Project Gyanodaya

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

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

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

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

• Project Nanhi Kali, an Indian non-governmental organisation

• Project Sarvoday
• Khan Academy