SHILLONG: The State Government has started providing free internet services in many Government aided schools to promote the concept of e-learning.
Informing this here on Saturday, Information and Technology Minister, AL Hek said that the department intends to provide free Wi-Fi in all Government schools.
According to Hek, once the Government schools are covered, private schools would also be provided the same facility.
“The scheme is being designed to empower the students with the internet to encourage e-learning,” Hek said.
It has been learnt that the Government is also contemplating to provide free Wi-Fi in different parts of Shillong with an aim to make it a ‘digital city’.
Several tourist spots are also expected to be provided with the same facility.
