NCERT 65th Foundation Day Highlights Digital and Inclusive Learning

Foundation Day initiatives

NCERT 65th Foundation Day Highlights Digital and Inclusive Learning: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) marked its 65th Foundation Day on 1 September 2025. Several key initiatives were unveiled to strengthen foundational literacy, digital learning, and inclusivity in line with NEP 2020.

Static GK fact: NCERT was established in 1961 as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education.

Bal Vatika TV channel

The launch of Bal Vatika TV on PM eVidya DTH Channel 35 aims to serve children aged 3–6 years. It provides interactive audio-visual content for early learning, supporting teachers, Anganwadi workers, and parents. This is a major step in extending digital learning to pre-primary education.

Static GK Tip: The PM eVidya initiative was launched in 2020 to provide digital education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DIKSHA 2.0 platform

The upgraded DIKSHA 2.0 introduces AI-powered features and supports 12 Indian languages. It offers structured lessons, adaptive assessments, read-aloud, closed captioning, and text translation tools. Personalized learning and performance tracking make it a next-generation digital learning hub for both teachers and students.

PRASHAST 2.0 for inclusivity

The enhanced PRASHAST 2.0 disability screening tool ensures early identification of children with disabilities. It integrates with UDISE+, APAAR ID, and the Swavlamban Card, enabling access to inclusive educational services. This aligns with India’s goal of mainstreaming divyang learners.

Kitab Ek Padhe Anek initiative

The Kitab Ek Padhe Anek project is based on the Universal Design of Learning (UDL) principle. It provides inclusive textbooks for Classes 1 and 2, making foundational resources accessible to all children, including those with disabilities.

Additional projects

The event also showcased VR Labs in NCERT demonstration schools for immersive learning. The PM eVidya Mobile App was launched to unify multi-format content. Primers were released in Hindi, Sanskrit, Ho-Hindi, and Koya, promoting linguistic diversity. A special book on Odia heritage honored 100 iconic personalities. The PSSCIVE Vocational Education Handbook was also introduced to guide skill-based education.

Static GK fact: PSSCIVE is the Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education, located in Bhopal.

Roadmap under NEP 2020

These launches reaffirm NCERT’s commitment to curriculum reforms, digital transformation, and inclusivity as envisioned in NEP 2020. Over the next five years, NCERT will continue to drive innovations under the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and strengthen its role as India’s central academic authority.

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