Status update of NMEICT

K KIRITHIGAASUMMER INTERN, HRD

Background• Use of ICT as a medium for diffusion of knowledge and creation of vibrant learning communities.

• To leverage the nation to a knowledge superpower status.

• Free and open access to quality learning

Objectives • Content generation, provision of e-books and e-

journals, Development of vocational education etc.Content

• Connectivity to Universities and collegesConnectivity

• Experimentation and development of ultra low cost devicesAccess devices

• Suitable pedagogical methods, language converters, Digital literacy for teachers etc.

General and other services

• Started in February 2009 during the 11th Five year plan with Rs 4612 Crores

2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-20120

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NMEICT Budget

Budget Estimate Revised estimate Actual Expenditure Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

NMEICT hierarchyApex committee• Pivotal role in policy making, formulating

guidelines and creation of all other committees

Project approval board• Ensures implementation of Missions

objectives through project approval

Standing committee• Responsible for continuous evaluation of

new project proposals and provides recommendations for sanctioning of projects

Project Implementation status (2009-2013)

Content

Connectivity

Access device

General and other service

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Number of Major Projects

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Connectivity

Access device

General and other service

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Number of Minor projects

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Funding of Projects (2009-2013)

Content Connectivity Access devices General and other services

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Funding for Major Projects(in Crores)

Proposed Funds Approved Funds

Content Connectivity Access devices General and other services

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30 28.41

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Funding for Minor Projects ( in Crores)

Proposed Funds Approved Funds

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Key points on Content Integration of NPTEL with NMEICT

Content creation of 990+ web and video courses – only 600 have been made

Development of virtual labs

Limited synergy in isolated and random selected themes.

Content on portal (SAKSHAT and NPTEL) is not user friendly.

Review processes are more focussed on budgetary issues than on quality.

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Recommendations for content Comprehensive 4-quadrant based content creation

We based lecture

notes/video lectures

Animations /visuals,

Illustrations, video

demonstrations/documentari

es

Supplementary reading, case

studies, anecdotal

information

Problems, quizzes,

Assignments and solutions

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Integration of content

Remotely Triggered virtual labs

Special initiatives in Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts.

Ownership of Content and Usage Rights

Engage with the very best from anywhere and everywhere

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Key points on Connectivity Two players- NKN and NMEICT

As of 16th May 2012, 419 Universities of 499 Universities have 1 Gbps bandwidth

18,000 colleges out of 25,000 colleges and 2000 targeted Polytechnics with 10 Mbps bandwidth

Currently there is over emphasis on wired based connectivity

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Recommendations for connectivity Coordination among NKN and NMEICT

Limited connectivity usage

Focus on bandwidth

Diversification of connectivity Provisioning

Cloud based Computing

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Key points on access devices Launch of first generation LCAD – AAKASH in November 2011

Delay in implementation and setting up of testing centres

AAKASH-2 is in advanced stage and will be soon launched

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Recommendations for access devices Professional approach

Futuristic LCAD design

LCAD availability in multiple models

Provisioning of back office

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Key points on General and other services Possible conflicts of interest in selection and award of projects

Awareness level of SAKSHAT and its utilisation appears low

Digital literacy among teacher is a major road block

Absence of suitable review and monitoring system

Most of the content developed is in English – limiting factor

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Recommendations for General and other services Massive teacher empowerment Programme

Breaking Language Barriers

Virtual University

Digitization of books and journals

Outreach Programme

Public-private partnership

Source – Evaluation committee report on NMEICT

Project implementation status(2013-2014)

Content

Connectivity

Access devices

General and other services

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Number of Major Projects

Content

Connectivity

Access devices

General and other services

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

Number of Minor Projects

Source – PAB meeting 26,27,27

Funding for Projects (2013-2014)

Content Connectivity Access devices General and other services

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Funding for Minor Projects ( in Crores)

Content Connectivity Access Devices General and other services

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Funding for Major Projects ( in Crores)

Source – PAB meeting 26,27,27

Implementations from Recommendations Project on Cloud Computing – 12 Crores

Virtual University Creation, Virtual University Bill - 24.9 lakhs

Development of open source Indian MOOCS

Virtual labs

Update report on AAKASH

NMEICT Dissemination and Publicity campaign – 13.24 Crores

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