As part of Mana Badi Nadu Nedu Program digital infrastructure such as IFPs/Smart TVs and other accessories are being provided in Phase-I Schools.

• IFPs will be given to all Phase-I Nadu Nedu High Schools covering 6th to 10th classes for all sections.
• Smart TVs will be provided @ 1 Smart TV for every 60 children for Classes 1st to 5th.

Digital infrastructure such as IFPs/Smart TVs to AP Schools

Preparatory Activities at Schools  for Digital Infrastructure

1. Near IFPs/Smart TVs electrical, 2 nos of surface socket boxes with 2 sockets and switches shall be provided. To get power supply to these sockets, concealed wire shall be run in PVC pipe from the nearest Switch Board available in the classroom. The 2 nos surface socket boxes shall be placed below the Board fixed under the IFPs/Smart TVs.
2. One No 17mm MDF Board of minimum size 2’-0’’ X 0’-9’’ (60cmX23cm) shall be provided under the IFP for placing the Android Box, Router..etc. The MDF Board shall be fixed using Powder coated L-angles of 0’-8’’ size (20cm).
3. LAN cable shall be provided from the source available to each classroom. The Broad Band signal point shall be placed at the center of all classrooms.
4.  All the above works shall be executed well in advance, before the arrival of the IFPs/Smart TVs.

IFPs/Smart TVs Installation Planning and Execution

● A Web Application is provided in HMs login of STMS Software. The Number of IFPs/Smart TVs allotted to the School will be indicated in the screen.

● HMs will have to assign IFPs to classes (including sections e.g: 6A, 6B, 6C..etc).

● IFPs/Smart TVs should be installed only in teaching classrooms and the above-mentioned preparatory work should be completed well in advance.

● HMS of all Phase-I Schools will indent 2 nos 4 X 4ft Green Chalk Boards for every Class rooms where IFPs/Smart TVs are to be installed.

● Once the IFPs/Smart TVs are installed in the Class rooms the existing 8 X 4ft size Green Chalk Boards should be moved to the nearest Phase-III Schools.

● MEOs will identify nearby Phase-3 Schools and move these to the particular schools and complete the installation.

● The installation, transportation charges shall be paid by the Phase- 1 School from where the Green Chalk Boards are shifted.

● In all Phase-I schools, the HM’s are advised to estimate the cost of the preparatory work and prepare & estimate and issue sanction orders for the same.

● The name of work will be IFPs/Smart TVs supporting infrastructure estimate all activities related to the installation of IFPs/Smart TVs including cabling, LAN, Electrical Works..etc should be included in the estimate and sanction.

● Once the estimate is prepared and sanctioned, the Head Master will utilize the Balance Funds (unspent amount) of Phase-I to meet the above expenditure ● (OR)

● In case unspent balances are not available, the HM’s will raise TEO (Fund ) request to either Phase-I / Phase- 2 schools and obtain the required funds through TEO (Fund) Mechanism.

● All District Educational Officers /Additional Project Coordinators will identify the schools from which funds will be transferred using TEO (Fund) mechanism and facilitate the transfer.

● Indents Provision for Green Chalk Boards for Phase-II schools has been enabled and HM should complete the indent of Green Chalk Boards of 4 x 4ft size @ 2 per class room for all Phase-II Schools.

● This indent activity should be completed by 25-05- 2023 (Thursday).

Hence, All the District Educational Officers and Additional Project Coordinators are directed to follow the above instructions in letter and spirit and ensure proper planning, execution of the above mentioned preparatory work and complete the IFP/Smart TVs installation in the identified Phase-1 schools.

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