Mahindra & Mahindra, a key player in the SUV market, is set to reveal the revamped Mahindra XUV 3XO today. This facelifted version, formerly known as the XUV 300, joins the impressive lineup alongside models like the XUV700, Scorpio-N, Scorpio Classic, Thar, Bolero Neo, and Bolero, promising to further strengthen the domestic SUV manufacturer’s offerings.
Exterior Enhancements
The new Mahindra XUV 3XO boasts striking design updates, featuring vertically mounted LED headlamps with LED DRLs flanking a fresh front grille. The SUV also showcases redesigned linked LED taillamps and brand-new 16-inch alloy wheels, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
Interior Revamp
Inside the cabin, the dashboard has undergone a redesign, offering a modernized look. Notable additions include a seven-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a new touchscreen infotainment system, and a digital instrument panel. Moreover, passengers can enjoy the comfort of front ventilated seats and a dual-zone automated climate control system. The segment-first panoramic sunroof adds to the overall premium experience.
Advanced Connectivity
Mahindra introduces the Adrenox Connect technology, allowing owners to remotely control the car’s interior temperature via a smartphone app. This innovative feature enhances convenience and comfort for users, aligning with modern tech expectations.
Technological Advancements
While the availability of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) remains uncertain, if included, the Mahindra XUV 3XO would undoubtedly lead its class in technological sophistication.
Powertrain Options
The Mahindra XUV 3XO 2024 is expected to inherit engine and transmission choices from the XUV300. This includes three engine options: a 1.5-liter diesel, a 1.2-liter Stallions turbocharged gasoline unit, and a 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. Transmission options vary, with six-speed manual and AMT available for certain engines.
Performance and Efficiency
The SUV offers two drive modes, including the intriguing “Zap” mode. Mahindra has teased impressive figures of 20.1 mpg mileage and 0-60 mph speed in 4.5 seconds, although which powertrain these apply to remains undisclosed.
Australia’s La Trobe University has identified key areas to further strengthen its longstanding commitment to Indian Research and Education partnerships during a visit by the University’s New Vice-Chancellor. Professor Theo Farrell, who began as Vice-Chancellor in February this year, has met with a range of Industry, Government and Trade Representatives during a five-day visit to the country.
La Trobe has a proud and successful history in India, partnering with tertiary institutions and organisations on projects that benefit both countries, and helping develop India’s brightest minds through joint education opportunities.
During his visit, Professor Farrell convened several Roundtable discussions with Partners, Industry and Government Representatives, on opportunities to collaborate on areas of mutual interest that address national priorities and that are important for Industry Innovation and Development.
Professor Farrell said there were several priority areas for La Trobe that presented opportunities for deepening relationships in India and developing new partnerships. These include continuing to support and expand student exchanges in India and Australia; developing research focussed on digital technologies and skills innovations; research commercialisation opportunities, and linkages with industry partners. Deepening mutual industry partnerships play to La Trobe’s strengths in areas including smart cities, sustainable agriculture and food security, bio innovation, and in health and care innovation.
“Some of La Trobe’s most important university partners are in India, and we are building important partnerships with industry and businesses in India that leverage our significant expertise in areas including sustainable food and agriculture, health and wellbeing, technology and bio-innovation, ”Professor Farrell said.
“Our expertise in bio-innovation has recently been recognised by BioNTech, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, who have chosen La Trobe’s Melbourne campus as the base for its new mRNA manufacturing facility to develop and test cancer treatments. “In addition, we’re committed to institutional cross-learning, joint intellectual programs and research, collaborative approaches that address industry challenges and joint educational partnerships that provide important valuable learning opportunities for students.” Opportunities for further collaboration and engagement were also discussed at a Leadership Roundtable of all member Universities of the Asian Smart Cities Research Innovation Network (ASCRIN), which was founded by La Trobe University in 2019 and is now its Single Largest Research Internationalisation Initiative with joint investment of more than AUD $43 million (Rs 235 crores)
ASCRIN brings together a network of researchers, global industry partners, government collaborators and start-ups to advance research into smart city-related projects, helping to improve sustainability, liveability and efficiency of cities and towns in the region.
