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Farmers Come Together To Create Bank Of 20-Plus Varieties Which Have Been Part Of Farming For Generations

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the draft National Mental Health and Well-Being Policy for Schools in a meeting with officials and experts. The proposed framework aims to strengthen mental health support across schools for students, teachers and communities. It emphasises safe, inclusive environments, early identification of issues, preventive care and teacher training as first-level mentors. The policy seeks integration of mental well-being into education and inclusion of Indian Knowledge Systems for holistic development nationwide.

AP is setting up 125 autism support centres under Samagra Shiksha and Bhavitha initiatives

Francis Munda, a 50-year-old former daily wage worker, walks daily through Saranda forest, a former Maoist zone, to educate children in remote tribal villages. Since 2019, he has inspired over 100 children to read and write, overcoming poverty and resistance to promote schooling. His dedication earned him an award, highlighting his impact on transforming lives through education.

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh has questioned Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSE’s decision to remove the robotic scanner requirement from its On-Screen Marking (OSM) tender before nationwide implementation for Class 12 evaluations. Singh alleged the change may have favored a particular vendor and linked it to concerns over scanning quality, missing pages, and evaluation discrepancies reported by students. The issue has gained prominence amid an ongoing inquiry into the OSM procurement process and broader scrutiny of its rollout.

Escape city lights and discover the cosmos. The United States boasts special dark sky parks, preserving natural darkness for incredible stargazing. These locations offer clear views of constellations, satellites, and meteor showers. From Texas's Big Bend to Arizona's Grand Canyon, explore these natural wonders. Experience the universe like never before in these pristine, protected environments.

Prince William's Earthshot Prize shifts the climate narrative from urgency and bad news to solutions. Inspired by the Moonshot program, it identifies and rewards innovations aimed at restoring nature, cleaning air, reviving oceans, reducing waste, and tackling climate change. This focus on achievable goals and positive change offers a hopeful counterpoint to prevalent environmental gloom.

REVA University fosters a future-ready, enterprising mindset through its 'Educate to Enterprise' ideology. The institution emphasizes hands-on learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship, exemplified by its AICTE IDEA Lab and REVA NEST incubator. This approach cultivates creators and changemakers equipped to address real-world challenges and contribute to society.

The Supreme Court has emphasized that girls must not abandon education due to a lack of sanitary napkins and functional, gender-segregated toilets in schools. The Centre has been directed to ensure effective implementation of its previous orders, urging states to provide free sanitary pads and adequate toilet facilities for all students.