Education Technology India

Duolingo introduces a new global intermediate English course for Android and iOS, aiming to raise proficiency to the B2 level. English tops Duolingo learning globally, with India leading in daily lessons. The course enhances skills for personal and professional growth, offering global opportunities.

Source-The Indian Express

Graphisads Limited and IIM Lucknow have launched 'G Force', an accelerator program to support aspiring media entrepreneurs. This unique collaboration bridges the gap between advertising and academia, promoting innovation. Graphisads will invest over Rs 100 crore with other institutions over three years to foster media startup growth.

Source-Business standard

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 'Prime Minister's College of Excellence' in all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, praising PM Modi's NEP for advancing India to developed status by 2047. Held at Indore's Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Arts and Commerce College, the event highlighted MP's proactive NEP adoption and educational reforms.

Source- Business Standard

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) has teamed up with NVIDIA to launch the Thapar School of Advanced AI & Data Science (TSAAI) in Patiala, Punjab. This partnership aims to advance AI education and research by establishing a dedicated AI center equipped with NVIDIA DGX systems. By 2024-2025, TIET plans to offer an undergraduate AI degree, integrate AI courses across disciplines, and foster an AI startup ecosystem. The initiative underscores TIET's commitment to preparing students for AI-driven industries and promoting innovation in the field.

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Source-Rediff money Wiz

The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India is implementing ICT Labs and Smart Classrooms in all functional Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and Hostels under Samagra Shiksha norms. This initiative aims to empower 7 lakh girls, make them digitally savvy, and enhance their learning outcomes, bridging the digital divide at an estimated cost of Rs. 290 crore. KGBVs are residential schools for disadvantaged Backgrounds girls (SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and BPL) from Classes VI to XII, ensuring access and quality education to reduce gender gaps. Currently, 5116 KGBVs operate across 30 States/UTs. The integration of ICT will provide these girls with access to digital resources like SWAYAM, SWAYAM PRABHA, and e-Pathshala, crucial for their personal and professional growth.

Source-pib press release

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Centre of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) will organize a ‘Sports Tech Start-up Conclave’ in New Delhi on July 12-13 to promote sports start-ups, support indigenisation in sports goods manufacturing, and provide technological assistance for the Indian Government’s plans to host the Olympics 2036.
Source-Businessline

Saras AI Institute is launching as the world's first fully online, AI-exclusive higher education institution. Founded by Anil Singh, Saras offers specialized tracks for AI/ML Engineers, GenAI Engineers, and Data Scientists, with personalized success coaching and practical experience through real-world projects. Saras AI Institute aims to nurture top AI leaders and offers degree programs for students worldwide starting this year.

Source-Business Standard

Panjab University will host a Transfer of Technology (ToT) Conference on November 22-23, providing a platform for scientists to introduce their technology to industry experts and giving students the opportunity to acquire technology for their startups in exchange for equity.

Source-TOI

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a state-of-the-art video recording studio at the Center of Excellence in Delhi (East) to enhance digital education. Equipped with advanced technology, the studio aims to produce high-quality educational videos for broadcast on CBSE platforms. This initiative underscores CBSE's commitment to improving online learning for students, educators, and parents by providing accessible and engaging educational resources.

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Zomato has introduced a ‘Restaurant Services Hub’ to aid restaurant partners with hiring, FSSAI registrations, taxation, and trademarking. Having already supported over 3,200 partners during a six-month pilot, Zomato collaborates with vendors such as Apna, WorkIndia, and SRV Taxcon. Future plans include adding services like point-of-sale integrations and hygiene audits. This launch comes after Swiggy's similar initiative, indicating increased competition.

Source-Financial Express

Finprov Learning Private Limited in Bangalore, Karnataka, offers a simulated learning platform called 'PracticePot' to help graduates gain practical experience and secure jobs. PracticePot connects theoretical knowledge with practical application through real-time live projects, preparing students for the competitive job market.

Source-Business Standard.

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have signed a memorandum of agreement to create an ecosystem for human resource development in high-performance computing and allied areas, aiming to train 2,500 faculty members from 1,000 engineering colleges and introduce high-performance computing topics to about 50,000 students as part of their curriculum under the National Supercomputing Mission.

Source-Business Standard

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