The unit will be made operational at the Centre for Tribal Welfare and Community Development (CTWCD) of the Central University of Odisha at Koraput to train the youth belonging to ST, SC, OBC, and other marginalised communities of the district on digital skills.
Central University of Odisha sets up center to impart digital literacy to tribal students
With an aim to improve digital skills and literacy among tribal youth, the Central University of Odisha has launched a tribal digital literacy programme on its campus in partnership with Forum for integrated development and research (FIDR), Bhubaneswar. The unit will be made operational at the Centre for Tribal Welfare and Community Development (CTWCD) of the Central University of Odisha at Koraput to train the youth belonging to ST, SC, OBC, and other marginalised communities of the district on digital skills.
The center was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor in charge of the University Prof Sharat Kumar Palita along with the founder chairman of FIDR, Charudatta Panigrahy.
During the launch, the Vice-Chancellor said, "launching of the programme is a landmark event in the sense that it offers hope for the marginalized sections of the Koraput district to be digital literate, a step towards self-employability. Though the programme starts with some basic computer courses, it will offer higher courses in the future."
Panigrahy also emphasized the development of the livelihood of the people of backward regions by referring to Atma Nirbhar Bharat launched by the Government of India. He was optimistic that this programme will benefit the local people and that their socio-economic parameters will increase.
Guha Poonam, Director, ST, also highlighted the rich tribal culture, art, craft, tradition and education. While appreciating the University's effort toward imparting digital education in Koraput, she said that "this programme should be a game changer in tribal development. The various schemes and projects for integrated tribal development and assured assistance from the state government whenever necessary. "
Local MLA Raghuram Padal highlighted the importance of education for all-around development.
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