Digital India
In
the second session Mr. Abhishek Roy (Head-SeMT) explained the importance of Digital
India in context to the Indian society, he also pointed out the different
aspect of the programme like the Digital locker, E-Kranti, Broadband Highways
and many more. The nine pillars of
the Digital India were discussed in detail and the students were made aware of
various propositions made by the Government to implement it in a better manner.
Ms.
Sarita Patel (NSS Regional Director) pointed out how the NSS volunteers can
effectively implement the government project like digital India.
Other
activities that grabbed the attention of the student were skit show competition,
digital poster presentation and Quiz competition. The interesting part where
the students enthusiastically participated was Idea Generation where students
of both Jadavpur University and J.D. Birla Institute took part and each group
came up with innovative ideas that the government could explore to encourage
the rural youth to join the Digital India programme. All the groups came out
with excellent ideas, but only one group was given the award for the Best idea.
After all the events, 25 students were selected as Digital India Volunteers who
will now play a pivotal role in spreading awareness regarding this campaign
initiated by the Government of India. All in all, it was an enriching experience for both the students of
Jadavpur University as well as J.D. Birla Institute as
they will now have the opportunity to contribute to the a National movement.J.D. Birla Institute in association with
National e-Governance Division (an independent division of Department of
Electronic and Information Technology) along with National Service Scheme
organized a one day workshop on Digital India. The Inaugural Session started with an address by Dr. Deepali
Singhee, Principal J.D. Birla Institute who welcomed all guests, students and
the NSS members. The inaugural session was interesting as both Pro-Vice
Chancellor and Registrar of Jadavpur University spoke about their experience
when they did not have access to internet.
In
the second session Mr. Abhishek Roy (Head-SeMT) explained the importance of Digital
India in context to the Indian society, he also pointed out the different
aspect of the programme like the Digital locker, E-Kranti, Broadband Highways
and many more. The nine pillars of
the Digital India were discussed in detail and the students were made aware of
various propositions made by the Government to implement it in a better manner.
Ms.
Sarita Patel (NSS Regional Director) pointed out how the NSS volunteers can
effectively implement the government project like digital India.
Other
activities that grabbed the attention of the student were skit show competition,
digital poster presentation and Quiz competition. The interesting part where
the students enthusiastically participated was Idea Generation where students
of both Jadavpur University and J.D. Birla Institute took part and each group
came up with innovative ideas that the government could explore to encourage
the rural youth to join the Digital India programme. All the groups came out
with excellent ideas, but only one group was given the award for the Best idea.
After all the events, 25 students were selected as Digital India Volunteers who
will now play a pivotal role in spreading awareness regarding this campaign
initiated by the Government of India. All in all, it was an enriching experience for both the students of
Jadavpur University as well as J.D. Birla Institute as
they will now have the opportunity to contribute to the a National movement.
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