“The Network, with over 250 researchers, has already made significant strides in curating a strong portfolio of impact-based projects aimed at enhancing sustainability, liveability, and efficiency of cities and towns in the region. Our vision is now to build on this and accelerate engagement with industry and government to fast-track commercialisation and adoption pathways,” said Professor Aniruddha Desai, ASCRIN Founder and Co-Director of IIT Kanpur – La Trobe University Research Academy.
The Network has over 50 projects underway that will make a tangible difference in the lives of people in India, including:
Data-driven decision making to improve Dairy supply chains.
Re-using construction and demolition waste to reduce landfill.
Intelligent planning of energy grids to optimise consumption and reduce costs.
Using sensors to improve indoor growing conditions of medicinal crops.
Real-time crash prediction in traffic on urban roads and intersections to increase safety of all road users.
The Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) last year joined other leading tertiary institutions, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS-Pilani) as partners in the Network, which already includes more than 250 researchers and over 70 Joint-PhD projects.
Professor Farrell and Pro Vice Chancellor of TISS, Professor Shankar Das also announced a Joint- PhD program, which will support Indian students to conduct research addressing the growing challenges of urbanisation in Asia.
The La Trobe delegation will celebrate the finalists and winners of the Annual Technology Infusion Grand Challenge, which is designed to encourage undergraduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and Business fields to be confident in their skills and knowledge to produce a solution and solve a concrete problem using next generation smart technologies.
Over 130 students in some 67 teams from 18 universities in the region submitted innovative entries.
Professor Farrell will also visit Mahindra University, where La Trobe has launched a joint Bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering.
The collaboration, initiated in 2023, aligns with India’s National Education Policy 2023 and Australia’s Education Strategy for India, offering a unique opportunity for students to pursue their Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with two years at Mahindra University and two years at La Trobe University. Students will receive a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from both Universities.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
La Trobe University and India
La Trobe University is ranked in the top 1 per cent of Universities worldwide
Times Higher Education (THE), 2021, World University Rankings 2022; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2021, Ranking Web of Universities.
La Trobe has a proud record of educating students from India, with almost 11,000 people born in India amongst our alumni.
Dignitaries La Trobe University has hosted from the Indian subcontinent include Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi, Kapil Dev, Malaika Arora Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi and, most recently, actor, producer and women’s equality advocate, Shah Rukh Khan.
La Trobe offers the Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe University PhD Scholarship, providing a life-changing opportunity for an aspiring female researcher from India to make a meaningful impact in the world.
La Trobe University is one of only two universities in Australia teaching Hindi, and the only Australian University to teach a subject on the history, music, and storytelling of popular Hindi cinema.
La Trobe University is one of the founding members of the Australia India Institute.
The IIT Kanpur – La Trobe Research Academy was established in 2020.
La Trobe has several long-standing teaching partnerships, including with Lady Shri Ram College, which has been running for more than 25 years.
The La Trobe Library collection houses more than 38,000 volumes of monographs, journals, magazines and government publications from India, one of the largest collections in Australia.
La Trobe has been a proud sponsor of the Indian Film Festival in Melbourne since it began in 2010.
About Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai : The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is one of India’s top social science institutions to study non-engineering, technology disciplines that include post graduate degrees in Public Health, Labour, Development, Urban and Public Policy, Cities and Governance, Social Work, Climate Change, Media Studies, and Rural Development among others. Many of their graduates are first generation learners from less wealthy communities and have been active participants in revitalising local communities post disasters. With TISS’ unique study offerings combined with their students’ lived experience of environmental and social issues in the region, this partnership will further contribute to La Trobe’s ASCRIN goals. La Trobe’s humanities and social sciences academics will now have connections to their counterpart researchers at TISS, with opportunities for collaboration with local government and industries in India and Sri Lanka.
Asian Smart Cities Research Innovation Network ASCRIN, an initiative led by La Trobe, works with research focused groups, government, global industry partners and start-ups to develop solutions and evaluate implementation strategies, to improve the sustainability, liveability and efficiency of Asian regions. This also includes a dedicated IIT Kanpur-La Trobe University Research Academy (ASCRIN’s largest node in India). The Network has more than 250 researchers from ASCRIN partner organisations, with more than 70 Joint-PhD projects approved and 45 students so far engaged in those projects, which are exploring issues like the socioeconomic costs of road crashes in India, and how to make data driven quality management accessible to small dairy cooperatives in India.
