In order to promote digital literacy in different parts of India, constant initiatives are being taken by the government to increase level of education in rural areas as well.
Recently, the Goa government on August 31 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Google India to start off the digital transformation in the state.
About MOU
- In Goa, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar and Vice President, Google South East Asia and India Rajan Anandan signed the MoU
- While speaking about this initiative, Parsekar said, "As a first step, the Goa government will launch internet safety education for students in association with Google India"
- Also, this program will be a part of curriculum for classes 9th to 12th
- And this would be applicable in all the government schools
As per reports, this step will be seen as a turning point in the field of information technology in the state
Statements from officials:
"Google has created a curriculum in consultation with experts. Google India has initiated teacher trainings and it will soon expand to cover 460 schools, teaching over 80,000 students how to stay safe online," Parsekar added.In order to promote digital literacy in different parts of India, constant initiatives are being taken by the government to increase level of education in rural areas as well.