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The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Higher secondary curriculum revision next year, says Sivankutty
Higher secondary curriculum revision will be implemented next year, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said. He was speaking at the inauguration of 'Varavelppu,' the Plus One Praveshanolsavam, at Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thycaud, here on Wednesday. The Minister said the start of Plus One classes would coincide with the launch of 'Koodeyundu Karuthekan' to equip students to survive challenges. The government aimed at arranging elaborate support mechanisms for not only students but teachers and parents also through this programme. Activities that support students' individual growth and development will be implemented as part of the programme. Schools should not be just spaces that impart knowledge to students; they should be able to aid students' social, emotional, and mental growth. The atmosphere in schools should be of happiness and care. Each student must feel secure and confident of enjoying all support. Counselling service 'Koodeyundu Karuthekan' would include counselling services by experts, personality development classes, cybersecurity awareness, and life skill training. Teachers too would get training to understand students' emotional state and provide support. It would also help parents provide correct guidance at every stage of a child's growth. The Minister said as many as 3.15 lakh students began Plus One on Wednesday. With completion of supplementary allotment, all students would get Plus One admission. Minister for Food and Civil Supplies G.R. Anil presided over the function. Antony Raju, MLA, was the chief guest.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Praveshanolsavam marks school reopening in district
Praveshanolsavam became a vibrant affair in schools in the district on Monday as part of the new academic year. Much after their parents had dropped them off with lots of assurances, some young ones starting school remained inconsolable despite their new bags, bottles, and uniform. Yet, there was no dearth in smiles and the sight of children getting happy at seeing their peers. Children, in their innocence, had their fair share of awe at the newly-painted classrooms and colourful decorations. In many schools, students were greeted with gifts, sweets, and crafts, making Day One welcoming. Teachers too chipped in with their gags while receiving the tiny tots. The State-level Praveshanolsavam was telecast in all schools. Minister for Food and Civil Supplies G.R. Anil inaugurated the district-level Praveshanolsavam at Government Higher Secondary School, Kavalayoor, Attingal, on Monday. Recalling the State's progress in the area of education, the Minister highlighted the infrastructure development undertaken in schools in recent years. On the academic front, two weeks of bridging exercise would help students transition to this year's syllabus and make them aware of a range of issues, such as personal hygiene, cleanliness, preventing violence, need for emotional control, keeping public property safe, legal awareness, health check-ups, social media addiction and dangers of substance abuse. Praveshanolsavam of today, he said, is very different from what they used to be. As the elaborate affair it was once, they were much liked by students reaching school for the first time, he pointed out. O.S. Ambika, MLA, presided over the function. The Minister also inaugurated a new building for the school constructed using ₹30 lakh from Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board and ₹18 lakh from the MLA's asset development fund. District panchayat president D. Suresh Kumar was present on the occasion.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NTPC Simhadri wins gold in OOH Advertising and silver in CSR at Tusker Awards 2025
NTPC Simhadri was conferred with `Gold in Excellence' in OOH Advertising and Silver for Excellence in CSR at the Tusker awards 2025, organised by the ICTEP Council in Trivandrum. The event was graced by Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, who delivered a keynote address, and G.R. Anil, Kerala Minister for Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, and Legal Metrology, according to a release here on Sunday.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Paddy growers prepare for stir as banks refuse loans against PRS
With the banks continuing to deny loans against Paddy Receipt Sheets (PRS), paddy farmers across Kuttanad and upper Kuttanad are gearing up to intensify their protests. As per estimates, around 7,000 paddy farmers in Kottayam district alone are awaiting payments for the paddy procured during the current season. The total dues are estimated at approximately ₹81 crore. Minister's assurance Despite assurances from Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil that the PRS payment issue will be resolved, farmers say banks are still refusing to accept their receipts. While the State Bank of India (SBI) is accepting PRS, it has only sanctioned loans against sheets dated up to March 31. Meanwhile, Canara Bank has reportedly withdrawn from the scheme altogether, allegedly demanding a hike in interest rates. 'Farmers have been waiting for their payments for over a month. Canara Bank has not accepted a single PRS this season. This is the first time a bank has completely opted out of the scheme,' said V.J. Lally, patron of the Nelkarshaka Samrakshana Samithi, a collective of paddy farmers. PRS loans effectively serve as advance payments for paddy procured by the government. The delay in issuing these loans is severely affecting preparations for the next cultivation cycle in the region. Although authorities had earlier proposed involving Kerala Bank in the PRS loan scheme, no action has followed in this direction. Taking note of the mounting crisis, the Kerala Congress has announced an indefinite protest. Party chairman P.J. Joseph has urged the State government to immediately release ₹100 crore as payment for paddy collected from various padasekharams (polder networks) in Upper Kuttanad. 'This prolonged delay is pushing farmers into deep distress. It's high time the State and Central governments implement practical and lasting solutions to the recurring crises in paddy procurement and stock reservation,' Mr. Joseph said.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
‘Ente Keralam' expo at Kanakakkunnu from May 17
The 'Ente Keralam' exhibition-cum-sale in the capital district, organised in connection with the fourth anniversary celebrations of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, will be held on the Kanakakkunnu Palace premises from May 17 to 23. Minister for General Education and Labour V. Sivankutty will inaugurate the fair at Nishagandhi auditorium at 6 p.m. on May 17. Minister for Food and Civil Supplies G.R. Anil will preside. At a press conference attended by the two Ministers here on Wednesday, Mr. Sivankutty said entry to the fair, which would be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., would be free. Exhibition stalls and sale stalls of government departments, food fete, and cultural programmes would be the highlights of the fair for which the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) has readied a 75,000 sq. ft. pavilion, 50,000 sq. ft. of which is air-conditioned. In all, there are 250 stalls, 161 of which are service stalls and 89 commercial ones. The commercial stalls will have facility not only for government departments but also micro, small, and medium enterprises to sell their products. These include the Forest department's Vanashree products, handicrafts and handloom, coir products, eatables, honey, tea, pickle, Ayurveda and farm products. Free services available at the fair include applications for new Aadhaar card, name and other changes to Aadhaar card, Aadhaar registration for children, ration card-related services, including name at employment exchange or renewing registration, and health check-ups. Stalls featuring services provided by various departments and their functioning and the State's development history will be another attraction of the fair. A school market that will make available bags, books, stationery and other products needed for school at low rates will also be organised. Food fete A food fete by the Kudumbashree will lay out a spread of dishes, from morning breakfast to dinner. Vanasundari chicken, tapioca and fish, beef roast, tapioca biryani, 'sundari' puttu, pumpkin payasam, bamboo rice payasam, and dishes from Malabar will tantalise the taste buds of the public. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan would inaugurate the valedictory of the government's anniversary programmes, which began in Kasaragod on April 21, at the Putharikandam grounds on May 23. Nearly one lakh people are expected to take part in the programme, Mr. Sivankutty said. Minister G.R. Anil said beyond an exhibition of programmes the fairs would make available various services to the public. The Chief Minister's meeting to review schemes in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam. and Pathanamthitta districts would be held at Jimmy George Stadium on May 23 morning. Mr. Vijayan would receive suggestions from prominent people from many walks of life on ongoing and new projects.
