(a) whether the Government has recently started Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning
Programme-DHRUV;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the main aims and objectives of the said programme; and
(d) whether any guidelines has been issued in this regard and if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL ‘NISHANK’)
(a) to (d) The Government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme-
‘DHRUV’ to mentor and nurture talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge so that
they can realise their full potential and contribute to society. The programme was launched on
10th October, 2019 at ISRO, Bengaluru with active participation of State Governments.
Selection of 30 students of Science group and 30 students of Performing Arts group
has been made by an Advisory Committee headed by the Principal Scientific Advisor in
consultation with the Department of Science and Technology, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI
Aayog and National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT), Centre for
Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) and Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture.
During the 14 days programme, structured activities were carried out for students of
Performing Arts group at National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi and for students of Science group at
IIT-Delhi and during evenings, combined activities for both groups were organised. The
students were mentored and nurtured by renowned mentors from IIT- Delhi, Atal Innovation
Mission, NCERT, CCRT etc.
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