Digital literacy programme held at Kohima College
Kohima, March 30 (MExN): As a part of Digital India campaign a digital literacy programme was held at Kohima College with teaching faculties of the college.
Dr. Anirban gave a brief overview of the various easily accessible schemes available under the NDLM and explained in practical terms how these can be used by beneficiaries. He made mention of the concerted efforts of the Government to provide free internet hotspots in order to access such services in all parts of the country; such being already in place in metropolitan areas. The State of Kerala, was made mention of as being the first 100% digitalised state in the whole of the country.
In comparison, Dr. Anirban made mention that Nagaland state was far behind in the digital initiative; as there were very few people who were aware of the e- governance services and a much lesser number actually use these services. To this, he added as an example a National Scholarship scheme like the KVPY, which had only 10 applicants in 2015 session. Due to poor response, the exam centre for the said scheme in Nagaland was withdrawn, as a result of which the centre was shifted to Guwahati.
In conclusion, he made an appeal to the participants to be aware of such developments and to spearhead a change in outlook and initiative, so as to compete and co-relate with the mainstream.
Dr Watijunshi Ao, Principal Kohima College delivered welcome address and Dr Koni, Asstt Professor Kohima College chaired the function.
