To launch the tablet, Kapil Sibal, the minister of human resources and development, communications and information, gave a lofty speech in front of a crowd of students in New Delhi.

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In addition, it has increased funding for schools development, resources procurement, human resources development and adult non-formal education programmes.

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The Indian Minister for Human Resources and ocean development said a group had been formed to oversee further studies in the area.

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