HP India announced on September 22 that it would enable up to 2,000 digital classrooms in India through its HP Accessible Learning for All (ALFA) initiative.
These digital classrooms would be installed in government or government-aided schools across 17 states for students in grades 9 and 12. According to the company, the initiative was in line with the government’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
HP would enlist the help of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), corporate foundations, and NGO partners to carry out this project. According to the company, HP would fund the capital expenditure required to equip each classroom with technology such as multi-function printers, webcams, a laptop for teachers, smart TVs, Android boxes, and an internet dongle for connectivity.
HP India managing director Ketan Patel said, “Through the HP ALFA programme, we aim to accelerate quality education for young students and inclusive access to skills, knowledge, and technological expertise.”
National Council for Educational Research & Training (NCERT)’s DIKSHA course content and syllabus would be used for the students’ training programme. The project would also offer teacher training sessions to empower them to use technology-led teaching in classrooms and engage students for better learning, said HP.
