Malyaj Varmani

[Ministry of Education @EduMinOfIndia]

A major reform under #NEP2020!

CBSE would conduct Class X Board Exams twice a year from 2026.

This will reduce high-stakes pressure, ease the burden on students, offer flexibility, and promote joyful, stress-free learning.

It is a landmark shift towards competency-based assessments that value understanding over rote learning.

This reform empowers students with choice, confidence, and second chances — reflecting NEP 2020’s vision of a more inclusive, learner-centric education system based on joyful curiosity.

#EducationReform #NEPAchievements #StudentFirst #TransformingEducation

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @sanjayjavin @cbseindia29 @PIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive

[DSTIndia @IndiaDST]

The theme of National Science Day (NSD) 2025 is "Empowering lndian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & lnnovation for Viksit Bharat"

#NSD is celebrated every year on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’
#NSD2025

@PMOIndia @DrJitendraSingh

[UGC INDIA @ugc_india]

The UK’s University of Southampton has been granted a licence by the Indian government to establish a comprehensive campus.

Read more: https://t.co/eEeWHG7xuy

Courtesy: @businessline

[Abhay Karandikar @karandi65]

Here is an opportunity to work on green energy solutions for transport & industrial sectors through international collaboration!

@IndiaDST & Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD) announce joint call for submission of project proposals in “Cutting-edge hydrogen technologies” to enhance value creation through research and innovation for the development of new technologies, solutions, services, and business models.

Researchers from India & Denmark can collaborate to provide solutions to convert electricity from renewable energy into products that can be used to reduce emissions from parts of the transport and industrial sectors where there are no cost-effective alternatives to fossil energy.

For more details & apply visit: https://t.co/Tno25Td88U

[Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the GoI @PrinSciAdvOff]

The Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announces that the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) will be operationalized for basic research and prototype development. A mechanism will be set up to spur private sector-driven research and innovation at a commercial scale, supported by a financing pool of Rs. 1 lakh crore.

#UnionBudget2024 #BudgetForViksitBharat #Budget2024

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

ICSSR Call for Collaborative Research Proposals on Longitudinal Studies in Social and Human Sciences
https://t.co/a3A5adtxsh

#research #Funding #SocialSciences

[Waste to Wealth @wasteto_wealth]

#SwachhtaSaarthi Singuru Rajesh advocates for change through capacity building on water body preservation. He leads 'Swachhta Hi Seva Programme' at NIT Rourkela, collaborating with campus security for plastic collection & composting in his community!

#SSF @PrinSciAdvOff

[Waste to Wealth @wasteto_wealth]

#SwachhtaSaarthi Sneha is optimizing dye degradation using #eco-friendly practices. She conducted 2 impactful #waste segregation workshops and #training for establishing #community-driven waste management initiatives, engaging 50 participants!

#SSF

[Sanjeev Varshney @skvdst]

QUAD Fellowships for STEM for master's and doctoral students to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the US

Applicants must hold bachelor’s degree
one-time stipend of $40,000

Details at https://t.co/WVZaPtC6DD

Apply by 1st April 2024.

[DSTIndia @IndiaDST]

On the occasion of #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, Prof. @karandi65 Secretary @IndiaDST appreciated the zeal & never ending enthusiasm of #women exploring all avenues & creating niche for themselves in S&T. #WomenInSTEM

@DrJitendraSingh @VandanaDST

[Abhay Karandikar @karandi65]

We invite faculty, scientists, researchers & stakeholders to a brainstorming meeting organized to raise awareness about the Call for Proposals (CFP) launched under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) for establishing four Thematic Hubs in the areas of Quantum Technologies.

@IndiaDST unveiled the CFP during the recent Indian International Science Festival (IISF) to encourage academic institutions and R&D Labs to submit innovative pre-proposals in consortia mode, aligned with the objectives of the NQM.

@PrinSciAdvGoI, Prof @AjaySoodIISc and I are eager to engage with you during the meeting. Please note that pre-registration is mandatory.

