New Delhi, March 24, 2009: Global Talent Development
Corporation, NIIT has entered into a contract with the Rajasthan Council of
Elementary Education (RCEE) to introduce Computer Aided Learning in 1,672
Government Upper Primary Schools in 22 districts of Rajasthan within the
framework of Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA). The value of the contract is Rs.
214Mn.
The five-year agreement involves setting up 1,672 fully furnished
modern computer labs with over 5016 computers, which will benefit 33,340
teachers and 836,130 students, cumulatively.
Mr. L Balasubramanian, President, School Learning Solutions, NIIT Ltd.
said, “We are honored to partner with the Government of Rajasthan in
their initiative to promote computer education in schools. Receiving the
mandate to carry out the largest implementation in 1672 schools of Rajasthan is
a reflection of the confidence and faith vested in us by the government. NIIT
has been in the forefront of providing state-of-the-art teaching curriculum in
schools and we look forward to replicating this in the state.”
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 preceded by its bagging of 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, 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.
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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.