(a) whether the State Government including Kerala Government has submitted any proposal seeking financial assistance for the Government implementation of Computer Literacy and Studies in Schools (CLASS);
(b) if so, the time by when the funds are likely to be released, State-wise including Kerala; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a): The Department of School Education & Literacy had
introduced a Scheme `Computer Literacy and Studies in Schools
(CLASS)` during 1993-98 and a revised CLASS Scheme in 2001-02 to
promote computer literacy in schools in the country. A new
Scheme of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) @
Schools has been launched in December 2004 by merging the
revised CLASS Scheme and `Educational Technology` Scheme. 30
State/UT Governments including the Government of Kerala have
approached this Department for seeking financial assistance
under the ICT @ Schools Scheme.
(b) & (c): A statement indicating the details of financial
assistance released to 30 State / UT Governments since launching
of the ICT @ Schools Scheme is at Annexure. An amount of Rs. 625
lakh has been sanctioned for Kerala State and an amount of Rs.
312.50 lakh has been released.