UGC directs Autonomous Bodies, PSUs and Higher Educational Institutions to hold special drive on Sexual Harassment
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has stated that the Ministry of Education has decided that a special drive be conducted in all Autonomous Bodies (ABs)/ Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)/ Higher Educational Institutions. The drive must include a series of activities that must be intimated to the gender sensitization division of UGC by December 11, 2022. The institutional Internal Complaints Committee should also conduct a special drive to review the pending cases and take appropriate action before 9th December, 2022.
NMC Requests Government Medical Colleges to Relieve Professors when Deputed on NMC Duty
The National Medical Commission (NMC) issues a Circular dated 29th November, 2022 that professors or associate professors of Government Medical Colleges are deputed as Assessors or Experts by NMC. This circular is addressed to all Government Medical Colleges. Whenever the NMC assigns duty to any Professor or Associate Professor, the Government medical colleges are requested to relieve them immediately.
NMC Publicises Fake Letter Issued in its Name
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a Public Notice highlighting a fake letter issued in its name. The letter states that “Avicenna International Medical University (Bishkek) is recognised by National Medical Commission and Indian students can study here to become a doctor”. The NMC categorically states that the above letter is fake and has not been issued by the National Medical Commission.
UGC Requests Higher Educational Institutions to Host Meditation and Mental Health Sessions
The Ministry of Culture on 24 November 2022 has collaborated with the Art of Living foundation and launched a campaign “Har Ghar Dhyan” to conduct one hour introductory sessions on meditation and mental health. The sessions will be conducted by trained faculty from the Art of Living. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has requested higher educational institutions and their affiliated colleges/ institutions to host these introductory sessions on meditation and mental health.
FIT INDIA Portal for all students and staff of Higher Educational Institutions to update data relating to fitness activities
All the higher educational institutions and their affiliated colleges/ institutions are requested to encourage students and staff register themselves on FIT INDIA website at https://fitindiahe.education.gov.in and update data relating to fitness activities conducted at different time points.
University Grants Commission (Categorization of Universities (only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2022
Universities may offer courses in the Open and Distance Learning mode, without approval of the Commission, provided it satisfies full the conditions laid down under the regulations, by whatever name they orc called, pertaining to open and distance learning mode notified by the UGC from time to time.
UGC issues circular on Registration of HEIs on FIT INDIA Portal.
FIT INDIA Movement was launched on 29th August, 2019 by Hon’ble Prime Minister with a view to make fitness an integral part of our daily lives. The mission of the Movement is to bring about behavioural changes and move towards a more physically active lifestyle.
Pondicherry University (Amendment) Statutes, 2019
This is part of leprosy mission trust of India seeking to remove laws and provisions discriminating against person’s suffering from leprosy.
Startup India launches Startup applications for MAARG Portal.
The key features of the portal include customizable mentorship programs for ecosystem enablers, mobile-friendly user interface, recognition for contributing mentors, video and audio call options, etc.
NMC directs institutes to submit report on suicide, resignation and working hours of medical students.
NMC constituted an Anti- Ragging Committee which reviews the complaints regarding ragging that it received from medical students and their parents