(a) whether Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has issued any orders/circulars for instructing teachers to download certain mobile applications (Apps) on their personal phones for updating data etc. for the use of KVs and if so, the complete details thereof; and
(b) whether the KVS is contemplating to enable KV teachers to make use of IT solutions like smart phones/tablets in their teaching work and improving their efficiency and if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)
(a) Yes, Madam. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has issued a circular for the information of all the Principals, Teachers and students for making use of the Kaizala application for effective communication. Kaizala is a messaging application which enables seamless information flow within the KVS organization and allows efficient communication and information gathering. With the help of this application, KVS teachers and administrative staff are able to connect with parents and vice-versa, facilitating sharing of regular updates on progress made by the students, knowing about the various initiatives undertaken by KVS thereby giving them a platform to share their concerns.
(b) KVS has informed that during the last three years, 8300 e-classrooms, 276 Digital Language Labs and 563 science labs have been established in the Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) to empower the students with modern technology. 6447 touch-tablets have also been provided to class-VIII students of 25 KVs (one KV in each Region) under a Pilot Project e-Prajna.
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