The Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign has now entered the battleground of Bengal Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his third rally in six days. This rally in West Bengal's Barasat witnessed a sea of women supporters and a flood of attacks on the Trinamool Congress.

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The Indian Navy Chief Indian Navy Chief R. Hari Kumar spoke to Wion on board INS Vikrant, India's first Make in India Aircraft Carriers. Speaking to our correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, INS Jatayu Naval base will help in "augment the capabilities". The Base was commissioned in Minicoy, Lakshadweep. He spoke on red sea crisis, the Maldives China engagement, etc.

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Indian Home Minister Amit Shah held meetings on Tuesday with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, and other leaders to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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In the next few weeks, India is heading into a general election and experts say that the polls this year are unlikely to Spook investors. Not very long ago India had famously or rather infamously had been grouped as part of Morgan Stanley's fragile-five economies and 10 years later India happens to be the favorite of the investors take a look.

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Indian Navy is commissioning INS JATAYU at Minicoy Island. The Navy’s first base on the islands, INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti, was commissioned in 2012. Now, the second naval base aims to bolster security infrastructure at the strategically crucial Lakshadweep Islands.

INS Jatayu: Indian Navy commission new naval base at Minicoy island in Lakshadweep

<p>An eight-year-old Indian boy named Subhajit Sahu, whose organs were donated following his death, was cremated with full state honours on Monday (March 4).</p>

<p>Subhajit, a second-grade student, experienced a brain seizure while taking a test at his school. Despite immediate medical attention and efforts to save him, Subhajit slipped into a coma and eventually died on Saturday (March 4).&nbsp;In the face of this devastating loss, Subhajit's family made the&nbsp;decision to donate all of his organs, including kidneys, lungs, liver, eyes, heart, and pancreas.</p>

<p>“I am proud of my son. He died but saved the lives of many. I work in the healthcare sector. So, I know how scarce human organs are. People die waiting for donors. So, we took the decision to donate his organs,” Subhajit’s father Biswajit Sahu told PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/water-crisis-in-bengaluru-housing-society-implements-fine-for-water-misuse-696963">Also read |&nbsp;Water crisis in Bengaluru: Housing society implements fine for water misuse&nbsp;</a></p>

<h2><strong>State honours after organ donation</strong></h2>

<p>The decision to bestow full state honours upon Subhajit aligns with the recent policy announced by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, which ensures that organ donors receive dignified last rites. This policy aims to raise awareness about organ donation and honour individuals who contribute to this life-saving cause.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police Commissioner Panda told PTI, “We hope more people will come forward to donate organs through this initiative."</p>

<p>Full State honours entail that the State Government manages all aspects of the ceremony, which includes wrapping the body in the national flag and conducting a 21-gun salute. Additionally, the government provides financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh (over 6k USD) from the Chief Minister’s fund to the relatives of organ donors.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-farmers-resume-delhi-chalo-march-police-boost-surveillance-at-borders-697130">Also read |&nbsp;India: Farmers resume 'Dilli Chalo' march, police boost surveillance on borders</a></p>

<p>To streamline the organ donation process, the government established a 'State Organ &amp; Tissue Transplant Organisation' in 2019. Furthermore, in 2020, the government introduced the Suraj Award to recognise and honour organ donors.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;PM Modi in Kolkata to inaugurate first-of-its-kind river metro project in India</strong></p>

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An eight-year-old Indian boy named Subhajit Sahu, whose organs were donated following his death, was cremated with full state honours on Monday (March 4). Subhajit, a second-grade student, experienced a brain seizure while taking a test at his school.

An eight-year-old Indian boy named Subhajit Sahu, whose organs were donated following his death, was cremated with full state honours on Monday (March 4). Subhajit, a second-grade student, experienced a brain seizure while taking a test at his school. Despite immediate medical attention and efforts to save him, Subhajit slipped into a coma and eventually died on Saturday (March 4). In the face of this devastating loss, Subhajit's family made the decision to donate all of his organs, including kidneys, lungs, liver, eyes, heart, and pancreas. “I am proud of my son. He died but saved the lives of many. I work in the healthcare sector. So, I know how scarce human organs are. People die waiting for donors. So, we took the decision to donate his organs,” Subhajit’s father Biswajit Sahu told PTI. Also read | Water crisis in Bengaluru: Housing society implements fine for water misuse State honours after organ donation The decision to bestow full state honours upon Subhajit aligns with the recent policy announced by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, which ensures that organ donors receive dignified last rites. This policy aims to raise awareness about organ donation and honour individuals who contribute to this life-saving cause. Police Commissioner Panda told PTI, “We hope more people will come forward to donate organs through this initiative." Full State honours entail that the State Government manages all aspects of the ceremony, which includes wrapping the body in the national flag and conducting a 21-gun salute. Additionally, the government provides financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh (over 6k USD) from the Chief Minister’s fund to the relatives of organ donors. Also read | India: Farmers resume 'Dilli Chalo' march, police boost surveillance on borders To streamline the organ donation process, the government established a 'State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation' in 2019. Furthermore, in 2020, the government introduced the Suraj Award to recognise and honour organ donors. Also watch | PM Modi in Kolkata to inaugurate first-of-its-kind river metro project in India (With inputs from agencies)

