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UGC Regulations: Students will be able to apply for equivalence certificates on dedicated portal. So far, AIU has been granting foreign degree equivalence.
Armed with placards and banners, around 500 activists of the Left outfits held a procession in Sealdah, raising slogans against the TMC government in the state.
"Some schools have increased fees up to 20 per cent, some 40 per cent, some 65 per cent and some even up to 82 per cent," Saurabh Bharadwaj, president of Delhi AAP said.
"In our opinion, this is the case where the entire selection process is vitiated and tainted beyond resolution. Manipulations and frauds on a large scale, coupled with attempts to cover-up, have dented the selection process beyond repair, the apex court said.
"There have also been various news reports in the print and social media in this regard alleging damage to the wildlife found in the said land, its lakes and the unique rock formations in the area," the ministry said.
In light of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, a slew of initiatives for academic reforms have been undertaken like multiple entry and exit options, Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) etc, the minister said.
The minister said the government is currently implementing the fourth phase of the flagship scheme and the entire focus now would be on training of beneficiaries in more recognised training institutions.
An "education revolution" has begun in Punjab, with major infrastructural revamps in schools and initiatives to improve the quality of education, the chief minister said.
As part of this initiative, 11 Sanskrit schools across seven districts in Uttar Pradesh will undergo classroom construction, renovation and the development of modern facilities such as science labs, smart classrooms and improved infrastructure, it said.
The minister made the announcement during a press conference held here. Sivankutty said that, until now, children could be admitted to Class 1 at the age of five, but scientific studies suggest that they are better prepared for formal education after turning six.
