Anaemia in children on the rise in India; 72.7% under-5 kids in rural Madhya Pradesh anaemic
According to the National Family Health Survey-5 (2020-21) released today, child nutrition indicators have slightly improved in rural India, but anaemia continues to be a concern. In Rajasthan, stunting has decreased from 40.8% in NFHS-4 to 32.6% in NFHS-5. However, 72.4% of rural kids are anaemic.
Band, baaja, books: Delhi family hires band to celebrate school reopening, video viral
To celebrate their child’s return to school after prolonged lockdowns, a family hired a small band to play festive music outside the school gate. A video of the amusing sight has now taken social media by storm.
National Achievement Survey to be held on November 12
The next round of the National Achievement Survey (NAS), aimed at assessing competencies of students of third, fifth, eighth and tenth grades, will be held across the country on November 12 this year, as per the Union Education Ministry.
Need to restore normalcy in education, says govt
In as many as 22 states and union territories, schools have been allowed to resume as the Covid-19 outbreak has receeded across the country, according to the government.
Report warns of deepening inequalities as schools reopen
The report said special efforts need to be made to recover language and mathematics competencies and for adopting a socio-emotional development approach
Report warns of deepening inequalities as schools reopen
The report said special efforts need to be made to recover language and mathematics competencies and for adopting a socio-emotional development approach