Smt Krishna Dubey Contact person Email krishna2.dubey@ril.com Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Reliance Jio Office, Near Bazar Samiti, ITI More, Chas, Bokaro, Jharkhand- 827013 Event From Co

He said the functionaries linked to the office of Lok Sabha Speaker were pressuring coaching institutes, paying guest accommodations and guesthouse operators to discourage students from attending the programme

Prakash Raj and Sonam Wangchuk protested in Bengaluru against India's education system irregularities, urging for reforms and judicial intervention.

The ED alleges that educational institutions fraudulently obtained scholarship funds released by the Social Welfare Department of the Uttarakhand government by showing ineligible, non-genuine, and non-verifiable students as beneficiaries.

Officials said Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was questioned over the alleged money trail in the scam.

Addressing students and faculty members, university Vice-Chancellor says Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are increasingly being used for crop surveillance, precision farming, land mapping, research activities and efficient farm management

In two separate cases, they uncovered a Telegram scam falsely promising leaked NEET-UG re-exam papers while a 19-year-old from Bihar was arrested for allegedly hacking hundreds of student accounts to steal their NEET refunds

Tripura School News: Saha said around 41,800 Class 9 girl students across Tripura are being provided free bicycles during the current financial year.

Odisha Summer Vacation 2026: If an unbearable heat wave prevails on June 18, further decisions will be taken keeping the health of the students in mind.

Shading has been added across the upper body of the "Dancing Girl", making it noticeably different from photographs of the original sculpture.

The campaign is being launched from Rajasthan's Kota and will subsequently travel to Allahabad, Patna and Delhi as part of a nationwide student movement.

TMC crisis highlights: Banerjee responded to the ED's summons and arrived at the Salt Lake CGO Complex around 11 am. The questioning did not end till 9.30 pm.

She highlighted RBI-backed measures to reduce hedging risks and boost inflows, while assuring preparedness to handle uncertainties such as monsoon and import pressures

Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.

Established the National Research Foundation with Rs 50,000 crore over five years to seed, grow, and facilitate research across natural sciences, engineering, technology, humanities, and social sciences in Indian universities and institutions.

Established the Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in Telangana for the educational empowerment of tribal communities. Named after Gond tribal icons Sammakka and Sarakka.

Development of over 14,500 PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) to showcase NEP 2020 implementation. Provides green, safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments with emphasis on modern pedagogy.

Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.

First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.

Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.

Made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years under Article 21A. Mandated 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections and set pupil-teacher ratios.

Made education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years, mandating free and compulsory education in neighbourhood schools. Required 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections. Set norms for pupil-teacher ratios and infrastructure.

Centrally sponsored scheme to universalise access to and improve quality of secondary education (Classes IX-X). Target to achieve 75% enrolment ratio by providing infrastructure, teacher training, and removing gender and socio-economic barriers.

Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.

Sam Pitroda-led commission recommended establishing 1,500 new universities, independent regulatory authority replacing UGC, reform of professional education, and Open Educational Resources. Influenced subsequent education policy.

Mandated 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes in central educational institutions including IITs, IIMs, and central universities. Implemented after Supreme Court upheld its constitutional validity.

Scheme to set up AIIMS-like institutions across India and upgrade existing government medical college institutions. Aimed at correcting regional imbalances in availability of affordable tertiary healthcare.

Major expansion of the universal elementary education programme aimed at providing quality education to all children aged 6-14 years. Enhanced funding, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure development across states.

Flagship programme for universalisation of elementary education for children aged 6-14 years. Focused on opening new schools, hiring teachers, and providing infrastructure in underserved areas. Preceded the Right to Education Act.

Launched to boost primary school enrollment and attendance by providing free cooked meals to children in government schools. Eventually became the world's largest school feeding programme, covering over 12 crore children.

Revised programme of action for the National Policy on Education with emphasis on Operation Blackboard, minimum levels of learning, Navodaya Vidyalayas, restructuring of higher education, and strengthening of UGC and AICTE.