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Mass IT literacy drive

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NEW DELHI: Computer Society of India (CSI), in association with Aptech Computer Education and SSI Education, has flagged off the `India Akshar Mission', as part of its `IT for masses programme'.

This mass literacy mission aims to empower over 2.5 lakh Indian citizens from all walks of life.. As part of the drive, Aptech Computer and SSI Education will offer IT literacy programmes priced minimally at Rs 499 throughout the country.

As a special gesture, Aptech and SSI will offer 10,000 courses absolutely free of cost to the underprivileged. This national drive will be carried out through various NGOs, Government and Municipal Schools.

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