Hughes Communications India Ltd (HCIL), a subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems (HUGHES), will provide a managed tele-education network to the Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences for post-graduation medical coaching. The satellite-based, online service is expected to assist medical students in attaining success in NEET/AIIMS/PGI and other post-graduate medical exams. HCIL plans to offer its tele-education solutions to other renowned medical institutes as well.
Dr Sumer Sethi, Director, Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences said, “This technology is bound to help medical students, particularly those based in tier II-III cities. We have the largest face-to-face classroom network in India with 30 classrooms. We are looking to leverage the advantages of satellite technology from Hughes, pioneers in tele-education and e-learning software to reach out to more students. So far, medical students who have participated have really loved the concept.”
Shivaji Chatterjee, VP, HCIL commented, “India has the highest number of medical institutes in the world, yet many students around the country are not able to access quality education because of geographical limitations. This initiative represents a paradigm shift in medical education, as it will dramatically increase the accessibility of knowledge to every corner of the country—employing our latest, most cost-effective and user-friendly technology platforms.”
Hughes advanced tele-education networks promise to provide a virtual face-to-face experience with high-quality, high-clarity and direct eye contact, including two-way voice interaction and chat-based queries.
EH News Bureau
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