(a) the details of funds allocated to various States especially in Rajashtan for computer literacy programme;
(b) whether the Government is satisfied with the progress of computer literacy programme;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a): As per the information received from Ministry of Human
Resource Development - the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of
Information and Communication Technology in Schools was introduced
in December 2004 to assist States/UTs, on a sharing mode, for
Computer Education Programme at Secondary stage of schooling. The
grants released to States in 2007-08 is given in the Annexure. As
regards Rajasthan, funds would be released only after receipt of
the confirmation of the State Govt. about the budget provision
made by the State Govt. to meet the project cost to implement 2500
schools in 2007-08.
(b), (c) and (d): The programme is in the nascent stage as most
of the approvals has been accorded in 2007-08. Its actual
operation and affectivity can be assessed only in the coming
years.