Prakash Javadekar: News
23 Jul 2018
IndiaRagging complaints in varsities, higher educational institutions doubled in 3yrs
The number of complaints of ragging reported to University Grants Commission (UGC) and higher educational institutions (HEIs) has doubled in the last three years, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar today informed Rajya Sabha.
23 Jul 2018
West BengalWB: Expert panel to look into 'pass-fail' reintroduction in govt-schools
West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee today said the state government has formed an expert committee to look into the possibility of reintroducing the pass-fail system in the state-run schools.
19 Jul 2018
IndiaUniversities to implement software to check plagiarism in PhD theses
The government is making it mandatory for all universities to scan Ph.D. theses through a strong software to check plagiarism.
19 Jul 2018
EducationLS seeks removal of 'no-detention-policy': Students can fail Class-5, 8
The Lok Sabha today passed a bill seeking removal of schools' 'no detention policy' for Classes 5 and 8.
07 Jul 2018
IndiaJEE-Main, NEET to be held twice a year from 2019
India's national level engineering and medical examinations, namely, JEE Main and NEET, will be held twice a year in an online mode, starting 2019, said HRD minister Prakash Javadekar in an announcement at a press conference in New Delhi today.
06 Jul 2018
IndiaLet single-mothers file PAN-applications without naming child's father: Maneka Gandhi
Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi is fighting again to make things easier for single mothers.
06 Jul 2018
IndiaIndian higher education to get Rs. 1 lakh crore boost
The Union Cabinet has recently approved a proposal permitting the Higher Education Finance Agency (HEFA) to mobilize Rs. 1 lakh crore to fund infrastructure and revitalize research in higher education institutes by 2022.
26 Jun 2018
Ministry of Human Resource DevelopmentHRD Ministry will include truth of Emergency-period in textbooks: Javadekar
The 1975 Emergency was a blot on democracy and an attempt to restrict people's freedom, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, adding that HRD Ministry would work to include the truth about this dark chapter in school and college textbooks.
23 Jun 2018
TechnologyWomen secure top 3 places in IIT-KGP Smart India Hackathon
Three all-women teams emerged as the winner and two runners-up at the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2018 Hardware Edition at the IIT Kharagpur.
18 Jun 2018
Kanimozhi KarunanidhiCentral Teacher Eligibility Test will be held in 20-languages: Javadekar
Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has directed Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to continue conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in the 20 Indian languages as earlier.
14 Jun 2018
IIT-JEE AdvancedIITs release extended list of JEE-Advanced, 31,980 students qualifying now
After intervention from the HRD Ministry, the IIT Joint Admission Board (JAB) has announced that the number of qualifiers has increased to 31,980 after the issuance of a supplementary list.
12 Jun 2018
University Grants CommissionGovernment announces hike in pension for retired university, college staff
In a move sure to bring cheers, the Narendra Modi government has increased pension of retired staff in central universities and colleges under the 7th Pay Commission (CPC).
11 Jun 2018
India6 worst performers in the Modi cabinet: Details here
While enjoying their power for the past four years, some ministers of the Modi government have forgotten their responsibilities toward people. Their roles have been insignificant in transforming the appalling status quo, which India needs to disrupt desperately.
04 Jun 2018
Petrol Diesel PricesFuel price hike: Working towards a 'long-term' solution, claims Javadekar
After facing massive flak on the rising fuel prices, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has recently claimed that the Centre is working for a 'long-term' fix.
29 May 2018
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)HRD Minister congratulates students who passed CBSE Class 10 exams
Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar congratulated the students who have passed their Class 10 CBSE exams today and said the reintroduction of the board exam was an important step.
26 May 2018
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)#CBSE12thResult: Prakash Javadekar sends out a special message for students
HRD minister Prakash Javadekar today congratulated those who passed CBSE Class 12 exam and also advised those who did not do well not to lose heart.
15 May 2018
Karnataka#SemiFinals2019: Congress blames EVMs (again); BJP calls it people's victory
The verdict of Karnataka elections confirms that Bharatiya Janata Party's BS Yeddyurappa will be the Chief Minister.
10 May 2018
KarnatakaKarnataka shocker: 10,000 voter IDs found in Bengaluru flat
A massive controversy has erupted with the seizure of 10,000 voter ID cards in a Bengaluru flat, three days ahead of the Karnataka election.
09 May 2018
Karnataka ElectionAlmost 10,000 voter IDs found in Bengaluru apartment
Almost 10,000 voter id cards were found in an apartment in Jalahalli in Bengaluru on Tuesday, ahead of the upcoming Karnataka polls.
