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Lecture theatres at six medical colleges to become ‘smart’

Ahmedabad, October 18 : To make the students conversant with e-learning systems, the lecture theatres of six Government medical colleges of the state will now be equipped with LCD projectors, laptops, interactive board, interactive pads and air conditioners. The echo-proof room will be converted into ‘smart lecture theatres’ to facilitate a better learning process for the students

A provision for grants for the upgradation of these theatres was decided upon at a meeting called by the director of health services, recently.

A grant of Rs 10 lakh has been given to the Baroda Medical College for the same. Dean A T Lehua said, “At least one classroom each will have to be developed as per the set format in all the six colleges.”

An investment of around Rs 25 lakh is needed for the same, he added. At present, the classrooms do not have air conditioning. Moreover, the professors use their personal laptops to give lectures and there are no interactive pads or boards as well, he added.

The grants to equip them differ from college to college, depending on the strength of the college and the level of upgradation required.

The Director of Medical Education, Dr Vitlani said, “The completion of the process will depend on the quantum of the work required. The colleges will soon chart out plans to implement it