Tag: education sector reforms

The education sector is looking forward to the upcoming Union Budget on February 01, 2024 (Interim), with expectations of some noteworthy announcements. These include advancements in digital infrastructure for education, possible reductions in GST for digital education, reforms in student loans, an emphasis on skill-centric education, and support for innovation in educational technology (EdTech).“As the country moves to restructure its education system, the reaffirmation of the teacher as a critical member in this journey gains greater emphasis.In this context, effective and ongoing professional development to upskill and equip teachers becomes vital. If education is to be transformative in nature, then ... Read more

SHIMLA: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated the Vidhya Samiksha Kendra, an AI-driven data repository centre to improve learning outcomes of students in schools across Himachal Pradesh. Innovative reforms and advanced technologies are being introduced in the education sector to meet future challenges, Sukhu said while inaugurating the data centre from his official residence here. Vidhya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) is a data repository, powered by SwiftChat AI (artificial intelligence), that would enable technology and data-driven systemic change in all schools of Himachal Pradesh, he said. The government intends to develop an education system in which students studying in ... Read more