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As part of the National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR), the Ministry of Education is encouraging states to establish Vidya Samiksha Kendras (VSKs).

Facts About:

• Vidya Samiksha Kendra, abbreviated as VSKs, serves as a comprehensive data repository housing information from all Ministry of Education (MoE) initiatives.
• These Kendras operate control rooms responsible for collecting data, monitoring key performance indicators, and employing AI and machine learning to analyze data sourced from government schemes.

This repository regularly updates data from various sources, including:

• The PM-POSHAN mid-day meal programs.
• Teacher training data sourced from the National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement portal.
• Textbook content originating from Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing.
• School attendance and dropout statistics accessible through the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+).
• Students' learning outcomes as determined by the National Achievement Survey.
• The Performance Grading Index, evaluating the state and union territory-level school education systems.

Funding for this initiative includes a central allocation ranging from 2 to 5 crore rupees to each state for the adoption and establishment of VSKs.