HT Correspondent
AGARTALA, Oct 21: The Tripura government has committed to providing Wi-Fi connectivity to all government colleges by December this year, according to IT and Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy.
This announcement was made on Monday during the launch of Wi-Fi services for 19 government colleges under the first phase of the initiative, held at Netaji Subhash Mahavidyalaya in Udaipur, Gomati district.
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The event was also attended by Jeya Ragul Geshan B, director of IT.
Highlighting the advancements under the current government, the minister emphasised, “We have introduced many developments in the state that were previously unseen.
Thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Tripura has undertaken several historic initiatives. Today, we are launching Wi-Fi connectivity in 19 colleges, benefitting around 57,000 students.
Out of the 30 government colleges in the state, 19 are now connected, and the remaining 11 will be equipped soon.”
The newly launched Wi-Fi network offers 100 Mbps internet connectivity, which will enhance learning experiences for students and aid teachers in their instructional efforts.
“The goal is to connect the remaining colleges by December. Digital connectivity is essential in today’s world, and Tripura is making strides with initiatives like E-office and E-Cabinet,” said the minister, urging the education department to ensure effective utilisation of the Wi-Fi facilities.
This initiative, led by the directorate of information technology in collaboration with the department of higher education, aims to provide free internet access on campuses, enabling students to access a wide array of educational resources and online content.
