IT department plans to make elderly,housewives in Chandigarh‘e-Saksham

Training for the same will be provided by computer teachers employed in government schools and will be run in computer labs of these schools,while the focus will be on step-by-step learning backed by personalised practical sessions.

To encourage senior citizens and housewives opt for IT training,separate batches for housewives and senior citizens will be run at government schools in the vicinity from 3-5 pm. Initially,batches of 25-30 participants will be started in selected areas that will later be extended to other areas.

The training,which will span around two months,will ensure the participants are trained in computer basics,MS Windows,MS Office,Internet and e-mail. Participants will also be helped to learn the use of instant messaging services including video chatting. This is expected to enable senior citizens and housewives be in contact with their relatives and children settled in other cities or countries.

Besides making the senior citizens and housewives IT savvy,this training will also facilitate quick adoption of e-governance solutions in Chandigarh wherein over 100 e-services are being implemented by the DIT. SPIC – the society under DIT’s aegis will manage execution of this free-of-cost training.