Karnataka colleges to receive 1,500 refurbished computers under Jnana Setu

Five hundred computers donated by Microsoft and 1,000 by Cognizant are set to reach government degree and polytechnic colleges in Karnataka through the Jnana Setu programme.

The higher education department has signed an agreement with Rotary International, Bengaluru, to distribute refurbished laptops and desktop computers to colleges. Distribution is expected to begin soon.

Higher Education Minister Basavaraja Rayareddi said Karnataka has more than 550 colleges under collegiate and technical education, serving more than five lakh students. He said many students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and that the programme is intended to support their academic needs and improve digital access.

The announcement did not identify the colleges that will receive the first batch or state how the 1,500 computers will be allocated.