India Report- Digital Education 2020

Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched India Report on Digital Education, 2020.
(2) Diksha portal will enable, accelerate and amplify solutions in realm of teacher education.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • Union Minister for HRD Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually launched India Report on Digital Education, 2020 on July 28.
  • The report elaborates on the innovative methods adopted by Ministry of HRD, Education Departments of States and Union Territories for ensuring accessible and inclusive education to children at home and reducing learning gaps.

MHRD initiatives on Digital Education:

  • The Ministry has initiated many projects to assist teachers, scholars and students in their pursuit of learning like DIKSHA platform, Swayam Prabha TV Channel, On Air – Shiksha Vani, e-PathShala and telecast through TV channels.
  • MHRD has released PRAGYATA’: Guidelines on Digital Education for school heads, teachers, parents, and students.
  • MHRD has also launched MANODARPAN initiative to provide psychosocial support to students for their Mental Health and Well-being

State government initiatives:

  • Social Media Interface for Learning Engagement (SMILE) in Rajasthan.
  • Project Home Classes in Jammu.
  • Padhai Tunhar Duvaar (Education at your doorstep) in Chhattisgarh.
  • Unnayan Initiatives in Bihar.
  • Mission Buniyaad in NCT of Delhi.
  • Kerala’s own educational TV channel (KITE VICTERS).
  • E-scholar portal as well as free online courses for teachers in Meghalaya.
  • Some of them were using social media tools like WhatsApp Group, Online classes through YouTube channel and Google meet to connect to the students.
  • To ensure inclusive learning in remote areas where internet connectivity and electricity is poor, States and UTs have also distributed textbooks at children’s doorsteps.
  • Digital education initiatives are also enabling enhanced support for students preparing for competitive exams.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1641850