In a rather predictable move prior to the general elections in 2014, the Delhi government is set to propose additional 15 per cent reservation for children from poor families in most private schools in the City. Although not cleared by […]
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Govt welcomes India Inc for code of conduct for SC, ST: India
Government today hailed India Inc for putting in place a code of conduct to include SC and ST community in the economic mainstream. “It is good to note that Indian industry has set out an agenda which includes education, employability, […]
Continue reading »Separate Minorities Commissionerate to be formed in Andhra Pradesh: India
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy has finally signed the file for the formation of separate Commissionerate for Minorities and given a green signal for the appointment procedure. Govt. is forming a separate commissionerate for minorities like […]
Continue reading »The Hindu – Hitachi Scholarships: India
THE HINDU – HITACHI SCHOLARSHIPS In association with Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, THE HINDU invites applications for scholarships for technical training in JAPAN. The number of scholarships will be three. Last date : December 31st, 2012 For more information, log onto: […]
Continue reading »Eighth Sister? In Asia, Campuses for Women: Bangladesh
Photographs by G.M.B. Akash for the International Herald Tribune / Students at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh. In May, the Asian University for Women is expected to graduate its first class of 138 students, almost all of whom come […]
Continue reading »Workshop on micro, medium enterprises: India
Hubli : A workshop on “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Today and Tomorrow”, with an aim to build a network of people from industry and academia in the current scenario was held at BVB College of Engineering & Technology […]
Continue reading »Scholarship/Fellowship Opportunities: South Asia
Chevening South Asia Journalism Program in UK The Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme is an exclusive scholarship programme for high-flying, mid-career journalists. In its second year we are offering scholarships for 14 mid-career journalists from four South Asian countries. The […]
Continue reading »Hostels in Mandya district ‘adopted’ by government officials: India
In a first-of-its-kind attempt, government officials in Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district have adopted 19 BCM (Backward Community & Minorities) and SC/ST hostels to ensure a hassle-free environment for students. The officials have undertaken this project in addition to their […]
Continue reading »Kerala Minority commission soon to become a reality: India
Thiruvananthapuram: The decision to form Kerala Minority Commission which got stuck in the secretariat files will soon turn a reality as the state ministerial level meeting decided to form a three member Minority Commission for the state. It was during […]
Continue reading »Govt expands school survey up to Class 12: India
For the first time, the state government will conduct a survey of schools from Class 1 to Class 12 under the newly-created Unified District Information System for Education (U-DISE) to determine how many children or habitations have been left out […]
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