Speed up internet connectivity before Aakash releases: Pallam

Emphasised on content creation and high speed internet connectivity

PTI | February 6, 2013



Union HRD Minister M M Pallam Raju has asked educational institutions in Jharkhand to work on high speed internet connectivity against the backdrop of distribution of Akash tablets across the country.

Emphasising on content creation and high speed internet connectivity, he said on Saturday that Ranchi University is a part of the pursuit to make students an asset for the country.

He asked the education department in the state to work with its counterpart at the Centre to make Akash tablets available for eligible students in Jharkhand.

His suggestion came during the course of his speech at the 27th Annual Convocation of Ranchi University.

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