Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education encourages students from Classes IX to XII across the country to participate in Rashtriya Kavya Utsav 2026, a National Recitation Competition being organised on Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya (ReP) from 1st June to 31st July 2026.
Students may select a poem from the list available on the ReP platform, record a 60–90 second video of their recitation, upload it on social media using the prescribed official handles and hashtag and submit their entry through https://t.co/8umKVnZf3x.
Let’s celebrate the joy of reading and recitation through this national initiative.
#RashtriyaKavyaUtsav2026 #RashtriyaEPustakalaya #SchoolEducation #DoSEL
The fifth day of Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp 2026 focuses on fostering cultural appreciation and active listening among students across Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Through subtitled regional short films, storytelling sessions, puppetry and short theatrical performances depicting local freedom fighters and eminent personalities from different states, students explored the rich cultural and historical heritage of India.
These engaging experiences are helping students develop a deeper understanding of India’s diverse traditions, strengthen mutual respect and reinforce the spirit of #EkBharatShreshthaBharat.
#BharatiyaBhasha #NEP2020 #MultilingualEducation #SchoolEducation #DoSEL #PMO
Honourable Union Education Minister Shri @dpradhanbjp reviews arrangements for the smooth conduct of the NEET UG re-examination at NTA Headquarters in Okhla.
NTA apprises the Minister of the logistical and technical arrangements put in place for the efficient and transparent conduct of the examination.
#NEET2026 #NTA
The first day of Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp 2026 witnessed enthusiastic participation by school students across Punjab.
Activities were focused around greetings, basic expressions, alphabets, numbers and simple conversations in different Indian languages. Through these engaging experiences, students got an opportunity to explore the linguistic diversity of India and learn how people communicate across regions.
These activities are helping students build connections and celebrate the spirit of #EkBharatShreshthaBharat.
#BharatiyaBhasha #NEP2020 #MultilingualEducation #SchoolEducation #DoSEL #PMO
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Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp 2026 continues to unite classrooms across the country through virtual city tours and real-life conversations, fostering communication in Indian languages.
With participation from 43 States/UTs/autonomous bodies, the initiative has already engaged 3.52+ crore students, 23.78+ lakh teachers, 8.80+ lakh schools and 5.59+ lakh communities through 1,985 activities. Schools and students across the nation are encouraged to join the celebrations and contribute to the spirit of multilingualism, cultural understanding and #EkBharatShreshthaBharat.
#BharatiyaBhasha #NEP2020 #MultilingualEducation #SchoolEducation #DoSEL #PMO
Marking the International Day of Yoga 2026, officers and staff of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Headquarters participated in a Yoga session, reflecting the spirit of wellness, harmony, and healthy living.
NVS remains committed to fostering physical, mental, and emotional well-being through the practice of Yoga.
#InternationalDayOfYoga #YogaDay2026 #NVS #JNV #YogaForHealthyAgeing
Learning, growing, and thriving through Yoga.
On International Day of Yoga 2026, students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas celebrate the spirit of wellness, discipline, and mindfulness, building healthy habits for life.
#InternationalDayOfYoga#YogaDay2026#NVS#JNV#Navodaya
Inspired by the vision of Union Education Minister Shri @dpradhanbjp to promote Indian languages and multilingual learning, the second day of Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp 2026 witnessed enthusiastic participation from school students.
With participation from 43 States/UTs/autonomous bodies, the initiative has already engaged 3.52+ crore students, 23.78+ lakh teachers, 8.80+ lakh schools and 5.59+ lakh communities through 1,985 activities. By connecting language learning with cultural expression, Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp continues to strengthen mutual understanding and the spirit of #EkBharatShreshthaBharat.
#BharatiyaBhasha #NEP2020 #MultilingualEducation #SchoolEducation #DoSEL #PMO
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Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti congratulates Major Arshdeep Singh, distinguished alumnus of PM SHRI School JNV Ferozepur, on being conferred the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award, by the Hon’ble President of India.
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Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti congratulates Major Arshdeep Singh, distinguished alumnus of PM SHRI School JNV Ferozepur, on being conferred the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award, by the Hon’ble President of India.
#NVS#JNV#KirtiChakra@EduMinOfIndia
Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, is observing World Environment Day 2026 through Green Summer Camps under the aegis of #EcoClubsforMissionLiFE from 5th to 30th June 2026.
