Adopting Digital Solutions to Improve Education
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We already knew that kids learned computer technology more easily than adults, it is as if children were waiting all these centuries for someone to invent their native language.” – Jaron Lanier
In March 2020, the Government of Malawi (GoM) announced the closure of all educational facilities to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). This forced millions of primary and secondary school children plus college students out of the classroom. But the nation found a way out – distant learning.
Both public and private institutions tried to – albeit to different levels of success – implement distant learning programs for students across the country. Public institutions mainly used radio as the main form of tutoring while private institutions utilized digital platforms (Facebook, e-mail, internet, and WhatsApp).
Farmers Reaping Bounty Harvest In Jagan Regime Dec 28, 2020, 15:07 IST
Amaravati: Farmers had sowed well in 2019 election and are reaping a bounty harvest with Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy rolling a green carpet and continuing the legacy of being farmer friendly through his various welfare schemes and projects. The Year has seen good rainfall, bounty crop and in the testing times of Covid, the Chief Minister gave the much needed helping hand by buying agriculture produce, even perishable goods, and ensuing MSP and checking the price fluctuations.
The farmers could not have asked for more, with Rythu Bharosa being given in three timely spells, corp insurance, input subsidy, soft loans, setting up of Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) which serve as one stop shop for all the needs of farmer from supply of quality seeds to procurement and marketing facilities.