Five-time World Champion and NIIT MindChampion Viswanathan Anand inaugurates

Rajahmundry, April 6, 2015: Five-time World Champion and NIIT MindChampion Viswanathan Anand today inaugurated state-of-the-art computer lab with NIIT Nguru–IT Wizard Plus, at Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan. The computer lab showcases a futuristic approach by integrating 21st century skills into the teaching methodology. The holistic solution brings all the key elements required by teachers and students for learning and managing IT. The product aims at revolutionizing the way IT is taught in schools. NIIT Nguru- IT Wizard Plus has been installed in the computer labs of all the five branches of the school.

During the occasion, Anand also inaugurated the new campus of Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan, which is the biggest campus in Rajahmundry spread across 12 acre. It is the first school in Coastal Andhra to have vast play grounds with Football, Cricket, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Kho-Kho, Hand Ball courts and 200 meter Running track. Science Park is an added advantage to the students of the school with working models for strengthening their concepts. The school provides separate activity halls for music, art, dance, skating & indoor games. It has separate hostels for boys and girls and also has its with own dairy, vegetable farm, mineral water plant, etc., to cater to student needs.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Venkat Ravi Madhira, Zonal Head, NIIT Ltd. said, "NIIT has been a pioneer in IT education in India and we continue to bring forth innovative learning solutions which substantially enhance the teaching-learning experience. We are delighted to launch the NIIT Nguru -IT Wizard Plus at Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan, Rajahmundry, which will help its students comprehend the subject better."

Addressing the students on the occasion, NIIT MindChampion Viswanathan Anand said, "Getting trained through the latest technology is a crucial element of success. I believe that the solution offered by NIIT will help schools to extend the learning ecosystem beyond the class rooms. I congratulate NIIT for introducing such innovative products. I would also like to congratulate Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan for their beautiful campus which is also the biggest campus of Rajahmundry. The state-of-the-art computer lab is a striking feature and I hope that it will help them to redefine education"

Mr. C.H. Vijay Prakash, Director, Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan, said, "Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan, Rajahmundry is committed to providing the best infrastructure to foster academic excellence. We have installed NIIT Nguru- IT Wizard Plus in our computer labs which has been innovatively designed by integrating well thought-out and relevant tasks that students enjoy doing after school with IT tools and technologies. We are also proud to introduce our new campus which is the biggest campus of Rajahmundry."

NIIT MindChampion Viswanathan Anand also distributed prize to the students who have excelled in academic and various sports activities organized by the school.