Panchayati Raj functionaries to get computer training

Training to enable functionaries to prepare personnel and business letters, maintain small account on computers, view information on internet, send e-mail and use e-Panchayat applications

PTI | June 15, 2011



In a move to automate the functioning of Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs), Government has decided to impart basic learning of computers to all their functionaries soon.

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj headed by Vilasrao Deshmukh has initiated a process of taking up the training of officials and elected representatives of the PRIs so that they are able to operate computers, work on e-panchayat applications and access information therein.

The Ministry has also approved contents of a basic computer course to be taken up by the PRI functionaries.

The training will be imparted by DOEACC under Centre's Department of Information Technology through its authorised centres.

The course is designed for those PRI functionaries who do not have any experience of even basic computer operations.

The total duration of course is 36 hours which can be covered at the convenience of the trainee. However, it is advised that the course is completed at a stretch in 6 days.

It will enable them to prepare personnel and business letters, maintain small account on computers, view information on internet, send e-mail and use e panchayat applications.

The ministry has already directed the states to select trainees and recommend institutes to be considered for authorisation and also asked such institutes to apply for the same.
 

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