Ranchi BJP MP Sanjay Seth has started a computer bank on the lines of book bank. Seth said that he is collecting old computers and laptops, which people are not using. He said, “The collected unused computers and laptops will be provided to rural students, so that they too become computer literate.” He further said, “At the time of pandemic when most of the educational institutions are closed and have switched to offline mode of education, these computers will be a great help to such students to pursue their studies.”
This laptop will be given to such schools in rural areas, where children are taking computer education, but they do not have a computer. The Ranchi MP has urged people from all walks of society to help in these efforts.
He also said that with the upgrade of technology, people are not using old computers. These computers which are functional but not in use can be a great use to such students who are interested in learning computers.
Prior to the launch of the computer bank, a few months back the MP had launched a book bank for rural students. Seth had launched a book bank for underprivileged students at his office in Argora. The book bank, which functions from Seth’s office, has books of various subjects, mostly school and intermediate level, donated from various areas in and around Ranchi.
Seth said, “During my visit to rural areas, I have interacted with talented students hailing from underprivileged backgrounds who despite having the potential are not able to study due to lack of resources to purchase books. Some are not able to attend the online classes and in the process miss out on notes due to the lack of smartphones. Later we decided to start the book bank concept.”
There is a facility for donation of books at the bank. Anybody can call the office number to deposit their books. If they are not able to come to the book bank, the MP’s staff visit them to collect the books. “Similarly, any student can contact us on the phone numbers and give us details about the required books. We would arrange to deliver the books at the doorstep of the student for free,” said Seth.