(a) whether there is any proposal to introduce computer
education viz. “Vidyarthi†and Shikshak†on the pilot
project basis in all the schools;
(b) if so, the details thereof ;
(c) whether private organisations and State Governments
are also proposed to be involved in the scheme ;
(d) if so whether attractive financial package would be
extended to such schools to procure computers and
accessories; and
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor ?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MURALI MANOHAR JOSHI)
(a) to (f) : A Statement is laid on the table of
the Sabha.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTs (a) TO (f) OF THE
LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.426 FOR 25.4.2000 REGARDING
COMPUTER EDUCATION ASKED BY SHRI U.V. KRISHNAMRAJU AND
DR. RAMESH CHAND TOMAR.
(a) to (f) : The national Information Technology
action Plan (Part - I) had proposed the launch of three
schemes namely ‘Vidyarthi Computer Scheme’ ‘Shikshak
Computer Scheme’ and ‘The School Computer Scheme’ to
enable students, teachers and schools desirous of buying
computers to do so under attractive financial packages.
These proposals are being processed by the Ministry of
Information Technology in consultation with this
Department.
As a supportive initiative and in view of changing
requirements the scheme for Computer Literacy and Studies
in Schools (CLASS) is being modified and the details
regarding number of schools, requirement of funds etc.
are being worked out. State Govts./UTs., autonomous
bodies and private organisations recommended by State
Govts. are proposed to be involved in the implementation
of the Scheme.