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Education ministry launches study in India portal

The newly launched Study In India (SII) portal is set to revolutionize the way international students engage with Indian higher education…reports Asian Lite News

In a significant stride towards promoting Indian education to international students and reaffirming India’s status as a global education hub, the Education Ministry introduced the Study In India (SII) portal. The inauguration of this comprehensive platform took place in New Delhi, with Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar jointly unveiling it.

The SII portal, designed as a one-stop destination, aims to streamline the academic journey of foreign students in India. Its user-friendly interface will simplify various aspects of studying in India for international scholars.

To mark the occasion, students hailing from diverse countries such as Russia, Thailand, Japan, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Korea, who are presently pursuing education in India, expressed their appreciation by presenting cultural souvenirs to the dignitaries. This gesture exemplified the spirit of international camaraderie and respect fostered by the initiative.

The portal will provide comprehensive information about Indian Higher Education Institutions and also present information about academic facilities, research support, and related information. It will also provide an integrated one-stop solution for the student registration and visa application processes. The Study in India (SII) Portal will illustrate academic programmes covering but not limited to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral-level programmes as well as courses in Indian Knowledge systems like Yoga, Ayurveda, classical arts, etc.

The newly launched Study In India (SII) portal is set to revolutionize the way international students engage with Indian higher education. This all-inclusive platform offers a wealth of information about Indian Higher Education Institutions, showcasing not only academic programs but also highlighting research support and other essential resources. Additionally, the portal streamlines the student experience by providing a unified platform for both registration and visa application processes.

Comprehensive in its scope, the Study in India (SII) Portal showcases a diverse range of academic offerings, spanning undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral-level programs. Beyond conventional fields, the portal also sheds light on unique courses rooted in Indian Knowledge systems such as Yoga, Ayurveda, classical arts, and more. With a user-friendly interface, the portal is poised to be the gateway for international students seeking enriching educational opportunities in India.

“The launch of this portal is aimed at making India a hub of global education by welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. It will also help us establish a strong international footprint for India in the education sphere. I note the integrated approach of the portal, which enables user friendly application processes for international students, from registration to visa approval. This simplifies their entire journey, facilitating the choice of desired courses and receiving offers from relevant institutions,” Mr Jaishankar said at the launch. Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com From an Indian perspective, there is no doubt that the presence of international students will be to the benefit of domestic students. It will connect the students more closely to the globalising world and prepare them better for the global workplace. Having students from other countries study with you creates a better understanding of their cultures, habits, traditions, and even thinking, he said.

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Portal to track, recover lost mobile phones to be unveiled

With the help of this portal, users can also access their SIM card number and block it if anybody is found using the SIM through the owner’s ID…reports Asian Lite News

Soon, the government is going to help millions of people track their lost or stolen mobile phones, as a new portal — www.sancharsaathi.gov.in — is set to be unveiled on May 17, which is also the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.

This new portal will help people track and find their lost mobile phones.

The Sanchar Saathi portal will be officially unveiled by Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on May 17. The portal will be available throughout the country and cater to lost or stolen mobile phones connected to all telecom circles.

As of now, this portal caters only to Delhi and Mumbai circles.

Till date with the help of this portal, 4,70,000 lost or stolen mobile phones have been blocked. Also, more than 2,40,000 mobile phones have been tracked through this portal, official sources informed. Around 8,000 phones have also been recovered through the portal.

With the help of this portal, users can also access their SIM card number and block it if anybody is found using the SIM through the owner’s ID.

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Shah launches portal for industrial development in J&K

Talking about the new industrial policy for J&K, the Home Minister further said that it has been formulated after evaluating the policies of the other states…reports Asian Lite News.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a portal for the registration of units for industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir.

“The launch of this new portal under the ‘New Central Sector Scheme 2021’ will offer benefits of over Rs 24,000 crore to the industrial sector. This is just an estimate and this will go up in reality,” he said.

Encouraging the industry leaders to invest in Jammu and Kashmir to help develop the Union Territory, Shah said that J&K has moved on the road of development and it is a matter of pride that what Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised about the development plans for the UT after the abrogation of the Articles 370 and 35-A, have been accomplished step by step.

Talking about the new industrial policy for J&K, the Home Minister further said that it has been formulated after evaluating the policies of the other states.

He also said that after 2019, the graph of development has shot up in J&K and a positive and conducive atmosphere has been created for industrial investment in the UT.

Shah said that the new industrial policy will not only pave the way for new setups, but also promote the ancillary industries there besides boosting the scope of tourism.

“A package of Rs 80,000 crore was sanctioned by the Narendra Modi government for Jammu and Kashmir for 54 projects. Seventeen projects have been completed, while works on the rest of the projects are under progress. The Centre has already released almost 96 per cent of the funds to the Jammu and Kashmir government,” Shah said.

He also informed that the Centre has sanctioned seven medical colleges and five nursing colleges for J&K and the number of medico-seats have gone up to 900 from earlier 500 seats.

Referring to the many hydel projects in Jammu and Kashmir, he said this will not only increase the availability of electricity, but also earn revenues for the UT government.

During his address, Shah also said that a 624 MW hydel project at a cost of Rs 4,284 crore is under construction.

Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Jitendra Singh were also present for the launch of the portal.

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Portal launched for applications under ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme

Portal pmcaresforchildren.in for the purpose, and the module on child registration and identification of beneficiaries has been made functional and will be regularly updated with necessary information…reports Asian Lite News.

The Centre has launched a web portal to facilitate submission of applications and identification of children eligible to receive support under the ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme.

The scheme was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian or adoptive parents due to Covid-19 pandemic.

The scheme aims to ensure comprehensive care and protection of such children in a sustained manner, enabling their wellbeing through health insurance, empowering them through education, and equipping them for self-sufficient existence with financial support of Rs 10 lakh, on reaching 23 years of age.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the web-based portal pmcaresforchildren.in for the purpose, and the module on child registration and identification of beneficiaries has been made functional and will be regularly updated with necessary information.

Chief Secretaries of all states and Administrators of all Union Territories have been asked to direct the District Magistrates to identify the children eligible for receiving support under the scheme and provide the portal with the details to enable prompt assistance to these children. States and UTs have also been advised to take steps for registration of children which needs to be completed within the next 15 days. The Ministry has also requested the Chief Secretaries and Administrators to personally monitor the progress of data entry in the portal

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