Source: NIE
Context: In a historic move, the Indian government launched Channel 31 under the PM e-Vidya initiative to promote Indian Sign Language (ISL), fostering inclusivity and accessibility.
About PM e-Vidya:
- Launched in: May 2020, under the Ministry of Education as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan.
- Aim: Ensure equitable, accessible, and quality education through digital, online, and on-air platforms, addressing learning gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Key Features:
- DIKSHA Platform: National digital platform offering QR-coded Energized Textbooks, interactive content, and over 5.58 crore learning sessions.
- DTH TV Channels: Expanded from 12 to 200 channels, delivering content in multiple languages for Classes 1–12.
- SWAYAM Platform: MOOC-based platform offering over 10,000 higher education and school-level courses with credit transfer provisions.
- Virtual Labs: 750 science and mathematics labs (Classes 6–12) and 75 skilling e-labs for simulated learning environments.
- Community Outreach: Education content broadcast through radio and podcasts like Shiksha Vani for areas with limited internet access.
- ISL Promotion: Channel 31 delivers ISL-based content 24×7, facilitating education for hearing-impaired students and supporting ISL as a subject.
- Recognitions:
- PM e-Vidya, an ICT-based education initiative, was recognized by UNESCO in 2022 for its impact during COVID-19.
- The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), part of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), received the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education for 2021
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