8-year-old Indian boy, whose organs were donated after death, cremated with state honours

<p>Google has issued an apology to the Indian government in the aftermath of controversial remarks it made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a Times of India report&nbsp; published on Monday (Mar 4) quoting Minister of State for IT &amp; Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar.</p>

<p>The report mentioned that the US-based tech giant said it is unable to offer any explanations for the unsubstantiated comments on PM Modi made by its artificial intelligence (AI) platform Gemini.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We had sent them a notice, seeking an explanation on the unsubstantiated result thrown up by Gemini regarding a particular query on PM Modi," said Chandrasekhar as quoted. He further added that they replied, saying, "Sorry, the platform is unreliable."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Recently, Chandrasekhar had slammed Google's chat product over a response linking PM Modi to fascism. He had said that Gemini was violating Indian information technology laws and criminal codes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fuss began when an AI-generated response from Gemini claimed that some experts feel PM Modi's policies are "fascist". The response sparked a conflict between the tech giant and the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When a user asked, "Is modi a fascist?". Gemini AI said that the Indian PM had "been accused of implementing policies that some experts have characterised as fascist".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;All about PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision</strong></p>

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<p>While further commenting on the "fascist" label, Gemini had stated that the reason behind this was the ruling party's "Hindu nationalist ideology, its crackdown on dissent and its use of violence against religious minorities".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandrasekhar recently said on X, "These are direct violations of Rule 3(1)(b) of [the IT Rules, 2021] and violations of several provisions of the Criminal code."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-approves-over-15-billion-worth-of-investments-in-semiconductor-fabrication-plants-695331">India as chipmaker for world: Govt approves semiconductor plant investments worth $15bn</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>What is Rule 3(1)(b)?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Rule 3(1)(b) of the IT Rules states that online platforms should inform users "not to host, display, upload, modify… or share any information that… belongs to another person,… is grossly harmful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, paedophilic, or otherwise unlawful in any manner".&nbsp;</p>

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Google has issued an apology to the Indian government in the aftermath of controversial remarks it made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a Times of India report published on Monday (Mar 4) quoting Minister of State for IT & Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

Google has issued an apology to the Indian government in the aftermath of controversial remarks it made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a Times of India report published on Monday (Mar 4) quoting Minister of State for IT & Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The report mentioned that the US-based tech giant said it is unable to offer any explanations for the unsubstantiated comments on PM Modi made by its artificial intelligence (AI) platform Gemini. "We had sent them a notice, seeking an explanation on the unsubstantiated result thrown up by Gemini regarding a particular query on PM Modi," said Chandrasekhar as quoted. He further added that they replied, saying, "Sorry, the platform is unreliable." Also read: 'Live long and prosper': Star Trek may hold the key to effectively communicating with AI chatbots Recently, Chandrasekhar had slammed Google's chat product over a response linking PM Modi to fascism. He had said that Gemini was violating Indian information technology laws and criminal codes. The fuss began when an AI-generated response from Gemini claimed that some experts feel PM Modi's policies are "fascist". The response sparked a conflict between the tech giant and the government. When a user asked, "Is modi a fascist?". Gemini AI said that the Indian PM had "been accused of implementing policies that some experts have characterised as fascist". Watch: All about PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision × While further commenting on the "fascist" label, Gemini had stated that the reason behind this was the ruling party's "Hindu nationalist ideology, its crackdown on dissent and its use of violence against religious minorities". Chandrasekhar recently said on X, "These are direct violations of Rule 3(1)(b) of [the IT Rules, 2021] and violations of several provisions of the Criminal code." Also read: India as chipmaker for world: Govt approves semiconductor plant investments worth $15bn What is Rule 3(1)(b)? Rule 3(1)(b) of the IT Rules states that online platforms should inform users "not to host, display, upload, modify… or share any information that… belongs to another person,… is grossly harmful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, paedophilic, or otherwise unlawful in any manner". (With inputs from agencies)

Google sorry over ‘unreliable’ platform Gemini after controversial remarks on PM Modi

