NIIT bags new orders to impart computer education to 1.9 million
school students in Bihar and Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Government gives mandate to NIIT to offer computer education in
500 schools
- Bihar Government assigns computer education for 400 schools
New Delhi, June 05, 2008: NIIT, the leading Global Talent
Development Corporation has received the mandate for providing computer and
computer aided education to 1.9 million students in 900 State Government Schools
in Maharashtra and Bihar.
As per two back to back orders bagged by its School Learning Solutions
Business, NIIT will train nearly 1.3 million students in 500 State Government
Schools in Maharashtra, and 600,000 children in 400 Schools in Bihar, in the
next five years.
The addition of 900 schools has further strengthened NIIT’s leadership in
the School Learning Solutions space. The new program uniquely positions NIIT to
become the only training company in India to offer comprehensive ICT education
in over 6000 schools, reaching nearly 3.4 million children in 11 states.
Sharing details of the new programs, Mr. L. Balasubramanian,
President-School Learning Solutions, NIIT said, “We are honoured to
partner with the Governments of Maharashtra and Bihar in their initiative to
promote computer education in schools.”
NIIT is working closely with Bihar State Electronics Development
Corporation (BSEDC), and Director of Education (Secondary & Higher
Secondary), Government of Maharashtra to implement computer education in the
schools.
“NIIT programs will open new vistas of learning and provide a level
playing field to school students in rural areas to bring them at par with their
counterparts in the metros”, added Mr. Balasubramanian.
NIIT’s comprehensive learning solutions for schools includes setting up of
computer hardware, software, connected accessories for computer system, computer
education, computer based education services, and highly trained Instructors,
for classes 8 to 12 in specified Secondary and Higher Secondary Government
Schools on turnkey basis model for a period of five years, in the two
states.
NIIT’s computer assisted learning model will provide a network of 10
computers and one server in each school, backed by a UPS and generator to enable
continuous power back-up, thus bringing a large number of students from remote
corners of the states, into the IT fold.
In Maharashtra schools, NIIT will provide computer aided learning solutions
for Science, Mathematics, Social Studies and English, as well.
As per the agreement with BSEDC, NIIT will also provide a dedicated Help
Desk in Patna to log in calls and enable smooth implementation and running of
the project.
NIIT programs are designed to enable students acquire skills necessary for
the knowledge economy and their pursuit for higher studies and gainful
employment. NIIT’s computer aided education programs will provide effective
learning environment for children, with special tools to promote critical
thinking and analytical skills leading to student centric learning.
Recognizing the potential of Information and Communication Technologies to
transform the teaching–learning process in the non-formal and formal education
space, and its potential in changing the way teachers and learners gain access
to knowledge and information, NIIT’s ICT in Education initiative focusses on
using IT to enhance the reach and quality of teaching and learning.
For over a decade, NIIT has worked with Governments of Andhra Pradesh,
Assam, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya,
Tamil Nadu, Tripura and West Bengal to offer computer education in schools.
Additionally, NIIT has also partnered with many private schools in the country
to help students discover the pleasure of learning through computers.
NIIT has deployed more than 50,000 computers in schools across the country
and has also designed and developed instructional material in many Indian
languages.
About NIIT
NIIT, Asia’s No. 1 trainer and leading Global Talent Development
Corporation, offers learning and knowledge solutions to 5 million students
across 32 countries.
Leading IT magazine Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT, the Top IT Training
Company Award 2007. Rated among India’s Superbrands (2003-05), NIIT’s
Individual Learning Business offerings include:
Industry-endorsed programs for students seeking careers in IT: GNIIT, Integrated
ANIIT for Engineers (IAE) and Advanced Technology Programs for IT
professionals.
For working professionals, NIIT Imperia, Centre for Advanced
Learning, offers Executive Management Education Programmes in
association with Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Ahmedabad, Indore and
Kolkata.
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI),
formed with equity participation from ICICI Bank, offers programs to
develop talent for the banking industry.
NIIT offers turnkey IT integration program for schools. NIIT has provided
computer-based learning to over 6,000 government and private
schools.
NIIT’s Corporate Learning Solutions, offers integrated
learning solutions (including strategic consulting, learning design, content
development, delivery, technology, assessment and learning management) to
Fortune 500 companies, Universities, Technology companies, Training corporations
and Publishing houses.
Element K delivers learning solutions for customers and
partners through a tailored combination of catalog learning products,
technology, and services. The offerings include: vLab®:
hands-on labs, instructor-led courseware, comprehensive e-reference libraries,
technical journals, andKnowledgeHub™: hosted learning
management platform.
NIIT together with Element K is now the first and the best choice
for comprehensive learning solutions, worldwide.
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