Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing, known as DIKSHA, is a national digital learning platform for school education in India. According to the Press Information Bureau, it is an open-source platform that gives students and teachers access to curriculum-linked learning material in multiple languages.
DIKSHA is part of the Ministry of Education’s PM e-Vidya initiative, which focuses on continuing learning through online methods. The platform is described by the government as One Nation, One Digital Platform for school education. It was launched in 2017 and is led by the National Council of Educational Research and Training in collaboration with the Central Institute of Educational Technology.
What DIKSHA offers
The platform supports digital learning material for the K–12 school system. Its coverage starts from foundational literacy and numeracy and extends up to senior secondary education. The source says DIKSHA can be customised for different requirements, which has helped its adoption by several boards across states and Union Territories.
For students, DIKSHA brings together videos, interactive resources, practice questions and other learning tools linked to school curricula. For teachers, it provides resources that can be used in classrooms, along with training modules and guides.
A key feature is the use of QR-coded Energised Textbooks. These codes connect printed NCERT books with digital material such as videos, interactives and teacher guides. This allows a textbook chapter to be linked with additional resources without replacing the physical book.
Support for different learning needs
The platform includes media-rich material such as 2D and 3D animations, augmented reality experiences, simulations and virtual labs. These resources are meant to help explain concepts in ways that go beyond plain text.
DIKSHA also includes features for differently-abled learners. The source mentions DAISY format, text-to-speech support and Indian Sign Language videos. These tools are intended to make digital lessons more accessible for learners with different needs.
The platform also supports personalised learning through practice questions, detailed solutions, adaptive assessments and competency-based question banks. These tools can help identify learning gaps and support remedial work where needed.
Teacher training through the platform
DIKSHA is also used for teacher professional development. The source mentions NISHTHA and state-specific teacher professional development modules. These are self-paced and certified training modules for educators.
The platform combines content creation, curation, access and analytics. The government source links this approach with the National Education Policy 2020, especially in relation to inclusive and competency-based learning.
Offline access and language support
DIKSHA is designed for both online and offline use. Learners can download content in advance and use it later without an active internet connection. This is important for users in areas where internet access may be limited or unreliable.
The platform also supports learning material in multiple languages. This helps students and teachers use resources in a language they are more comfortable with, while keeping the material connected to the school curriculum.
Content quality and participation
The PIB note says DIKSHA is structured to allow decentralised participation while maintaining content quality. Contributions are supported through a system of validation and periodic review. This allows different education bodies to contribute resources while keeping checks in place.
The source also refers to DIKSHA’s role in supporting nationwide digital education initiatives and states that the platform helps connect learners, teachers, institutions and resources. It is meant to reduce geographical and linguistic barriers in access to school learning material.
With its mix of digital textbooks, interactive lessons, teacher training and accessibility features, DIKSHA functions as a shared platform for school education across India. Its continued use depends on how well states, boards, teachers and learners are able to adapt the available resources to classroom and home learning needs.
Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India.