Education News – Newsletter for December 5, 2010

Chhattisgarh to open schools in Maoist strongholds

RAIPUR – Chhattisgarh will open three residential schools for boys in areas worst hit by Maoist violence, a statement said Sunday.

“The government will construct three ashram (residential) schools for boys with 50-seat capacity each in Dantewada district with Rs.94.42 lakh (over $208,000) on expenditure,” the statement said.
The ashram schools will come up at …. Original article  : Chhattisgarh to open schools in Maoist strongholds.

Reducing economic inequity in insurgency-prone areas

DEHRADUN – To catch them young and at their raw best – that is the motto of an environmental group that give skill training to 60 youths from India’s most insurgency-hit quarters to make them self-employed and help them overcome their temptation to join rebel groups.

For 19-year-old Alpha Rani Minj, life has always been …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sarkozy invites Indian students to study in France

BANGALORE – French President Nicolas Sarkozy Saturday invited Indian students to study in France and offered to expand ties with Indian universities.

“France wants to host more Indian students. We can educate and train young Indians in cutting-edge research,” Sarkozy said at a function within hours of arriving in this tech hub on a four-day … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sarkozy invites Indian students to study in France.