NSTFDC and HPCL Sign MoU to Establish Computer Labs and Smart Classrooms in 29 Eklavya Model Residential Schools Across Rajasthan
Distilled Policy Brief
- The initiative aims to benefit over 10,000 Scheduled Tribe students annually, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020 to promote digital literacy and technology integration in learning.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
NSTFDC and HPCL signed an MoU to set up computer labs and smart classrooms in 29 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across districts in Rajasthan, benefiting over 10,000 ST students annually with a budget of 16.01 crore rupees.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine how public-sector corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives combined with institutional mechanisms like Eklavya Model Residential Schools can bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive education for tribal communities in India.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the initiative to establish computer labs-cum-smart classrooms in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) of Rajasthan: 1. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). 2. The project specifically aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by promoting digital literacy and technology integration for Scheduled Tribe students. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the policy briefing. The memorandum of understanding was signed between the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to establish computer labs-cum-smart classrooms in 29 EMRS across Rajasthan. Furthermore, the initiative directly aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 to promote digital literacy, technology integration in learning, and targeted support for socio-economically disadvantaged groups like Scheduled Tribe students.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.