Maharashtra’s education department says it has digitised about 90% of teacher records ahead of a government deadline. The move was triggered by the “Shalarth ID scam,” where fake teacher credentials were used to benefit from salaries and job positions. The digital push includes uploading appointment letters, qualifications, and other documents. Physical verification will be done later to ensure integrity. For many teachers, this changes how promotions, salary, and pensions will be handled, and may also expose discrepancies. #EducationReform #TeacherRecords #DigitalIndia #Maharashtra #Transparency #AntiCorruption #EdTech #PublicSector #GovtScam #SchoolAdministration
Maharashtra’s school education department has launched an initiative called Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Vigyaan Wari to encourage scientific curiosity among students. Under it, top performers in science exhibitions will get to visit major scientific institutions: 51 to NASA in the US, 51 to ISRO in Bengaluru, and 21 to the Raman Science Centre in Nagpur. A big emphasis is on rural students—making sure that exposure isn't limited to city kids. The idea is that seeing science in action (and interacting with scientists) can inspire students more than just trophies or certificates. These field visits are being framed as rewards that broaden horizons, offer real exposure, and hopefully spark more interest in STEM among younger students from all backgrounds. #STEMEducation #ScienceOutreach #Inspiration #RuralSchools #NASA #ISRO #Maharashtra #YoungScientists #Curiosity #EducationOpportunity
