Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal, Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh distributed laptops to eleven students of the college in 16-8-2019. The students belong to ‘Priority Household’ category, and the distribution is a component of the enterprise for promotion of education under e-Snatak scheme of Chandigarh Administration.
The e-snatak scheme is an initiative of Chandigarh Administration to promote the adoption of Information Technology in Chandigarh, in accordance with the objectives of IT and Electronics policy of Administration. Under this scheme laptops are provided to such girl students who belong to priority households and are pursuing graduation.
Principal Dr. Kaushal encouraged the students to make optimum use of information technology, and use e-resources for supplementing their academics. She felt confident that this initiative will assist the students in upgrading their skills and open avenues for job opportunities in today’s competitive world.
Students ranging from various streams expressed their happiness by thanking the college authorities and Chandigarh Administration and assured that they will make a rational use of technology and make all efforts to justify the venture.