The initiative is expected to benefit over 5,000 studentsA ‘gadget challenge’ will be launched in Kozhikode district soon to support financially backward students who find it difficult to purchase smartphones or laptops for attending online classes. A decision in this regard was taken at a district-level online meeting chaired by District Collector Seeram Sambasiva Rao. The move is likely to benefit over 5,000 students. Common study centres for students who are unable to attend online classes will be functional. There are 766 such centres across the district, a press release said.

Source: The Hindu June 06, 2021 16:24 UTC