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Government School DEO Approved November 2025

Z.P. Primary School,
Nighoje — Official Pilot Report

Tal. Khed, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra
Submitted: November 2025
Submitted through: District Education Officer (Primary), Pune
0
Missed bells during pilot
100%
Uptime incl. power cuts
5
Stakeholder groups benefited
DEO+BEO
Both recommend expansion
Official Government Endorsement

Approved & Recommended for
District-Wide Expansion

Block Education Officer, Khed confirmed positive outcomes and recommended the system for more schools. The District Education Officer (Primary), Pune further recommended state-level consideration under CSR initiatives.

Government of Maharashtra
महाराष्ट्र शासन
Government of Maharashtra
Official Pilot — November 2025 · Pune District
01 — Introduction

What This Pilot Was About

As per the permission granted by the District Education Officer (Primary), Pune, a pilot installation of the Multi-Task Programmable School Bell System with Emergency Siren, Automated Prayers, Voice-Over Announcements and PA Communication was carried out at Z.P. Primary School, Nighoje, Tal. Khed, Dist. Pune.

The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness, usability, and educational impact of the system for possible district and state-wide implementation.

Device installed: Smart School 360 Automated Bell System — installed and fully operational from day one.

Pilot Details
School
Z.P. Primary School, Nighoje
Tal. Khed, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra
Submitted Through
District Education Officer
(Primary), Pune
Date
November 2025
Installed by
Cortek Electro
Smart School 360 — Pune, Maharashtra
02 — Pilot Objectives

Why This Pilot Was Commissioned

Six specific outcomes were being evaluated for district and state-level feasibility.

1
Improve discipline, time management, and punctuality across the school
2
Automate morning and evening prayer sessions for daily consistency
3
Reduce teacher and helper staff workload from manual bell ringing
4
Strengthen school communication and audibility across the entire campus
5
Provide emergency preparedness with an instant campus-wide siren
6
Assess feasibility for CSR-supported rollout across Maharashtra schools
03 — System Components

Everything Installed at Nighoje

Nine modules installed and operational from day one of the pilot.

Programmable Bell Controller
QA Programming Board — fully customizable period schedule
Voice-Over Announcement Module
Marathi language — "Pahila tass sampala", "Krupaya panni piya" etc.
Morning & Evening Prayer Automation
Consistent, scheduled — no staff intervention needed
PA Amplifier & Microphone
Live campus announcements from principal's office
Outdoor & Indoor Speakers
SUH-110 horn speakers — high audibility across entire campus
Emergency Siren System
One-touch alert — entire campus notified in 1 second
Music Playback Unit
MP3 player for Independence Day, Republic Day, special occasions
Water Break Reminder
Periodic Marathi voice reminders — improved student hydration
Battery Backup
12V 7Ah inbuilt — uninterrupted during all power outages
04 — Observed Benefits

Impact Across All Stakeholders

Based on direct school and Block Education Officer feedback collected during the pilot period.

Students
Principal
Teachers
Parents
Helper Staff
Improved punctuality, discipline, and daily routine awareness
Voice messages eliminate confusion — especially for younger classes who can't read timetables
Calmer mindset due to automated prayer music at start and end of day
Better hydration habits from periodic water break reminders
Increased confidence and safety awareness through emergency siren drills
Exposure to prayers in different languages — expanded language awareness and early pronunciation
Overall school management becomes systematic and fully disciplined
Emergency handling becomes more effective with one-button campus-wide alert
Creates a modern, technology-enabled school environment
Easy to broadcast urgent notices across the entire campus instantly
Improved inspection readiness and school image for government evaluations
Integration with CCTV improves ability to respond to any audio or security situation instantly
Significantly reduced workload — no manual bell ringing or prayer management required
Classes start and end on time every day — improved academic planning confidence
Better communication flow within the school through PA system
Higher trust in school management and administration
Noticeable improvement in children's discipline and routine behaviour at home
Parents appreciate the school adopting modern, government-endorsed systems
Manual bell ringing completely eliminated — zero clock-watching required
Time freed for administration work rather than bell duty
No need to walk classroom-to-classroom due to poor audibility of old system
Overall work becomes easier and significantly more efficient
05 — Technical Performance

The System Operated Without a Single Failure

During the entire pilot period, three key technical outcomes were confirmed.

High Audibility

Clear bell and announcement audio confirmed in every classroom, corridor, and outdoor area of the campus.

Zero Missed Bells

Not a single missed bell or system failure was reported during the entire pilot period. Every bell rang on time.

Battery Backup Worked

Built-in 12V 7Ah battery ensured completely uninterrupted operation through all power outages during the pilot.

06 — BEO Summary

What the Block Education Officer Confirmed

Positive behavioural improvements confirmed in students
Effective functioning of all installed modules confirmed
Clear audibility verified across the entire campus
Significant reduction in staff workload documented
High acceptance among students, teachers, and parents
BEO recommends expanding the system to more schools

"The Block Education Officer (Khed) confirmed positive behavioural improvements in students, effective functioning of all modules, clear audibility across the campus, and significant reduction in staff workload. High acceptance was noted among students, teachers, and parents."

BEO
Block Education Officer, Khed
Tal. Khed, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra — November 2025 Pilot Evaluation
07 — DEO Recommendation

District Education Officer Findings

After reviewing the school feedback and BEO report, the DEO (Primary), Pune observed the following and submitted recommendations to the State Project Director (SPD).

The system is highly beneficial for government schools
Significant improvement in discipline and daily functioning
Enhances communication and emergency safety preparedness
Reduces teacher and helper staff workload measurably
Improves school environment and student learning readiness
Recommended for expansion to other schools in the district and state
DEO Recommendation on CSR

Corporate organisations may be encouraged to sponsor Smart School 360 installations under CSR initiatives — especially for rural and under-resourced government schools across Maharashtra and India. The DEO submitted this recommendation to the State Project Director (SPD).

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08 — What Was Provided

Complete Pilot Installation Package

All components and services supplied as part of the official pilot installation at Z.P. Primary School, Nighoje.

Smart School 360 Automated Bell System
Core controller unit — predecessor to current Smart School 360 Z-series
Inbuilt 12V 7Ah Dry Battery with Auto-Charging
Battery backup — ensured uninterrupted operation through power cuts
Integrated Digital MP3 Player and FM Module
Music playback for Independence Day, Republic Day, special events
PA Unit Horn Combination (SUH-110 Speakers)
Three horn speakers for clear and wide audio coverage across campus
Wireless Microphone System
Wireless communication unit for live announcements from any location
Speaker Fitting Material & Complete Electrical Work
Full installation with wiring and accessories — approx. 60 metres used
Pilot Conclusion

The Pilot Has Been
Highly Successful

The Multi-Task Programmable School Bell System at Z.P. Primary School, Nighoje demonstrated clear academic, administrative, and behavioural benefits. Both the Block Education Officer and the District Education Officer recommend expansion — to the district and to the state.