<p>India said that the UN Human Rights body's 'concerns' about the country's&nbsp;Lok Sabha Elections 2024 later this summer were&nbsp;'unwarranted'. India's response came during the general debate on the oral update by the UN Human Rights agency's&nbsp;High Commissioner&nbsp;Volker Türk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking at the&nbsp;55th session of the Human Rights Council, Türk said that India's general elections will be "unique in scale" but added that he was&nbsp;"concerned by increasing restrictions on the civic space – with human rights defenders, journalists and perceived critics targeted – as well as by hate speech and discrimination against minorities, especially Muslims".&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Arindam Bagchi, said that Türk's concerns about India's elections&nbsp;are "unwarranted and do not reflect the reality of the largest democracy in the world."</p>

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<p>"In any democracy, argumentation is natural. It is imperative that those in positions of authority do not allow their judgement to be clouded by propaganda," Bagchi added.</p>

<p>Referring to the nature of India's democratic polity, Bagchi said that the country's constitutional values are backed by&nbsp;"fiercely independent institutions, including a robust judiciary, that aim to protect the rights of all."</p>

<p>"Our electoral process has been characterised by a high degree of people’s participation and full faith in the electoral mandate by all. In fact, we are privileged that many across the world seek to learn from our experience and aspire to emulate it," Bagchi added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Unravelling performance of Indian economy before and after polls</strong></p>

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<p>In the past years, the effectiveness of India's Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for speedy voting process has garnered accolades across the world.</p>

<p>"We have no doubt that as in numerous occasions in the past, the Indian people will freely exercise their vote to choose a government that they believe can best give voice and flight to their aspirations," Bagchi said.</p>

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<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third term in a row during the upcoming General Elections. His Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is up against the Congress-party-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. (I.N.D.I.A).&nbsp;</p>


India said that the UN Human Rights body's 'concerns' about the country's Lok Sabha Elections 2024 later this summer were 'unwarranted'. India's response came during the general debate on the oral update by the UN Human Rights agency's High Commissioner Volker Türk.

India said that the UN Human Rights body's 'concerns' about the country's Lok Sabha Elections 2024 later this summer were 'unwarranted'. India's response came during the general debate on the oral update by the UN Human Rights agency's High Commissioner Volker Türk. Speaking at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, Türk said that India's general elections will be "unique in scale" but added that he was "concerned by increasing restrictions on the civic space – with human rights defenders, journalists and perceived critics targeted – as well as by hate speech and discrimination against minorities, especially Muslims". India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Arindam Bagchi, said that Türk's concerns about India's elections are "unwarranted and do not reflect the reality of the largest democracy in the world." Also read | India's foreign ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi appointed as country's next envoy to UN in Geneva "In any democracy, argumentation is natural. It is imperative that those in positions of authority do not allow their judgement to be clouded by propaganda," Bagchi added. Referring to the nature of India's democratic polity, Bagchi said that the country's constitutional values are backed by "fiercely independent institutions, including a robust judiciary, that aim to protect the rights of all." "Our electoral process has been characterised by a high degree of people’s participation and full faith in the electoral mandate by all. In fact, we are privileged that many across the world seek to learn from our experience and aspire to emulate it," Bagchi added. Also watch | Unravelling performance of Indian economy before and after polls × In the past years, the effectiveness of India's Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for speedy voting process has garnered accolades across the world. "We have no doubt that as in numerous occasions in the past, the Indian people will freely exercise their vote to choose a government that they believe can best give voice and flight to their aspirations," Bagchi said. India's Statement in today's General Debate at #HRC55 pic.twitter.com/SjrXikVAbB — India at UN, Geneva (@IndiaUNGeneva) March 4, 2024 × India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third term in a row during the upcoming General Elections. His Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is up against the Congress-party-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. (I.N.D.I.A).

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: India dismisses UN agency's 'unwarranted' concerns

<p>Indian farmers are set to resume their 'Dilli Chalo' march on Wednesday (Mar 6) in a bid to amplify their demands&nbsp;over various issues, including Minimum Support Price (MSP) assurance, and relief from debt burden, among others.</p>

<p>Notably, since February 13, farmers have entrenched themselves at various points along Delhi borders with&nbsp;their tractors.</p>

<p>The farmers are demanding a law guaranteeing MSP as well as the withdrawal of prior police charges against protesters during the Lakhimpur Kheri violence,&nbsp;a tragic incident that occurred on October 3, 2021, in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh where a convoy of vehicles clashed with another group resulting in the death of&nbsp;eight people, including four farmers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) issued a nationwide call to converge on Delhi this Wednesday (Mar 6) to continue their protest against the central government.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In anticipation, Delhi Police have escalated monitoring at the Tikri, Singhu, and Ghazipur borders in a bid to avoid any untoward incident in light of the demonstrations.&nbsp;"We have stepped up security at all three borders. However, we are not shutting any border or route but vehicle checking will take place," a police officer reportedly said.</p>

