Governor Bandaru Dattatreya highlighted the transformative impact of the National Education Policy 2020, which will shape India's future through innovation, research, and moral values. Speaking at Kurukshetra University's 34th convocation, he emphasized the importance of hard work for students to overcome challenges. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini praised youth contributions towards a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 and celebrated education advancements in Haryana.
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The Haryana Government's Budget for 2025-26 has been hailed as a transformative step towards strengthening the state's higher education and research ecosystem. Key initiatives include the Haryana State Research Fund (HSRF) for promoting research, Model Sanskriti Colleges for quality education, and the Kalpana Chawla Scholarship Scheme to empower women in STEM. Prof. Rajbir Singh of MDU praised the budget's alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its focus on innovation,... Expand
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UPPSC PCS Main 2025: The UPPSC has started the registration process for the UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Mains Exam 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online by March 24, 2025. 15,066 candidates have qualified for the Mains after the PCS Prelims exam held in December 2024, and the results announced in February 2025.