Mangaluru: St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, which recently attained the status of a Deemed-to-be University, has secured the 58th rank among colleges in India under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. The survey is conducted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
St Aloysius College made a significant leap from its previous position, improving from 80th place last year to 58th this year. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ, Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), expressed pride in the institution's achievement. "This improvement by 22 ranks is a testament to the significant enhancement of our quality and standards," he stated.
The NIRF survey assesses the quality of education provided by higher educational institutions in India, evaluating parameters such as Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Perception, and Outreach and Inclusivity.
“St Aloysius has been performing well in all across these parameters. Most of our faculty members have attained PhDs, contributing significantly to our success. Additionally, our outreach program, Sahaya, allows students to engage with the elderly, orphans, and differently-abled individuals,” shared Dr Alwyn DSa, Registrar, St Aloysius College (Autonomous).
Dr Ronald Nazareth, Registrar of St Aloysius College (Deemed to be University), highlighted the national recognition's impact, stating, "This acknowledgment by NIRF has inspired us to continue striving for excellence.” We strive to make a difference in which everybody can benefit, he added.
With a legacy spanning over 140 years, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) has introduced several innovative programs as part of its curriculum. The institution is also planning to launch law and engineering courses in the upcoming academic years.
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Bengaluru, Aug 11 (PTI): In response to a planned three-day strike by ASHA workers starting August 12, the Karnataka Health Department on Monday issued a notice prohibiting all officers and staff from taking leave during the protest period, except in cases of medical emergencies.
Accredited Social Health Activists workers are demanding the fixed honorarium of Rs 10,000 promised by the state government in January. They have announced a continuous state-level protest from August 12 to 14.
The notice stated, “Information about ASHA workers absent from duty within district limits will be collected daily from primary health centres, compiled at the district level, and submitted to the commissionerate by 3 pm during the protest.”
The Health Department also urged community health officers, primary health protection officers, health inspectors, and Anganwadi workers to cooperate in ensuring that health services to the public remain uninterrupted.