3390 ICT labs established in the state to impart knowledge of Information and Communication Technology Vimarsh portal for monitoring of labs
Bhopal. In the context of National Education Policy-2020, ICT (Information and Communication Technology) labs are being established in the state with the aim of developing digital literacy among students studying in government schools. So far 3390 ICT labs have been established in the state. Computer labs are being established in schools under this scheme of the Central Government. The work of setting up computer labs through the School Education Department is being done by the districts in a decentralized manner.
An integrated monitoring system has been developed in the Vimarsh portal for regular monitoring and monthly review activities of ICT labs. Skills related to digital literacy have become a necessity in today’s technological era. In which students can have good career options in future. Keeping this in mind, the syllabus related to the teaching of ICT lab has been determined. ICT related content has been prepared for students of classes 6 to 12. Through ICT lab, students are also getting training to use computers, internet and other digital tools, which has increased the interest of students and teachers towards ICT.
Emphasis on digital literacy in government schools
Continuous efforts are being made by the School Education Department to improve the educational quality in government schools in the state. In this work, many voluntary organizations are helping the state government in the implementation of education related schemes. A similar organization is Shriram Fiber Foundation (SRF).
Placement of 700 youth
Basic Electrician Training Centers are being run in Bhind and Dhar districts. In these centers, youth above 18 years of age are being given a 4-month electric related course. Electric kits are also being provided on completion of the course. So far, more than 1200 youth have been given electric training through these centers. The Foundation has also arranged for the placement of more than 700 youth for employment.
Digital Literacy
Efforts are being made to make students digitally literate in rural areas. The Foundation is sending digital buses to rural areas to provide computer-related information to students. The digital bus is being run under the name “ICT Lab on the Wheel”. 20 computers and 2 LCD screen printers have been installed in the bus. To enhance leadership skills among students, a Swachh Vidyalaya Committee has been formed in the selected school premises. 20 students have been included in it. Everyone has been assigned different responsibilities. To enhance teaching skills among teachers, selected teachers have also been sent on exposure visits to other states.
Other works
Development work has been going on in 10 schools of Bhind district, 15 schools of Dhar district and 10 schools of Bhopal district for the last 3 years. The Foundation has repaired, painted and constructed the boundary wall of the school building. Under academic transformation, work is also being done on upgrading science laboratories and libraries. Priority has been given to the construction of drinking water stations and repair of toilets in schools so that students get clean drinking water in selected schools. Benches, desks and green boards have also been provided for students to sit in selected schools.
