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Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel Emphasizes Importance of Modern Education and Technology in Rural India

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Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel digitally inaugurated an ICT-enabled classroom at a primary school in Paharpur village, emphasizing the need for rural children to be connected with modern education, technology, and innovation. She highlighted the government's initiatives to establish 50,000 "Atal Tinkering Labs" in government schools and provide broadband connectivity through the BharatNet project. The governor also awarded degrees and medals to 55,634 students at the convocation of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Uttar Pradesh government aims to establish 50,000 "Atal Tinkering Labs" in government schools over the next five years to improve education for rural children.
  • The BharatNet project will provide broadband connectivity to every village, promoting digital literacy and access to modern education.
  • The government has provided a provision of Rs.500 crore for the establishment of five national centers of excellence for skill development and a center of excellence in artificial intelligence (AI).
  • The governor awarded degrees and medals to 55,634 students at the convocation, with three teachers receiving the Academic Excellence Award.
  • A new AI university is being established through Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, to focus on research related to AI.
  • The government is promoting various start-ups for a self-reliant India and providing self-employment opportunities to youth through various schemes.

Statistics:

  • 50,000 "Atal Tinkering Labs" to be set up in government schools over the next five years.
  • Rs.500 crore provision for the establishment of five national centers of excellence for skill development and a center of excellence in AI.
  • 55,634 degrees and 88 medals awarded to students at the convocation.
  • Rs.31,000 prize money awarded to Naincy Purwar, a student of computer science and engineering (artificial intelligence and machine learning) at Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
  • Rs.500 crore provided for the center of excellence in AI.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, "Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel inaugurates ICT-enabled classroom in Paharpur village".

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