Govt middle school students to get free tablet PCs: Min
Dec 19, 2020, 04.44 AM IST
Trichy: Tablet computers will be given to three lakh government school students from classes VI to VIII to enhance their learning experience, said school education minister K A Sengottaiyan during an event organised to distribute recognition letters to private nursery and primary schools in Trichy on Friday. An announcement in this regard is expected by January 20, he added.
The state government has also decided to create the post of trainers in 7,042 Atal tinkering labs which is equipped with 3D printer and computers and were created across schools under a central scheme to make children future innovators, he said.
He said that an aspirant with 152 NEET score cannot secure a medical seat in any state other than Tamil Nadu because of the 7.5% reservation introduced by state government to uphold the principles of social justice.
On reopening of schools, Sengottaiyan said that saving lives of children is the priority for the government and a decision will be taken after consultation with stakeholders.
Addressing members of private schools, he said the state government understands the issues faced by the self-financing schools due to Covid-19. Therefore, the government has released Rs 370 crore in advance to private schools for the seats filled under right to education (RTE) Act. “The state government is committed towards giving permanent recognition to private schools for smooth functioning,” he said.
The minister said that the revised state board curriculum has set an example for other states to follow as even civil services aspirants in north India are referring to Tamil Nadu text books for preparation.
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