About La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell Professor Theo Farrell commenced as Vice-Chancellor and President of La Trobe University in February 2024. He brings a deep commitment to advancing academic excellence, building inclusive communities, forging external partnerships, and leading transformative change.
New Delhi,20th March 2024 The second prestigious Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe University PhD Scholarship was today presented to a New Delhi student with a passion to improve health outcomes for vulnerable communities, to study in Australia. During a Gala Dinner in Delhi, La Trobe University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Theo Farrell presented Sumaira Khan with the 2024 Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe University PhD Scholarship, valued at more than $225,000 (AUD).
Sumaira was selected from a competitive field of applicants from across India for the four-year scholarship, which recognises the humanitarian and social justice achievements of Shah Rukh Khan (SRK). The PhD scholarship was made possible through La Trobe’s long-standing partnership with the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Designed to support aspiring female Indian researchers who want to make a meaningful impact in the world, the scholarship enables Sumaira to undertake research at La Trobe’s state-of-the-art facilities in Melbourne, Australia.
Sumaira will work with medical anthropologists Dr Tarryn Phillips and Dr Catherine Trundle to identify ways to improve healthcare for South Asian migrant women in Australia with an elevated risk of Type 2 diabetes. The study seeks to understand the factors that shape and constrain the ability to practice self-care, and inform improved healthcare design, access and equity for healthcare programs in Australia and India. “I’m very grateful to receive the Shah Rukh Khan scholarship. It’s life-changing for me and my family, and I’m excited to interact with La Trobe’s global community of researchers. It really is my proudest achievement,” Sumaira said.
Shah Rukh Khan said he was delighted to support the development of Indian women to pursue solutions to challenges affecting not just Indian communities, but global issues. “Sumaira’s passion to improve health outcomes for vulnerable communities is inspiring, and her journey is a wonderful lesson to other Indian women who want to improve lives through scientific study,” Mr Khan said.
“I am pleased to be able to support Sumaira’s ongoing development and education with this scholarship at La Trobe University in Melbourne.” La Trobe Vice-Chancellor, Professor Theo Farrell, said the University was proud to continue the Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe University PhD Scholarship to a student, whose goal is to support some of the most vulnerable in our community. “This ongoing scholarship is testament to the strong relationship and shared vision La Trobe has with Mr Khan to inspire positive change through education and find solutions for some of the most challenging issues facing the world,” Professor Farrell said. “We are delighted to welcome Sumaira to La Trobe.” Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Director Mitu Bhowmick thanked La Trobe for its ongoing support for furthering the educational opportunities for Indian women.
“I am delighted our festival has been able to bring together SRK and La Trobe University for this scholarship, which provides life-changing opportunities for young Indian female students and inspires future generations,” she said.
Sumaira’s passion for public health grew from her own family’s experiences accessing care for her younger brother when he was diagnosed with severe autism. In 2022, Sumaira graduated with a Master of Public Health from Mumbai’s Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), where she received the academic prize for best first year student for achieving the highest grades in her cohort. She has since completed an internship with Save the Children and Sangath, investigated women’s experiences of open defecation in Delhi and explored the research area of early childhood development in India. Sumaira has also worked with a social development research organization in India exploring the domains of primary health care system strengthening and vaccine hesitancy.
“I’m amazed that I have this opportunity to do research in Australia, I hope my story can connect with young girls across India to inspire them to achieve more, to believe that it’s possible for young women to follow their dreams,” she said. The first recipient of the Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe University PhD Scholarship, Gopika Kottantharayil Bhasi, has completed the first year of her PhD into a field-deployable diagnostic test for honeybee viruses, and with the aim of developing therapies to aid honeybee health.
La Trobe was the first Australian university to award Shah Rukh Khan with an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) during a ceremony at the University’s Melbourne campus in 2019. In recognition of SRK’s wide- ranging humanitarian work, including establishing the Meer Foundation to support and empower women who have survived acid attacks in India.
