`Game-changing’ education info system launched

The launching of the EMIS, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand is fourth from right in the back row. (Ministry of Education photo)

The Ministry of Education (MoE)  yesterday launched its Education Management Information System (EMIS) which it says promises to be a game-changer.

The main function of the software will be to store key information about students  and will enable teachers and education officers to efficiently manage data therein.

In delivering her keynote speech at the launch, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand noted that EMIS will assist in resource planning as well as help to reduce the number of early school leavers.