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The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
8,583 students allotted seats in second phase free admissions in private schools in A.P.
Samagra Shiksha State Project Director B. Srinivasa Rao on Friday said 8,583 students had been selected in the second and final phase of lottery conducted to select students for free admissions under clause 12 (1) (C) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act in private unaided schools across the State for the academic year 2025-26. In a statement, Mr. Rao said information about the selected students will be sent via SMS to the mobile numbers of the parents, and it will also be made available on the website The students who were allotted seats must visit their respective schools with valid documents between June 21 and 28 to confirm their admissions. For details, the toll-free number 18004258599 can be contacted. Verification He said school managements had been instructed to verify the documents and provide admissions, and warned that if any school denied admission without valid reasons, departmental action will be taken against it. Mr. Rao said these admissions will be verified through special logins allotted to the Additional Project Coordinators (APCs) of Samagra Shiksha at the district level. He said should there be any doubt, the school managements must call the respective Mandal or District Education Officers or Regional Joint Directors of the School Education Department. Mr. Rao informed that in the first phase, applications for Class 1 admissions were accepted from May 2 to May 19, during which 37,427 children registered. Out of them, 28,561 were deemed eligible through the verification process. In the first phase lottery, 23,118 students were allotted seats, and 15,541 students have joined the schools. .
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Second round lottery results for free admissions under RTE to be released on June 20
The final list of selected students in the second round of the lottery process for free admissions under the 25% reservation in private schools for the academic year 2025–26, as mandated by the Right to Education (RTE) Act, will be released on Friday (June 20). In a statement on Thursday (June 19), State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha B. Srinivasa Rao said applications for Class 1 admissions were accepted from May 2 to May 19. A total of 37,427 children registered, out of which 28,561 were found eligible through a verification process conducted during the first round. Of them, 23,118 students were allotted seats in the first round of the lottery, said Mr. Srinivasa Rao, adding that that 15,541 students had joined the allotted schools. The remaining students have now been selected through a fresh lottery process. Information regarding the selected candidates will be sent via SMS to the registered mobile numbers of the parents. The complete list of selected students will be made available on June 20 on Mr. Srinivasa Rao said parents of selected students must visit the respective allotted schools with the required documents and confirm the admission by June 30. For more details, the public can contact the toll-free number: 18004258599, he added.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
4-day ‘Hack to the Future Andhra 2025' held
Visakhapatnam: Marking successful completion of a year of piloting Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum for Classes VII, VIII and IX across 100 government secondary schools, the government of Andhra Pradesh celebrated State-level showcasing of student innovation and teacher leadership. The pilot programme, implemented across Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, Andhra Pradesh Model School, government high schools in the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam, introduced learners to foundational AI concepts, future skills and career education. Celebrating the achievement, a four-day-long 'Hack to the Future Andhra 2025' was organised at GITAM, bringing students, teachers and education leaders to celebrate future-ready learning by the government of AP in partnership with Quest Alliance, Samagra Shiksha (SSA AP) and Leadership for Equity. It also equipped teachers with tools and training to facilitate technology-integrated learning. G Sridevi, a Telugu educator teaching in KGBV Saravakota, said, 'As a Telugu teacher with little knowledge in technology, I relied on poems and stories to teach. Gradually, I began using small apps and IFP panels to engage my students.' The State programme director, Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh B Srinivasa Rao, said, 'This initiative is not just about introducing students to AI but also about bringing alive the State's ambitious vision of 'Swarna Andhra 2047' where AP emerges as an AI Hub for the country.' The event featured a hackathon bootcamp, a prototype showcase, and a teacher recognition ceremony. In all 39 students, working in teams of three, developed AI-powered prototypes to solve local problems, with guidance from 13 trained teachers. These projects addressed issues ranging from waste management to access to public services, and were presented to an expert panel comprising professors, funders, educationists and state officials.
