Punjab to Launch Chromebook Manufacturing and Digital Schools on Wheels Project

The Punjab government has announced plans to start manufacturing Chromebooks and launch the Digital Schools (DS) on Wheels project.

This initiative comes as international organizations, including Allied and Google for Education, have agreed to collaborate.

The decision was made by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during a meeting with a delegation led by Regional Head Paul Hutchings from Allied, Tech Valley, and Google for Education.

Chromebooks will be assembled in Punjab in partnership with the Australian company Allied. The Digital Schools on Wheels project will also be launched soon in the province.

Under these projects:

• 50,000 students in Punjab will receive free Google IDs and Digital Certification.
• 1,000 government school teachers will receive free digital certification courses.
• Google for Education will support a $1.5 million certification project for 15,000 university students.

Google for Education will help gather accurate data on out-of-school children. Students will be able to log in with their Google IDs for studies without needing to download applications, and Chromebook data usage will be monitored.

During the meeting, Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat provided a briefing about the project. He stated that university students will receive certifications in antivirus, artificial intelligence, and other fields, making it easier to find jobs globally.

These initiatives aim to enhance digital education and provide better opportunities for students and teachers in Punjab.

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