Chandigarh Educational Institutes to Join My Bharat Portal as Knowledge Partners
Chandigarh, June 14, 2024: In a significant move to enhance digital literacy and youth engagement, educational institutes in Chandigarh are set to join the My Bharat Portal as Knowledge Partners. This decision was formalized during a key meeting chaired by Mrs. Meeta Rajivlochan, IAS, Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, held at the UT Guest House.
Mrs. Rajivlochan engaged in detailed discussions with Director School Education, Sh. H. S. Brar, and SLO Dr. Nemi Chand, and gathered valuable suggestions and feedback from the NSS Programme Officers and volunteers.
Highlighting the importance of digital literacy in educational institutions, Mrs. Rajivlochan emphasized the need for a structured and timely onboarding process. She called upon the officers to prioritize digital literacy initiatives and ensure that all educational institutions in Chandigarh are integrated with the My Bharat Portal within a defined timeframe.
The meeting saw active participation from officers of the Education Department, State Liaison Officers, NSS UT Chandigarh Programme Officers, and NSS volunteers. The focus of the discussion was on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for onboarding educational institutions onto the My Bharat Portal.
Dr. Nemi Chand State Liaison Officers, NSS UT Chandigarh assured the gathering that Chandigarh would serve as a model for the country in terms of onboarding youth activities onto the My Bharat Portal. He highlighted the proactive measures already taken, noting that 50 NSS Programme Officers have been trained by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, on the functionalities and benefits of the My Bharat Portal.