Background
La Trobe University is a founding partner, supporting the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) since 2010, as the festival’s exclusive University and Learning Partner. Providing a tangible demonstration and differentiation of La Trobe’s support for Indian culture
La Trobe is one of two Australian universities to teach Hindi
Since La Trobe University’s inception in 1964 more than 11,000 students from the Indian subcontinent have graduated from the University
La Trobe University is ranked in the top one percent of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education, 2021) Media Release Media Release: Tuesday 19 March 2024 3:3
Dignitaries that La Trobe University has hosted from the Indian subcontinent include, Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi, Shah Rukh Khan, Kapil Dev, Malaika Arora Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi
In 2005, La Trobe’s Melbourne campus in Bundoora was featured in the first major Bollywood blockbuster film to be made entirely in Australia. Salaam Namaste, the film, collected close to $10million US at the box office.
The La Trobe Library collection houses more than 38,000 volumes of monographs, journals, magazines and government publications from India, one of the largest collections in Australia.
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar are retired IAS officers from 1988 batch.
New Delhi, 14 March 2024
Bureaucrats Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar have been appointed for the two empty slots on the Election Commission of India’s top panel, Congress Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said this afternoon.
Mr Chowdhury was a member of the panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that chose two Election Commissioners to help Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as the poll body prepares for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. In addition to the Prime Minister and Mr Chowdhury, Union Home Minister Amit Shah sat on the panel.
The six names that were shortlisted were those of former officials Utpal Kumar Singh, Pradeep Kumar Tripathi, Gyanesh Kumar, Indevar Pandey, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, and Sudhir Kumar Gangadhar Rahate. Mr. Sandhu and Mr. Kumar are 1988 batch IAS officers. Mr. Kumar is an IAS officer from Kerala, whereas Mr. Sandhu is from Uttarakhand.
Prior to this, Mr. Sandhu had held senior positions in the government, such as chairman of the National Highways Authority of India and chief secretary of Uttarakhand. Mr. Kumar held the position of secretary in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and the Ministry of Cooperation, which was headed by Amit Shah. The two officials have been appointed for the Election Commissioner positions, a day before the Supreme Court considers petitions contesting the selection procedure.
The Supreme Court ordered in March last year that the panel must include the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. However, the Centre later introduced legislation to replace the Chief Justice with a Union Minister. The modification has shifted the process in favour of the Centre.
The Association for Democratic Reforms and Congress politician Jaya Thakur have challenged the procedure in the Supreme Court, and the case will be heard tomorrow.
South Asian University has started the online admission process for the new academic session 2024-25 for all programmes including Bachelor’s, Master’s, Integrated Master’s, MTech and PhD.
The admission brochure for the academic session 2024 -25 was released by the President of the university, Prof. K. K. Aggarwal at a function organised at Foreign Correspondents’ Club here today.
The university is going to introduce new programmes in the Department of Computer Science, namely, BTech, Dual Degree (BTech+MTech), MTech and integrated MSc+MTech from the new academic session.
SAU has plans to introduce more programmes in the near future. The programmes on offer are in the areas of Economics, Biotechnology, Computer Science, International Relations, Legal Studies, Mathematics and Sociology.
The entrance tests for these programmes will be conducted on 20th April & 21th April 2024. This entrance test will be computer-based with multiple choice questions conducted simultaneously across South Asia at designated centres. Applicants will be allowed to take the test on scheduled time slots at the respective test centres of their choice.
The entrance test is compulsory for admission to most of the programmes, however, there are modes of direct admission to some BTech, MTech, Integrated and PhD seats. In the direct mode of admission, certain categories of candidates are exempted from the entrance test and the shortlisting is done on the basis of their scores in certain standard examinations including JEE, GATE and JRF along with their CVs/SOPs/research proposals/letters of recommendations and then called directly for the interview, wherever applicable.
The university offers scholarships and financial assistance to a certain number of students on merit and merit-cum-means basis. Students are also granted specially-created visas. South Asian University is a unique university, jointly established by the governments of the eight SAARC nations. About half the students in SAU are from India while the remaining half are from the rest of the SAARC countries, barring a few students from other regions of the world.
Each SAARC country has a quota of seats but if the number of students from any particular country runs short of the allotted quota, the remaining available seats are filled up by students from other countries as per SAU rules.
