New dimension to digital education in UP government schools, 14,429 schools to become smart

Shreetron India Limited to establish smart classes, Rs. 300 crore approved, schools to be developed in a phased manner Currently, smart class facilities available in more than 32,000 schools, ICT Labs in more than 15,000 schools and digital libraries in 1,129 schools Tablets provided to more than 2 Lakh 61 Thousand teachers, Yogi Government emphasizes providing modern and better digital education to children Lucknow: Yogi government has taken a major step to further strengthen digital education in government primary schools of Uttar Pradesh. In the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief…

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Goel Institute Hosts Internal Smart India Hackathon 2026 to Drive Student Innovation

Lucknow: Goel Institute of Technology & Management (GITM), Lucknow, hosted its Internal Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026 on campus, bringing together more than 70 student teams to develop technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges. The event was inaugurated by Director Prof. Dr Rishi Asthana in the presence of Dean Dr Devendra Agarwal, faculty members and industry representatives. The hackathon featured both Software and Hardware tracks, providing students an opportunity to translate their academic knowledge into practical solutions with potential industrial and societal applications. Teams presented a wide range of innovative concepts…

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Ask Questions, But Keep the Dialogue Open’: Dr Suryapal Singh

Gonda: Better coordination and mutual trust among journalism, the police and society are essential for strengthening democracy, noted writer and scholar Dr Suryapal Singh said at a discussion organised at the District Panchayat auditorium in Gonda. The discussion, titled ‘Coordination Among Journalism, Police and Society and Strengthening Democratic Values’, focused on the need for communication, responsible journalism and constructive engagement between the media, law-enforcement agencies and citizens. Dr Suryapal Singh said journalists and police should not be viewed as opponents. Both have different responsibilities but ultimately work in the larger…

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Jaipuria Schools Unveil ‘Vision 2030’ at Insignia 2026 Summit in Lucknow

Lucknow: Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools unveiled its ambitious ‘Vision 2030’ at Insignia 2026 – Chairpersons’ Summit and Awards, outlining plans to expand its educational network across more than 10 states with over 100 operational K-12 schools, 1.5 lakh students and more than 6,000 teachers by 2030. The flagship event brought together education leaders and school chairpersons to discuss the future of school education, maintaining quality during expansion, artificial intelligence, leadership and evolving academic expectations. Dr Biswajeet Saha, Director, Training and Skill Education, CBSE, who attended as the chief guest, highlighted…

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Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Shaheed Path, Lucknow Hosts 9th Dr. Rajaram Jaipuria Memorial Inter-School Debate

Young debaters from Lucknow and Kanpur engage with questions of technology, ethics, and human responsibility Lucknow: Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Shaheed Path, Lucknow, hosted the 9th Dr. Rajaram Jaipuria Memorial Inter-School Debate, bringing together young debaters from leading schools across Lucknow and Kanpur for an engaging exchange of ideas on one of the defining questions of the technology age. The annual debate, held in memory of the school’s founder, Late Dr. Rajaram Jaipuria, commenced with an invocation to the Almighty, followed by a creatively scripted curtain-raiser that explored the opportunities…

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Amity University Organises ‘Young Spark 2026’, Students Gain Insights into Entrepreneurship and Startups

Lucknow: In a significant initiative aimed at encouraging young minds to become job creators rather than merely job seekers, Amity University Lucknow Campus organised a two-day ‘Entrepreneurship Sensitization Session and Launch of Young Spark 2026’. The programme was organised by the Amity Innovation Incubator (AII) and witnessed the participation of nearly 2,000 students from various institutions of the Lucknow Campus. The two-day programme aimed to familiarise students with the opportunities in entrepreneurship, innovation, startup creation and incubation. The sessions provided students with insights into how a new idea can be…

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Spell Bee Competition at MJPRU Highlights Linguistic Skills of First-Year Engineering Students

Bareilly: The Department of Humanities at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) organised a one-day ‘Spell Bee’ competition for first-year B.Tech students, providing newly admitted engineering students an opportunity to showcase their command of English spelling and vocabulary. The competition was held under the chairmanship of University Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai. Students from various branches of the Faculty of Engineering participated enthusiastically in the intellectual competition and demonstrated impressive linguistic knowledge, spelling accuracy and vocabulary skills. Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Professor Archana Gupta and Head of the…

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Over 3,000 Sarvodaya School Students to Receive Job-Oriented Skill Training Under Project Praveen

Lucknow: More than 3,000 students of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Schools run by the Social Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh will soon receive vocational and employment-oriented skill training alongside their regular school education under the state government’s ‘Project Praveen’. The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission has set a target of training more than 3,000 students during the financial year 2026-27. The responsibility has been assigned to 31 training provider institutions, which have been directed to establish and get their training centres approved, register students and form batches within the prescribed…

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8 Minutes, 200 Questions and Thousands of Children Take on the Ultimate Maths Challenge 

7,000 Children Create a Grand Maths Platform, Where Speed and Accuracy Take Centre Stage Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Moving mathematics beyond textbooks and classrooms and connecting it with quick thinking, concentration and confidence, Mumbai witnessed a unique showcase of mathematical talent. More than 7,000 children from across India participated in the 25th UCMAS National Competition, held at the CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre in Vashi, showcasing their impressive mathematical skills. Held on September 5 and 6, the national-level event brought together students from 28 states and 8 Union Territories. The challenge…

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Five-Day Training Programme for Primary Teachers Begins in Jhanjhari

Gonda: The third phase of a five-day training programme for primary-level teachers of the Jhanjhari development block in Gonda district began at Jigar Memorial Inter College in the city, in accordance with departmental directives. The training programme was inaugurated by Dr Samay Prakash Pathak, Block Education Officer, Jhanjhari/Nagar/Headquarters, who formally opened the session by garlanding the portrait of Goddess Saraswati and lighting the ceremonial lamp. The programme began with Saraswati Vandana. Addressing the participants, Dr Pathak said that strengthening the quality of learning at the primary level is essential for…

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