News: Recently, the Union Minister for Education launched the DTH 24×7 Channel No. 31, as a part of PM e-Vidya initiative, to provide education through Indian Sign Language for students who have hearing disabilities.
About PM e-Vidya
The scheme was launched in May 2020, as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, by the Ministry of Education.
It aims to promote inclusive, accessible and high-quality education through digital platforms to minimise learning loss, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic.
The scheme aligns with the vision of the National Economic Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to provide equitable and quality education throughout the country.
The scheme utilises technology to ensure education is accessible to all students, thereby bridging the digital divide for learners across the country.
Key components of PM e-Vidya
DIKSHA: It serves as a national repository of digital content, including e-learning modules, textbooks, and teaching resources for teachers and students.
PM e-Vidya DTH TV Channels: Includes 200 DTH channels, enabling students to access educational content in multiple Indian languages for classes 1-12 across States/UTs.
SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds): A national MOOC platform providing free online courses for students from schools to university levels.
Radio, Community Radio & CBSE Podcast- Shiksha Vani: These platforms are used to deliver educational content to a broader audience, particularly in regions with limited internet connectivity.
Digitally Accessible Information System (DAISY): E content tailored for visually and hearing-impaired students such as audiobooks, sign language videos, and talking books, is available on the NIOS website and Youtube.
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