Oracle today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Andhra government to rollout Oracle Education Foundation (OEF) ThinkQuest platform to 500 schools involving 25,000 students and spread over a period of two years.

Along with Institute for Electronic Governance (IEG), a non-profit organisation under the Government of Andhra Pradesh it will also impart training to 120 teachers from 60 schools.

Since its launch in 2004, ThinkQuest supports over 146,000 students and teachers in 1,100 schools across the country.

“We at IEG have been at the forefront of providing computer education to students in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This partnership with the Oracle Education Foundation will help us provide an effective learning environment for students at state high schools,” said  Amarnath Reddy, CEO, IEG.

“The Oracle Education Foundation’s partnership with IEG is a testament of our commitment to building a knowledge economy in India. By providing students with access to ThinkQuest, we empower them to broaden their horizons and develop critical skills they need for life and work in the 21st century,” said Mr. Krishna Sistla, Director, Oracle Education Initiatives, Asia Pacific.