As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Nalco participated in the Iconic Week celebration of the Union Mines Ministry by launching 300 smart classrooms in 120 Government schools.
At a function held in hybrid mode, Union Secretary, Mines Alok Tandon, in presence of Nalco CMD Sridhar Patra inaugurated the 240 smart classrooms in 91 schools in the first phase. The balance 60 smart classrooms in 29 schools are in advanced stage of completion.
The multi-locational event was witnessed by senior officials of the Ministry of Mines, Directors of Nalco, large numbers of school children, officials and employees of Nalco, officials of district administration of Koraput and Angul, education officers, school authorities and public representatives.
At ground level, the inaugural ceremony was held at Government High School, Angul and Sri Jagannath Bidyapith, Sunabeda.
The schools from the districts of Angul, Dhenkanal, Koraput, Nabarangpur and Khordha, where the smart classrooms have been completed were inaugurated.
The flagship education project of Nalco has been commissioned by EdCIL(India) Limited. The schools have been identified in association with district administration to develop smart classrooms by installing integrated community computer-cum-projector with ancillary devices. The project also envisages handholding and training on a continuous basis for teachers and students. The total project cost is Rs.7.65 crore.