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The
Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Information and
Communication Technology [ICT] in School” was launched
in December 2004, to provide opportunities to secondary
stage students to develop ICT skills and also for ICT
aided learning process. The Scheme is a major
catalyst to bridge the digital divide amongst students
of various socio economic and other geographical
barriers. The Scheme provides support to States/UTs to
establish computer labs on a sustainable basis. It also
aims to set up SMART schools in Kendriya Vidyalayas and
Navodaya Vidyalayas to act as “Technology
Demonstrators” and to lead in propagating ICT skills
among students of neighborhood schools.
The Scheme
currently is being implemented in both Government and
Government aided secondary and higher Schools. Support
is provided for procurement of computers and
peripherals, educational software, training of teachers
and internet connectivity etc.
The
financial assistance is given to States and other
institutions on the basis of the approvals accorded by
Project Monitoring and Evaluation Group (PM&EG) headed
by Secretary of the Department of School Education and
Literacy.
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