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Intel Expands Education and Digital Healthcare Programs in India

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As part of its efforts to improve education and access to information in India, microprocessor giant Intel plans to expand its programs in the country. The company aims to train 1 million teachers on the application of technology to enhance classroom learning. Additionally, Intel will donate 10,000 full-function PCs to state governments and teacher training institutions. These PCs will be equipped with Internet connectivity, education content supported by the government, and software applications provided by Microsoft.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel plans to train 1 million teachers in India on the effective use of technology in the classroom by 2008.
  • The company aims to donate 10,000 full-function PCs to state governments and teacher training institutions by 2008.
  • The PCs donated by Intel will be equipped with Internet connectivity, education content supported by the government, and software applications provided by Microsoft.
  • Intel's World Ahead Program aims to extend access to PCs with high-speed Internet connections to millions of citizens in India.
  • Nearly 600,000 educators have completed the Intel Teach training program since 2000.
  • Intel plans to work with the government to strengthen community-based health care in the nation through the use of technology.
  • Intel expects to help more than 30 million students across India by 2008 through its programs.
  • Intel's programs are expected to benefit millions of citizens in India, including those in rural and underserved areas.

Statistics:

  • By 2008, Intel plans to donate 10,000 full-function PCs to state governments and teacher training institutions.
  • Intel plans to train 1 million teachers in India on the effective use of technology in the classroom by 2008.
  • Nearly 600,000 educators have completed the Intel Teach training program since 2000.
  • Intel expects to help more than 30 million students across India by 2008.
  • Intel's programs aims to extend access to PCs with high-speed Internet connections to millions of citizens in India.

Sources:

  • Asia Pulse
  • PTI
  • Intel Corporation
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Government of India (specifically, the education and healthcare ministries)
  • Craig Barrett, chairman, Intel (as quoted in the press release)

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