NSDC will be responsible for the digital curriculum content, reaching out to lesser segments of society and identification of partners for the implementation of programs
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HP, for setting-up cloud enabled classrooms in India. ‘HP Future Classrooms’ is a solution developed to implement creative, sustainable and inclusive models of education using cloud technology to benefit students from underprivileged and economically weak segments of the society.
The MoU was signed by DilipChenoy, MD and CEO, NSDC and NeelamDhawan, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Group and country managing director, HP India. Under the MoU, NSDC and HP will implement the rollout of the HP Future Classroom across India and this will include provisioning of technology and education to help bridge the gap in delivering digital education across the country.
NSDC will be responsible for the digital curriculum content, reaching out to lesser segments of society and identification of partners for the implementation of programs and curriculum including HP LIFE (HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs). HP LIFE is a global program that helps students, potential entrepreneurs and small business owners establish and grow their businesses by providing online and face-to-face training in IT and business skills.
Through partners, NSDC will be responsible for equipment maintenance, hybrid learning technologies and monitoring and reporting results. Post course completion, each trainee will receive a joint certification from NSDC, HP and the implementing partner.
Commenting on the MoU, DilipChenoy, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, National Skill Development Corporation said “ICT has a very crucial role in imparting education and empowering the students with skills that will make them more efficient in their job roles. In line with the digital India vision, this is an initiative by NSDC and HP to collaborate for cloud enabled future classrooms which will make the students more advanced in this field and will also give them a platform to be more creative and showcase their skills. We are confident of the success of this collaboration with HP and its results.”
“Digital literacy is key to unlocking the potential in rural India, particularly in areas of education, empowerment, entrepreneurship and employability,” said NeelamDhawan, Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Group & Country Managing Director, HP India. “With the HP Future Classroom that has been conceptualized and developed locally, NSDC can leverage HP’s propriety technologies, expertise in cloud services and industry know-how to accelerate digital literacy across India.”
