Education Headlines in India
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IIT Madras Introduces Fine Arts and Culture Excellence Quota
IIT Madras has become the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to introduce a Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) quota for its undergraduate programmes. Starting from the academic year...
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Sikkim University Introduces Monthly Menstrual Leave for Female Students
Sikkim University has introduced a one-day menstrual leave policy for female students, allowing them to take a day off each month during their menstrual cycle. This initiative, proposed by the...
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Johns Hopkins University Launches Initiatives in India for Paediatric TB Elimination and Women’s Leadership in STEMM
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has launched two impactful programs in India: the TB-Free Schools Initiative to eliminate paediatric TB and a career advancement initiative for women in STEMM. These programs...
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97% of Indian Schools Now Have Separate Toilets for Girls
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that over 97% of schools in India have separate toilets for girls, with states like Delhi and Goa achieving 100% compliance. This initiative...
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Building India's 400 Million Women Workforce by 2047
A new report by Bain & Company outlines a roadmap to double India's female labor force participation rate (FLFPR) from 35-40% to 70% by 2047, aiming to add 400 million...