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<p>"It is the 23rd day of the protest that was launched by the KMM and SKM (non-political). Like we announced earlier, farmers from other states will start marching towards Delhi from today. They won't come on tractor-trolleys and that's why I don't think anyone would be able to reach (Delhi) today. The situation would be clear by March 10," farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said, reported PTI news agency.</p>

<p>Despite encountering hurdles at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana during their initial 'Dilli Chalo' call, farmers remain steadfast in their pursuit.</p>

<h2><strong>'Rail roko' on March 10&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Protesting farmers have scheduled a four-hour nationwide 'rail roko' on March 10.&nbsp;"We may have to fight today, tomorrow, but we will continue to fight for our rights," farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, reports said that the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called for a Mahapanchayat in the capital city of Delhi on March 14.&nbsp;Despite multiple rounds of dialogue, the impasse between farmers and the government continues.</p>

<p>Earlier, the farmers rejected the government's offer to purchase five crops -&nbsp;moong dal, urad dal, cotton, tur dal, and maize at MSP for five years. Protesting farmers are resolute in their demands.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian farmers are set to resume their 'Dilli Chalo' march on Wednesday (Mar 6) in a bid to amplify their demands over various issues, including Minimum Support Price (MSP) assurance, and relief from debt burden, among others.

Indian farmers are set to resume their 'Dilli Chalo' march on Wednesday (Mar 6) in a bid to amplify their demands over various issues, including Minimum Support Price (MSP) assurance, and relief from debt burden, among others. Notably, since February 13, farmers have entrenched themselves at various points along Delhi borders with their tractors. The farmers are demanding a law guaranteeing MSP as well as the withdrawal of prior police charges against protesters during the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, a tragic incident that occurred on October 3, 2021, in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh where a convoy of vehicles clashed with another group resulting in the death of eight people, including four farmers. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) issued a nationwide call to converge on Delhi this Wednesday (Mar 6) to continue their protest against the central government. Also Read | India Prime Minister Modi inaugurates 17-kilometre extension of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor In anticipation, Delhi Police have escalated monitoring at the Tikri, Singhu, and Ghazipur borders in a bid to avoid any untoward incident in light of the demonstrations. "We have stepped up security at all three borders. However, we are not shutting any border or route but vehicle checking will take place," a police officer reportedly said. Also Read | PM Modi inaugurates India's first underwater metro, other projects worth $1.85bn "It is the 23rd day of the protest that was launched by the KMM and SKM (non-political). Like we announced earlier, farmers from other states will start marching towards Delhi from today. They won't come on tractor-trolleys and that's why I don't think anyone would be able to reach (Delhi) today. The situation would be clear by March 10," farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said, reported PTI news agency. Despite encountering hurdles at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana during their initial 'Dilli Chalo' call, farmers remain steadfast in their pursuit. 'Rail roko' on March 10 Protesting farmers have scheduled a four-hour nationwide 'rail roko' on March 10. "We may have to fight today, tomorrow, but we will continue to fight for our rights," farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said. Watch | India Defence Min Rajnath Singh lauds Indian Navy, says 'Want to create an environment of peace' × Meanwhile, reports said that the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called for a Mahapanchayat in the capital city of Delhi on March 14. Despite multiple rounds of dialogue, the impasse between farmers and the government continues. Earlier, the farmers rejected the government's offer to purchase five crops - moong dal, urad dal, cotton, tur dal, and maize at MSP for five years. Protesting farmers are resolute in their demands. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Farmers resume 'Dilli Chalo' march, police boost surveillance on borders

China has signed a secret military assistance deal with the Maldives. Is Beijing laying the foundation for a new outpost in the Indian Ocean? Here's a report.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's marathon meeting with his council of ministers has brought to light crucial discussions on India's future trajectory. At the heart of this gathering was the unveiling of the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision document, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for the nation's development. But can it really prove effective in the face of growing geopolitical uncertainties? While recent reports highlight India's economic resilience and projected growth, challenges persist on the development path. Geopolitical instability, subdued global demand, and high debt-to-GDP ratios present formidable obstacles.

Spotlight on 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision

India's National Investigation Agency has raided 17 locations across 7 states in India in the Bengaluru radicalisation case. This comes days after the Rameshwaram blast. Is there a link between the two?

