In Mumbai: HCL Infosystems has bagged the contract from Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. (Keltron). The company has been selected as the leading vendor to provide over 6500 units of laptops and netbooks. Keltron is the nodal agency for supplying the Laptop & Netbook as a part of IT@School project for Government of Kerala.
The official release adds that the initiative is an integral part of the Government of Keralas vision in enhancing the role of technology in the state education system. HCL Infosystems will be partnering with the state government and will be providing best in class HCL ME Laptops designed for Indian conditions and supported by HCLs service and support network, one of the largest in the country today.
Speaking on the occasion, J V Ramamurthy, President and COO, HCL Infosystems said, We have always been committed towards the cause of revolutionising education in the country through adoption of technology and we are grateful to be associated with this prestigious project IT@School by the Government of Kerala. The efforts made by the Kerala government & Keltron encouraging ICT enabled education are truly commendable and we look forward to a continued association with such initiatives along with many more to come.
IT@School is a project led by Department of General Education, Government of Kerala, to foster IT education and facilitate ICT enabled education delivery in schools across the state. The project will be covering classes starting 5th to 12th standard in the state reaching out to over 8000 schools.
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