Srinagar, 27 Sep 2021. Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps inaugurated
“Digitisation of 10 Army Goodwill Schools (AGSs) of Kashmir Valley” at AGS,
Boniyar on 27 Sep 2021. Indian Army in collaboration with Power Grid
Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) as the Corporate Social Responsibility
partner and iDreams as the project implementation partner, had undertaken
the project of upgradation and digitisation of classrooms in 10 AGSs of
Kashmir Valley. The aim was to upgrade the existing instructional
infrastructure and improve the teaching and learning process by means of
Smart Classes in 10 AGSs
The project included 128 classrooms being provided with interactive
boards, IT paraphernalia and 424 Data Tabs, intended to revolutionise the
teaching process by going beyond the realms of traditional style. The key
aspects of classrooms 2.0 are enjoyable learning process, improved student
engagement, enhanced as the CSR partner, collaboration, attractive graphics,
better instructional materials and ability to cater to all learning styles. A total of
16 Army Goodwill Schools out of a total of 28 have been digitized till date. The
balance 12 schools are being planned to be upgraded in the coming years, so
that all the children studying in AGSs of the Kashmir valley can enjoy the
benefits of the latest teaching techniques.
Though the project had been successfully executed in December 2020
however, the COVID pandemic restricted the student attendance to schools
for almost a year. During the pandemic period Data Tabs provided to the
teaching staff proved to be of immense utility. The COVID threat having now
reduced and schools likely to re-open soon, new instructional tools await the
students who will benefit by the digitisation process undertaken in AGSs.
Lt Gen DP Pandey, while speaking to staff & students of AGS Boniyar at the
event, said that by digitization of the AGSs, the students will greatly benefit
since they will have access to modern learning tools and techniques. He
appreciated the efforts of PGCIL and iDreams in extending valuable
contribution in digitizing the schools.
The event was attended by military and civil officials. PGCIL
representatives, Sh VK Singh, Director, Personnel, Sh Kailash Rathore,
Executive Director, Sh Sanjay Kumar Verma, Sr DGM and Sh Puneet Goyal,
CEO, iDreams attended the event.
Background
In present day Kashmir, Army Goodwill Schools (AGSs) are the epitome
of quality education, imparting knowledge and values to the students. The
quality infrastructure, diverse co-curriculum and focused educational
mechanism have been the benchmark of the AGSs. Over the years, the
academic results of AGSs have shown a steady growth, which is testimony to
the whole hearted efforts of the dedicated staff employed in the schools. The
systematic approach adopted towards overall development of students has
ensured that they carve a niche for themselves in the society. With the
inception and impact of technology in education, Indian Army has incorporated
innovative changes in the existing learning and teaching methodology. The
schools shall open once the COVID threat subsides. The new instructional
tools now await the students who will accrue the benefits of the digitisation
process undertaken by the AGSs.
