Awards and Olympiads

Educational awards are highly important to recognise the outstanding work done by students. The private and public educational institutions grant awards to talented students so that they are further encouraged to perform well. Just like scholarships, awards are also categorised as per various disciplines. If a student does something extraordinary in any subject then he becomes eligible for an award and that is how he further excels in any particular subjects or field.
Following are some important awards and Olympiads:

Student Loans

The government endeavours to provide primary education to all and sundry on a universal basis, higher education is progressively moving into the domain of private sector. The higher education is getting more and more costly and hence the need for institutional funding is necessary in this area. Therefore, educational loans are an investment for economic development and prosperity. Government of India in consultation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banker's Association (IBA) has framed a Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme  to ensure that no deserving student in the Country is deprived of higher education for want of finances. The new scheme covers all type of courses including professional courses in schools and colleges in India and abroad.

Schemes for Higher Education

Higher Education is the shared responsibility of both the Centre and the States. The coordination and determination of standards in institutions is the constitutional obligation of the Central Government. The Central Government provides grants to UGC and establishes Central Universities in the country. Meritorious students, from families with or without necessary means, need an incentive or encouragement to keep on working hard in their studies and go to the next level of education in their academic career. This is where the scholarships and education loans play a crucial role.

International Scholarships/Fellowships

There are a number of scholarships available for students to pursue higher studies outside India. The Government of India, foreign countries and private institutions offer the international scholarships to academically outstanding students. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education administers only those scholarships/fellowships which are being offered by the foreign countries under Cultural Exchange Programmes and other programmes. The subject fields are generally chosen for those subject fields, facilities for which are available in the donor country and also keeping in view the national needs.

Schemes for Secondary Education

Secondary Education is the most significant stage in the educational hierarchy as it prepares the students for higher education and the world of work. The policy at present is to make secondary education of good quality available, accessible and affordable to all young persons in the age group of 14-18. At present, the following schemes targeted at secondary stage (i.e. class IX to XII) are being implemented in the form of Centrally Sponsored Schemes:

Schemes for Elementary Education

With the formulation of National Policy on Education, India initiated a wide range of programmes for achieving the goal of UEE through several schematic and programme interventions, such as Operation Black Board, Shiksha Karmi Project, Lok Jumbish Programme, Mahila Samakhya , District Primary Education Programme etc. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is implemented as India's main programme for universalising elementary education. Its overall goals include universal access and retention, bridging of gender and social category gaps in education and enhancement of learning levels of children.

Government initiatives

The Ministry of Human Resource Development makes every effort to support students with the help of several types of scholarships and schemes so that there are no pecuniary constraints at primary, secondary and higher level. Keeping in view the challenging scenario of global education, the Government of India has ensured to provide abundant opportunities to students with the help of various scholarships and exchange programmes through cooperation with several foreign countries.

Useful Websites for Students

  Students prefer to have detailed information on institutes or organisations for admissions/ jobs before applying them. Internet has become a source for students to get knowledge online. Nowadays, many students prefer online learning as a better alternative because they can easily focus on things they want to learn. So, check out some of the most comprehensive—and reliable—educational, national institutes, govt. organisations websites which would be useful for students and job aspirants.

  1. Academics

Official State & Union Territories Web Portals

Useful Websites providing online services for Citizens of India

Voter ID Card

How to get a voters card in India
Voter’s card is mandatory like the ration card to prove your identity.
What with the elections looming large there is hectic activity in distribution of voter cards. The voter card is very important as you are even required to produce your identity while receiving a courier letter.

In Andhra Pradesh you can take two photographs, one age proof and an address proof and get a voter's card within one hour at any E seva centre.

Ration Card

What is a Ration Card and Why is it Needed?
A Ration Card is a document issued under an order or authority of the State Government, as per the Public Distribution System, for the purchase of essential commodities from fair price shops. State Governments issue distinctive Ration Cards to Above Poverty Line, Below Poverty Line and Antyodaya families and conduct periodical review and checking of Ration Cards.

A Ration Card is a very useful document for Indian citizens. It helps save money by aiding in the procurement of essential commodities at a subsidised rate. It has also become an important tool of identification now-a-days. You may need to produce a copy of your Ration Card as proof of identification when applying for other documents like Domicile Certificate, for inclusion of your name in the Electoral Rolls, etc.

Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card, by the Income Tax Department. PAN is an all India, unique number permanent for an individual's life, and will not change with change of address or station, or change of Assessing Officer, etc.

A PAN number is essential for filing returns. It is mandatory to quote PAN on return of income, all correspondence with any income tax authority.

Online services: 
website: https://www.tin-nsdl.com/ 

Aadhar Card

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification (UID) number which the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is issuing for all Indian residents. The UID number is stored in a centralised database and linked to the basic demographics and biometric information – photograph, ten fingerprints and iris – of each individual.

Benefits
  • Great potential for not-so-privileged, poor and the marginalised people, mostly living in the rural areas
  • Clear proof of identity
  • Facilitate entry for poor and underprivileged residents into the formal banking system
  • Opportunity to avail services provided by the government and the private sector
  • Giving migrants mobility of identity
  • Financial inclusion with deeper penetration of banks, insurance and easy distribution of benefits of government schemes.

India Passport Details

Measures like extensive computerization, decentralization of collection of passport applications through PACCs/DPCs/SPCs, opening of new passport offices and reforms in the Central Passport Organization having fallen short of meeting the fast growing passport demand and heightened expectations of the public, a need was felt for complete overhaul of passport issuance system. To address this need, a Mission Mode Project named Passport Seva Project (PSP) was identified under the National e-Governance Plan. The PSP aims "to deliver all Passport-related services to the citizens in a timely, transparent, more accessible, reliable manner & in a comfortable environment through streamlined processes and committed, trained & motivated workforce".
The PSP has been launched in Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mode with M/s. Tata Consultancy Services as Service Provider. The sovereign and fiduciary functions like verification, granting, issuing/revocation/impounding of passports have been retained by MEA. The ownership and strategic control of the core assets including data/information is with the Ministry.
Passport Seva enables simple, efficient and transparent processes for delivery of passport related services. Apart from creating a countrywide networked environment for Government officials, it aims to integrate with the state police for physical verification of applicant's particulars and antecedents and with India Post for delivery of passports. Key aspects of the service transformation achieved by PSP are as follows :
  1. Increased Network : As extended arms of 37 Passport Offices, 77 Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and 16 Passport Seva Laghu Kendras(PSLK) are being established across the country as part of Passport Seva.
  2. Anywhere Anytime Access : Citizens can submit their passport applications and seek an appointment through the PSP portal(www.passportindia.gov.in) at their convenience. The portal provides comprehensive and latest information on all passport related services. Citizens can plan their visit to the nearest PSK at the appointment date/time, thus avoiding long queues and inconvenience.
  3. State of the Art Technology Infrastructure : Passport Seva is supported by state-of-the-art technology infrastructure which enables end-to-end passport services to be delivered with enhanced security comparable to the best in the world. The photograph and biometrics of the applicants are captured when they visit the PSK. Their applications and supporting documents are digitized and stored in the system for further processing.
  4. Improved Amenities : The PSK provides a world class ambience. Amenities in every PSK include helpful guides, information kiosks, photocopying, food and beverage facilities, public phone booth, baby care, newspapers and journals and television in a comfortable air-conditioned waiting lounge. The Electronic Queue Management System ensures the 'first-in-first-out' principle in application processing.
  5. Call Centre & Helpdesk : A multi-lingual call centre operating in 17 Indian languages enables citizens to obtain passport service related information and receive updates about their passport applications, round the clock, seven days a week. An e-mail based helpdesk also provides information on passport services.
  6. Integration with Police and India Post : The PSP network connects with the State Police across all the states and union territories. The applicant's data is sent electronically for police verification. PSP also provides an interface to India Post for tracking delivery of passport to citizens.

Driving Licence

What is a Driving Licence and Why is it Necessary?
A Driving Licence is an official document certifying that the holder is suitably qualified to drive a motor vehicle or vehicles. Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 in India, no person can drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds a valid Driving Licence issued to him, authorising him to drive a vehicle of that particular category.

In India, two kinds of Driving Licences are issued: Learner's Licence and Permanent Licence. Learner's Licence is valid only for six months. Permanent Licence can be availed only after the expiry of one month from the date of issuance of the Learner's Licence.

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