The Squad for Change volunteers are all set to take on the challenges that 2021 has to offer, and have resolutions to make this year their own! Sanya Gulati My new year resolution for this time would be to crack my IIT JAM exam which is in the month of February, pass it with flying […]
Team Wishes and Blessings looks back at the year that 2020 was, shares their learnings and what they look forward to in the new year! Anand Chandrashekhar, Fundraising Head My resolution for 2021 is to bring more stability to my life, understanding my future and exploring myself. Barkha Hazarika, Media and Outreach Officer I have […]
The most awaited moment of my life. I was judged a lot based on this shortcoming of mine. People used to laugh at my decisions, but I was never a people pleaser. I have always created my own story, always gained my own experience and always explored my happiness. Last year I was rejected by […]
At a one of its kind juncture in history, the world is truly experiencing an unusual year in more ways than one. The covid-19 crisis has paved the way for many other parallel crises. The hard hitting statistics surrounding hunger, mental health and gender discrimination were already alarming. The staggering increase is deeply disturbing to […]
Though this year has been nothing short of trials brought on by the pandemic, we have not let it wane our spirits, which in itself is a great victory. This coincides with the very essence of Diwali, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. With Diwali just around the corner, it is a great […]
All in all, I believe that the policy is very extensive and most importantly has tried to address the majority of the concerns/challenges faced by the educational sector. It is in line with international standards of removing rigid boundaries in terms of course selection and allowing full flexibility to students to take up courses/specializations in […]
Students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds require encouragement and support to make a successful transition to higher education. Thus, as per the policy, universities and colleges will be required to set up high-quality support centres and will be given adequate funds and academic resources to carry this out effectively. There will also be professional academic and […]
The policy aims to facilitate learning for all students, with special emphasis on Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs), and thus wishes to broaden the scope of school education to facilitate multiple pathways to learning involving both formal and non-formal education modes. The policy understands the importance of both forms of education modes and how they are […]
William James once said, “Act as if what you do makes a difference…It does” Volunteering is to freely offer to do something. This simple gesture of kindness and empathy has recently grown over the past few years. As people from all over the world come together to support those in need, it inevitably creates a […]
The new education policy seeks to provide all students, irrespective of their place of residence, a quality education system, with particular focus on historically marginalized, disadvantaged, and underrepresented groups. Education is a great leveler and is the best tool for achieving economic and social mobility, inclusion, and equality. The policy aims to have Initiatives in […]
