Digital Inclusion and Innovation: Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd sets up Smart Classrooms

The Poly-Huawei Smart Classroom set up at the Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd Réduit Campus, a collaborative initiative between Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd and Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, was inaugurated this morning, by the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, Dr Kaviraj Sharma Sukon and the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, Dr Avinash Ramtohul. A twin facility was also established at the Polytechnics Rodrigues Campus. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China, Dr Huang Shifang, graced the ceremony. In his address, Minister Sukon lauded the digitalisation process initiative undertaken by Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd. He rejoiced that Rodrigues will also benefit from a Poly-Huawei Smart Classroom, remarking that the Island used to suffer from a critical connectivity gap that limited access to modern learning tools. He recalled that the interests of students should always be central to any change and progress brought within the education sphere, stressing that the ultimate aim is to ensure that every child succeeds. Underpinning the importance of providing learners with the right environment, Mr Sukon pointed out that the Smart Classroom will bring forth new and modern learning tools, interactive learning platforms, enhanced student engagement along with the personalisation of education. On his part, Minister Ramtohul recalled that Mauritius has already embarked on an ambitious digitalisation project, which also paves the way forward for innovation in the education sector. Advancing smart education through initiatives such as the Smart Classroom project is key for the future of education of our country, and an important contributor to infuse innovation in the ecosystem, affirmed the Minister. He underscored that it will create a new generation of learning spaces, integrated approaches and an E-learning system that will allow institutions to follow the academic progress of learners and project their future performance. As for Ambassador Huang Shifang, she stated that the partnership between the two institutions is a vivid demonstration of the prevailing friendship between Mauritius and China. She expressed conviction that the Smart Classroom will facilitate learning by enabling students to transcend the limits of traditional learning. The Chairman of Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd, Dr Tomal Kumar Chadeea indicated that the Poly-Huawei Smart Classroom is a twin facility, linking Mauritius and Rodrigues through advanced information and communication technologies. The CEO of Huawei Technologies Mauritius, Mr Kai Wen spoke of the essential aim of the project, which is to improve access for Mauritius and Rodrigues to technology-based education, strengthen training capacities, and promote the development of digital skills.

09 March 2026

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