Core Projects bags Rs 26 crore order from Gujarat govt

Bidding successfully for the south zone for a tender floated by Gujarat Informatics Limited (GIL), Mumbai-based Core Projects and Technologies Ltd. has bagged a Rs 26.38 crore computer aided learning (CAL) project for the Gujarat government.

A leading global player in delivering and managing education solutions, Core Projects will implement the project in next 90 days. "We are required to provide computer hardware, education software, internet and other accessories for computer aided learning in government and government-aided schools in the south zone of Gujarat. The project has been awarded to us following a successful bid by Core Projects," said Vijay Malik, director - education, Core Projects Limited.

The CAL programme envisages the setting up of Computer Aided Learning in Secondary and Higher Secondary schools. This includes supply of hardware, software, manpower services including Teachers' Training and maintenance of systems for five years.The project entails implementation of CAL in across 645 schools in south zone which includes cities and towns like Bharuch, Narmada, Dahod, Panchmahal, Valsad, Dang and Navsari. In all, 3,200 students will be benefited by the project, said Malik.The order bagged by Core Project under the Gujarat Government's programme to introduce CAL based learning technologies in schools.