digital literacy

Amaravati, April 9 – The Andhra Pradesh government will prepare a comprehensive regulatory framework to restrict children under 13 years of age from accessing social media and to design a digital environment appropriate for teenagers.On Thursday, State Minister for Education, IT, and...

Amaravati, April 9 Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday directed officials to draft a comprehensive law to regulate access to social media for children below 13 years of age.The minister chaired a Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting with senior officials and representatives of major...

Raipur, April 9 Sustained efforts are underway to transform Chhattisgarh's education system into a technology-driven and innovation-led model aligned with future needs, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Thursday.A government release said Sai made the statement while interacting with Sanjay...

New Delhi, April 7 In a move aimed at fostering a more inclusive society for the elderly, NGO Vayah Vikas inaugurated its Delhi-NCR Chapter at the India International Centre on Tuesday.The launch was held under the theme 'Uniting for Senior Empowerment'.The Bengaluru-based public trust...

Itanagar, April 2 Women's empowerment is central to building a self-reliant and prosperous state, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Thursday, highlighting the role of the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) in strengthening rural communities and creating sustainable livelihood...

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has called for the introduction of Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Indian languages, in line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP). Launching the Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence...

Bengaluru, April 1 – The Karnataka government announced a draft policy on Wednesday aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health."The 'Responsible Digital Use Among Students' policy has been...

Bengaluru, April 1 The Karnataka government on Wednesday unveiled a draft policy aimed at addressing growing concerns about excessive and unsafe use of digital technology among students, with a strong focus on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behavior through a structured...

Jammu, March 31 The Jammu and Kashmir government is making concerted efforts to strengthen the educational ecosystem, with a particular focus on ensuring all necessary facilities in schools run by the government, Education Minister Sakeena Itoo said on Tuesday.Responding to a question from...

Washington, March 25 – First Lady Melania Trump launched a new global coalition bringing together 45 countries and major technology companies, calling for a coordinated effort to expand access to education and technology for children worldwide.Speaking at the inaugural “Fostering the Future...

Bengaluru, March 23 The Karnataka government has proposed a draft policy for responsible digital use among students, amid growing concerns about excessive screen time, technology addiction, and cyber risks, emphasizing the need for schools to incorporate digital wellness into the curriculum for...

Bengaluru, March 23 Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa said on Monday that the government will introduce a comprehensive framework to regulate the use of mobile phones and social media among students under 16 years of age, acknowledging growing concerns about its...

Mumbai, March 12 Adani Group's CSR arm, Adani Foundation, plans to empower one million women across the country under its Swabhimaan initiative, its chairperson Priti Adani said on Thursday, while asserting that empowering a woman is not merely helping an individual but investing in the future...

Bengaluru, March 12 The Karnataka government on Thursday expanded its partnership with the British Council to strengthen English language learning, library services, and knowledge access in rural areas through the state's Gram Panchayat Arivu Kendras.Under this collaboration by the State's...

New Delhi, March 11 Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted India's progress towards women-led development and reaffirmed the country's commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening access to justice at a United Nations event in New York...

Chandigarh, March 10 – Chandigarh has achieved a major milestone by attaining a literacy rate of 99.93 per cent, making it a fully literate Union Territory (UT).To celebrate this achievement, the Education Department of the Chandigarh Administration organized a felicitation ceremony on Tuesday...

New Delhi, March 10 Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Milind Murli Deora urged the government on Tuesday to make social media companies more accountable, as he highlighted the adverse impact of digital platforms, especially on teenagers.Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Deora...

The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) celebrated International Women's Day across all districts of J&K, with a series of awareness and community mobilization activities aimed at empowering women and strengthening their role in community development.The celebrations were...

Hyderabad, March 6 BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said on Friday that the younger generation should take an interest in politics instead of viewing it as a "dirty game".Swaraj, who spoke at an event organized here by Telangana BJP's Mahila Morcha to celebrate International Women's Day, also said that...

Jaipur, March 6 More than 16 lakh women across Rajasthan have become "Lakhpati Didi" (Millionaire Sisters) due to the state government's initiatives towards women's empowerment and financial inclusion, officials said."To provide economic support and employment opportunities for rural women...