Applicants from Non-SAARC countries can apply directly for admission giving details of their academic credentials, without appearing in the entrance test.
The last date for submission of online application on the university website www.sau.int is 31th March 2024. Admission Brochure and other details are available on the university website.
Decarbonizing India was the Theme of this Mahotsav
Harit-Prem Bharat Mahotsav stands to make earth greener
Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, Chairman, National Green Tribunal ( NGT ) gave keynote lecture.
Ar. Christopher Benninger Unveils 9 Principles of Intelligent Urbanisation during his Memorial Lecture
New Delhi, January 24, 2024 –
Prem Jain Memorial Trust hosted a significant event on January 24, 2024, featuring the prestigious Prem Jain Memorial Address and the launch of two impactful books. The event took place at the C D Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, Delhi, as part of the annual Sustainability Festival, Harit-Prem Bharat Mahotsav. Decarbonizing India was the Theme of this Mahotsav. The Memorial Address was delivered by world renowned architect and Urban Planner Ar. Christopher Charles Benninger and the Keynote Speaker was Honorable Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, Chairman, National Green Tribunal ( NGT ) .
The event’s program commenced with the Prem Jain Memorial Address delivered by world renowned architect Ar. Christopher Benninger, followed by a keynote address by NGT Chairman, Justice Adarsh Goel.
Addressing the event legendary architect Ar. Christopher Benninger said only 36% enjoy the rights of the city, while the lives of the remaining 64% remain unsustainable, at the Prem Jain Memorial Address here today.
He offered an exploration of the 9 Principles of Intelligent Urbanisation, including a delicate balance with nature, tradition, and technology. He emphasized the importance of efficiency, human scale, conviviality, an opportunity matrix, balanced movement, and institutional integrity in creating thriving and inclusive urban environments.
The event was part of the annual Sustainability Festival, Harit-Prem Bharat Mahotsav held annually by the Prem Jain Memorial Trust.
In his Keynote Address Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, former Chairman of National Green Tribunal ( NGT ), said, “Dedicated to fostering connections between sustainability champions and the youth of Bharat, this occasion marks the convergence of wisdom, literature, and environmental consciousness.”
He went on to add, “With 351 polluted river stretches and 134 air-polluted cities, the NGT intervenes through suo motu proceedings for effective disposal of cases related to environmental conservation. As guardians of our environment, we must recognize the legal duty to safeguard these resources, preventing their conversion into private ownership. The fight against pollution extends beyond the Ganga cleanup, revealing a stark reality where states like Maharashtra, Assam, and Gujarat contribute significantly to the 351 polluted river stretches, despite their substantial economic contributions.” “Dr. Prem Jain, visionary behind the Green building movement in India, has not only transformed the landscape of the building industry but has also instilled a powerful vision for India – to ascend as a global beacon in the Sustainable Built Environment. As the esteemed Chairman of the Indian Green Building Council ( IGBC ) since 2007, he tirelessly championed a Greener way of life, laying the foundation for India to emerge triumphantly as the world leader in ‘Green.’ Dr. Jain’s legacy as the ‘Father of Green Buildings’ resonates, inspiring a paradigm shift in the conception and design of buildings worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the future of our planet,” said his daughter, Payal Jain.
“Dedicated to fostering connections between sustainability champions and the youth of Bharat, this occasion marks the convergence of wisdom, literature, and environmental consciousness. Today we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Prem Jain, the visionary ‘Father of Green Buildings,’ and strives towards a greener, more sustainable future for Bharat,” said Renu Jain.
Two noteworthy books were also launched during the event:
“PJMT Handbook on Wellness in Educational Institutions”
“Subliminal Bridges of Eco-Poetry” – Poetry addressing climate change
Stakeholder’s Engagement Program Paves the Way for Commercialization of Cutting-Edge Healthcare Technologies, Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Implementation
New Delhi, 20 , 2024 –
AIIMS New Delhi and IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation, under the umbrella of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the year of 2018, proudly announce the successful launch of SETU-2024, a revolutionary initiative aimed at propelling digital healthcare innovation in India.
