Sainik School in Amaravathinagar, Tamil Nadu, received an enhanced IT infrastructure donation from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) valued at ₹35 lakh. This IT infrastructure gift at the school located in Tiruppur district was completed on April 8, 2025, by the state-owned defence PSU.
Nearly 700 student cadets are aided by the new arrangement. The Chennai branch of BEL carried it out as part of its CSR programs. Digital learning for senior classes is the main emphasis of the donation. New PCs with firewall security have been added to the updated lab. For more engaging and participatory lessons, smart LCD displays have been set up. Everything is set up except for the furniture and the necessary accessories.
Cadets can safely navigate the internet with firewall protection. Intelligent panels enable educators to graphically elucidate intricate subjects. This new digital learning system at Sainik School takes the place of older ones that had problems adapting to newer technologies.
Older desktops were sufficient for the school’s past operations. Not all of them had enough memory and processing power. Coding platforms and test simulators are now fully functional for cadets. The military forces rely on Sainik Schools as their main source of recruits. Cadets at the Amaravathinagar school study for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and similar entrance tests. As a defence PSU, BEL makes sure that its CSR projects are in line with what the country needs to keep us safe.
Praveen Jigajinni, who heads the computer science department at the school, has written extensively about new technology. He is an active mentor to cadets in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and computer programming. The school was an obvious candidate for technological support due to his presence. Alumnus Colonel (Retd) V Sasikumar officiated the facility’s inauguration. The principal, Capt (IN) K Manikandan, and another alumnus, Brig Siva Tamizhamudhan, were present at the function. Representing BEL were Smt. Hema R Rao, AGM/HR, and Mr. K Sriram, DGM/CSR. Cadets are now able to experience contemporary computer systems firsthand. Their preparation for admission exams, which may involve computer-based testing, is greatly enhanced by this. With no more technical difficulties, digital study materials, online practice exams, and video lectures are all at your fingertips.
Defence applicants receive a substantial advantage to their competitive exam preparation. Increasingly, tests that assess digital literacy include NDA, CDS, and AFCAT. The disparity in knowledge between urban and rural candidates is narrowed via consistent practice on improved methods.
Now, with the help of smart panels, educators may showcase ideas in defence technology. It gets easier to describe how navigation systems work, how radar works, and ballistics. Because of this, participation in class has gone up a notch.
Additionally, cadets are protected from hazardous content by the firewall. Regarding online safety, parents and school administration are relieved. Lab hours will be extended so that students can practise in the evenings at the school.
