15 August 2023, Mumbai: The accused in cases of rape, molestation and other crimes against women and girls will be barred from government jobs in the state, announced Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday. Baghel made several announcements in his speech during an Independence Day event at the Police Parade ground in Raipur.
Integration of subjects related to artificial intelligence
The Chief Minister announced the integration of subjects related to artificial intelligence and machine learning into the school curriculum and free bus services for students attending government colleges in the state.
Keeping in view the role of modern technology in building Nava (new) Chhattisgarh, the government will include information about state-of-the-art technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things in the school curriculum from the next academic session, so that children can prepare themselves for future technology, he said.
Baghel said the students of classes 11 and 12 in government schools located in remote areas of Chhattisgarh will be provided free online coaching from renowned institutes of the country for the preparation of medical and engineering competitive exams.
Our top priority to ensure the safety of women’“It is our top priority to ensure the safety of women, their respect and protect their dignity. We have decided that those accused of molesting girls and women, raping them and other (offences against women) will be banned from government jobs,” Baghel said.
Significance of modern technology in advancing
With an eye on the significance of modern technology in advancing a progressive Chhattisgarh, the government will introduce teachings on cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things into the school curriculum in the upcoming academic session. This initiative aims to equip children with the skills they need to navigate future technological advancements, the Chief Minister said.
Free bus services to students Baghel said that the students in classes 11 and 12 attending government schools in remote regions of Chhattisgarh will be offered free online coaching from prestigious institutes across the country to aid them in preparing for competitive exams in the fields of medical and engineering. He also said students of government colleges will be provided free bus pick up and drop facilities between their homes and colleges.
CM Baghel also announced to launch the ‘Mukhyamantri Nirman Shramik Pension Sahayata Yojana’ to provide pension to construction workers.
By ASC Priya