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Medical Curriculum Revision Sparks Outrage By Activists Over Omission Of Disability And Transgender Rights
The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024.
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Ensure 5% Quota To Specially Abled Candidates In Educational Institutes: Hight Court Tells Delhi Government
The court's order came on a public interest litigation which alleged that the university was not providing 5 %reservation to specially-abled persons.
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Only Students In Class 9, 10 To Be Covered Under Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme: Government
The government, in a notice, justified its decision by underlining that the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 makes it obligatory for the government to provide free and compulsory elementary education (Classes 1 to 8) to each and every child.
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G20 Leaders Vow To Support Developing Nations To Rebuild More Accessible And Effective Education Systems
Underlining that access to education is a human right and a pivotal tool for inclusive and sustainable economic recovery, the Bali G20 declaration on Wednesday vowed to act in solidarity with developing countries to rebuild more resilient.
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Give Admission To Children From Disadvantaged Sections In Private Schools: NCPCR To Kerala Government
Apex child rights body NCPCR has asked the Kerala government to implement the provision of the Right to Education Act of providing admission to children from disadvantaged or economically weaker sections in private schools.
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Over Two Lakh Children In Madhya Pradesh Apply For Admission In Private Schools Under RTE
Over two lakh children have applied for admission in private schools in Madhya Pradesh under the Right to Education Act (RTE).
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Rs 2 Crore Will Be Given To English-Medium Schools Towards RTE Admissions Dues: Maharashtra Minister
Rs 2 crore will be paid to the English-medium schools towards their dues over 25 per cent admissions in the Right To Education Act quota, School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said on Tuesday.
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RTE Act: Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking Common Syllabus, Curriculum For Children Across India
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL against certain sections of the Right to Education Act-2009 for being ‘arbitrary and irrational’.
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Gujarat Government Cancels Notification Asking Primary Teachers To Work For 8 Hours
Following an uproar, the Gujarat government on Wednesday cancelled a notification, issued recently, asking primary school teachers to work for eight hours every day as mandated under the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009.
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Maharashtra: Some Unaided English Schools In Jalna Refuse Admissions Under RTE
The RTE Act guarantees free admissions to economically weaker students in the 6-14 age group, and schools are expected to keep aside 25 per cent seats.
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Delhi High Court Seeks Education Ministry’s Reply On Plea For Contempt Of Not Extending 14 Years' Age In RTE
Justice Najmi Waziri questioned the Central government as to why decision has not been taken to extend RTE Act beyond Class 8 and upto Class 12, despite court’s directions passed in 2019.
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RTE Envisages Quality Education; Teachers Must Be Best, Meritorious: Supreme Court
The observation was made by the Supreme Court while giving nod to the decision of the Uttar Pradesh government to fix the cut off at 65-60 per cent in Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (ATRE)-2019.
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Providing Online Education In Pandemic Responsibility Of Private Schools Under RTE Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Friday said that online education was covered under the Right to Education (RTE) Act and therefore, the private schools were providing the same as part of their responsibilities under the statute and not as a voluntary or social service.
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RTE Act: Only 952 Of 3,717 Students Got Admission In Gautam Buddh Nagar, 22 Schools Get Notice
The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has also appointed a six-member committee to follow up the matter in their areas. This is the second time the Gautam Buddh Nagar district's education department has issued notice to private schools over non-implementation of RTE.
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With NEP 2020, Government Plans To Reduce Dropout Rate
Despite different government initiatives, including the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and the Right to Education Act that increased enrollment of students in elementary classes, India has seen a significant increase in dropout rates after Grade 5.
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Medical Curriculum Revision Sparks Outrage By Activists Over Omission Of Disability And Transgender Rights
The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024.
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Ensure 5% Quota To Specially Abled Candidates In Educational Institutes: Hight Court Tells Delhi Government
The court's order came on a public interest litigation which alleged that the university was not providing 5 %reservation to specially-abled persons.
-
Only Students In Class 9, 10 To Be Covered Under Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme: Government
The government, in a notice, justified its decision by underlining that the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 makes it obligatory for the government to provide free and compulsory elementary education (Classes 1 to 8) to each and every child.
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G20 Leaders Vow To Support Developing Nations To Rebuild More Accessible And Effective Education Systems
Underlining that access to education is a human right and a pivotal tool for inclusive and sustainable economic recovery, the Bali G20 declaration on Wednesday vowed to act in solidarity with developing countries to rebuild more resilient.
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Give Admission To Children From Disadvantaged Sections In Private Schools: NCPCR To Kerala Government
Apex child rights body NCPCR has asked the Kerala government to implement the provision of the Right to Education Act of providing admission to children from disadvantaged or economically weaker sections in private schools.
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Over Two Lakh Children In Madhya Pradesh Apply For Admission In Private Schools Under RTE
Over two lakh children have applied for admission in private schools in Madhya Pradesh under the Right to Education Act (RTE).
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Rs 2 Crore Will Be Given To English-Medium Schools Towards RTE Admissions Dues: Maharashtra Minister
Rs 2 crore will be paid to the English-medium schools towards their dues over 25 per cent admissions in the Right To Education Act quota, School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said on Tuesday.
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RTE Act: Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking Common Syllabus, Curriculum For Children Across India
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL against certain sections of the Right to Education Act-2009 for being ‘arbitrary and irrational’.
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Gujarat Government Cancels Notification Asking Primary Teachers To Work For 8 Hours
Following an uproar, the Gujarat government on Wednesday cancelled a notification, issued recently, asking primary school teachers to work for eight hours every day as mandated under the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009.
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Maharashtra: Some Unaided English Schools In Jalna Refuse Admissions Under RTE
The RTE Act guarantees free admissions to economically weaker students in the 6-14 age group, and schools are expected to keep aside 25 per cent seats.
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Delhi High Court Seeks Education Ministry’s Reply On Plea For Contempt Of Not Extending 14 Years' Age In RTE
Justice Najmi Waziri questioned the Central government as to why decision has not been taken to extend RTE Act beyond Class 8 and upto Class 12, despite court’s directions passed in 2019.
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RTE Envisages Quality Education; Teachers Must Be Best, Meritorious: Supreme Court
The observation was made by the Supreme Court while giving nod to the decision of the Uttar Pradesh government to fix the cut off at 65-60 per cent in Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examination (ATRE)-2019.
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Providing Online Education In Pandemic Responsibility Of Private Schools Under RTE Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Friday said that online education was covered under the Right to Education (RTE) Act and therefore, the private schools were providing the same as part of their responsibilities under the statute and not as a voluntary or social service.
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RTE Act: Only 952 Of 3,717 Students Got Admission In Gautam Buddh Nagar, 22 Schools Get Notice
The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has also appointed a six-member committee to follow up the matter in their areas. This is the second time the Gautam Buddh Nagar district's education department has issued notice to private schools over non-implementation of RTE.
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With NEP 2020, Government Plans To Reduce Dropout Rate
Despite different government initiatives, including the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and the Right to Education Act that increased enrollment of students in elementary classes, India has seen a significant increase in dropout rates after Grade 5.
