The Center on Sunday said that Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) has emerged as India’s ‘One Nation, One Digital Platform’ for school education, bringing curriculum-related digital resources to students and teachers across the country.Launched in 2017, the platform is led by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in collaboration with the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET). According to the government, DIKSHA supports learning from basic literacy and numeracy to senior secondary classes and has been adopted by boards of education in almost all states and Union Territories.
One platform, many classrooms
The platform was designed to support different school systems by allowing states to customize content in regional languages ​​and align it with their own curriculum.“DIKSHA has emerged as the country’s ‘One Nation, One Digital Platform’ for school education,” the government said, adding that it aims to ensure continuity of learning through digital technology.The platform hosts videos, 2D and 3D animations, augmented reality content, virtual labs, simulations and Indian Sign Language videos to help students understand concepts in different ways.
Learn beyond textbooks
One of DIKSHA’s key features is its QR-coded Energized Textbooks, which connect the National Council of Educational Research and Training’s printed textbooks with digital content, including videos, teacher guides and interactive learning materials.The platform also includes the Digital Accessible Information System (DAISY) format, text-to-speech tools and sign language videos to make learning more accessible for differently abled students.According to the government, DIKSHA supports personalized learning through practice questions, skill-based question banks, adaptive assessments and detailed solutions that help identify learning gaps.
Teacher training and offline access
The platform is also used for teacher training through the National Initiative for Holistic Advancement of School Heads and Teachers (NISHTHA) program and state-specific courses. Teachers can complete certified training modules online.The government said that DIKSHA follows a federated model, which allows states and institutions to upload and manage their own educational content while quality checks are conducted by CIET-NCERT.“Students can also download content for offline use, while many states and Union Territories are pre-loading learning material on classroom smart boards to ensure uninterrupted access,” the government said.
