Telangana Launches Breakfast Scheme for 1,302 Govt Institutions in Phase-I, Featuring Millet-based Menu

Odisha Announces Free Education from KG to PG in All Govt Institutions, Covers 56,983 NEET Candidates with Free Transport

The Odisha government has launched a landmark education policy offering completely free education from Kindergarten to Postgraduate levels in all state-run institutions. This move, announced during the BJP government's 2-year anniversary, aims at universal access and is coupled with free bus travel for NEET aspirants to mitigate exam-related challenges.

Education Ministry to Push PM-SHRI Scheme in WB, TN, Kerala; Links Samagra Shiksha Funds to NEP 2020 Adoption

The Education Ministry is renewing efforts to implement the flagship PM-SHRI school upgrade scheme in the three non-participating states of West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu following recent political changes. Central funding under Samagra Shiksha has been linked to the scheme's adoption, creating a fiscal lever for policy alignment with the National Education Policy 2020.

Maharashtra Constitutes 9-Member Task Force to Review NEP 2020 Implementation in Higher Education Institutions

Maharashtra's Higher & Technical Education Department has formed a nine-member state-level Task Force to review the implementation of NEP 2020 in universities and colleges. Chaired by former SPPU VC Dr. Nitin Karmalkar, it aims to provide uniform academic guidance and accelerate reforms like the four-year undergraduate degree and Academic Bank of Credit. Aspirants must track this as it's a key state-level governance action on a flagship national policy.

Telangana's Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) Uses 42 Parameters to Rank 242 Castes, Reveals SCs/STs 3x More Backward Than General Castes

Telangana's expert committee has developed a data-driven Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) to measure relative deprivation among 242 caste groups using 42 parameters. The study empirically proves SCs/STs are three times more backward than General Castes and challenges the notion of uniform backwardness within these categories, advocating for a shift from population-based to backwardness-proportional social justice policies.

Telangana Caste Survey Introduces Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) Using 42 Parameters to Measure Relative Deprivation

Telangana's expert committee has created an empirical Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) using 42 parameters to measure caste-based deprivation, challenging the simplistic 'poverty is the only caste' argument. The study finds SCs/STs are 3 times more backward than General Castes, with access to English and private education being the biggest determinant of backwardness, not land ownership. This data-driven approach aims to shift social justice policies from a population-based to a backwardness-proportional resource allocation model.

NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026: Punjab Tops with 82% Class 3 Proficiency, Surpasses Kerala and Launches 118 Schools of Eminence

Punjab has been ranked as India's top-performing state in school education by the NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026, displacing Kerala. This marks a significant shift in educational outcomes driven by state reforms like Mission Samarth and Schools of Eminence, with concrete data showing improved proficiency and infrastructure.

Gujarat HC Suo Motu Cognisance After Maternal Deaths Promises Rs 13.5 Cr Road Under Mukhya Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Two maternal deaths in a remote tribal village in Gujarat due to lack of road access prompted the Gujarat High Court to take suo motu cognisance. The state government promised an Rs 13.5 crore road under Mukhya Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, but forest clearance delays persist, highlighting critical gaps in rural infrastructure and governance.

Ayushman Bharat Launched in West Bengal Covering 1.43 Cr Households, ₹976 Cr Released Under National Health Authority

West Bengal has been integrated into the national Ayushman Bharat scheme after signing an MoU with the National Health Authority, ending its status as the last non-participating state. The rollout will cover 1.43 crore households and includes ₹976 crore in central funds, aiming to benefit migrant workers through inter-state portability and implement stalled central health initiatives like HPV vaccination.