Mumbai, May 11, 2009: Global Talent Development
Corporation, NIIT has entered into a contract with the Department of Education,
Government of Gujarat to introduce Computer Aided Learning in 1870 high and
higher secondary government schools for classes 9-12 in Gujarat.
The five-year contract valued at Rs. 843.81 Mn, would impact around
9,00,000 school students across Gujarat, thus consolidating yet another state
into NIIT’s portfolio after its recent foray into Rajasthan with 1672 schools.
Based on its impeccable track record of providing quality ICT education
solutions in schools NIIT bagged the majority share of the contract awarded by
the Government of Gujarat.
Mr. L Balasubramanian, President, School Learning Solutions, NIIT Ltd.
said, “We are honoured to partner with the Department of Education,
Gujarat for the first time, in their initiative to promote computer education
across 1870 government schools in the state. We remain committed towards making
education more impactful and interactive, by leveraging IT, and ensuring that
the best tools and resources are made available to the school students. The
confidence placed in us by two new states in Gujarat and Rajasthan, bears
testimonial to our cause.”
NIIT had recently bagged the single largest turnkey IT education contract
in the school segment in India of 2005 schools from the Government of Andhra
Pradesh. This was followed by its bagging of orders from the Rajasthan
government (1672 schools) and two back to back orders from the Maharashtra and
Bihar State governments to provide training in 900 schools for the next five
years.
NIIT programs are designed to enable students to acquire skills necessary
for the knowledge economy. NIIT’s computer aided education programs will provide
effective learning environment for children in subjects like Mathematics,
Science, English and Social Studies, 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 focuses 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, Rajasthan, 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.
About NIIT
NIIT, Asia’s No. 1 IT trainer and leading
Global Talent Development Corporation, offers learning and knowledge solutions
to over 5 million students across 40 countries.
Leading IT magazine
Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT, the Top IT Training Company Award 2007. Rated
among India’s Business Superbrands 2008, 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.
NIIT offers turnkey IT integration program for schools. NIIT has provided
computer-based learning to over 9,500 government and private schools.
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 by NIIT with equity participation from ICICI Bank, offers
programs for individuals and corporates in Banking, Financial Services and
Insurance.
NIIT Uniqua, Centre for Process Excellence, addresses the
increasing demand for skilled workers in the business and technology services
industry by providing training programs in relevant areas. This is a part of
NIIT Institute of Process Excellence, a NIIT-Genpact venture.
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, and KnowledgeHub™: 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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