New Delhi – The National Commission for Women (NCW) is pushing for stricter implementation of the POSH Act, 2013, in educational institutions. Concurrently, Russia has announced 300 scholarships for Indian students for the 2026-27 academic year, while a three-day national workshop on nursing policy concluded in New Delhi.
NCW Urges POSH Act Compliance in Educational Institutions
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has urged Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) across India to fully implement the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSH) Act, 2013. This directive follows a recent letter from the NCW aimed at strengthening legal compliance within educational settings.
To support this initiative, the NCW launched the ‘Campus Calling Programme’ in collaboration with Yuvamanthan. The program aims to conduct 800 training and awareness sessions nationwide. These sessions will focus on legal literacy, digital safety, and leadership skills for students.
HEIs must submit a status report on their POSH Act implementation for the 2024-25 academic year. This report should detail the establishment of Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) and existing redressal mechanisms. Institutions should preferably submit these reports through the UGC SAKSHAM Portal.
The NCW also requires HEIs to ensure active participation of faculty and staff in its training programs. Additionally, institutions must strengthen internal monitoring of their POSH mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness.
Russia Offers 300 Scholarships for Indian Students
The Government of the Russian Federation has announced 300 scholarships for Indian students for the 2026-27 academic year. These scholarships cover tuition fees for various fields of study at most Russian universities.
Students can pursue Bachelor’s, Specialist’s, Master’s, PhD, and advanced training programs. Available fields include medicine, engineering, management, humanities, mathematics, and arts.
All applications must be submitted through the official website, education-in-russia.com. The Ministry of Education, Government of India, issued this notice for informational purposes only. It holds no role in the final selection process, which Russia conducts independently.
National Nursing Workshop Focuses on Curriculum and Simulation
A three-day National Consultation and Experience Sharing workshop on Nursing Policy Priorities and Best Practices concluded in New Delhi. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Jhpiego, and the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted the event, which began on November 12, 2025 .
The workshop aimed to advance nursing education and workforce reforms. Discussions on Day 1 focused on developing globally competitive, job-ready nursing graduates. Day 2 emphasized the critical need for competency-based curricula and simulation-based learning. It also showcased innovative practices and addressed leadership, quality assurance, and private-sector partnerships.
Officials, including Dr. Deepika Khakha, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), and Ms. Akansha Ranjan, stressed the importance of collaborative and coordinated policy implementation. The workshop sought to consolidate and scale up best practices. The ultimate goal is to build a resilient and competent nursing workforce for the nation.