In line with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s aim of making Andhra Pradesh an education hub and a knowledge state, tech giant Dell has come forward to assist the state to introduce grass-root reforms in school education.
Turning a new leaf in the state’s Higher Education chapter, the Chief Minister stressed on incorporating technology with latest teaching standards to overhaul the existing education system
In this regard, a delegation from Dell led by Asish Dawan met the Chief Minister and gave a presentation on rejuvenating the education system in the state schools. The delegation elaborated their plans to improve the education system and make Andhra Pradesh among the top 3 states for education. The delegation has come forward to provide assist the state government in providing quality education with international standards in order to make Andhra Pradesh an education hub. The delegation added that there is a need to reduce dropouts, while increasing the number of teachers in some cases.
Recalling their past experiences, the delegation elaborated to the Chief Minister their efforts to increase the level of education in Brazil and Pakistan. Students in 60,000 schools in Punjab, Pakistan received an award from the state’s Chief Minister recognizing the academic excellence of the students. They have also been working in Haryana for two years and achieved good results.
Speaking after the presentation, the Chief Minister said that the government aims to transform a poor and under-performing students into outstanding students. Stating that there is no shortage of resources and funds, the Chief Minister said, there needs to be an effective driving force in place. Given that there are 72 lakh students in private and government schools in the state, the Chief Minister suggested the Dell Group to develop a system where each teacher and student are made aware of each other.
He has also offered the delegation to propose an effective way to take responsibility for the implementation of the new education system. Responding positively, the delegation has agreed to roll out initiatives by June.
Advisor (Communications) Dr. Parakala Prabhakar, Sandhya Rani Commissioner, School Education and others were present.