DIKSHA becomes India’s ‘One Nation, One Digital Platform’ for school education, says Center

The Center said on Sunday that the Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) has emerged as India’s “One Nation, One Digital Platform” for school education, bringing curriculum-linked digital resources to students and teachers across the country.Launched in 2017, the platform is led by the National Council for 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 higher secondary classes and has been adopted by education boards in almost all states and Union territories.

One platform, many classrooms

The platform has been designed to support different school systems, allowing states to customize content in regional languages ​​and align it with their own curriculum.“DIKSHA has become 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.

Learning beyond textbooks

One of the key features of DIKSHA is its QR code-enabled textbooks, which connect the printed textbooks of the National Council of Educational Research and Training 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 to differently-abled students.According to the government, DIKSHA supports personalized learning through practice questions, competency-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 the Holistic Advancement of School Principals and Teachers (NISHTHA) program and state-specific courses. Teachers can complete online certified self-determination training modules.The government said DIKSHA follows a federated model, which allows states and institutions to upload and manage their own educational content while CIET-NCERT conducts quality checks.“Students can also download content for offline use, while several states and Union Territories pre-load learning material on smart classroom boards to ensure uninterrupted access,” the government said.