The Activity Point Tracking System (APTS) mobile app
Why in news :
- VTU to launch app to track activity points for students to prevent fraud
About APTS mobile app
- Developed by: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).
- Purpose: The Activity Point Tracking System (APTS) mobile app aims to curb the unethical practice of students submitting fake documents to claim activity points, ensuring transparency and genuine participation in extracurricular activities.
- Target group: All engineering students under VTU who are required to earn at least 75 out of 100 activity points over their four-year course to qualify for their degree (mandated by AICTE from 2018-19).
- Mechanism: The system operates through a mandatory mobile application where students must upload geo-tagged photos as proof of their engagement in approved activities.
- Objectives: The initiative is designed to foster entrepreneurial capabilities, social commitment, soft skills, leadership qualities, and team spirit among students.
- Key Activities: Eligible activities include preparing business proposals for village income enhancement, developing sustainable water management systems, promoting tourism or appropriate technologies, reducing energy consumption, skilling rural populations, and facilitating 100% digitised money transactions.
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