Reasons to choose python in these colleges 1. Python is simple. 2. Python is oject oriented. 3.

Learn it yourself (no dependence on the faculty) 4. Awesome library. 5. General purpose language. 6. Great books and tutorials available. 7. Interpreted. 8. Used in real world projects. 9. Open Source. 10. Universities like MIT teach python. Why not scheme? 1. Different from system languages. 2. Python has advantages of scheme and is similar to c, c++, and java. 3. Easy code translation. 4. Python has map, lambda etc for functional programming. An issue to discuss. 1. Most parts of India deprived of technical workshops. Suggestions to spread awareness 1. Small groups of students and professionals in all parts of the country. 2. Online python software development event once a year. 3. Groups train students and faculties of colleges occasionally. 4.