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NCERT has informed that it has organized a series of meetings of various senior officials to discuss the requirements of the Tsunami affected areas. Three teams have visited different Tsunami hit areas viz. Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu between February 8-16, 2005 to assess the educational requirements of these areas which could be addressed by NCERT without duplicating efforts already put in by State Governments, Union Territories, International Agencies and NGOs. As a follow up NCERT has provided NCERT textbooks to children ofA&N Islands free of cost. As on date, 61,152 copies of 120 titles for different classes estimated at Rs. 18,35,478/- have been provided. In addition, examination related inputs for children appearing for Board Examination have been taken up. NCERT has also initiated consultations with various State level organizations and NGOs.
This information was given by Shri M.A.A. Fatmi, Minister of State for Human Resource Development in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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