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NDTV
14-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
APAAR ID For Students: Apply To Track Academic Records Throughout Your Education Journey
APAAR ID: Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), by Ministry of Education is a life-long, 12 digit unique identification system designed for all students in India. It is designed to track a student's academic records throughout their educational journey, making transitions between schools and institutions smoother and more efficient. APAAR ID: Key Features Of APAAR Comprehensive Academic Records: APAAR maintains detailed academic information including courses completed, grades, certifications, and achievements. It integrates with Digi Locker to securely store and manage this data. Monitoring And Evaluation: It helps in monitoring and evaluating the result of educational outcomes, scholarships and benefit programs through its conjunction with Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK). Data Security and Privacy: APAAR provides robust security for students' data, ensuring their academic records are accessible only through their account. Transparency and Accountability: APAAR helps students in storing and accessing their academic records from anywhere at any time, facilitating easier transitions between educational institutions, skilling, when applying for jobs or higher education. APAAR ID: How To Apply For APAAR? School Visit by Parents: The first step to apply for creation of APAAR id involves parents visiting the respective students' school to know in detail about the APAAR ID. Consent Form Submission: Then, parents must fill the consent form to authorize for the creation of APAAR id. ID Generation: Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) system generates the APAAR id for the student and publishes the same to the Digi Locker account, where they can access and download it. APAAR ID Creation: Details Required For Creation of APPAR ID UDISE+ Unique Student Identifier (PEN), Student Name, Date of Birth (DOB), Gender, Mobile Number, Mother's Name, Father's Name, Name as per Aadhaar, Aadhaar Number
New Indian Express
05-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
The real push education in India needs
What is the defining purpose of education? Is it to make more people literate, create economic resources for a country, skill its population, reduce unemployment, or more? Mahatma Gandhi once said, 'Literacy in itself is no education…By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man-body, mind and spirit.' In that vein, education can be viewed as necessary to create thoughtful citizens with the skills to navigate an ever-changing world, who can engage and negotiate with the instruments of democratic rule and create a more inclusive, sustainable future. Today, the world is made increasingly uncertain by conflicts, climate change, and the unfettered growth of artificial intelligence. In these circumstances, education systems need to produce aware, young people with the skills necessary to solve the problems they are likely to face. Mechanical knowledge of subjects is no longer prized; it is the ability to put that knowledge to use that is viewed as important. The twin responsibilities of education systems, therefore, are to prepare young people for life and its challenges, and to ensure each young person learns effectively by providing them the opportunity to do so at their own pace. Given this, where do we stand today? From a policy perspective, setting aside for a moment the political discussions under way in different parts of the country, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 provides a reasonable framework for progress—one that would help achieve the very goals mentioned. However, policy documents are one thing and practical implementation quite another—and it is in the latter that progress has been uneven, or we have often been found wanting. First, let's look at the foundation. The latest Annual Status of Education Report notes an uptick in reading and mathematical abilities among schoolchildren after the government's emphasis on early learning. However, that uptick starts from a low base; with only 25-45 percent of children across grades able to read or do simple maths, we are still far from where we need to be. The Unified District Information System for Education report for 2023-24 shows that only 54 percent of all schools have access to the internet while only 50 percent have functional computers for students.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Major school shutdown in Arunachal as 386 institutions found non-functional
ITANAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh government has ordered the closure of 386 government schools across the state that have recorded zero student enrolment in the current academic year. The order, issued by the state's Education department on Monday, follows a detailed analysis of data from the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE), which identified a significant number of schools that have remained non-functional, in some cases for several years. The decision is aimed at rationalising educational infrastructure and making better use of teaching staff and facilities. The closure affect schools in almost every district, including remote and border regions such as Kurung Kumey, Tawang, Anjaw, Changlang, and Upper Subansiri. The list includes primary, upper primary, middle, and secondary government schools that have had no student enrolment this year and, in some instances, for multiple academic sessions. According to the official notification, West Kameng district reported the highest number of closures, with 73 schools shut down. Other districts with significant numbers include Papum Pare with 50 closures, West Siang with 31, Upper Subansiri and Siang with 28 each, and East Kameng with 23. