Implementation of Digital Infrastructure in CBSE Schools

Implementation of Digital Infrastructure in CBSE Schools

NO. CBSE/AFF./Circular/2023

Dated: 24.03.2023

Circular No. 10/2023

All the Heads and Managers of the schools

Dear Principal,

CBSE as a national Board of education is required to play a critical role in implementing the National Education Policy 2020 by revising its norms and system in the area including digital infrastructure to align with the policy’s objectives and to make schools stay up-to-date with digital tools and resources.

All the schools affiliated with CBSE are, thus, hereby directed to implement the following revised norms regarding mandatory digital infrastructure with immediate effect;

• 01 (One) Computer System per 18 (eighteen) students (Desktops/Laptops) inter-connected with a single LAN network with audio-video input and output (Webcam/Speakers etc.) with minimum of 40 such computer systems including above accessories in the school computer Lab must be available in schools. Existing schools shall gradually enhance their infrastructure as per present guidelines.

• Server(s)  –  at  least  01  computer  system  with  high  configuration to be  used  as  a  Server for Assessment/ Examination purposes.

• Data backup devices – either Cloud-based or Physical (external Hard Disc Device – HDD) for all kinds of data storage.

• Lease line / Wi-Fi with high-speed internet connectivity.

• At least 02 printers and 02 scanners per computer lab.
• UPS –  Mandatory to support all computer systems in lab for providing power backup to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
• Licensed Softwares, including Anti-Virus and other Security Systems for the Digital infrastructure

6. Smart Boards – for effective classroom transactions.

7. Schools are once again directed to adhere to the Guidelines for Safe and Effective Use of Internet and Digital Technologies in Schools and School Buses issued vide circular number 32/2017 dated August 18,2017.

The mandatory requirement for the configuration of various machines is given in annexure A.

 

Distribution:

1. All Managers/ Principals of Independent category schools Affiliated to CBSE.

2. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi 110016.

3. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalya Samiti, B-15, Institutional Area, Sector 62, Noida 201307, District Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

4. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi 110054.

5. The Director of Public Instruction (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 09, Chandigarh 160017.

6. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101.

7. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar 791111.

8. The Director of Education, Govt. of A& N Islands, Port Blair 744101.

9. All Education Secretaries of States/ UTs.

10. Deputy Secretary to the Chairman, CBSE for kind information to the Chairman.

11. CVO / All HODs / Regional Directors of the Board.

12. The Joint Secretary (A & L), CBSE.

13. All the Regional Officers/ COE Heads of CBSE with the request to disseminate the information further.

14. The Assistant Secretary(IT), CBSE, Preet Vihar, Delhi-92 – with request to upload the Circular in the main page as well as in the SARAS Portal for information to all stake holders.

 

Required Configuration

 

Annexure A

 

In case the schools use Desktop/ Laptop, they must have the following minimum requirements. The latest versions/ latest configurations should be procured, whenever new purchases are done by the schools.

Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i5 (10th generation or newer) or equivalent
Ram	8 GB
Operating System	Recommended Operating System: Linux Schools can also have the Licensed version of Windows 10 or above. (whichever feasible for schools)
Memory	16 GB RAM
Storage	500 GB internal storage drive
Monitor/Display	15-18″ LCD monitor
Other	Internal or external Webcam, lock, carrying case, external hard drive for backups.

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