Thiruvananthapuram sources have stated that the much acclaimed 'IT@school' project of the Kerala government has been formed into Kerala Infrastructure and Technology (KITE) Company. IT@school project has now been promoted as a government company - KITE. Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala launched the logo of KITE at a function at Thiruvananthapuram.
According to sources the IT@School project under general education department of Kerala government was set-up to augment the IT education in schools and also to enhance the quality of IT education towards a complete ICT enabled educational system.
Meanwhile according to sources, the prime objective of IT@School's transformation as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Company named KITE was to avail the funding from Kerala Infrastructure and Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). The new decision will give more freedom and authority for the organization to leap frog further. Moreover under KITE, the existing wing of IT@School would be expanded for ICT initiatives in schools and colleges, while a dedicated wing would be formed for managing the Infrastructure development activities
