nov 2019

GUJARAT ·       Gujarat eyeing Germany’s dual-education system At a time when the country is grappling with serious problems of employability and talent crunch, Gujarat is looking at Germany’s dual-education system for a solution. In this model, young adults who have completed their schooling divide their time over the next two to three years between a vocational college … Read more

GUJARAT ·       1,000 schools may be merged with better institutions nearby in Gujarat   ð As many as 1,000 primary schools with poor enrolment records are likely to be merged with nearby schools that are functioning smoothly.The state education department under its ‘school consolidation plan’ is aiming to shut down schools with less than 30 students and transfer the … Read more

GUJARAT 35% increase in gold recycling in south Gujarat   Recycling of old gold jewellery has witnessed 35% increase in south Gujarat, as per the estimates of All India Gems and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), with consumers feeling pinch of high gold rates in the wedding season.   According to GJC estimates, gold recycling increased from 56 kilograms … Read more

GUJARAT GMB, GSFC form SPV f INTERNATIONAL   ·       India pledged USD5 mn to the UN Palestine refugee agency   India has announced that it is to contribute $5 million in 2020to theUN Palestine refugee agency. It aims to provide services to refugees in the fields of education and health. The move is to mark solidarity with the … Read more

GUJARAT Focus on afforestation, renewable power as Gujarat special economic zones go green   In a bid to lower carbon footprint, special economic zones (SEZs) across Gujarat will be made more environment friendly. Special initiatives including afforestation, shifting to renewable energy for power requirements and usage of electric vehicles and bicycles for internal transport will be introduced in these … Read more