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Since 2007-08, The elementary education budget of country has more than doubled, from Rs 68,853 crore to Rs 147,059 crore this fiscal, but the students of III-standard who could read a textbook of standard-I has decreased in number from just under 50 per cent five years ago, to some 30 per cent in 2012″- reports the Business Standard.

There is a huge gap of time between the spending and the development achieved. Even after growing at annual growth rate of 16.5% during FY 05-12, a loophole is formed with these various facets of Indian education market that is required to be bridged upon. Learnmile Solutions focuses on empowering a positive shift in the education domain completely. The need for research in education sector and all its related segments is unparallel because this gap needs to be looked upon. All firms are backed by detailed research before it publishes a research report. There is great need of improvement in the children”s literature of India because this issue is very sensitive for our country and Learnmile has recently conducted all primary and secondary research in the field of literature.

As the technology is increasing very fast and is gradually taking over the scholastic domain in schools besides the normal blackboard route, there is a great requirement of assessing the impact of such techniques. To help discover the impact of using ICT in schools on the learners” behavioral pattern and achievement, the need for pre-and post-impact study can”t be ignored. To know the pro”s and con”s of any business, Research reports helps us very much and worked upon for a research firm”s own repository.

Similarly, reports assessing the behavior of children in education- specific as well as co-scholastic domain can contribute towards greater child development. As Manisha Chaudhry, Head of Content Development at Pratham Books says “”96% of the children in the age band of 3-16 years are now enrolled in schools…”, the scope for better enrichment of children”s behavior in the society is definitely possible. More research reports on different aspects of child development can be brought out with the aid of proper research, and these can be the backbone for the common man to understand child behavior.

All the stakeholders like teachers, principals and parents can get a better option for their child with the help of research reports around education because with these reports they have a basket of options and can choose the best. When there are conscious guardians who take research reports as their helping hand than decisions on issues like- the choice of subjects, the school a child can go to, co-curricular activities that he can be a part of, can be weighed properly. Learnmile brings out an e-periodical every month titled “Educast” in which issues related to education and child development are regularly addressed by a panel of experts. This magazine is subscribed to, free of cost by 11,000 principals, teachers and parents across the country today.

Everyone knows how education is important in human life. Our life is incomplete without education or knowledge. Education teaches us good habits, good behavioral manners and also makes us a quality human being. Education can be done by attending schools or colleges and also by joining distance learning. Nowadays, people prefer joining distance education courses or E-learning courses as it gives the freedom to the student to learn while they want to earn.

Advantages of distance education are countless. Distance education in India guides natural and complex awareness and contacts with the same before choosing distance education courses, which allows you to flexibly learn the discipline of your liking from your home itself. Searching any distance education university or distance education programs have become easy with the help world wide web i.e. Internet. Many students are confused while selecting the college and the relevant course for their career growth. Many colleges and institutes provide distance education courses in India. These colleges and institutes also have a facility of engineering distance education and management distance education. You will surely get a standard and planned education which will help you to move ahead in your career. It is essential as the future life is totally depending upon the career you choose in your early age. The quality of education depends upon the University or the institute you choose from several alternatives. Out of the huge list of colleges and institutes, it will be difficult to choose but you can analyze the quality of education, the popularity and the tuition fees. You should also understand the establishment of the institute as there are few institutes which are might fraudulent and their main aim is to deceive the innocent students. Before taking an admission to any distance education institute in India, check that institute or college is having an official approval from the authorized university.

Initially, achieving engineering or management degrees were difficult and without joining any college or institute it was not possible, but now distance education through engineering or management is easily possible. The certificates received from distance education institutes in India are also considered by Indian as well as universities in abroad.

While choosing the distance education course in India, you will get the freedom of your choice as you will not be under the control of any teacher or mentor who will guide you or instruct you all the time. As you will be a distance learner you will be having many options to get in touch with your teacher or mentor through audio conferencing, video conferencing, chatting or other methods, and so distance education programs are preferred by students, certified experts, housewives. You will get all type of guidance from professional teachers.

Distance learning in India is a very good option for housewives because of their immobility problem as they cannot attend regular classes and so by getting the guidance from the professionals by sitting home can take online guidance.

Reliance Infotel, a communication based subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited acquired 38.5% stake in Extramarks Education, a firm which provides digital learning in all parts of India. By acquiring these stakes, Infotel plans to strengthen its content pipeline to pioneer 4G revolution in India.
Reliance Infotel invested in Extramarks Education through an affiliate company Reliance Strategic Investments. Details about the amounted invested remain undisclosed. Sources say that RIL will infuse fresh capital and there will be no dilution of equity in Extramarks.
Infotels investment in Extramarks Education will help the latter continue with its growth plans for developing services and deepening market penetration. Extramarks Education broadens learning experience for students by providing computer aided learning. Its education support aims at reaching out to students even in the remotest locations, anywhere and anytime.
Extramarks Education intends to use the funding for executing new learning projects and new technologies to render study help at affordable prices. Extramarks Chairman, Atul Kulshreshta said, The relationship with Reliance is the start of an exciting phase for Extramarks. Over the last two years, we have progressed on our journey of revolutionizing the domestic education sector through technology enabled smart solutions and active participation in infrastructure development.
He added that the alliance with Infotel will help to accelerate the mass penetration which will prove to be beneficial for thousands of Indians, as it will cater quality education and study help at their doorstep.
Last year, Reliance Industries Limited acquired 95% stake in Infotel Broadband after investing Rs 4,800 crore and made it a subsidiary of RIL. Reliance Infotel is the only company which won licenses in 22 circles in Pan India Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) during the auction for BWA 4G Spectrum.
Infotel plans to roll out high speed internet services, data cards and latest handsets at affordable rates by early 2012. In order to lead India into 4G broadband services, RIL intends to strategize relations with leading global technology vendors, service providers, infrastructure providers, device manufacturers, etc.
Reliance Infotels content portfolio is expected to strengthen by the acquisition of 38.5% stakes in Extramarks Education. It will help Reliance grow its business in the education sector, as it strongly focuses on delivering content using information and communication technologies.

