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GUWAHATI: The All India Primary Teachers Federation (AIPTF) has raised concern over the growing market for Online Education in India leading to increased use of technology in education that has exacerbated existing inequalities and risks undermining the universal right to quality education.
In a statement on the eve of International Day of Education (January 24), the Federation called for the profession to be consulted in the introduction and assessment of education technology. The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic saw new technologies quickly rolled out in our education systems, allowing for classrooms to move online within days of schools closing their doors. Education technology (EdTech) is a fast-growing industry that is expected to be worth US$285.2 billion in 2027. However, a recent UNICEF report reveals that at least 463 million students worldwide have been cut off from education as they have no means to access remote
India to celebrate 13th National Girl Child Day tomorrow to promote female empowerment ANI | Updated: Jan 24, 2021 04:58 IST
By Aiman Khan
New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): To increase the consciousness of people towards female foeticide and to provide new opportunities to the girl child in society, the Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the 13th National Girl Child Day on January 24.
On this occasion, the government of India will organise awareness campaigns under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme.
The government of India had launched the BBBP scheme on January 22, 2015, to address major issues related to female empowerment in the country.