Haryana education

Haryana Approves 500,000 Data SIMs for School Tablets to Bolster Digital Education

Haryana Approves 500,000 Data SIMs for School Tablets to Bolster Digital Education

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has sanctioned the procurement of 500,000 data SIM cards for senior school students to enhance technical education and equip youth with digital skills aligned with modern market demands. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the decision on Monday while presiding over a High Powered Purchase Committee meeting in Chandigarh. The session, attended by Higher Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, and senior state officials, cleared public service procurements and infrastructure contracts valued at over 90 crore rupees. Under the initiative, the state will supply 500,000 free tablet computers equipped with high-speed…
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Haryana to Extend State Teacher Awards to Higher and Technical Education Faculty, Announces CM Nayab Singh Saini

Haryana to Extend State Teacher Awards to Higher and Technical Education Faculty, Announces CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday announced that the State Teacher Awards will be extended to faculty members of higher, technical, and technological education starting from the next academic session. Addressing the state-level Teachers’ Day function in Panchkula as a distinguished guest, the Chief Minister underscored that while the recognition is currently limited to school-level educators, the government is committed to encouraging outstanding academic contributions across all tiers of the education system. The ceremony, held in the presence of Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, First Lady Mitra Ghosh, and Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, saw…
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Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda Conducts Surprise Inspections Across State Schools, Announces Plan to Revamp 1,500 Institutions

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda Conducts Surprise Inspections Across State Schools, Announces Plan to Revamp 1,500 Institutions

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda conducted surprise inspections across three state-run schools on Monday, reviewing ground-level infrastructure and administrative operations as part of an ongoing drive to reform the public education system. The minister inspected the Government Primary School and Government High School in Raipur Roran village in the Nilokheri area of Karnal district, before visiting the PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School in Saha, Ambala. During these visits, Dhanda assessed classroom conditions, administrative functioning, and basic amenities, including campus cleanliness, safe drinking water, and sanitation facilities. In an initiative to resolve administrative hurdles on the…
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Champions ‘Go Global’ Vision in Dialogue with International Students

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Champions ‘Go Global’ Vision in Dialogue with International Students

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini hosted an interactive session with international students enrolled across state universities at Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh, underscoring the state’s commitment to expanding global educational horizons and fostering cross-cultural diplomacy. The engagement, organized by the Department of Foreign Cooperation, brought together scholars from 14 countries studying at premier institutions, including Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) Hisar, Kurukshetra University, and Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana. Addressing the cohort, Chief Minister Saini emphasized that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and emerging technologies are reshaping global education, agriculture, and healthcare. He encouraged…
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Haryana Accelerates Vocational Education Expansion to Introduce AI and Fintech Courses

Haryana Accelerates Vocational Education Expansion to Introduce AI and Fintech Courses

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana government is rapidly expanding the scope of vocational education in state-run schools, integrating modern disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Technology (Fintech) alongside digital skill-based schooling. The strategic initiative aims to equip students with contemporary technical skills aligned with future global employment and higher education demands. Reviewing the comprehensive blueprint during a high-level monitoring meeting of the Samagra Shiksha scheme, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directed administrative officers and district deputy commissioners to accelerate institutional reforms. Rastogi emphasised the need to provide student-centric quality education, advanced state-of-the-art infrastructure, and industry-oriented competencies. He instructed…
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Data Privacy a Top Priority in Digital Ecosystem, Educational Framework Must Be Future-Proofed: Haryana Education Minister

Data Privacy a Top Priority in Digital Ecosystem, Educational Framework Must Be Future-Proofed: Haryana Education Minister

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The landscape of education has shifted dramatically, moving far beyond the traditional confines of textbooks and classrooms into a comprehensive digital ecosystem. Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda emphasized that safeguarding the academic records, research papers, and digital libraries of millions of students stored on institutional servers is now a paramount responsibility. Addressing a significant gathering, Dhanda warned that even a minor vulnerability in this vast network could jeopardize the integrity of an entire institution. He stressed that the contemporary challenge extends well beyond securing individual mobile devices; it demands the comprehensive future-proofing of the entire educational infrastructure.…
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Haryana CM Saini Incorporates History of Sikh Gurus into Grade 8 Curriculum

Haryana CM Saini Incorporates History of Sikh Gurus into Grade 8 Curriculum

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, has fulfilled a major commitment made to the Sikh community and residents of the state by officially incorporating the history of the Sikh Gurus and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur into the Grade 8 school curriculum. This educational reform ensures that school children across the state will study the life lessons, values, and immense sacrifices of these historical figures. The decision stems from an announcement made by the Chief Minister during the 350th martyrdom anniversary functions of Guru Tegh Bahadur held in Haryana. At that time, the government promised to…
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Haryana Pushes Startup Culture in Colleges, Signs Key Pact to Boost Entrepreneurship

Haryana Pushes Startup Culture in Colleges, Signs Key Pact to Boost Entrepreneurship

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda on Monday said the state government is moving to strengthen entrepreneurship and startup culture in colleges and universities, drawing inspiration from successful school-level initiatives such as Buniyad and Haryana Super-100.Chairing the fifth meeting of the Haryana State Higher Education Council in Panchkula, Dhanda said similar innovative models will now be introduced in higher education institutions to encourage youth towards self-reliance and job creation.In a significant step, the Haryana State Higher Education Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Wadhwani Foundation to promote entrepreneurship and skill development across the state’s higher education ecosystem.Speaking…
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HSSPP Director Varsha Khangwal Conducts Surprise Inspection at Panchkula Govt School

HSSPP Director Varsha Khangwal Conducts Surprise Inspection at Panchkula Govt School

Panchkula (Balwinder Singh): In a bid to assess the ground reality of state educational facilities and ensure the holistic development of students, Varsha Khangwal, Director of the Haryana School Education Project Council (HSSPP), conducted a surprise inspection at the PM Shri Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 15, Panchkula, on Saturday. The visit focused on evaluating academic quality alongside the promotion of social-emotional development, life skills, and experiential learning among students. During the inspection, Khangwal meticulously observed the classroom teaching-learning process and engaged directly with the students. She posed various curriculum-based and general knowledge questions to the girls, who reportedly…
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