In an effort to “empower future generations through the added value of computer literacy,” Coastal Gujarat Power (CGPL), a subsidiary of the implementation of Tata Power Project 4000 MW Mundra Ultra Mega Power in Gujarat one launched a unique initiative called “Project Sujaan.”

“Sujaan Project” was implemented by CGPL through an agreement with “Hole-in-the-Wall Education” (Hiwell), a joint venture between NIIT and the International Finance Corporation (part of World Bank Group) to establish, operate and overseeing the evaluation of learning stations for a period of three years.

To create an effective foundation for community development and the backbone of education, an assessment of the community around Mundra power project was carried out. The curriculum has been formulated taking into account the need for computer education of children of school age and level of computer literacy that prevails among the masses and use in your everyday life.

Kiosks “Sujaan Project” launched in the Gujarat government-sponsored “Kanya Kelavani Program” (a state government-sponsored program to enroll their children in formal education.) Learning have been implemented in three schools in three selected villages Tunda knowledge and Vandh Nanabhadia of Mundra block and block Mandvi Kutch district.

Commenting on the implementation of “Project Sujaan, Alok Kanagat, Executive Director, CGPL, said:” Sujaan project is a continuation of our efforts to improve the lives of people around the areas of our project. We are confident that the enthusiasm witnessed parents and children and support the objectives of the project to improve current levels of computing for children are achieved. ”

Prominent citizens of the region, such Anantbhai Dave, Chairman, Narmada Jal Nigam Sichi, the Government of Gujarat, Ramesh Maheshwari, local MLA, Mundra, Chayaben Gadhvi, Vice President, District Panchayat; Girishbhai Cheda, a social worker major; Kirtibahi Rajgor, sarpanch, Vandh Tunda village, was the general officer, Gog, of the block, and officers of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan present at the launch of “Project Sujaan.”

These prominent citizens not only applauded the long-term community development CGPL, but also acknowledged that the lack of opportunities of this type have been affecting the holistic development of children in the region.

The key features of “Project Sujaan is as follows:

Five “learning stations at four schools in the villages in the area of ​​influence will take place.

These apprenticeships are much more robust than a PC in an open and consists of sets of innovations in technology hardware / software design and cognitive.

Community mobilization will be undertaken by the interaction and display video and photographs, creating a sense of belonging.

Election of local champion between the school and the community to a single point of contact with the learning stations and service office will be done.

Orientation program for teachers and children to become familiar with using and troubleshooting computers, to be foolproof, the distribution of guidelines and instructions will be among the beneficiaries.

Evaluating the literacy level of achievement that is, computers, English, mathematics, social sciences and life skills was made.

Monitoring and evaluation of the remote control, testing computer skills, English, mathematics and life skills twice a year to monitor children’s progress will be made.

Finally, a detailed analysis of the impact of a number of children with improved learning outcomes, the acquisition of information technology and awareness of critical issues.

The enthusiasm among students and community acceptance is the culmination of the program that children and their parents have found a new meaning to their lives and educational platform to learn about computers and ultimately leads to excel in their studies.

Mr. Cheda said: “This is a unique approach to learning the computer is truly remarkable and we thank CGPL their concern for the upliftment of education among children.”

Dave said: “Very impressive and we hope that the learning program for children are carried to new heights.”

Adding further, MS Gadhvi said, “Tata Power has always been a pioneer in many ways, and again, this time the company has found an innovative teaching learning methods to reduce drop-out”, and we are proud to inaugurate the same, the first of its kind in Gujarat and also from Kutch. “