Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools : MoU Signed
Source : PIB
GS II : Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
Why in News?
Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Microsoft sign MoU on Joint initiative for Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools.
Key Facts
- A vision to build an inclusive skills-based economy the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MTA) have Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft
- It aims to support the digital transformation of schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and Ashram Schools among others under the Ministry at an online event ‘Empowering Youth For Success’.
- Microsoft will make AI curriculum available to tribal students in both English and Hindi at all EMRS schools under the Ministry to skill educators and students in next-generation technologies including Artificial Intelligence.
- 250 EMRS schools have been adopted by Microsoft out of which 50 EMRS schools will be given intensive training and 500 master trainers would be trained in the first phase.
- Benefits for students
- Program will prove beneficial in terms of readiness, preparedness of our students at various international forums.
- Students would get the required skill set through digital transformation.
- Opens AI and coding being a part of the curriculum.
- Helps in Digital India Mission.
- Get global standard education and to get a level playing field.
- Benefits for Teachers
- Teachers across states in India will be trained in a phased manner for using productivity technologies like Office 365.
- The program will also offer opportunities for teachers to earn professional e-badges and e-certificates from the Microsoft Education Centre.
- 5000 teachers nominated by the ministry across these schools would be provided with professional training.
- The initiative will also enable the professional development of educators, enabling them to use technology in classrooms.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
- EMRS started in the year 1997-98.
- Aims to impart quality education to ST children in remote areas.
- It will enable them to avail of opportunities in high and professional educational courses and get employment in various sectors.
- The schools focus not only on academic education but on the all-round development of the students.
- Each school has a capacity of 480 students, catering to students from Class VI to XII.
- Grants were given for construction of schools and recurring expenses to the State Governments under Grants under Article 275 (1) of the Constitution.
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