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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
MMMUT's ‘Wisdom on Wheels' to boost digital literacy
Gorakhpur: In a unique initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT) is set to roll out a mobile digital literacy lab for rural areas, with support from the State Bank of India (SBI). Under the project, a large CNG bus will be transformed into a high-tech mobile computer lab, aptly named 'Wisdom on Wheels (WOW) Digital Lab'. The lab will be equipped with 16 advanced computers, a multifunction printer, Wi-Fi connectivity, one-hour UPS power backup, and air-conditioning. The estimated cost of Rs 90 lakh will be funded through SBI's CSR initiative. According to Prof Jai Prakash, dean of Extension Activities & Alumni Relations, the initiative aims to impart essential digital skills like basic computer operations, internet usage, online safety to rural communities. The mobile lab will travel to villages, conducting hands-on training sessions led by experienced instructors. Vice chancellor Prof J P Saini called the project a step towards inclusive digital growth, aligning with the university's ongoing efforts in rural education, health, and skill development. TNN
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
MMMUT set to have Indian Knowledge System dept
Gorakhpur : In a pioneering move to blend India's ancient intellectual legacy with contemporary education, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology ( MMMUT ) is set to launch a dedicated department of Indian Knowledge System , the first university in UP to do so. The decision was finalised in a recent review meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof J P Saini. Formal procedure, including appointment of department head, is expected to be completed shortly. The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (2020), which highlights revival of India's traditional knowledge and its integration into modern academia. Following directives from UGC and AICTE, institutions nationwide have begun incorporating IKS-based curricula covering areas like Vedic literature, Indian philosophy, Ayurveda, yoga, ancient science and mathematics, and Indian art and architecture. At MMMUT, the new department will design course syllabi, appoint faculty, conduct classes, and oversee examinations. Courses likely to be introduced include Vedas: The Foundation of Indian Knowledge, Engineering Marvels of Ancient India, Vedic Mathematics, and Gita Today. Though IITs and a few universities already offer IKS courses, MMMUT will lead as the first institution in UP to establish a full-fledged IKS department. tnn
