NIIT
MindChampions’ Academy expands presence in Andhra Pradesh
- Hon’ble Minister Mr. D Manikya Vara Prasad & World Chess Champion
Viswanathan Anand Flag off NIIT MindChampions’ Academy in the State
- NIIT MindChampions’ Academy expands to 2005 more Government schools, taking
the total number to 2668 schools
Hyderabad, June 20, 2009: Hon’ble Minister for Secondary
School & Intermediate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Mr D Manikya
Vara Prasad today flagged off NIIT MindChampions’ Academy in 2005 more
Government schools in the state of Andhra Pradesh. NIIT MindChampions’ Academy
is a joint initiative of NIIT, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and
World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand, to promote Chess among young kids in
schools.
NIIT MindChampions’ Academy which was already present in 663
Government schools and 90 Private schools in the state has now extended its
presence to 2005 more Government schools, taking the total number to 2668
Government schools. Conceptualized in 2002 with an objective of initiating
students into the world of Chess, NIIT MindChampions’ Academy has today fostered
nearly 6351 chess clubs with more than 7,45,000 students cumulatively since
inception, as its members in schools where NIIT offers computer education.
Hon’ble Minister for Secondary School & Intermediate Education,
Government of Andhra Pradesh, Mr Manikya Vara Prasad and World Chess Champion
Viswanathan Anand distributed MCA kits to the Principals of some of the
identified Government Schools where MCA was launched.
Speaking at the launch, Hon’ble Minister for Secondary School &
Intermediate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Mr Manikya Vara Prasad
said, “We are pleased to have this initiative by NIIT in Andhra Pradesh
of initiating children into the game of Chess. I am confident that this will
prove to be a significant contribution towards development of these young
minds."
World Chess Champion and NIIT MindChampion Viswanathan Anand said,
“The game of chess makes significant contribution to the field of
education. Since playing Chess improves our Memory, logic, analysis and decision
making, it serves as an important educational tool. NIIT MindChampions’ Academy
offers a marvelous opportunity for children to explore chess and at the same
time benefits them in development of intellectual abilities.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr L.Balasubramanian, President, School Learning
Solutions, NIIT said, “We are grateful to the Government of Andhra
Pradesh for extending support to this initiative. Our objective is to bring
students the advantages of technology training combined with the benefits of
Chess that NIIT MindChampions’ Academy delivers.”
The MCA Kits consists of computer-based tutorials which a student can use
during and after school as a virtual playfield to hone their skills in the game
of Chess. Apart from tutorials, promising Chess players get an opportunity to
interact and play with NIIT MindChampion and World Chess Champion Viswanathan
Anand, in person at regular intervals.
Leveraging its inherent strength in
technology, NIIT MindChampions’ Academy has created a virtual community of Chess
enthusiasts in the country. The Academy has Viswanathan Anand, NIIT Group
Chairman Mr Rajendra S Pawar and President of NIIT School Learning Solutions, Mr
L. Balasubramanian and few eminent world Chess personalities on its Advisory
Board.
About NIIT MindChampions’ Academy
Started in
2002-03, NIIT MindChampions’ Academy is joint initiative of World Chess Champion
Viswanathan Anand and NIIT, to initiate young minds into the World of Chess. The
young members of the Academy get to play Chess in both online and offline format
and are given coaching using NIIT’s technology. The MindChampions’ Academy
conducts an Annual Chess Tournament, known as ChessMaster for these school
children across the country among the NIIT serviced schools.
World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand has personally travelled to
Agartala, Guwahati, Raipur, Patna, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai and
other cities across India, spreading the message and motivating the school
students to start playing. NIIT MindChampions’ Academy conducts an Annual Chess
Tournament, known as Chess Master for these school children across 16 states in
the NIIT network
Winners of Chess Master have won many accolades in the
world of Chess. NIIT supported, M. Karthikeyan, winner of Chess Master 2006 in
the Sub Junior category to participate in the National Chess Tournament, 2008 at
Ahmedabad and significantly improve his FIDE ratings.
About
NIIT
NIIT Limited, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and
Asia’s largest IT trainer, offers learning and knowledge solutions to over 5
million students across 40 countries.
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past 15 years, since the inception of this category. Rated among India’s
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computer-based learning to over 12,000 government and private schools. The
futuristic NIIT eGuru range for schools is a holistic education package that
comprises of Interactive Classrooms (an embedded Teaching
Learning Material, that uses elements of interactivity, automation and web links
library); Math lab (technology tools that enable school
students to learn and explore mathematical concepts); IT Wizard
(equips the students with core computer knowledge and IT skills); and
Quick School (an Education Resource Planning solution for
School Management).
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Programs in association with Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) at
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This is a part of NIIT Institute of Process Excellence, a NIIT-Genpact
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