NCISM Rectifies Errors In Minimum Standards For Undergraduate Ayurveda Colleges Regulations
The role of the yoga demonstrator within the Swasthavritta department is clarified. The document now uses consistent terminology like “Minimum Essential Standards” and “rupees two lakhs.” Errors and omissions in the lists of equipment required for various departments have been addressed. New entries include tonsillectomy sets, chalazion excision sets, epilation forceps, and various ENT and eye instruments.
UGC has mandated free of cost verification of genuineness of the educational certificates
The Higher Education lnstitutions are requested to verify the genuineness of the educational certificates of newly recruited ASOs in SSC free of cost whenever any Ministry/Department makes a request to that effect to undertake such verification.
Initiatives Launched To Protect Children From Tobacco
India’s Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL) has launched the Implementation Manual of Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2024. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare also held events to observe WNTD 2024, focusing on the theme “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.”
Edit Window for applicants of NEET – PG 2024
The National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) has opened a pre-final edit window for candidates who have deficiencies in their photographs, signatures, or thumb impressions according to the specified guidelines. The last date to make these changes is June 3, 2024 (till 11:55 PM).
Pharmacy Institutions Directed to Strictly Follow UGC and State Government Regulations
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a directive reminding pharmacy institutions to strictly adhere to the regulations set forth by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and their respective State Governments. This directive stems from a decision made by the PCI’s 406th Executive Committee meeting held in March 2024.
Conduct Of MDS Final Year Exams Delayed Due to Pandemic
DCI emphasizes that the MDS program requires three full academic years of training. All universities offering MDS programs are instructed to adhere to the three-year timeframe. Final year exams cannot be conducted before the completion of the entire course duration.
National Medical Register In Development
The National Medical Register (NMR) will be a central database containing the names, addresses, and qualifications of all licensed medical practitioners in India. An Expert Committee comprising NMC and State Medical Council (SMC) officials is working on the NMR’s development.
India Promotes Organ Donation Movement
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued letters urging governors of all states and union territories to create awareness among students of all universities. Citizens can pledge organ donation online on NOTTO website or by scanning the QR code available through NOTTO website.
National Medical Commission Seeks Input on Medical Student Well-being
The National Task Force established by NMC’s Anti-Ragging Cell will hold a meeting to gather input from students, parents, and student associations. Those interested in participating can register through a Google Form by May 25, 2024.
“Kerala’s Educational Revolution: 13,000 Teachers Trained in AI”
In a significant stride towards modernizing education, 13,000 high school and higher secondary teachers have undergone specialized artificial intelligence (AI) training, led by the Kerala Government’s Department of Public Education and KITE.