SETU-2024, a collaborative program, serves as a unique platform for the convergence of AIIMS New Delhi and DRISHTI CPS Foundation, fostering the commercialization of cutting-edge healthcare technologies. This unprecedented collaboration seeks to reshape the healthcare landscape in India by driving innovation from educational institutions and early-stage deep tech startups into real-world applications.
The program brought together key stakeholders from across the nation, including Directors and Senior Doctors from eight AIIMS, researchers from various IITs, technology developers from NITs/IIITs, and experts from Medical and Engineering Institutes. The closed-door setting at AIIMS facilitated meaningful connections between technology developers and potential users, effectively bridging the gap between innovation and implementation.
Prof. Bhupesh Kumar Lad, Project Director of DRISHTI CPS Foundation, welcomed dignitaries and participants, emphasizing the pivotal role of innovation and the foundation’s efforts in fostering collaboration between academia, startups, and healthcare organizations.
The event featured engaging Panel Discussions with experts from various AIIMS, IGIB, National Health Authority, University of Michigan, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and William J Clinton Foundation, among others. These discussions explored challenges and opportunities in digital healthcare, highlighting its pivotal role in advancing the Indian healthcare system. Parallel round table discussions addressed specific healthcare challenges in Radiology, Neurology, Rare Diseases, and other critical areas.
Dr. M C Misra, Former Director of AIIMS New Delhi, and the chief guest of the program, emphasized the crucial role of digitalization in the current healthcare landscape. Dr. M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS New Delhi and the Guest of Honor, underscored the imperative to develop frugal and cost-effective healthcare solutions, aligning with the vision of achieving ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ in the healthcare sector.
SETU-2024 showcased a diverse range of hardware and software products developed by startups and academic researchers funded and mentored by DRISHTI CPS, including decision support systems, 3D modeling solutions, simulation tools, and digitization platforms.
Aditya SG Vyas, CEO of DRISHTI CPS Foundation, concluded the event by highlighting the importance of fostering deeper connections and sought more collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing. With the support of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation remains committed to catalyzing advancements in Digital Healthcare, contributing significantly to the enhancement of healthcare services in India. SETU-2024 stands as a visionary initiative, uniting stakeholders to bridge gaps, foster partnerships, and pave the way for rapid advancements in healthcare technology.
The Health Ministry announced an increase in cases at the same time as the notification of the growing number of the new sub-variant. 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant have been confirmed in India, drawing national attention and raising concerns. JN.1 is now considered to be a variation of interest by the World Health Organisation (WHO), different from its parent lineage BA.2.86. The global health organisation notes that, according to available data, the overall danger posed by JN.1 is still minimal. Experts quickly calm concerns by highlighting the efficacy of current treatments and the mild nature of the sickness, even as the Union Health Ministry stresses the need for prudence.
JN.1 cases have been identified in Goa in excess of 19, with one case each in Kerala and Maharashtra.
Professional views and information about the developing circumstances related to the JN.1 Covid version in India. Remain aware and watchful.
According to data from the Union health ministry, India saw 594 new Covid-19 infections on Thursday, while the total number of active cases rose to 2,669 from 2,311 the day before.
Various reformative provisions introduced for seamless approval process
5th December, 2023 , Delhi :
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) will launch its new Approval Process Handbook for FY 2024- 2027. The launch will take place on December 06, 2023 (Wednesday) at National Media Centre, New Delhi at 11 am onwards.
AICTE Chairman Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Vice Chairman Dr. Abhay Jere and Member Secretary Prof. Rajive Kumar will formally launch the handbook and address media about the new provisions and amendments introduced in the approval process.
The Approval Process Handbook (APH) of AICTE is a roadmap for all Institutions seeking approval from the council to run programmes/courses falling under AICTE’s ambit. Considering the same, AICTE is endeavouring to build a transparent and hassle-free technical education ecosystem by ensuring seamless approvals to the institutions through AICTE Approval Process Handbook. Various amendments and changes have been incorporated in Approval Process Handbook 2024-27 with focus on quality of education, simplicity of procedures and transparency in implementation.
The launch of new APH will add a value in simplifying the approval process, enabling institutions to function in the most efficient and effective manner. The new provisions introduced in the handbook are with a vision to make India a technical hub by 2047.
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