Panaji: March 29,2015 … The Chief Minister Shri Laxmikat Parsekar has said that the Government has decided to set up Electronic City at Tuyem Pernem and IT Park at Chimbel Tiswadi and therefore has acquired 6 lakh Sq.mtrs and 2 lakh Sq.mtrs lands at aforesaid places.
Shri Parsekar was speaking at the laptop distribution function that was held at Harmal today. The function was organized by the Directorate of Education.
Shri Parsekar speaking further said that students about 18000 all over the state will avail this facility for which his Govenment has invested Rs. 36 Crores. It is not mere investment towards the purchase of laptop but it is future investment to bring up our future IITians. He suggested the students about the proper use of this facility to upgrade and enhance their knowledgeto emerge our future IITians.
MLA and Chairman of Goa Info-Tech Corporation Ltd. while speaking said the motive behind providing the equipment of laptop for the student to enable them to compete in the era of information and technology. The laptops which are provided are of good quality superfast display upgraded with latest technology and are downloaded with various applications to cater to their need. . He advised the students not to undermine the very objective of the Government behind Students Cyber Age Scheme and stressed on proper use of laptop to enhance their knowledge and avoid misuse of the same.
Shri Gajanan Bhat Director of Education spoke on the initiative of Government pertaining to various schemes of the department. He also advised the student to make proper use of the device to enhance their knowledge.
Shri Arvind Bankar ZP Member, Shri Nilesh Amonkar Member Member Partner Apex Computers, Shri Sunny Verghese ITG Executive Officials of Education Department and Goa Info-Tech Corporation and others attended the function.
Mrs. Asha Chari Principal Panchakroshi Higher Secondari Schoo Harmall welcomed the guests. Miss Rasika Shetgaonkar compered the function.
