Intel, NIIT Dedicated to Doubling Technology-Assisted Schools in India

Sify reports that Intel and NIIT (IT training) have dedicated themselves to doubling the number of technology-assisted schools in India by 2010. This will increase the number of schools with ICT capablities to 80,000.

"They would also develop new technologies and education models to make technology-assisted learning more affordable and accessible, and will also work with Governments and education planners to define new ICT deployment models, devise IT education standards and build replicable learning models."