Help students understand the importance of career education, life skills
The Commissioner of Intermediate Education, Saurabh Gaur, on May 30 (Thursday), said students should be made to understand the importance of career education and life skills from the school stage.
Speaking at a meeting held to review the implementation of a pilot career education programme, in collaboration with Melbourne University (Australia) at the Samagra Shiksha office, Mr Gaur said the Department of School Education and the Department of Intermediate Education should jointly prepare a plan to conduct this programme and asked officials of the Samagra Shiksha wing and State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) to do the needful.
Bihar Teachers' Salaries Deducted By Education Department Over ‘Bed Performance’
An odd occurrence took place in the Jamui district of Bihar where 13 teachers had their salary withheld by the education department for absenteeism for “bed performance,” which was a typographical oversight that should have said “bad performance.” This error triggered protests from teachers’ unions, according to the Times of India.
The incident in question occurred on May 22, when education department officials performed surprise inspections at numerous Jamui schools. During these examinations, they discovered numerous teachers absent and several more functioning poorly.
PM Vidya Lakshmi Education Loan Yojana
Many times, students cannot pursue higher education due to financial difficulties. But with the scheme launched by the Indian Government in 2015, PM Vidya Lakshmi Education Loan Yojana, any Indian citizen can easily apply for a bank loan to finance their higher education.
Business Education And Sustainability
Is business education part of the problem or part of the solution when it comes to sustainability? On one hand, traditional business school curricula often prioritize profit maximization and competition, shaping students’ mindsets in ways that perpetuate unsustainable business practices. On the other hand, integrating sustainability into business education offers a unique opportunity to cultivate leaders committed to balancing economic success with social and environmental responsibility.
I reflected on this question when in a recent conversation with Allison Wheeler-Héau, Interim Director of Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education Limited (JBSEEL), and Matthew Walkley, Head of B2B Marketing about JBSEEL’s recent B Corp certification. JBSEEL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, offers a wide range of programs to both individuals and organizations. These programs span traditional business topics like Leadership, AI, Innovation, and Strategy and are increasingly focusing on sustainable and regenerative business practices.
IGNOU launches Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health
The Discipline of Psychology, School of Social Sciences (SOSS) at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is offering a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH). This programme is designed to provide learners with a strong foundation in the field of mental health. Through in-depth study of a broad range of psychological issues and concerns, the PGDMH aims to equip graduates to address the growing need for mental health services.
Eligibility
Candidates who have completed a master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Nursing or Medical Graduates (Allopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, Yoga & Naturopathy, or Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery (BDS) are eligible to apply for IGNOU PG diploma in Mental health course.