Vidya Samiksha Kendra

Source: The post is based on the article “Vidya Samiksha Kendra” published in PIB on 19th July 2022.

What is the News?

The Minister of Education has informed Rajya Sabha about Vidya Samiksha Kendra.

What is the need of Vidya Samiksha Kendra?

There are various initiatives of the Ministry of Education like UDISE, Student Database, NAS, NIPUN BARAT, Teacher Database, DIKSHA among others.

However, these initiatives are working in silos. Integrating various data sets of these initiatives by breaking the barrier of silos will help in effectively leveraging different entities towards a common goal.

Hence, in view of this, States/UTs have been advised to establish a Central system (Vidya Samiksha Kendra) at the state level.

What will Vidya Samiksha Kendra do?

Vidya Samiksha Kendra(VSK) is aimed at leveraging data and technology to bring a big leap in learning outcomes. 

It will help states in tracking student enrolment, progress in their learning levels, Out of School Children mainstreamed, textbook delivery, support required by teachers and schools etc.

Note: Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan are not considered for Vidya Samiksha Kendra as they are approved under the STARS Project. Financial assistance is not given to Gujarat as the State is already having the system.