9 lakh students may not have access to digital devices in Kerala
The Hindu
Govt. to bring out final figures soon; Minister asks public to help students attend online classes
The government estimates that nearly nine lakh students may not have access to digital equipment, General Education Principal Secretary A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish has said. Mr. Hanish told The Hindu that this was not a conclusive figure. As per the Samagra Shiksha, Kerala, 6.27 lakh students did not have access to devices such as smartphone, laptop, or tablet. This excluded Class 11 students and instances where only one device was available when the requirement was for more. The government was now trying to get an accurate figure on the number of students without digital devices by cross-checking it with local bodies and school management committees. The final number would be available soon, he said. Besides unavailability of devices, lack of Net connectivity was another hurdle that needed to be addressed, Mr. Hanish said.More Related News