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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PM flags off Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a new Vande Bharat Express through video conferencing from Siwan, connecting Patliputra Junction in Patna to Gorakhpur Junction in Uttar Pradesh. The Vande Bharat Express (26501/26502) departed on its maiden journey from Patliputra Junction at 1.07pm. The new train is expected to cover the 384 km route in seven hours. The train will operate six days a week, excluding Saturdays, said ECR's chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra. To mark the occasion, students from Kendriya Vidyalayas and railway schools of Khagaul were given complimentary rides by the railways, he said. Among others present at the Patliputra Junction for the flag-off ceremony included former Union minister and Patna Sahib MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, former Patliputra MP Ram Kirpal Yadav, Bihar assembly speaker Nand Kishore Yadav, state road construction department minister Nitin Nabin, MLC Anamika Singh and several other senior railway officials, the CPRO said. According to Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) Jayant Kumar Choudhary, the new Vande Bharat Express has the load composition of eight coaches with a total seating capacity of 1,130, offering both executive class (EC) and chair car (CC) options. The CPRO said the railways has fixed the EC fare from Gorakhpur to Kaptanganj (Rs 715), Gorakhpur to Bagaha (Rs 910), Gorakhpur to Narkatiaganj (Rs 1025), Gorakhpur to Bettiah (Rs 1170), Gorakhpur to Sagauli (Rs 1240), Gorakhpur to Bapudham Motihari (Rs 1310), Gorakhpur to Muzaffarpur (Rs 1565), Gorakhpur to Hajipur (Rs 1755) and Gorakhpur to Patliputra (Rs 1820). Similarly, in the CC the railways has fixed the fare from Gorakhpur to Kaptanganj Rs 380, Gorakhpur to Bagaha (Rs 470), Gorakhpur to Narkatiaganj (Rs 530), Gorakhpur to Bettiah (Rs 600), Gorakhpur to Sagauli (Rs 635), Gorakhpur to Bapudham Motihari (Rs 670), Gorakhpur to Muzaffarpur (Rs 790), Gorakhpur to Hajipur (Rs 890) and Gorakhpur to Patliputra (Rs 925), the CPRO said.
Indian Express
11 hours ago
- General
- Indian Express
CBSE's mother tongue push leaves private schools in a bind — Kendriya Vidyalayas may show the way forward
A recent CBSE circular directing schools to introduce mother tongue instruction in primary classes has left institutions in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai — which serve mobile, multilingual populations — in a bind. But a proposal under consideration for Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), run by the Centre, may offer a way forward, officials told The Indian Express. In a circular issued to all its affiliated schools last month, the CBSE asked them to map students' mother tongues and stated that, from pre-primary to Class 2, teaching should be in the child's mother tongue or a familiar regional language. It also directed schools to realign their curriculum and teaching materials by the end of the summer break, with implementation to begin in July. Over 30,000 schools are affiliated with the CBSE. Kendriya Vidyalayas or KVs — 1,256 centrally run schools with around 13.56 lakh students — are also affiliated with the CBSE and primarily serve children of central government employees who are frequently transferred, including defence personnel and public sector employees. As a result, these schools have students from a wide range of linguistic backgrounds, a CBSE official pointed out. To implement the directive, the KVs are considering splitting classes into different sections based on the medium of instruction. For instance, in a KV located in Maharashtra, where Hindi and Marathi are the predominant languages, teaching could be conducted in separate sections according to language preference. Currently, the medium of instruction in KVs is bilingual — Hindi and English. In addition, English and Hindi are taught as subjects in the primary classes, while Hindi, English, and Sanskrit are subjects from Classes 6 to 8. This means that the sanctioned posts for language teachers in KVs are for Hindi, English, and Sanskrit. To enable teaching in the mother tongue, teachers will need to be allocated based on the findings of the language mapping exercise. A senior official in the Ministry of Education said that KVs already have a provision to arrange instruction in the regional language or mother tongue if at least 15 students in a class opt for it. Acknowledging that implementation may be particularly challenging in schools outside predominantly Hindi-speaking regions, a senior official in the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) said the first step would be to conduct a language mapping exercise and seek parental consent. Depending on requirements, contractual teachers may be appointed. In schools with multiple sections, it may be possible to offer instruction in one language in one section and a different language in another, the official said. CBSE officials noted that 200–300 schools, especially in metropolitan areas like Delhi and Mumbai, are likely to face difficulties due to the presence of multiple languages in a single classroom. In such cases, schools may have to divide students into sections based on language preference. Schools may also opt to teach in the local or regional language, the official added. At the primary level, students in Classes 1 and 2 are taught two languages and mathematics. With the new circular in place, mathematics will also need to be taught in the mother tongue or a familiar regional language. 