Railtel deploys AI-based solution in Assam Government Schools
(Source: ET Government)
In a major development that boosts technology deployment in government education framework in the state of Assam, RailTel has successfully completed deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Identification System for monitoring attendance and management of SDMIS (Student Database Management Information System) for government schools in Assam.
RailTel has configured, customized, and deployed this AI-based Identification System for capturing attendance across all the Elementary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary Schools in all 33 districts of Assam. The total worth of the project is INR 19.20 crore out of which Rs. 12 Crore is a one-time cost being released post completion of the project. The cost for maintenance of the project is INR. 3.96 crore per year with a scope of AMC for 2 years in the current scope of work. RailTel has successfully completed this project in 4 months.
Axom Sarba Shiksha Abhijan Mission, Assam has been undertaking several reform initiatives for modernizing the education department through user-friendly digital reforms and extensive adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools.
Puneet Chawla, CMD RailTel, said, "with a global pandemic rapidly changing the world around us, all important sectors like health, education are leaning towards cutting edge digital technologies to adapt to the new normal. RailTel has provided this AI based solution to schools in Assam and has also provided end-user training for smooth implementation. RailTel is also capable of rolling out a number of technology-based services like AI-based Cloud platform solution for Smart Classroom solution, Learning Management System etc. which are the need of the hour."
