Ministry of Education

December 17, 2024 3:58 PM

India’s school education advances in infrastructure and digital access: Dharmendra Pradhan

India's school education system has seen steady progress over the past decade, with key initiatives focused on infrastructure development, digital inclusion, promotion of regional languages, and equity in education. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan outlined these developments, emphasizing the holistic growth in school education under the government’s leadership. Pradhan highlighted advancements in school infrastructure between 2013-14 and...

December 17, 2024 3:39 PM

India’s higher education sector witnesses significant growth: Dharmendra Pradhan

India’s higher education sector has seen substantial growth over the last decade, with a focus on enhancing access, improving quality, and promoting inclusivity. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the sector's progress during a press conference in New Delhi, outlining the key initiatives and achievements under the Ministry of Education. Expansion of Higher Education Institutions The number of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) grew from 51,534 in 2014-15 to 58,643 in 2022-23, re...

September 16, 2024 6:14 PM

Govt rolls out a nationwide campaign on Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI)

The Ministry of Education has unveiled a comprehensive plan to create tobacco-free educational institutions across the nation. India, the world's second-largest consumer and producer of tobacco, faces a significant public health challenge with tobacco use accounting for approximately 1.35 million deaths annually. The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) 2019 revealed that 8.5 percent of school students aged 13 to 15 use tobacco in various forms. On World No Tobacco Day, observed on May 31, 2024...