'The schools will have to develop a system that works for them. We've told them that if they need more time, they can formulate a strategy and inform us,' the official said. The circular also acknowledged that some schools may need more time to transition and stated that additional time would be provided to ensure adequate resources, appropriate teacher deployment, and curriculum adjustments. For Classes 3 to 5, the circular stated that students may continue to learn in their mother tongue or a familiar regional language (R1), or be offered the option to study in a different medium (R2). In effect, this means that schools may begin English-medium instruction from Class 3 onwards, a CBSE official confirmed. The CBSE's push for mother tongue instruction aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023, both of which recommend the use of the home language as the primary medium of instruction until at least the age of 8. The NCFSE states: 'Since children learn concepts most rapidly and deeply in their home language, the primary medium of instruction would optimally be the child's home language/ mother tongue/ familiar language.'
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Only sufficient budget can save government school education system'
Leaders and voluntary organisations on Tuesday said that only sufficient budget allocation can save the public-school education system amid a declining enrolment trend in government schools in the State. A roundtable organised by Telangana People's Joint Action Committee (TPJAC) deliberated on the issues and challenges being faced by government schools and called for a comprehensive education legislation. 'Starting from age three to 18, the government must address pre-primary school and intermediate education needs. Then, on the lines of Kendriya Vidyalayas, a student must be able to pursue KG to 12 from the same school,' national convenor of MV Foundation R. Venkat Reddy said. TPJAC co-convenor Kanneganti Ravi, citing 2023-24 school data, said 'There were 28,856 schools (70.5%) government schools with 19,40,964 children enrolled (39%). Schools with a single teacher were 4,235 (23%) and schools with below 50 students were 13,930 (76%). On the other hand, there were 12,022 (29.4%) private schools and they had 36,35,898 (61%) students. And in 2024-25, 1,789 government schools were closed.' If the government is not bothered about schools being shut, if parents, teachers and citizens are not worried, and if no corrective actions are taken now – there will be no government schools in the future, the TPJAC leaders noted. The government's flagship programmes such as Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS) are not an answer to improving the system but taking care of existing schools and reopening schools that are closed, they said. Another leader K. Ravi Chander, citing 1,023 gurukul institutions in the State, said the YIIRS as an idea must be withdrawn. 'At ₹200 crore for YIIRS per Assembly constituency, or ₹23,800 crore, 700 residential institutions operating on rental basis can have their own buildings. Instead, the various gurukuls such as SC, BC, ST, Minorities and General can be renamed YIIRS, and all the 1,023 institutions must be administered by one management with unified rules'. According to retired teacher Y. Ashok Kumar, the education budget allocated by the Congress government in 2025-26 is ₹23,108 crore or 7.75% of the total estimate, which is ₹1,816 crore more than the previous year. But the Congress party rallied and promised a 15% education budget. MLC Kodandaram, in a brief address, said the government considers budget for education as an investment and initiatives such as the Telangana Education Commission were in a positive direction. The TPJAC had been gathering reactions from parents, teachers and public using Google Forms about their perception towards government schools and the declining enrolment. It proposes to submit its report along with people's perceptions to the government.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Urban advantage, focused student pool helps Vijayawada region top CBSE results
Visakhapatnam: The Vijayawada region (comprising Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) topped all regions in the CBSE , which were declared on Tuesday. While one cannot deny the talent of students in the two Telugu states—who consistently outperform others in competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and the Civil Services—the situation is somewhat different when it comes to CBSE schooling or college education in Andhra Pradesh and majority of CBSE schools in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and prominent private institutions, are primarily concentrated in urban areas, particularly in cities like Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Hyderabad. