What is the objective of the digital education project in the Galle District, supported by the Government of India?

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India and Sri Lanka look to accelerate implementation of a digital education project in the Galle District. High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay exchanged diplomatic notes with Secretary of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Education M.N. Ranasinghe to expedite the establishment of modern computer labs and smart boards equipped with customized curriculum software in 200 schools. The project, supported by a grant from the Government of India, aims to enhance digital literacy among students in underprivileged areas. It is one of several grant projects in the education sector undertaken by the Indian government in Sri Lanka. India's development assistance to Sri Lanka currently amounts to approximately USD 5 billion, with nearly USD 600 million provided as grants. Over 65 grant projects have already been implemented across the country's 25 districts, and more than 20 projects are in various stages of implementation.