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The Indian government has launched a new online portal, ‘Chakshu’ where citizens can report potential cases of calls and text messages by fraudsters. Watch in for more details!

Chakshu Portal: India unveils platform for fraud calls, texts

Why did the Supreme Court term the Electoral Bonds Scheme as unconstitutional and what are the potential repercussions of this judgment on political parties, particularly in this election year?

Electoral bonds: Opposition corners Modi government

A day after the RJD chief took a jibe at PM Modi that he doesn't have a family, the BJP launched 'Modi Ka Parivar' campaign.

India: "Modi ka Parivar" adds ammo to BJP's campaig

Amid complicated diplomatic relations with India, Maldives has signed a defence agreement with China. This is being done in a bit to strengthen bilateral ties with the Asian superpower.

Maldives-China ink defence deal, Muizzu strengthens pro-China tilt

<p>India's National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) has ushered in a new era of student evaluation by discarding previous grading methods. The recently unveiled Holistic Progress Card (HPC), developed by PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) under the NCERT umbrella, marks a paradigm shift in assessing students' overall progress.</p>

<h2><strong>What is a Holistic Progress Card?</strong></h2>

<p>Designed for foundational (Classes 1 and 2), preparatory (Classes 3 to 5), and middle stages (Classes 6 to 8), the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) incorporates feedback from parents, classmates, and even self-evaluation by students.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The approach aims to provide a comprehensive view of students' academic performance, cognitive abilities, socio-emotional skills, and creativity during class activities.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>It means a departure from the reliance on year-end examinations, the HPC aligns with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) to prioritise a learner-centric evaluation. This entails considering various aspects of learning, diverse skills, and competencies, instead of focusing solely on test scores.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Indian students don't want to go to Canada</strong></p>

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<p>The HPC introduces a descriptive evaluation format, where students actively participate in assessing their own performance and that of their peers. It encourages students to reflect on their progress through statements such as "I learned something new" or "I expressed my creativity."</p>

<p>At the middle stage (Classes 6 to 8), students are prompted to set academic and personal goals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An "ambition card" allows students to outline their aspirations, areas for improvement, and the necessary skills and habits to fulfill their ambitions.</p>

<p>The HPC seeks to involve parents in the learning process, integrating their insights on homework, classroom engagement, and balancing screen time with extracurricular activities. Peer evaluation is also a key element, with students assessing their classmates' contributions to activities.</p>

<p>Following a successful pilot study in select states in March 2023, the NCERT has urged all states and union territories to implement the HPC. Currently, approximately 15 to 16 states, UTs, and CBSE schools have embraced the HPC, with others at various stages of implementation.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) has ushered in a new era of student evaluation by discarding previous grading methods. The recently unveiled Holistic Progress Card (HPC), developed by PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) under the NCERT umbrella, marks a paradigm shift in assessing students' overall progress.

India's National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) has ushered in a new era of student evaluation by discarding previous grading methods. The recently unveiled Holistic Progress Card (HPC), developed by PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) under the NCERT umbrella, marks a paradigm shift in assessing students' overall progress. What is a Holistic Progress Card? Designed for foundational (Classes 1 and 2), preparatory (Classes 3 to 5), and middle stages (Classes 6 to 8), the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) incorporates feedback from parents, classmates, and even self-evaluation by students. Also read | India: What is APAAR? Govt plans 'One Nation, One Student ID' for school students | Details The approach aims to provide a comprehensive view of students' academic performance, cognitive abilities, socio-emotional skills, and creativity during class activities. What does it mean? It means a departure from the reliance on year-end examinations, the HPC aligns with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) to prioritise a learner-centric evaluation. This entails considering various aspects of learning, diverse skills, and competencies, instead of focusing solely on test scores. Also watch | Gravitas: Indian students don't want to go to Canada × The HPC introduces a descriptive evaluation format, where students actively participate in assessing their own performance and that of their peers. It encourages students to reflect on their progress through statements such as "I learned something new" or "I expressed my creativity." At the middle stage (Classes 6 to 8), students are prompted to set academic and personal goals. An "ambition card" allows students to outline their aspirations, areas for improvement, and the necessary skills and habits to fulfill their ambitions. The HPC seeks to involve parents in the learning process, integrating their insights on homework, classroom engagement, and balancing screen time with extracurricular activities. Peer evaluation is also a key element, with students assessing their classmates' contributions to activities. Following a successful pilot study in select states in March 2023, the NCERT has urged all states and union territories to implement the HPC. Currently, approximately 15 to 16 states, UTs, and CBSE schools have embraced the HPC, with others at various stages of implementation. (With inputs from agencies)

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