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like पुरानी लक्जरी घड़ियों की ऑनलाइन कीमतें आपको आश्चर्यचकित कर सकती हैं। Luxury Watches For Sale | Search Ads अभी खरीदें Undo Several other districts also saw closures ranging from one to 22 schools. Education department officials explained that the closures are part of a larger rationalisation initiative that focuses on consolidating educational resources and improving learning outcomes. By closing schools with no students, the government aims to reassign staff to institutions that are actively serving children and require support, they said. The officials added that the move is aligned with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates for the efficient management of school infrastructure and emphasises the need for quality over quantity. The department has instructed all deputy directors of school education (DDSEs) and block education officers (BEOs) to ensure the immediate physical closure of the listed schools and begin redeployment of teaching and non-teaching staff wherever necessary. The officials also confirmed that in cases where students may have recently migrated to the now-closed institutions, arrangements will be made to shift them to nearby functioning schools to prevent any disruption to their education. This is the second major round of closures in the state. Last year, the state government had also closed 600 schools, which were either non-functional or had zero enrolment. Nearly 600 such schools have already been shut down or merged with other schools; state Education minister Pasang Dorjee Sona had informed the assembly last year. The northeastern state has over 2,800 government-run lower primary, upper primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, with more than 7,600 regular teachers. PTI Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Hans India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Arunachal Pradesh to shut 386 govt schools with zero enrolment
Itanagar: To ensure optimal utilisation of resources, the Arunachal Pradesh government has ordered the immediate closure of 386 government schools having zero enrollment, officials said on Tuesday. Last year also, the Education Department of the Arunachal Pradesh government had also closed 600 schools, which were either non-functional or had zero enrolment. Commissioner (Education) Amjad Tak in a notification said that in order to ensure optimal utilisation of resources, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh ordered for immediate closure of 386 government schools having zero enrollment. The teachers currently posted in these 386 schools are to be withdrawn and re-posted to other government schools where there is shortage of teaching staff, as per the Teacher Transfer and Posting Policy through the concerned Deputy Director of School Education. "All the concerned Deputy Directors of School Education shall ensure timely issuance of posting/redeployment orders and updating the same in official records and UDISE (Unified District Information System for Education) Portal, accordingly," the notification said. Another senior official of the School Education Department said that the 386 schools comprises primary, upper primary, middle, and secondary schools which have had no student enrolment this year. Of the 386 schools, the highest number of 73 schools would be closed in West Kameng district, bordering Bhutan and Nagaland, followed by 50 schools in Papum Pare, 31 in West Siang, 28 each in Upper Subansiri and Siang, 23 in East Kameng, 22 in Kurung Kumey, 16 in Changlang, 15 in Upper Siang, 12 each in Pakke Kessang and Leparada and 11 in Tawang district, the official said. Districts with fewer closures of schools include Kra Daadi (8), Shi-Yomi (7), Lower Siang, Tirap, Kamle and Anjaw (5 each), Capital Complex (4), East Siang (2) and one each in Namsai and Dibang Valley. Arunachal Pradesh, which shares international borders with China, Myanmar and Bhutan, has 26 districts. According to the official, the decision was taken in line with the objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasised the consolidation of school infrastructure to enhance academic outcomes and resource efficiency. Nearly 600 government schools have already been shut down or merged with other schools in 2024. Arunachal Pradesh has over 2,800 government-run lower primary, upper primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, with more than 7,600 regular teachers working in these schools.
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Business Standard
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Arunachal to close 386 govt schools with zero enrolment this year
The Arunachal Pradesh government has ordered the closure of 386 government schools across the state that have recorded zero student enrolment in the current academic year. The order, issued by the state's Education department on Monday, follows a detailed analysis of data from the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE), which identified a significant number of schools that have remained non-functional, in some cases for several years. The decision is aimed at rationalising educational infrastructure and making better use of teaching staff and facilities. The closure affect schools in almost every district, including remote and border regions such as Kurung Kumey, Tawang, Anjaw, Changlang, and Upper Subansiri. The list includes primary, upper primary, middle, and secondary government schools that have had no student enrolment this year and, in some instances, for multiple academic sessions. According to the official notification, West Kameng district reported the highest number of closures, with 73 schools shut down. Other districts with significant numbers include Papum Pare with 50 closures, West Siang with 31, Upper Subansiri and Siang with 28 each, and East Kameng with 23. Several other districts also saw closures ranging from one to 22 schools. Education department officials explained that the closures are part of a larger rationalisation initiative that focuses on consolidating educational resources and improving learning outcomes. By closing schools with no students, the government aims to reassign staff to institutions that are actively serving children and require support, they said. The officials added that the move is aligned with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates for the efficient management of school infrastructure and emphasises the need for quality over quantity. The department has instructed all deputy directors of school education (DDSEs) and block education officers (BEOs) to ensure the immediate physical closure of the listed schools and begin redeployment of teaching and non-teaching staff wherever necessary. The officials also confirmed that in cases where students may have recently migrated to the now-closed institutions, arrangements will be made to shift them to nearby functioning schools to prevent any disruption to their education. This is the second major round of closures in the state. Last year, the state government had also closed 600 schools, which were either non-functional or had zero enrolment. Nearly 600 such schools have already been shut down or merged with other schools; state Education minister Pasang Dorjee Sona had informed the assembly last year. The northeastern state has over 2,800 government-run lower primary, upper primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, with more than 7,600 regular teachers. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
