PUNE: The state education department has started compiling a database of local volunteers, who can help reach out to
students
in
remote areas
and students without access to a communication device to log onto online classes.
The state will also replicate Pune Zilla Parishad’s project and urge people to donate old tablets, cell phones or laptops that are in working condition. The devices could be distributed among students in need.
State education commissioner
Vishal Solanki said, “Wherever possible, we will employ teachers to go to village schools and teach students. In other cases, a volunteer will be chosen to teach a group of students. Work is on to compile lists of local volunteers and a centralized database will be available in a month. Real-time data will be collected from these spots. Textbooks have already been distributed among all students in the state. Less than 5%, or around 4-5 lakh, students have not been able to access lessons shown on the TV, radio or internet.”
Dattatray Jagtap, state director of
primary education
, said that all district officials have been told to ensure that students in their area get access to education.
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