Don't miss out – register now! Since the seating is limited, registration is must. The registration link is provided below:

https://t.co/EMVHZojCnw

[Sanjeev Varshney @skvdst]

Summer Research Internship Program @iitgn (SRIP – 2024) – Get Monthly Stipend, Apply Online

Those pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree are eligible to work for 8 weeks. Apply by March 5, 2024.

More information at https://t.co/JbumEC0FgT

[Sanjeev Varshney @skvdst]

Anusandhan- National Research Foundation (ANRF) comes in to existence w.e.f. 5th February 2024.
Welcome ANRF with Research Funding from government, industry, angel founders and philanthropic organization.

Congratulations ANRF- Nation has high expectations from the Foundation.

[Business Today @business_today]

#Microsoft CEO #SatyaNadella (@satyanadella) spoke about @_BHASHINI and #Jugalbandi's studio as he highlighted several apps promoting vernacular languages and the empowerment they provide to their end consumers

LIVE: https://t.co/ENfgYHvPZC

@Microsoft | @MicrosoftIndia

[CSIR-NIScPR @CSIR_NIScPR]

"Lets all come together for #NationalscienceDay and create an ecosystem that will drive 'Sashakta Bharat' (Strong India)." - Prof. @rajesh_gokhale, Secretary, @DBTIndia at the launch of Theme: 'Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat'.
@CSIR_IND @SMCC_NIScPR #SMCC

[Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the GoI @PrinSciAdvOff]

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act, 2023 comes into force as on February 5, 2024 with the gazette notification. The Act aims to provide a renewed impetus and strategic direction for research, innovation & entrepreneurship.

https://t.co/DQlCkwbFa9

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

For many years, I have been saying that we create too much drama around the budget and raise expectations of policy announcements to an unrealistically feverish pitch.

The Budget is NOT necessarily the occasion for transformational policy announcements. Those can, and should, happen throughout the year.

Just as it is for all private households, the Budget is an opportunity to plan our finances prudently and with fiscal rectitude. The more we are focussed on living within our means and investing for a robust but sustainable future, the more confidence we will gain with global investors.

Which is why I was pleased with today’s budget.

—It was one of the shortest speeches—Brevity that is welcome and which communicates quiet confidence.

—No populistic measures were announced as has traditionally been expected in pre-election budgets. A welcome, and I hope, permanent approach!

—The fiscal deficit target was better than envisaged. Prudence scored a decisive victory!

—No major Tax and duty changes were announced. Businesses place a high value on stability and predictability and that was evident in this budget.

The really good news was the higher Tax to GDP ratio which has long been hoped for and which cements a strong foundation for fiscal flexibility and aggressive expenditure when it is needed. The FM can and should trumpet this more loudly…

Now, we can focus on getting back to work and executing our plans efficiently while crossing the ‘Setu’ to a more prosperous India..

#Budget2024

[Principal Scientific Adviser, Govt. of India @PrinSciAdvGoI]

Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI @PrinSciAdvGoI joined ‘AI for India 2030’ Advisory Council meeting as Chairperson, organized by C4IR India, @wef. This Advisory Council is a principal-level body comprised of distinguished leaders of this domain.

[UGC INDIA @ugc_india]

If you are a student aged 18-25 years, do participate in GO4Youth Olympiad (Green Olympiad for Youth).

Step into your role in environmental and sustainability issues.

🗓️: 31st January, 2024
⏱️: 2:00 PM

Join us on:
Twitter: https://t.co/c8lxRndXHu
LinkedIn: https://t.co/QVUqoOToda
YouTube: https://t.co/TPbNmwoRG9

[Dr Akhilesh Gupta @guptaakhilesh63]

On request from many potential PIs, @serbonline is extending last date of submission of POWER grant proposals from 31st January to 15 February 2024

@DrJitendraSingh @karandi65 @IndiaDST