Technology is crucial for success: Anand

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand enthralled the kids in Rajahmundry on Monday. He came to the city to inaugurate the state-of-the art NIIT Nguru-IT Wizard plus Computer Lab in Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan. Hundreds of students present at the inaugural function were mesmerised by the company of the champion.

The legend was also amused by the display of skills by the students of Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan. Anand thoroughly enjoyed the acrobatics of the kids and continuously encouraged the kids by cheering them. In a brief interaction with the media, Anand said that chess in India is prospering and kids are getting exposure from the school level. He informed that he is going to take part in five important tournaments in the coming year.

However, Anand refused to comment on the preparations for the next World Chess Championship which is going to be held in 2016 citing that it was too early to say anything.Addressing the students on the occasion, Anand said that getting trained through the latest technology is a crucial element for success. He believes that the solution offered by NIIT would help schools to extend the learning ecosystem beyond the classrooms.