HCL bags order from Keltron for IT@School Project
HCL Infosystems has announced awarding of the contract from Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. (Keltron). HCL Infosystems has been selected as the leading vendor to provide over 6,500 units of laptops and netbooks. Keltron is the nodal agency for supplying laptops and netbooks as part of IT@School project for the Government of Kerala.
This initiative is an integral part of the Government of Kerala's 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 HCL's service and support network, one of the largest in the country today.
Speaking on the occasion, J. V. Ramamurthy, President & COO, HCL Infosystems, said, "We have always been committed towards the cause of revolutionizing 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 and 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 the 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 from 5th to 12th standard in the state reaching out to over 8,000 schools.