India Today
3 days ago
- General
- India Today
Centre flags rising school dropouts, urges states to act before 2030
India's Education Ministry urges states to tackle rising secondary school dropout rates with enrolment drives and accurate data tracking to meet NEP 2020 targets. Secondary school dropout rates in India remain a significant challenge, with several states experiencing higher-than-average figures. According to a report by a department of the Education Ministry, states like Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra show notable dropout percentages, prompting the central government to advocate for corrective measures. The report highlights the urgent need for intervention to address these alarming statistics. Addressing the dropout rates The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 outlines a vision for a 100 per cent Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) by 2030. However, dropout rates pose a substantial barrier to achieving this goal. For example, Karnataka's dropout rate at the secondary level stands at 22.1 per cent, significantly above the national average of 14.1 per cent. The central government has stressed the importance of states taking targeted actions to mitigate these rates and ensure educational continuity. Proposed initiatives As part of the efforts to address this issue, the Centre has recommended initiatives such as special enrolment drives. These would involve door-to-door surveys in school catchment areas to identify and enrol out-of-school children. The Project Approval Board (PAB) has highlighted the need for states to focus on these initiatives, especially in regions with acute dropout challenges. Effective implementation of these strategies is crucial for success. Challenges in data reporting In Bihar, the issue of dropout rates is compounded by what the report describes as "large variations" in data reporting, particularly on the PRABANDH portal. This inconsistency necessitates a more structured approach to ensure accurate identification and admission of out-of-school children. In line with this, the involvement of school management committees has been suggested to streamline processes. Regional disparities West Bengal, with an annual dropout rate of 17.87 per cent at the secondary level, has been advised to scrutinise the factors contributing to this statistic. Efforts to rectify data discrepancies and address underlying issues are deemed essential for improving enrolment rates. Similarly, other states have been encouraged to assess their specific dropout causes and adopt tailored strategies to combat them. Addressing these disparities is vital for achieving national educational goals. With the overarching goal of achieving full enrolment by 2030, the central government stresses the urgency for states to take decisive steps. The Samagra Shiksha programme, aimed at holistic school development, reinforces this call by promoting educational inclusivity and quality improvement across all levels. The collaborative efforts of states and the central government are essential to realize these ambitions.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Centre asks States to take steps to check high secondary school dropout rates
School dropout rates at the secondary level were found to be high in a dozen States, including Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra, according to a report by a department of the Education Ministry. Also Read | School dropout rates go from bad to worse in Bihar and Assam The central government has suggested that the States take special steps to reduce the dropout rate as laid out in the National Education Policy, 2020. Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand and Punjab were also found to have high school dropout rates. The information on dropout rates at the secondary school level was obtained from the minutes of the meetings of the Project Approval Board (PAB), which comes under the Ministry of Education. The meetings Samagra Shiksha programme for 2025-26 were held between April and May this year with different states. According to officials, the government wants to achieve a 100% Gross Enrolment Rate (GER) at the school level by 2030 as targeted in the NEP, 2020 and considers dropout as a hindrance. According to the PAB report, the dropout rate in 2023-24 at the secondary level in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tripura, Karnataka, Punjab, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu remains an area of concern. The Centre has advised these states to initiate a special enrolment drive in the form of door-to-door surveys in school catchment areas to identify out-of-school children (OoSC) and to ensure their admissions. In Bihar, as per the report, there were "large variations" in the reporting of data, especially on OoSC on the PRABANDH portal. The state was directed to initiate a special enrolment drive with the involvement of school management committees to ensure the identification and admission of all OoSC. The report said 57.06 per cent of school students in Delhi study in government-run schools which make up 48.99 per cent of schools in the national capital. The PAB expressed concern at the enrolment rate in government schools and suggested that Delhi should prioritise the improvement of Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) and Net Enrolment Ratio (NER) -- both measures of participation in education -- at higher secondary level in the coming years. In West Bengal, the annual dropout rate at the secondary school level is 17.87%. The state was advised to check the data and work on factors responsible for the high dropout rate. In Tamil Nadu, the dropout rate at the secondary level — 7.7% — needs to be addressed. The state needs to improve on its 82.9 per cent Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) at the higher secondary level and ensure 100 per cent as aimed in NEP. In Karnataka, the dropout rate at secondary levels — 22.1% — is higher than the national average for secondary — 4.1% — and therefore, needs to be addressed, the report said.
