M M Pallam Raju

Aakash tablet: Govt admits to production 'failure'

HRD Minister M M Pallam Raju told reporters that the product exists but could not be produced as much as required.

IITs hike tuition fee by 80% for undergraduate courses

The IITs approved a hike in tuition fee for undergraduate students from Rs 50,000 to Rs 90,000 per year with effect from this year aimed at bridging the gap between the amount IITs spend on each student and the fee they collect.

Will carry forward Sibal's good work: New HRD minister P Raju

M M Pallam Raju, who has been allocated the HRD portfolio, said he will carry forward the "good work" initiated by his predessor Kapil Sibal, who set in motion several reforms during his tenure.