Only 17,500 poor kids provided free books, Delhi high court told

August 27, 2014

New Delhi, Aug 27: Out of around 70,000 children from poor and disadvantaged families, only 17,500 have been provided free books in this academic year, the Delhi government informed the Delhi high court on Tuesday.

kids free books In an affidavit, the Delhi government also said that approximately 16,500 children have been provided free uniforms.

A division bench of justice BD Ahmed and justice Siddharth Mridul will on Wednesday take into consideration the report by the Delhi government.

Earlier, the bench slammed the government for filing a "wishy washy" report on the issue and asked it to file a status report on the number of students in the 6-14 age group in this academic year in schools in both categories as well as the number of students given free books and uniforms.

The report filed by the directorate of education said 1,092 private schools provided details.

It said 68,951 children from the EWS (economically weaker section) and DG (disadvantaged group) categories were studying in these schools in this academic year.

"The number of children getting free textbooks is 17,497 and those getting free uniforms are 16,467," the report said.

It said children studying up to Class 8 in government schools were provided free textbooks and a fixed amount for uniforms.

The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Khagesh Jha demanding proper implementation of the provisions of the Right to Education Act to provide free books and uniforms to children from the EWS and disadvantaged group categories in private unaided schools.

The plea said unaided-recognized schools were bound to give not only admission but also provide books, uniforms and other study materials free of cost to students admitted under the 25 per cent quota of EWS and disadvantaged groups.

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Business Admin dept of St Agnes College holds webinar on career planning and devpt

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May 26,2020

The Department of Business Administration organised a Webinar on Career Planning and Development for the Under Graduate and PUC students of various colleges on 23 May 2020. Sr Dr Venissa A.C, Principal, inaugurated the programme and conveyed her best wishes. Mr Abhilash K, Managing Director of Abhijnya Education Private Limited was the Resource speaker.

Mr Abhilash said that a student should assess themselves, evaluate their career skills, set career goals in order to implement and maximise their career plan. He listed out the various courses available after completion of PUC/Degree. He also said that the students need to create their own future, assess their strengths, build personality and explore various options available to build their own career. He gave a few tips on how to prepare for the various competitive exams and manage time.

The Webinar had 125 participants from various colleges who actively participated by asking their doubts on Career Planning. The programme was conducted on Google Meet. Dr Neethu Suraj, Assistant Professor of BBA welcomed the Resource speaker and the participants, Mr Elson Dsouza Assistant Professor of BBA delivered the vote of thanks and Mrs Sabina Dsouza HOD of BBA coordinated the programme.

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Mangaluru: Star Education Institute celebrates Talents Day

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January 14,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 14: The Star Education Institute organized Talents day celebration on 14th January 2020.

This program was presided by Janab Muhammed Saleem Malar, the Director of Star Education Institute, who gave the message about the encouragement of students talent.

The Chief guest of today’s program was Sunil Kumar Bajal , Ex- President old students union Mangaluru, who gave a message about Young generation and their role in the development of the nation.

Mrs. Prabha Naveen, Principal of Star Education Institute who gave the report of the activities of the Institute.

Mohammed Fatheen SPL and Zohara Farahath Secretary were also present on the dias.

Miss. Raksha P. J Science faculty welcomed the gathering. Miss Dipthi D’silva, Commerce faculty and Miss. Thanushree Computer faculty call out the prize list. Mrs. Deepa Lokanath, Commerce faculty proposed a vote of thanks. This programme was anchored by Mrs. Mohini. S. Thereafter the cultural programme was presented by the students.

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