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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Microsoft have signed an MoU for digital transformation of Tribal Schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Ashram Schools.
- Under the program, 250 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have been adopted by Microsoft out of which 50 EMRS schools will be given intensive training.
Key Points
- The MoU was signed in an online event “Empowering Youth For Success”.
- The collaboration seeks to skill educators and students in next-generation digital technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- The students from schools under the Ministry will be mentored on projects that involve AI applications for societal good and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Students would get the required skill set through digital transformation and it would open a new chapter with AI and coding being a part of the curriculum.
- Teachers will also be trained for using productivity technologies like Office 365 and AI applications in teaching, helping them deliver blended or remote learning experiences to students in a more personalized, productive and secure manner.
Significance
- Students will be better prepared for representing themselves and whole country at international forums
- It will help in bridging the gap between tribal students and others.
- Better knowledge and understanding of digital means of education and over all technical know-how will be provided.
- India is aspiring to become a hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI). This move will definitely strengthen its stand.
- It will help the tribal students in maintaining continuity in their education in this lockdown period.
Way Forward
- This program will prove beneficial in terms of readiness, preparedness of the students at various international forums.
- The initiative will also enable the professional development of educators, enabling them to use technology in classrooms.
- It is a step to enable education equity, providing equal opportunity and access for the next generation of learners and educators from schools under the Ministry.
- At the same time, for the success of the Digital India Mission, every segment of the society needs to be empowered.
Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS)
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Source: PIB
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