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New computer centre for Chandigarh

Special Correspondent

CHANDIGARH: Inaugurating a new Computer Centre set up by Infosys in collaboration with the Indian Council for Child Welfare at Bal Bhawan here on Tuesday, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator S.F. Rodrigues called for holistic programmes aimed at identifying and developing the full potential of children, maintaining their interest level and constantly recharging their enthusiasm for achieving competence. He said that such programmes could empower boys and girls from the disadvantaged sections. The Chandigarh Administration, he added, had launched an umbrella programme to equip all schools with computers to introduce free computer education starting from primary level. The Administration had launched a Computer Interactive Programme in 104 schools. It was proposed to set up "Smart Schools" to help students achieve their potential.

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