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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Total
Computer 3066 260 3326
Printer 208 22 230
Software 20 5 CHARUSAT 25
Projector 196 44 Budget and funded 240
Laptop 54 07 projects 61
Tablets 177 0 177
Interactive Boards 20 0 20

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme
for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.).

 Wireless Information and Networking Cell (WINCell) at CHARUSAT has cloud
ready environment. It is configured to match with the latest IT scenario and can allot
virtual servers for high end computing applications. Network is protected by enhanced
security with the use of secure static IP and subneting which isolates it from other
outer and unsecured network threats. Cloud Computing, with 65 Virtual Servers,
resulting in Green Computing leading to Application and Infrastructure virtualization
has made CHARUSAT one of the leaders in the field, in this region of the country.

 CHARUSAT is committed to provide learning platform to students and staff
members. Campus has Wi-Fi connectivity enabling students to access the learning
resources either from their institutes, hostels or from the library within the campus.

 Every institute is equipped with computer labs for easy access to students. This
facility can be accessed for transacting several software based courses included in the
curriculum. Robust internet facility has also been utilized occasionally for video
conferencing during important sessions/meetings and for conducting parallel sessions
during various administrative and academic events
 The computer and internet facility is also accessed for undertaking online courses
from various recommended portals like Swayam, NPTEL etc as well as for
conducting online quizzes, assignment submissions, registration to various events
conducted across campus, display of internal marks etc. Several institutes across the
campus manage their own webpages as announcement platforms and networking.

 Training programs are organized whenever a new module is developed in E-
Governances system to spread awareness about functionality.

 Newly admitted students were made aware about e-governance system through a
dedicated session in orientation program.
 Faculty members are trained to use Centralized Data Base (CDB system) and
CHARUNIDHI (Charusat Digital Repository) through e-governance
department/institute coordinators.
 Teachers extensively use modern computer aided tools like e-classrooms, blogs,
Edmodo, professional networking, smart boards etc. to extend teaching learning
process and make it more effective. Need-based trainings for peer groups are
organized on specific tools.

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