As part of these Green Summer Camps, schools across the Nation are encouraged to undertake activities aligned with the seven themes of Mission LiFE—Adopt Healthy Lifestyle, Adopt Sustainable Food Systems, Reduce E-Waste, Reduce Waste, Save Energy, Save Water and Say No to Single Use Plastic. Aligned with the vision of #NEP2020, this initiative aims to promote environmental awareness among school students through experiential learning especially activities encouraging bonding with nature.
🌿 Schools must ensure uploading details of the activities undertaken on the dedicated Portal: https://t.co/p74AQ5Md4L
#WorldEnvironmentDay2026 #EkPedMaaKeNaam #SchoolEducation #DoSEL
As part of the National Award Ceremony of School Challenge–TOFEI 2025 and Launch of the #NashaMuktVidyalaya Three-YearAction Plan, an engaging panel discussion was organised on “Nurturing Resilient and Empowered Youth: Mental Health Promotion and Tobacco & Drug-Free Campuses”.
The discussion was moderated by Ms.Anusree Raha, Deputy Secretary, DoSEL and featured eminent panelists Dr. RajeshSagar, Head,Department of Psychiatry,AIIMS, Dr.Anjali Chhabra, Additional Director,CBSE and Shri Nikhil Kant, Deputy Director, AICTE.
The session emphasised the importance of mental well-being, preventive education and institutional support systems in creating safe, inclusive and substance-free educational environments for students across the country. It also highlighted the crucial role of teachers and parents in empathetically acknowledging students’ concerns, identifying early signs of mental health issues and appropriately handling such situations with care, sensitivity and support.
#DoSEL #SchoolEducation #NashaMuktVidyalaya #TOFEI #NashaMuktBharat #TobaccoFreeSchools
On 29th May 2026, Sri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, inaugurated National Award Ceremony for School Challenge–TOFEI 2025 and launched the Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya Action Plan and Portal, reaffirming commitment of the Government towards creating tobacco-free and drug-free educational institutions. In his keynote address, he emphasised the need for sustained awareness, institutional responsibility and collective action to safeguard students from tobacco and substance abuse, while fostering healthier and safer learning environments across the country.
The Three-Year Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya Action Plan (2026–2029), focuses on strengthening prevention, awareness, monitoring and capacity-building initiatives through dedicated Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya portal, curriculum integration, teacher training and nationwide outreach campaigns at National, state and district levels.
The inaugural session also featured a special address by Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Director, NCERT, on “Towards a Drug & Tobacco Free India: The Transformative Role of Educational Institutions”, where he underscored the vital role of schools and educators in shaping responsible behaviour, promoting mental well-being and building a culture of prevention and awareness among young learners. Representatives from States/UTs and Autonomous Bodies, along with senior officials and education stakeholders, participated in the programme.
#DoSEL #SchoolEducation #NashaMuktVidyalaya #TOFEI #NashaMuktBharat #TobaccoFreeSchools #SchoolEducation
The CBSE copy evaluation through the Online Screen Marking System was conducted effectively and efficiently. The process ensured transparency, accuracy, and timely assessment of answer scripts.
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Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) is the Nation’s One Nation, One Digital platform for providing quality e-content for school education in States/UTs along with QR coded Energised Textbooks (ETBs) for all grades. DIKSHA, a declared Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) also enables synchronous and asynchronous learning, structured teacher training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for teachers through certified online courses, assessments and monitor progress.
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iOS: https://t.co/oBn4mOJuqT
#ShikshitBharatViksitBharat #NEP2020 #SchoolEducation #DoSEL
School Management Committee (SMC) Guidelines 2026 aim to empower schools through holistic School Development Plans, improved infrastructure, effective implementation of educational schemes, child safety and quality education aligned with the vision of National Education Policy 2020.
By fostering active participation of parents, teachers, local authorities, alumni and community members, the guidelines reinforce accountable school governance for building vibrant and inclusive learning ecosystems across the country.
#SMCGuidelines #NEP2020 #SchoolEducation
APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry), India's "One Nation-One Student ID" initiative under the Ministry of Education, has scaled from zero to 16.08 crore IDs in two years, making it one of the world's largest student digital identity Programmes. Aligned with NEP 2020, APAAR provides every learner a secure, portable and lifelong academic identity, enabling seamless integration of academic records, improved student mobility and efficient, transparent governance.
#NEP2020 #SchoolEducation #DoSEL
CBSE has introduced a student-friendly refund provision under the new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 Board Examinations.
Students whose marks increase after re-evaluation will receive a full refund, reinforcing transparency, fairness and accountability in the evaluation process. With faster timelines and a more efficient digital evaluation system, OSM is helping make assessment practices more responsive and student-centric.
#SchoolEducation #DoSEL #CBSE