Date:03/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/03/stories/2008110352970400.htm

Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram

ICT scheme in 3,055 schools more

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Aided schools desirous of joining the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Scheme have been directed to remit Rs.33,000 each before November 29. The scheme will be launched in 3,055 schools more this year. IT@School Executive Director Anwar Sadath said in a release here on Sunday that the project, worth Rs.6.7 lakh a school, would be run for five years. The schools should bear one-fourth of the total project cost. The draft should be drawn in favour of the Executive Director, IT@School, Poojapura, Thiruvananthapuram 12. — Special Correspondent