India’s C-DAC to set up computer labs for Armenian school students

PanARMENIAN.Net - India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has signed an agreement with the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to set up computer labs for school students in Armenia.

Times of India reported that the project aims at upgrading information technology (IT) education and related facilities in 19 schools in urban and semi-urban areas and 53 schools in rural areas. More than 15,000 students are expected to benefit from the project, where 72 labs will be set up.

The agreement was signed by Ajay Bisaria, joint secretary, Eurasia and Rajat Moona, director general, C-DAC. Hayastan All Armenian Fund is in the process of supporting Armenian government's efforts for the development of adequate IT infrastructure in Tavush region.

The C-DAC will procure IT equipment through public tender in consultation with MEA, help in finalization of the tender after technical evaluation, etc, and arrange for supply, do site inspection and other related works. The C-DAC will also supervise the onsite support during the period of warranty.

Moona said, "The C-DAC has already made some inroads with the implementation of the India-Armenia Centre for Excellence in ICT at Yerevan, and I am sure we will be able to extend our expertise in Tavush region as well."