DMC HOSTS A WORKSHOP ON NEP-2020
“Arise, awake and stop not till the goals are achieved, is the mantra that Swami Vivekanand gave the nation and we must abide by it.” So said Deputy Director Manoj Savaikar of the Department of Education (government of Goa) in a day long workshop organized by the Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College & Research Centre, Assagaon. The theme was: “National Education Policy 2020, Salient Features of Higher Education” for higher secondary school principals and teachers.
Manoj Savaikar also praised the college for taking the initiative in being a pioneer in enlightening HSS teachers, on the structure and implementation of NEP 2020 at the level of higher education. Chairman of Dnyanprassarak Mandal Shrikrishna Pokle presided over the session and he too highlighted his vision for the growth of the institutions under the new policy. The inaugural function was followed by technical sessions.
In the first session, Prof D B Arolkar (professor and principal) spoke about the structural framework of the NEP-2020 and how the policy will be implemented at higher education level. He called for a cooperative approach from the stakeholders at the secondary level for a smoother implementation of the policy.
In the second technical session, Jeevan Khedekar (head, Department of Management Studies) spoke of structural preparedness for NEP-2020 and how the college must prepared with its systems for smoother implementation of the policy. The post-lunch session saw participants in three groups being tutored by Dr Rajesh Pednekar, Dr Achut Pednekar and Dr Ram Gawas, they spoke about infrastructural needs to be fulfilled by institutions of higher learning.
In the valedictory session participants gave their feedback. The event was attended by 63 participants including principals of higher secondary schools from across the state. Vice-Principal Rashmi Redkar proposed the vote of thanks for both inaugural and valedictory functions. Monisha John and Sanchana Mandrekar compered the workshop.
ADANI STILL RED!
CONTRARY to claims by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Adani group losses over a ten-day session of the stock exchange are still 46%, the most dramatic fall has been in the case of Adani power where net income fell by 96%. The much-talked-about hydrogen project for generating power stopped as the foreign collaborator partner has totally withdrawn energy. A breach of privilege motion has been moved against Rahul Gandhi for his insistence that Narendra Modi and Gautam Adani are partners.
MAKE COWS YOUR VALENTINE!
THE Animal Welfare Board of India has asked all couples to hug cows on Valentine’s Day instead of each other. This will give more significance to animals rights. We wonder whether Padmashri Norma Alvares, president of the Animal Welfare Board, will follow its advice and hug a cow instead of her hubby Claude Alvares!
EMIs GO UP AGAIN!
THE Reserve Bank of India has raised the EMI rates which will result in an increase in the equated monthly instalment. The EMI lists that on a loan of Rs50 lakh the EMI will go up from Rs37,000 to Rs47,000. On a loan of Rs1 crore the EMI will go up from Rs75,000 to Rs90,000. There may be some relief in the panel rates of banks for delayed payments of EMI to be reduced.
MHADEI DIVERSION
AN expert panel is being appointed to study the Mhadei river diversion. This is like closing the stable doors after the horses have bolted. The Karnataka government has already got approval and the funds and the monster works to divert the headwaters of the Mhadei river to the Malaprabha river basin in Karnataka. South Goa Congress MP Francisco Sardinha has tilted towards BJP generously saying that Mhadei waters may be shared with Karnataka for drinking purposes only.
AGNIVEER RECRUITMENT
THE next phase of agniveer recruitment is scheduled to begin on February 10 with a common entrance exam. Those who pass the exam will be eligible to undergo a physical and medical test. The residents of Kolhapur, Satara, Ratnagiri, Sindadurg and Goa will be eligible to participate. The entrance exam will be held in batches from April 12, 2023.