HRD Ministry introduces 'Atal ranking' for institutions
The Human Resource Development Ministry on Thursday launched the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) to promote innovation and research in higher education. "Named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, ARIIA will rank educational institutions for innovation output based on all major indicators and parameters used globally," HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said.