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In India, Education and Shikshan differ philosophically, culturally and pedagogically. Education focuses on academic knowledge, while Shikshan encompasses holistic learning and integrates intellectual, emotional, moral and social growth. Derived from the Sanskrit “Shiksha,” meaning “to teach”, Shikshan goes beyond the academic and emphasizes character education,…

Government schools in Karnataka play an important role in the educational landscape, especially for students from rural and marginalized communities. These schools serve millions of children and are vital to the state's educational initiatives. Over the years, the Karnataka government has enacted numerous policies and programs to enhance access, quality, and infrastructure in these…

Education holds the key to unlocking the potential of rural women, enabling them to shatter the glass ceiling that has long constrained their opportunities. Access to quality education equips rural women with the tools to break free from the grip of poverty, inequality, and social injustice. By gaining essential knowledge, skills, and self-assurance, they are empowered to overcome these…

NEP-2020 seeks to bring about radical transformation in Indian education and work towards making India a global knowledge power. The policy is rooted in Indian ethos and at the same time very responsive to the requirements of 21^st century. The policy critically looks at the challenges that face the higher education sector. It identifies rigidity and siloed nature of the programmes…

In recent years, the understanding of mental health among students has gained significant attention in higher education. However, the effectiveness of on-campus mental health resources remains a critical concern in India. Universities and colleges are pivotal in supporting students' holistic development and well-being. So that they can navigate the challenges of transitioning from high school…

“Our culture and traditions are an authentic gift to the society- Realizing it will reap a positive impact”

Here is the celebration of one such dominant knowledge gathered from the festival called Upanayana (once in a lifetime) and (UPAKARMA rejuvenating it every year ) on the full moon day of the Shravan which comes in the month of August. On the same day, Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi…

Education in India is at the crossroads and stands as a basic right bestowed to everyone that enables individuals and communities to develop holistically. Education today has become is critical for eliminating poverty and inequality by equipping skills among the students for better employment and economic autonomy which will eventually boost national growth. While secondary education serves as…

Entrepreneurship is fundamentally about solving problems and designing solutions. Academic incubators in higher education institutions support students' entrepreneurial ideas by refining and defining them, and by helping students understand the market value of their ideas. These incubators nurture Startup ideas at the nascent stage, but it is essential to consider the type of ideas being…

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was adopted nearly four years ago, yet its implementation in higher education is progressing slowly. This sluggish pace can be attributed to a multitude of factors, including political dynamics, the revolutionary departure from long-standing practices and practical issues in implementation. For instance, the introduction of the three-year/four-year…

Education is the foundation for growth and development of an individual at the micro level and of a nation at the macro level.  Imparting education is possible through a formal or informal means.  Education one gets in one’s early days in the family is primarily informal in nature, the one that is taught in institutions like schools, colleges and Universities becomes the formal channel.  While…

Holistic education is a pedagogical philosophy that emphasizes the development of the whole individual—mind, body, and spirit. It moves beyond the traditional focus solely on academic achievement to encompass social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. When evaluating global perspectives on holistic education, it's essential to consider diverse cultural, societal, and educational…

Education plays a critical role in holistic development – the mental, physical and the emotional development of the children. The Sustainable development goal 4 calls for ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030. There are various policies and programmes implemented by the central as well as the state government in India to…

College faculty, unlike the school faculty get it into the profession without any formal training or preparation. The new initiatives and challenges facing higher education, the responsibilities of faculty have become increasingly complex. This lack of preparation exacerbates the difficulties faced by faculty in navigating these changes effectively. 

Training and capacity building…

Learning disability is a common challenge that many school students face. It refers to a neurological condition that affects the way a person processes information. It can lead to difficulties in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and even in solving math problems. Learning disabilities are not related to intelligence, and students with learning disabilities are just as capable as their…

India Today striving to become a prosperous country and occupy its rightful place as an economic power similarly IKS need to be the foundation of knowledge power of Bharata. Hence, incorporating IKS in higher education institutions is the need of the hour. Following are the few suggestions and feedback to UGC on its draft guidelines for Incorporating "Indian Knowledge System in Higher…

Today’s modern classroom, irrespective of whether it is a K-12 or higher education classroom, is not just limited to chalk and blackboards. With the advent of technology, classrooms across the globe have been transformed into dynamic learning spaces.  These classrooms are now equipped with interactive whiteboards, digital learning solutions, virtual reality headsets, and a host of other…

The unprecedented spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental wellbeing, alongside its physical and social constrictions. The mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in India has been significant, is ongoing, and will persist for a long time. One in every seven Indian suffers from mental illness, and about 45.7 million people have been reported to be prone to depression and…

The global pandemic has thrown a critical challenge to India’s higher education institutions (HEIs) in carrying out its day-to-day administrative operations, governance and educational services in a traditional way.  As the whole process had gone digital mode, the decline in infection and returning to normalcy may not completely bring down the digital trajectory which was in pre-covid times. …

The year 2020 was supposed to be a watershed moment in public health history, where several goals and targets were set forth. The Global Burden of Diseases list was continually fluctuating, with the non-communicable diseases competing with infectious diseases for supremacy in terms of mortality and morbidity. The sudden deluge of the COVID19 pandemic disrupted the health ecology in the global…

As author and educator George Couros put it, "Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers is transformational."

The 21^st century is regarded as an era of technology. Technology is playing a prominent role and its impact can be felt in every sector and one of the sectors that is profoundly benefitted by the…