Ministry specifies academic initiatives for strengthening research, student participation in democracy and election management
The Hindu·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
State Higher Education Ministry directs universities and colleges to undertake three academic initiatives for strengthening research and student participation in democracy and election management. The Election Commission of India's Indian International Institute of Democracy and Election Management launched these programmes, including international academic conference, student research challenge, and academic outreach programme. All collegiate and technical education institutions must participate.
Key Entities
State Higher Education MinistryElection Commission of IndiaIndian International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM)Universities and collegesStudent research challenge