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Adopt
technology for growth in education : Intel India chief
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 09:11:24 AM,
IANS
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Shillong: The world's cheapest laptop developed by
Indian students is encouraging for the education sector of the
country as technology-adoption is crucial for the growth of this
vital segment, Intel India president Praveen Vishakantaiah said
Monday.
"Technology-adoption in the education sector is vital for its
growth. The effort to build the world's cheapest laptop for the
students is a step in the right direction," he said.
On July 27, Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal
unveiled a prototype tablet computer developed by students of
India's two leading technology institutes - Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Science (IIS).
Vishakantaiah said the idea, for the growing education sector, is
to provide technological solutions for the students, how it's done
is a matter of research and development. "The spaces in the
education sector must be augmented through technology," he said.
The seven and nine-inch Linux-based touchscreen gadget priced at
Rs.1,500 has all the basic features, including a built-in key
board, a two GB RAM memory, Wi-Fi connectivity, USB ports and is
powered by a two-watt system for use in power deficit areas. The
device is likely to be available next year.
The gadget, described by many as 'godsend for students', evoked
tremendous interest around the world, but critics doubt if the
price could be sustained as claimed by the HRD ministry.
The computing device will support functions like video web
conferencing facility, and multimedia content viewing.
"The effort of the HRD ministry, irrespective of the laptop's
marketing success, is laudable and encouraging for the education
sector and a step in the right direction for the benefit of young
Indians," Vishakantaiah said.
Emphasising Intel's efforts in this direction, he said, the
company has developed several solutions for the education sector.
The company, in collaboration with the National Association for
Blind, has recently developed an open-source computer software for
the visually-impaired.
The Intel president handed over a laptop fitted with the software
to a visually impaired student here who topped last year's board
exams. "Technology doesn't differentiate and stands up to
challenges," he said, after handing over the laptop to the student
here in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.
Vishakantaiah said the country must lay emphasis on the education
sector more so on higher education and research for its overall
development. "The IT boom of the 90's can only be sustained
through continued research and higher education," he said.
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