Gyanodaya is an e-learning platform launched by Godda District Administration of Government of Jharkhand in collaboration with Eckovation and Adani Foundation.[1][2] Under this program, the state government schools in the tribal areas of Jharkhand are connected with smart classroom.[3]
History edit
The project was launched in 2018 to encourage students to attend schools regularly to solve the problem of absenteeism which is a major issue due to onset of monsoon.This initiative also aims to provide online education in government schools for class 6 to 12 in subjects like science and mathematics.[4] The use of audiovisual education medium via web has resulted into achieving higher attendance.
COVID-19 Disruption edit
During the COVID-19 disruption in 2020 when schools were closed as a part of state's pandemic mitigating guidelines, the online classes model by Gyanodaya was broadcast on Doordarshan's DD Jharkhand channel as a part of state government’s efforts to continue education, reaching out to over 5 million students in the state.[5][6]
During COVID-19 pandemic, the state government distributed 43,977 tablets via Project Gyanodaya to 38,000 state-run schools.[7]
Awards and recognition edit
In June 2021, the United Nations Development Programme, India’s 'Aspirational District Programme: An Appraisal' that measures the impact of flagship programmes making defining difference to sustainable development goals, recognized the Gyanodaya platform for mitigating urban-rural divides through digital education.[8]
See also edit
- Project Nanhi Kali, an Indian non-governmental organisation
- Khan Academy
References edit
- ^ "Gyanodaya Godda e-Learning Videos Provided By District Administration | Godda | India". National Informatics Centre. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Godda DC flags of 'Gyanodaya Rath'". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "How IIT Grads & IAS Officers Joined Hands to Transforms Lives of Girls in Rural Jharkhand!". The Better India. 2018-11-01. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "Gyanoday Godda Project, Jharkhand, India". National Informatics Centre (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Govt school students attend classes on DD Jharkhand". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "ज्ञानोदय ऑनलाइन कक्षा का आज से दूरदर्शन पर प्रसारण". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "Class-act claim vs cry of disaster". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "Aspirational District Programme Appraisal | UNDP in India". UNDP. Retrieved 2021-06-27.