NCERT books would have QR codes from next year: Javadekar
NCERT-published textbooks would have QR codes from next year (2019-20) to help students to understand chapters better by watching a film or reading additional content on laptops and digital boards, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said.
29 Mar 2018
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE to announce re-exam dates on April 2 or 3
In the wake of paper leaks, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar today said, the CBSE is expected to announce the next date of re-examination for Class 10 Mathematics and Class 12 Economics subjects probably on Monday or Tuesday.
29 Mar 2018
Delhi PoliceCBSE paper leak: Delhi Police's crime branch questions 25 people
The crime branch has questioned 25 people, including 18 students and five tutors, in connection with the alleged leak of CBSE examination papers, the Delhi Police said on Thursday.
29 Mar 2018
DelhiDelhi CM demands strict action against culprits of CBSE leaks
Demanding strict action against people involved in the alleged leak of CBSE examination papers, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he feels "sorry and sad" for students who will have to re-appear for the exams.
29 Mar 2018
Narendra ModiToo many leaks, the 'chowkidar' is weak: Rahul Gandhi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi targeted PM Narendra Modi again, going into rhyme over the series of leaks, including CBSE board papers, to say that the "chowkidar" was weak.
29 Mar 2018
Delhi PoliceCBSE paper leak: Students want re-exam for all subjects
Only a handful of people were presumably involved in leaking question papers of the ongoing CBSE school finals, but effects are being felt by 28.L students and their families.
22 Mar 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)HRD Ministry seeks report on schoolgirl's suicide; parents stage protest
The HRD Ministry has sought a report from Ahlcon Public School regarding the alleged suicide by a Class 9 student whose parents are claiming that she was "sexually harassed" by two teachers.
24 Feb 2018
IndiaNCERT syllabus to reduce by 50% from 2019
It's raining good news for schoolchildren across India.
09 Feb 2018
IndiaGovt offers tech scholarships of Rs. 80,000/month to fight brain-drain
To stop India's top brains from leaving the country in search of better opportunities, the Narendra Modi Cabinet has approved hundreds of lavish scholarships.
20 Dec 2017
IndiaParliament gives nod to IIM bill: Allows appointments, campuses abroad
RS unanimously passed a bill granting Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) liberty to award degrees and set up campuses abroad.
31 Oct 2017
IndiaJavadekar announces additional OBC quota for National Talent Search Examination
The National Talent Search Examination Stage-II conducted by NCERT will feature reservations for students belonging to the other backward classes (OBC), Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar has announced.
14 Oct 2017
KarnatakaBengaluru: Couple dead, 3 feared drowned in heavy rainstorm
Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru's Kurubarahalli and Lagere on Friday night led to the death of a couple due to a wall collapse.
11 Oct 2017
India7th Pay Commission: Pay hike announced for 7.5lakh college teachers
In a move that would benefit 7.5 lakh teachers of central and state universities, Union Cabinet has given its nod for extending the benefits of the 7th Pay Commission to them.
18 Sep 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Teachers' group writes to PM Modi demanding better salary
Seeking better pay and a higher budget for education, Mumbai-based teachers' group Shikshak Parishad has written to PM Narendra Modi and HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar.
28 Jul 2017
IndiaLok Sabha passes IIM Bill seeking to remove Government interference
The Lok Sabha has approved the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Bill, 2017 that grants functional autonomy to the institutions and allows them to award degrees.
27 Jul 2017
IndiaBill passed: 15 IIITs can now award degrees to students
The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) have been declared "institutions of national importance". As of today, 15 of them can award degrees, including M.Tech and Ph.D.
29 May 2017
IndiaHRD Minister Prakash Javadekar launches Anti-Ragging mobile app
In a move to curtail the menace of ragging, Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar launched an Anti-Ragging mobile app introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
08 May 2017
Smriti IraniHRD Ministry asks IITs to develop revenue model
The Union Human Resource Development Ministry has asked the Indian Institutes of Technology to develop revenue models for their operations.
12 Aug 2016
Smriti IraniJavadekar accepts PMO's suggestion to let IIMs choose their Chairman
The HRD Ministry under new HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has agreed to relinquish government role in appointing the Board of Governors Chairman at all IIMs.
07 Aug 2016
Lok SabhaJavedkar inaugurates IIT Jammu
Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar unveiled the transit campus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Jammu.
