Nashik Municipal Corporation implements Rs 70 Crore Smart School Project to digitally transform 100 Municipal Schools

Of the targeted 100 municipal schools, 82 have already been successfully transitioned into smart schools.

February 7, 2024 14:21 IST

Nashik Smart City has helped Nashik Municipal Corporation to take a giant leap forward in education.

Nashik Municipal Corporation implemented Rs 70 crore by converting almost 82 Municipal Schools, 656 Classrooms, approximately 82 Headmaster Rooms and 82 Computer Labs into smart schools by providing interactive learning through Digital Transformation, as per the official announcement.

As per the release, Nashik Smart City has helped Nashik Municipal Corporation to take a giant leap forward in education. Nashik Smart City was supported by Palladium India as PMC on behalf of Nashik Municipal Corporation. Both Nashik Smart City and Palladium India started this transformative initiative to convert its approximately 100 municipal schools into smart schools to elevate the quality of education by integrating cutting-edge technology and innovative teaching methodologies.

Release further mentioned that it focuses on transforming the digital infrastructure of the schools with the integration of cutting-edge technology into classrooms. This entails the installation of interactive digital boards, projectors, high-speed internet connectivity, and a wealth of e-learning resources to enhance the overall learning experience. Curriculum Development has also been a major focus area under the project for creating high-quality digital content across all subjects and grade levels. The curriculum for computer education, curated by the Palladium team, promotes interactive and multimedia content, fostering curiosity among students.

The project doesn’t stop at mere hardware. Recognizing the human element’s crucial role, the NMC heavily invested in continuous teacher training, and under the Smart School project, Nashik Smart City has trained over 800 teachers by providing them with the skills and knowledge to harness the power of technology and weave it seamlessly into their lessons.

It further added that the project implements a robust assessment and monitoring system to track progress and ensure successful implementation. This data-driven approach allows teachers to tailor their methods and address individual student needs more precisely.