Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences signed MoU with Intel Technology

Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) is one of the most prestigious institutes based in Bangalore has signed MoU with Intel Technology Private Limited. The purpose of this collaboration is to promote the literacy amongst tribal youths and out-of-school children, sustainable development practices among teachers and innovation among students.

This Intel learning programme will promote maximum literacy amongst tribal students. As per the institute, the core focus will be on a hands-on approach to ICT learning for under-served children in the age group 8-16. Moreover, the MoU will also put a light on sustainable professional development practices for the teachers in the K-12 segment through Intel-Teach curriculum and promoting inventions and innovations among students through IRIS-Intel.

The MoU was signed by the Intel Head, Corporate Affairs (N&E), Valsa Williams and KIIT & KISS Founder. Intel head stated that, Intel has always associated with central or state governments and it is for the first time when it is sharing one of its p ograms with a non-government organization. He also said that, this deal will fulfill the corporate social responsibilities for Intel. Such courses offered under the MoU will also provide exposure to KISS's tribal students on modern ICT technology.

Source: Richha Bhatnagar (Shiksha Team)