In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Wednesday launched 16 new educational TV channels of ‘Vande Gujarat’, to provide access to knowledge at the remotest places in the State.
Speaking on the launch ceremony the Chief Minister said that digital technology would play a major part in disseminating knowledge in this 21st Century. Patel thanked the Union Government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promptly approving the State’s innovative proposal as per his dream of Digital India.
She said that her Government has initiated discussion with scholars and experts in diverse fields to make this people-oriented initiative successful. The State Government is committed to bring the best of the world to the State.
She said the channels would gradually cover a wide range of subjects -- from primary school to the level of higher education on agriculture, dairy, education, health, women’s welfare, sports, skill development, preparing for competitive examinations and even self-employment schemes.
Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasma said that the channels are intended to make the citizens up-to-date in knowledge and make their mark in the global map. Minister of State for Science & Technology Govindbhai Patel said that simultaneous launch of 16 channels is in itself a record of sorts.
Earlier, knowledge was available in classrooms. Now it is available in TV channels in the comfort and convenience of home.