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Why Punjab girls are missing from the STEM Revolution, and what needs to change

July 01, 2025 9:44 am

Punjab ranks the lowest in Science stream enrolment for girls in grades 11-12 at a mere 16%, compared to 59% in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand (29%), and Rajasthan (20%).

Azim Premji Foundation announces higher education scholarships for 2.5 lakh girls

May 15, 2025 9:03 pm

The Azim Premji Scholarship is open to girl students who have passed Class 10 and 12 from government schools in 18 states.

Pune: Walk to promote women education held at Sambhaji Garden

February 10, 2025 12:27 am

Over 300 people joined for the early morning event along with eminent education officers.

Full fee reimbursement for female students from OBC, EWS categories in professional courses

July 09, 2024 9:43 am

New admissions as well students currently pursuing their education degree will also be eligible for the scheme.

In a pattern repeated in many industrializing societies, when more women gain jobs it prompts families to invest further in education for girls.

Women in India Face a Jobs Crisis. Are Factories the Solution?

July 03, 2024 10:00 pm

If jobs were available, more women would confront social strictures in pursuit of economic advancement, economists say. This is especially so as India has, in recent decades, significantly increased investments in education for girls.

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Madhya Pradesh government to pay college fees for girl students under Ladli Lakshmi scheme

May 03, 2023 8:48 pm

The state government will deposit fees for girl students selected to study in medical, IIT, IIM, law institutes and other prestigious educational institutions under its Ladli Laxmi scheme.

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MP govt to pay college fees for girls enrolled in engineering, law, IIT and medical colleges

May 04, 2023 8:45 am

“We have decided that under the Ladli Laxmi Yojana, fees for engineering, law, IIT and medical colleges will not be paid by parents, but by Shivraj 'mama',” the chief minister said.

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NTPC launches Girl Empowerment Mission in Assam to train 40 minors

July 14, 2022 9:30 am

"We have shortlisted 40 girls of age group 10-12 years. The exercise has come a long way right from the baseline survey, medical examination, registration process and finally at this campus," NTPC Executive Director said in a statement.

Boys at greater risk of repeating grades, failing to complete education than girls: UNESCO

April 11, 2022 9:29 am

The report titled 'Leave no child behind: Global report on boys' disengagement from education' pointed out that over 132 million boys of primary and secondary school age are out of school.

US cancels Taliban talks over reversal on girls' education

March 27, 2022 1:53 pm

The Taliban had promised a softer rule when they returned to power last year, claiming they respect women's rights in line with their interpretation of Islamic law, Shariah.