Kerala 1st in country with high-tech classrooms in govt, aided schools: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Under the state government’s high-tech classroom scheme, 16,027 schools from primary to higher secondary level have been equipped with 3.74 lakh digital gadgets, according to the project document.

Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) has implemented the Hi-Tech school programme by which 45,000 classrooms in 4,752 schools have been made Hi-Tech. (Source: PRD)

Kerala has become the first state in the country to have high-tech classrooms or high-tech labs in all government-run and aided schools, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Monday.

Under the state government’s high-tech classroom scheme, 16,027 schools from primary to higher secondary level have been equipped with 3.74 lakh digital gadgets, according to the project document.

As part of this flagship project of the LDF government, high-tech labs have been set up in primary and upper primary schools and 40,000 classrooms in high school and higher secondary schools have been converted into smart classrooms. High speed broadband internet has been ensured in 12,678 schools.

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The 493.50 crore project was funded by Kerala frastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). (Source: PRD)

The Chief Minister said all students in Kerala can now use modern technology for their studies.

The government, he said, was determined to give quality education to all sections of people. The government envisaged to ensure digital facilities for children in rural areas too and facilities at schools in rural areas are being improved so that they are on a par with those in any high-end school, he said.

“In reviving the state’s public education, the government has ensured people’s participation. The three-tier local bodies have been entrusted with the task of reviving the public education system. Several government schools on the verge of closure have been revived. Kerala schools now have world-class facilities and this has brought in changes in the academic sector also,’’ he said.

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The Chief Minister said that as part of the project, 2 lakh laptops have been distributed in schools.

“We haven’t so far taken sole credit for all these achievements. Others might have done something and this government could complete that. It should be seen as the achievement of the state. No need for trying to cover up the achievements,’’ he said.

The project was implemented by the state education department’s Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education with financial aid from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board.

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Also, legislators and MPs have contributed from their local area development fund, an official statement said.

Shaju Philip

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More