HP hardware partner for ‘Web Patashala’

HP is a hardware partner for ‘Web Patashala,’ a program designed to ensure every home in Sri Lanka is equipped with a personal computer, internet connection and e-learning content in local languages. The program is aimed at increasing the ICT literacy rate in Sri Lanka from the current 8% to 75% by 2016.

“Being a company that is focused on innovation, HP is proud to partner STC and be part of ‘Web Patashala,’ one of the most modern and innovative programs, offering a gamut of benefits to the learning experience of students,” said Dennis Mark, Vice President & General Manager, HPPSG, Southeast Asia & Taiwan, Asia Pacific and Japan.

Under Phase 1 of the project, STC will provide one HP notebook to each of the 250,000 teachers and three million students in Grade 4 to Ordinary Level nationwide.

The educational package will include Etisalat high speed broadband internet connection and e-learning content in local languages free of charge. The program will be supervised by the Ministry of Education.

STC will also offer affordable rates and schemes for all teachers nationwide to purchase HP notebooks and desktop computers powered by Etisalat high speed broadband and e-learning content.

In addition, STC is also extending a special HP Notebook offer to all Government employees, through related Ministries, with an exclusive repayment scheme.