For a long time now, Panchgani has ranked at the top when it comes to listing the places that have the best boarding schools in India. When it comes to the list of top residential schools in India, Panchgani has not one or two but several names that make it in. Panchgani schools are famous for the open, relaxing and disciplined learning facilities that they provide to their students. Most students here prosper under the disciplined and structured schooling provided here and studies have shown it to have a positive effect on their learning abilities.
Here is a list of some of the premiere Panchgani boarding schools:
1-ANJUMAN-E-ISLAM- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40315
2-ANJUMAN-E-ISLAM (S. S. C)- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40249
3- ARAM VIDYALAYA- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40492
4- BATHE S M- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40205
5- BILLIMORIA HIGH SCHOOL- Panchgani Dist Satara, India.
Tel No :40314 / 40910
6- BHARATI VIDYAPEETH ACADEMY- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40582-40583
7- CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40519
8- CODESH- Panchgani Dist Satara, India, Tel No :40668
9- DAWN ACADEMY- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40390-40412 .
10-MARATHAVADA GURUKUL HOSTEL- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40010
11-GODEVLI EDUCATION SOCIETY- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40224
12-HAPPY HOURS- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40386/40086
13-HILL RANGE- Panchgani Dist Satara, India 40302-Tel No :40332
14-KIMMINS HIGH SCHOOL- Dist Satara Panchgani, India.
Tel No :40324
15-MAHATMA LAXMANDAS- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40591
16-MAHATMA PHULE VIDYAMANDIR- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40377
17-MAHATMA PHULE VIDYA JR. COLLEGE- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40677
18-NEW ERA HIGH SCHOOL- Dist Satara, India.
Tel No :40246
19-OAKS HIGH SCHOOL- Panchgani Dist Satara, India.
Tel No : 40395
20-PINEWOODS HIGH SCHOOL-Panchgani Dist Satara, India.
Tel No : 40900-40901-40902-40290- 40570-40590-40903-40904-40905
21-SANJEEVAN VIDYALAYA- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40307-40308

22-SCHOLERS FOUNDATION- Panchgani Dist Satara, India
Tel No :40399
23-SHALOM INTERNATIONAL-
Panchgani Dist Satara India.
Tel No :40201
24-SILVER DALE HIGH SCHOOL- Dist-Satara Panchgani, India.
Tel No :40638

There are constant comings and goings of visitors here, either to inquire about the schools here, or to visit already enrolled children. The Ravine Hotel in Panchgani recognizes this as a splendid opportunity to serve such visiting parents. The Ravine Hotel provides several booking concessions and discounts to parents that come here to visit their children. These deals are even available for parents that have come to check out the schools are parents that wish to enjoy some quality time with their wards studying here.

There is an old saying: Time moves on. That is certainly true in the world of education. In the past, higher education was strictly an option for the wealthy and privileged. Beginning in the last century, higher education became a reality for the common person. But the pace of change has not slackened up one bit!

And while the so-called ‘experts’ argue among themselves about future trends, we know one thing for certain: technology has turned the world of higher education upside-down. It is now the primary delivery channel for millions of students worldwide – in the form of ‘Distance Education.’ Coupling the power of the home PC with the interconnectivity of the Internet, distance learning is revolutionizing the educational landscape, right before our eyes.

Let’s put it in it’s most simple form: Distance learning means that a student can participate in class – in India, let’s say – when the school is located in Boise, Idaho. Distance is no longer an obstacle – in fact, distance from the school, from the instructor, or from one’s fellow-students has become irrelevant. What matters now is receiving the course content, whether one lives down the street or in another continent.

The U.S. has a population that is aging, as is well-known. And an aging population is one with increasing responsibilities – work as well as family – that throw up road-blocks and obstacles in the path of the would-be student. Distance learning is a solution that works for them – as academic assignments and classroom participation can now be completed around work schedules and family activities.

Here’s our take on the situation: as more and more schools start distance learning programs, more and more adults will take advantage of them and enroll. And when these students graduate, they will bring their up-to-date skill sets into the workplace. As a result, business will greatly benefit. Overall, we can see the American worker becoming more and more efficient. Our workforce will then be positioned to keep – and retain – better paying jobs, as we compete in the global marketplace.

What is a part of the distance learning experience? Well, after your enrollment is approved (and courses paid for) you will sign in(via your home PC) to a ‘virtual campus,’ where your course instructor, fellow students and you all interact in a kind of chat room experience. You will be given assignments there, e-mails will be used as a means of communication, and course papers will be uploaded for review. You will often be required to complete assignments in collaboration with other students – just like collaborative projects in the real world.

Course testing in distance learning programs is also unique. Instead of the traditional approach, where you would ‘spit out’ on paper everything that you have memorized, you will be asked instead to complete projects and collaborate with others. This is because there is no way to administer a test online in such a way to guarantee that the student doesn’t look at their book/notes to cheat!

This means that distance learning programs put a premium on ‘learning by doing’ – not simply spitting out facts that have been memorized. And does this not more accurately mirror the kinds of responsibilities one has in the real world? Graduates of distance learning programs are in fact better prepared to ‘hit the ground running’ and be productive in their job from the first day of employment.