Education reforms: Jagan unveils digital learning program; to distribute 5.18L tablets among students
These tabs are being developed by Samsung and will contain preloaded content for which the state government has spent ₹778 crore.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 22 Dec 2022 9:19 AM IST
Bapatla: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy distributed e-content-based tablets to Class VIII students and faculty at Edlapalli in Bapatla district. The event coincided with the 50th birthday celebrations of the CM.
Overall, 5,18,740 tablets will be distributed to 4,59,564 Class VIII students and 59,176 teachers across the state. This initiative is among a series of reforms that CM Jagan Mohan promised in the education sector.
Quoting former US President John F Kennedy at the launch of the event, Jagan said: "All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent" adding that the initiative of distributing tabs has been taken up to ensure that children receive fully aided knowledge and education.
These tabs are being developed by Samsung and will contain preloaded content for which the state government has spent ₹778 crore. The distribution of tabs will continue for a week.
