10,000 kids keep guard against littering in Himalayas

SHIMLA – They may be young, but don’t get caught littering in front of them. Over 10,000 schoolchildren are virtually on the prowl in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, ready to teach a lesson or two on non-biodegradable waste.

These children, designated as “eco-monitors”, keep an eye on areas around their school to catch people …. Original source  : 10,000 kids keep guard against littering in Himalayas.

IIT-Kanpur, IIM-Kozhikode tie up with Yale

NEW DELHI – In a step towards enhancing educational links with the US, the Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode and the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur are tying up with the Yale University for collaboration in higher education.

The three institutes signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday for cooperation in higher education through research, a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : IIT-Kanpur, IIM-Kozhikode tie up with Yale.

Chinese scientist to get D.Litt from Jadavpur University

KOLKATA – Chinese scientist Lu Yongxiang would be given a honorary D. Litt by Jadavpur University here in recognition of his contribution to the fields of science and engineering, an official said.

“The award will be presented to Lu at the convocation Dec 24,” Jadavpur University pro-vice chancellor Siddhartha Dutta told IANS.
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Need to deregulate education: Sam Pitroda

NEW DELHI – National Knowledge Commission chairman Sam Pitroda Thursday stressed the need to deregulate education, calling it the need of the hour.

We don’t need central or state control on universities and colleges. Today the challenge is to deregulate education, Pitroda said, addressing a conclave organised by the Indian Institute of Technology alumni …. Source article  : Need to deregulate education: Sam Pitroda.

IGNOU launches course for central government staff

NEW DELHI – A new course for government employees in the country was launched Thursday by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the training division of department of personnel and training (DoPT), an official said.

The new programme is called ‘Distance and E-Learning Programme for Government Employees’ (DELPGE) for which a Memorandum of … Original source on Gaea Times at : IGNOU launches course for central government staff.