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Andhra Pradesh Government to Provide Free Tabs to All Government School Students Studying in 8th Standard

Andhra Pradesh Government will provide Tabs to all 8th standard students studying in Government Schools with the cost of Rs 500 crore

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Andhra Pradesh Government will provide Tabs to all 8th standard students studying in Government Schools with the cost of Rs 500 crore

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Andhra Pradesh government has signed an MoU with BYJU’S, an ed-tech company to provide quality-oriented content for the government school students from 4th to 10th standard. Further, the government to provide Tabs for the 8th standard students with the cost of Rs 500 crore.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy said: “It will transform the lives of many poor children. The project is about handhold the government school children so that they pass out 10th and 12th CBSE exams with flying colors. It is the dream for all of us, and the partnership would strengthen it greatly.”

He added that the visual presentation and content enhancement would come through starting from 4th to 10th class at government schools, and it would be a game changer.

“Content available to private school children and those subscribed to the quality content would cost around 20 to 25 thousand per annum. Now it will be available to government school students for free. Further, the government also to give tabs so that digital experience and digital knowledge is available to the children,” said the Chief Minister. The teachers would also be given proper orientation so that they can also do their part in a better way.

He also thanked the steps taken by BJYU’S to help the system better by partnering with the government. Byju Raveendran, CEO of BYJU’S said: “Our meeting happened a few days ago, and now we are signing MoU. Andhra Pradesh government is moving faster than a startup. It is commendable and unbelievable for a government to move at this phase. I am excited about the opportunity given to us. Government school students to get the same access to quality education, which their counterpart in private school is having.” He added that the partnership is a life-changing initiative for government school students and all of us have the responsibility to ensure no children are left behind.

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