Focusing on laying emphasis on creating a learning environment beyond books and syllabus, many other reforms have been introduced by the Modi Government to further the cause of education in India. Like all other long-term initiatives, these reforms ask for collaboration from States and other stakeholders. With an overarching theme directed to providing a holistic approach towards imparting education, such as building capacity for teachers, using technology to overcome the cost and physical barriers, these reforms will prove transformational and decisive for future.
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, which are residential schools for girls at upper primary level, has also been sanctioned for improving access to education for the marginalized sections of the society.
RAJNATH SINGH-"The decision is in line with the objective of the government towards greater inclusiveness, gender equality, enabling greater participation of women in armed forces and strengthening the motto of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao', propagated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
Novel initiatives under RMSA include construction of new secondary schools, construction of teacher’s quarters, self-defence training, adolescent education programmes, separate toilets and hostels for girls.
A the total 462 schools have been sanctioned by the Central Government and will be opened in tribal regions based in states of Jharkhand, Odisha, North eastern and other states in next two years.
The official website reads: NIT Andhra Pradesh is the 31st institution among the chain of NITs started by the government of India. NIT Andhra Pradesh is established recently in the academic year 2015-16, the official website of NIT Andhra Pradesh reads.
Applicants who fulfil the eligibility criteria are finally selected through a selection process will be offered admission to the PhD program in one of the IITs, IIsc with the fellowship or RS.75000 per month for the third year and 80,000 in 4th and 5th year. Apart from this, a research grant of Rs 2 lakh per year will be provided to each of the fellows for a period of 5 years to cover their Academic, contingency expenses and for foreign national travel expenses.