The above information was submitted by Min of HRD in reply of undermentioned Lok Sabha Question:-
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1607
FREE ONLINE COURSES BY IITS
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are collaborating with the IT industry leaders and NASSCOM to offer free courses online which would revolutionise access to technical education;
(b) if so, whether it is likely to widen the pool of talent from which the IT industry could draw and provide an alternative to privately run courses that fall short of industrial requirements; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SHASHI THAROOR)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. **see above**
Source: Loksabha
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