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The high level of parental involvement, superior academic resources, and greater awareness of national-level entrance exams likely contribute to the exceptionally high pass percentages in these students attending these schools generally come from economically advantaged backgrounds, where families prioritise academic excellence and maintain a strong educational foundation. This creates an environment that fosters rigorous preparation and better student schools in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are largely confined to cities with central govt institutions, public sector units, or defence example, the number of CBSE students in Andhra Pradesh remains a small fraction compared to other states. In 2025, only around 36,000 Class X CBSE students appeared for board exams in AP. This figure is significantly lower than states with far higher CBSE enrolment, such as Uttar Pradesh (4.47 lakh), Delhi (2.99 lakh), Haryana (1.74 lakh), Maharashtra, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh, each having over 1 lakh CBSE students. The limited presence of CBSE institutions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana naturally leads to lower participation in CBSE exams, but achieving excellent compared to Andhra Pradesh's state board Class X exams, the disparity is evident. In 2025, 6.14 lakh students appeared for the state board Class X examinations in AP, whereas only 36,000 CBSE students took the same-level exam. This means CBSE students account for just 5% of the total Class X student population in the demand for CBSE schools primarily stems from their holistic curriculum and the flexibility CBSE provides, allowing parents and students to migrate anywhere in the country without academic disruption. Moreover, CBSE education is believed to be giving students a competitive edge when preparing for national-level entrance tests, such as JEE, NEET, and other professional secretary and correspondent of Little Angels School at MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam, Venu Mohan Manga, said that the CBSE curriculum imparts a comprehensive and broad-based education to students. "The limited number of CBSE schools is mainly due to high capital investment. A significant land area is required to start a school, and in the current scenario, the cost of land alone is prohibitively expensive."Mohan further explained that CBSE affiliation and recognition is an arduous process, as schools must meet strict mandatory requirements. "That is why CBSE schools are very limited in number. The state government could establish education hubs, similar to Health City in Visakhapatnam, by identifying suitable land pockets," added Venu Mohan.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
CBSE Class 10 results: Delhi tops national pass percentage with 95.14%
The overall pass percentage of Delhi stood at 95.14 per cent, higher than the national rate of 93.66 per cent, in the CBSE Class 10 exam results declared on Tuesday. While marginal from 2024, the improvement aligns with a national rise of just 0.06 percentage points over last year. The Delhi East region recorded a pass percentage of 95.07 per cent, placing it eighth among the CBSE's 17 regions, while Delhi West came in seventh with 95.24 per cent. Both regions were preceded by top performers including Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada (99.79 per cent), Bengaluru (98.90 per cent), and Chennai (98.71 per cent). Girls continued to outperform boys in the capital with a pass percentage of 96.46 against 94.16 per cent. Last year, the gap was slightly narrower, with 94.53 per cent of the girls and 93.39 per cent of the boys passing the exams. In 2025, girls did better than boys by a margin of 2.3 percentage points. This year, across the Delhi region, 3,28,701 students registered for, 3,27,041 took, and 3,11,138 passed the Class 10 exams. This points to a success rate of 95.14 per cent, a notch higher than 2024's 94.35 per cent, and significantly better than the national average. Centrally run schools once again topped the charts. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas recorded the highest pass percentage at 99.49 per cent, closely followed by Kendriya Vidyalayas at 99.45 per cent. Among private institutions, independent schools registered a strong 94.17 per cent, while government schools stood at 89.26 per cent, and government-aided schools trailed with 83.94 per cent. The percentage of students placed in the compartment category dropped slightly from 5.91 per cent in 2024 to 5.96 per cent in 2025. Meanwhile, 8.43 per cent of all students scored above 90 per cent, and 1.92 per cent scored above 95 per cent. Among children with special needs, 96.02 per cent passed, with 411 students scoring above 90 per cent, and 66 above 95 per cent. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta congratulated the students of Class 12, whose exam results were also declared by the CBSE. In a post on X, she wrote, 'Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the students who performed excellently in class 12th of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)! 'This success is a testament to your hard work, discipline and determination. May you remain dedicated to your goals and touch new heights in life. 'To those students who have not got the desired result this time, I want to say – this is just a stop, not the limit of your capabilities. Sometimes the path to dreams takes time, but your sincere efforts and faith in yourself are your biggest strength. Convert defeat into energy within you, and try again with full devotion. You will definitely get success – and if not this time, then next time. 'Best wishes to all of you for a bright future.'
