Shiksha Samachar: ITRC is now NDLM Training Partner

ITRC is now NDLM Training Partner
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Rizwan Khan on 04/05/2015 21:38:00


NDLM PROJECT
Making one person in every family digitally literate is one of the integral
components of the Prime Minister 's vision of “Digital India”. The National
Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) envisages  initially to provide Information
Communication and Technology (ICT)  training to 10 lakh (Ten lakh) persons, one
in every eligible household  in selected Blocks in each State/ UT of the
country. Out of 10 lakh, 9  lakh will be trained through government machinery
and 1 lakh through  Industry, NGOs and others through their own resources/ under
Corporate  Social Responsibility. The objective is to impart basic ICT skills 
relevant to the need of the trainees, which would enable the citizens to  use IT
and related applications and participate actively in the  democratic process and
further enhance opportunities for their  livelihood. The persons shall be able
to access information, knowledge  and skill through the use of digital devices.
The Scheme is to be implemented in each  State/ UT across the country. The
States/ UTs are categorized into three  broad categories, Category A, B and C,
based on their population.  Implementation of the Scheme is to be carried out in
around 5 – 7  Districts in Category A States, 4 – 5 Districts in Category B
States and  2 – 3 Districts in Category C States/ UTs.
Definition of DIGITAL LITERACY
“Digital Literacy is the ability of  individuals and communities to understand
and use digital technologies  for meaningful actions within life situations”.
Two levels of training under the SCHEME
The two levels of IT training envisaged under the Scheme will have the following
broad objectives:
Appreciation of Digital Literacy (Level 1)
To make a person IT literate, so that  he/ she can operate digital devices, like
mobile phones, tablets, etc.,  send and receive emails and search Internet for
information, etc.
Basics of Digital Literacy (Level 2)
Besides IT literacy at a higher level,  the citizen would also be trained to
effectively access the various  e-Governance services being offered to the
citizen by the Government and  other agencies.
Eligibility Criteria
Level 1 : Non-IT literate - Illiterate and upto 7th standard pass
Level 2 : Non-IT literate with atleast 8th standard pass
Age : 14 to 60 years
Course Duration
Level 1 : 20 Hours (Minimum 10 Days and Maximum 30 Days)
Level 2 : 40 Hours (Minimum 20 Days and Maximum 60 Days)
Medium of Instruction
Level 1 and 2 : Official Languages of India
Fee
Level 1 : For SC/ ST/ BPL Households, no training fee payable and for General
candidates, course fee of Rs. 125 applicable.
Level 2 : For SC/ ST/ BPL Households, no training fee payable and for General
candidates, course fee of Rs. 250 applicable.
Place of Learning
The eligible households can nominate one  person from their family. The selected
person to get himself enrolled  under this programme in a nearest Training
Centre/ Common Service Center  (CSC).
Evaluation
Independent external evaluation will be conducted by a National level certifying
agency like NIELIT, NIOS, IGNOU, etc.
The digital literacy training will be provided at two levels: