Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation(Keltron): Recently, the Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation secured 3 substantial contacts from the Tamil Nadu government The contacts are hi-tech IT labs, smart classrooms, and the supply of tablet computers for primary school teachers in Tamil Nadu to be delivered in the next years. The amount of the contract is ₹1,076 crore in total.
Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation(Keltron)
Keltron’s Educational Technology Contracts in Tamil Nadu
1. Hi-Tech IT Labs and Command and Control Centre (₹519 crore):
Keltron has been tasked with establishing 8,209 hi-tech IT labs in 7,985 schools across Tamil Nadu. These labs will be equipped with desktop computers, web cameras, indoor IP cameras, 5KVa UPS, internet routers, and network connectivity. Additionally, a command and control centre will be set up to coordinate the functioning of these labs. Keltron will also handle the maintenance of these labs for five years, ensuring their smooth operation.
Components of the Contract:
Establishment of hi-tech IT labs in 7,985 schools.
Setup of desktop computers, web cameras, IP cameras, UPS, routers, and network connectivity.
Implementation of a command and control centre for overseeing lab operations.
Maintenance of labs for five years.
2. Smart Classrooms (₹455 crore):
Keltron is responsible for establishing 22,931 smart classrooms in various schools across Tamil Nadu. These smart classrooms will feature laptops, projectors, USB multimedia speakers, and interactive whiteboards. The implementation of smart classrooms aims to enhance the teaching-learning experience and facilitate interactive and technology-driven education.
Components of the Contract:
Establishment of smart classrooms in multiple schools.
Installation of laptops, projectors, multimedia speakers, and interactive whiteboards.
Integration of technology to enhance educational delivery.
3. Tablet Computers for Primary School Teachers (₹101 crore):
Under this contract, Keltron will supply 79,723 tablet computers to primary school teachers in Tamil Nadu. These tablets will serve as tools to aid teachers in delivering educational content and enhancing the teaching-learning process. By providing tablet computers to teachers, the contract aims to modernize educational practices and improve the quality of education in primary schools.
Components of the Contract:
Supply of tablet computers to primary school teachers.
Integration of tablets into teaching practices to enhance educational delivery.
Modernization of teaching methods through technology adoption.
What is Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation(Keltron)?
Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation(Keltron) is an electronic enterprise situated in Trivandrum, Kerala, India founded in 1973 by K. P. P. Nambiar.
