NABH to fix deadline for full accreditation, but not all hospitals keen despite perks
AIIMS Delhi among hospitals with just entry-level certification, NABH data shows. Hospitals in tier 2 & 3 cities don’t opt for full accreditation due to resource constraints, experts say. Key Points
ThePrintFor those keen to become accredited investors, Sebi simplifies the process. Details here
Sebi has recently streamlined the process of granting accreditation to investors. The circular states that the accreditation agencies will give their approval only on the basis of KYC and the financial information of applicants. Key Points
mintGovernment panel recommends simpler, binary accreditation of Higher Education Institutes including IITs
A government panel report proposes that Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) be brought into a new national accreditation system. The report reveals a new framework replacing current accreditation regimes, with the system being based on one clear classification system and crowdsourcing to validate data. Currently, just 30% of HEI opt for accreditation, so the new system aims to take account of a greater number of higher education institutes. Key Points
Economic TimesSLCM’s AI-based app Agri Reach gets NABL accreditation
The smartphone application uses artificial intelligence to conduct a quality check of agricultural products by simply taking a picture. The app analyses the image for a variety of quality metrics. Key Points
Economic TimesBihar’s first: CUSB gets NAAC A++ grade to join the elite list of universities
Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) has received an A++ grade, the highest in its grading scale, from the National Assessment and accreditation Council (NAAC), making it the first university in the state to receive such an honor. The ranking puts CUSB on the list of elite institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru University and Indian Institute of Science. CUSB?s A++ grade is significant, as most of Bihar?s institutions don?t even have accreditation. Key Points
Hindustan Times
U.N.-recognised Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions keeps NHRC waiting over ‘political meddling’
The U.N.-recognised Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions has deferred accreditation of National Human Rights Commission, India (NHRC-India) over political interference in appointments, involving police in probes into human rights violations, and poor cooperation with civil society Key Points
The Hindu