 "HCL Infosystems Wins Gujarat Tribal Development Contract")
HCL Infosystems has announced the signing of a contract awarded by the Government of Gujarat. This contract of over Rs 110 cr is aimed at speeding development in the tribal districts of Gujarat. Gujarat has been consistently recording stable economic growth and this move under Gujarat Government’s vision and the Chief Minister’s ten point programme (Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana) will strengthen the vision of inclusive growth. HCL Infosystems has been chosen to implement this project under a transparent model based on Public Private Partnership, where in the government will keep a close watch on the progress and services delivered.
Under the scope, HCL will supply PCs with a biometric fingerprint scanner and UPS to over 7,000 schools across the state. HCL would implement the biometric-based attendance system, offer facility management and run teacher training programs to supply and implement robust education software effectively at schools. The program strongly underlines the need to focus on launching result-oriented initiatives, involving local people for the benefit of the tribes and forging strong convergence with various departments of the government responsible for implementation. The project will focus on Ashram Shal, Adrashnovasi Shala, Eklavaya, primary and upper primary schools.
HCL Infosystems will collaborate with the Tribal and Education Department of Gujarat to facilitate capturing of online attendance data for both students and teachers in schools. Under the existing programs where the government has been giving grant for schools in the tribal area on the basis of student attendance, this system will enable generation of real-time data and effective utilisation of grants for a transparent education system at all levels in the state. The system will also help the government to study education patterns & drop-out rates across regions.
The project plans to cover over 7,000 schools in the state with over 1000 schools under the Tribal Department & over 6,000 schools under the Education Department. The implementation process would initially take place in two districts out of eight notified tribal districts, comprising 150 schools each. Once carried out for 2 months, it will then be extended to all remaining schools. HCL will also set up helpdesks at each district and a project management unit at Gandhinagar for effective delivery. Beside this, HCL would also be deploying its specialist workforce of engineers in each school, responsible for periodical visits for on-ground system support.