THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, Feb 28: “To move forward, you must be digitally friendly.” With these words, Chief Minister Hemant Soren emphasized the importance of digital literacy while distributing tablets to teachers of 28,945 government primary schools at a function organized by the School Education and Literacy Department in Ranchi today.
He also launched the School Report Card and introduced a mandatory 50-hour integrated continuous capacity development program for teachers, aimed at improving education quality across the state.
A New Digital Chapter in Primary Education
Marking a major step in digitizing government schools, the Chief Minister announced that attendance tracking, student monitoring, teacher training, and supervision will now be handled digitally. He highlighted that using tablets will significantly enhance the education system’s efficiency and improve overall learning outcomes.
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Government’s Commitment to Quality Education
With smart classrooms, digital learning materials, and online coaching becoming the norm, CM Soren stressed the need for students to be tech-savvy to compete in today’s digital world. The government, he said, is committed to providing quality education and strengthening students’ digital skills to prepare them for future challenges.
Expanding Opportunities for Students
The government is actively supporting meritorious students by providing laptops, mobile phones, and financial incentives to JAC, CBSE, and ICSE board toppers. Additionally, underprivileged yet promising students are being given state-sponsored opportunities to study abroad.
Improving Digital Connectivity in Rural Areas
Acknowledging the challenges of poor network coverage in villages, CM Soren announced plans to install mobile towers in all panchayats, ensuring seamless access to digital services across rural areas.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The event was attended by Minister Ramdas Soren, Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Avinash Kumar, Education Secretary Uma Shankar Singh, and Jharkhand State Education Project Council Director Shashi Ranjan.
