DIGITAL INITIATIVES IN HIGHER

EDUCATION
SWAYAM
 It stands for 'Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
(SWAYAM)'
 It provides one integrated platform and portal for online courses.
 It covers all higher education subjects and skill sector courses.
 SWAYAM platform is developed by Ministry of Education and NPTEL ,IIT Madras
ACCESS , EQUITY , AND
QUALITY
 9 National coordinators

 AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)- for self-paced and
international courses
 NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) -for
Engineering
 UGC (University Grants Commission) -non-technical post- graduation
education
 CEC (Consortium for Educational Communication) -under-graduate
education
 NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) -school
education
 9 National coordinators
 NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) -out of the school students
 IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) -distance education
 IIMB (Indian Institute of Management Bangalore) - management studies
 NITTTR (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and
Research) -teacher training program
 The National Academic Depository (NAD)

• Itprovides an online store that houses all the academic awards.

• 24-hour- a-day, seven-day-a-week online repository for all academic
awards that have been duly digitised and lodged by academic institutions &
boards.
• It also verifies and ensures the legitimacy and safekeeping of academic
documents.
 34 Educational channels-24*7 - (DTH)
 GSAT 15 Satellite
 New content \ day — repeated 5 times \ day
 Web portal maintained by INFLIBNET(Information and
Library Network )
 The contents are provided by NPTEL, IITs, UGC, CEC,
IGNOU.
 DD Gyan Darshan(2000) is a centre-owned educational television
channel that is telecast from only IGNOU.
 It provides educational content to students from primary to post-
graduate level through its programs.
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: The 4 quadrants of SWAYAM are (1) Video lecture(2) specially
prepared reading materials that can be downloaded(3) online discussion forum for
clarifying doubts (4) Time to time assessment by experts.
Statement II: Swayam Prabha is a group of 34 DTH channels denoted to telecast
high quality educational programmes on 24 x7 basis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer
from the options given below:
a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
b) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
ACCESS , EQUITY , AND
QUALITY
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: The 4 quadrants of SWAYAM are (1) Video lecture(2) specially
prepared reading materials that can be downloaded(3) online discussion forum for
clarifying doubts (4) Time to time assessment by experts.
Statement II: Swayam Prabha is a group of 34 DTH channels denoted to telecast
high quality educational programmes on 24 x7 basis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer
from the options given below:
a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
b) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
DIGILOCKER
 Digi Locker is a digital platform that allows you to store, access, and verify
your documents and certificates online.
 It is an initiative of the Government of India under the Digital India program.
 Digi Locker aims to provide paperless governance and reduce the use of
physical documents
National Digital Library of India
 It is a virtual repository of learning resources which is not just a repository with
search/browse facilities but provides a host of services for the learner community.
 It is sponsored and mentored by the Ministry of Education Government of India, through
its National Mission on Education through Information and Communication
Technology (NMEICT)
 It is developed, operated and maintained from Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur.
 Indian National Digital Library was launched in Delhi by the then Union MHRD Minister-
Prakash Javadekar.
FOSSEE – ( FREE / LIBRE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE FOR EDUCATION

FOSSEE is an acronym for Free/Libre and Open Source Software for Education.
It is a project that promotes the use of free and open source software tools in academia
and research. FOSSEE is part of the National Mission on Education through Information
and technology (ICT), Ministry of Education (MOE), Government of India
 To reduce dependency on proprietary software in educational institutions
 To encourage the use of FLOSS tools through various activities such as workshops,
webinars, online courses, etc.
 To develop new FLOSS tools and upgrade existing tools to meet the requirements of
academia and research
SPOKEN TUTORIAL
 Spoken Tutorial is a digital initiative that aims to teach and promote the
use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) through audio-video tutorials. It is a part of
the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology
(ICT)
The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)
 It is an initiative launched by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
 NPTEL is a offers a vast repository of courses, video lectures, and study materials.
 NPTEL primarily focuses on disciplines related to Engineering, Basic Sciences,
and selected Humanities and Management subjects.
 Engineering: NPTEL offers a wide range of courses in
various branches of engineering, including Computer
Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering Electronics and
Communication Engineering, and many more.
Gyan Darshan" launched by IGNOU refers to which one of
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the following?
a) Satellite-based educational T.V. Channel
b) Educational FM radio network
c) Global Initiative of Academic networks
d) Online courses
Gyan Darshan" launched by IGNOU refers to which one of
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the following?
a) Satellite-based educational T.V. Channel
b) Educational FM radio network
c) Global Initiative of Academic networks
d) Online courses
 e- kalpa
 Designing platform
 E-Kalpa is a project on 'Creating Digital-learning Environment for Design’ in India.
 It is sponsored by the MOE, Government of India as part of the National Mission in
Education through Information and Communication Technology
 The project aims to provide online content, social networking, and digital resources for
learning design in various domains and sectors
 E-Kalpa is a collaborative initiative by three institutions - IDC at IIT Bombay, NID at
Bangalore and IIT Guwahati,
 e- PG - PATHSHALA
 E-PathShala is a digital learning platform that offers high quality, interactive e-

content in various subjects for postgraduate students in India.

 e-PG Pathshala is an initiative of the MHRD under its National Mission on
Education through ICT (NME-ICT) being executed by the UGC.
 High quality, curriculum-based, interactive e-content in 70 subjects across all
disciplines of social sciences, arts, fine arts and humanities, natural & mathematical
sciences,
 E - VIDWAN
 E-Vidwan is a platform built exclusively for researchers, professionals, educational
institutions, and policymakers.
 The portal includes an experts database that will aid in the dissemination of information
from specialists to peers, potential collaborators, and research scholars around the country
 The Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) developed and maintains
the VIDWAN database with funding from the National Mission on Education through ICT
(NMEICT)
VIDWAN CATEGORIES
EXPERT DATABASE
E - YANTRA

 E-Yantra is a robotics outreach project run by IIT Bombay.

 It is a part of NMEICT and funded by MOE.
 The purpose of e-Yantra is to use technology to enhance existing
higher education institutions and solve local problems.
 The competition challenges the participants to solve real-world
problems using robotics and embedded systems
Which of the following term is related to the digital
learning environment for design
a) E- Vidwan
b) E – Kalpa
c) E- yantra
d) E – Sodh Ganga
Which of the following term is related to the digital
learning environment for design
a) E- Vidwan
b) E – Kalpa
c) E- yantra
d) E – Sodh Ganga
 Virtual Labs it is initiated by the Ministry of Education, Govt of India,
under the National Mission on Education through Information and
Communication Technology (NMEICT).
 The project aims to provide remote access to laboratories in various
disciplines of science and engineering students
E – Shodh Sindhu

 The (MOE) has developed e- Shodh Sindhu by uniting three consortia initiatives UGC-
INFONET Digital Library Consortium, NLIST, and INDEST-AICTE Consortium.
 E-Shodh Sindhu provides current and archival access to more than 10,000 core and peer-
reviewed e - journals
 Initiative taken by MOE – Ministry of Education
 E – SHODH SHUDDHI
Provides access to Plagiarism Detection Software(PDS)
to all universities / Institutions in India
URKUND – Web based Plagiarism Detection Software
 Shodhganga is an open-access ETD (Electronic thesis depository) of
Indian thesis
 It is a digital repository of thesis and dissertations submitted to
universities in India.
 Shodhganga crossed 4,00,000 Theses on 8th December 2022.
 Shodhgangotri is an initiative of the UGC, Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Government of India, and INFILBNET Centre.
 It is a type of alerting service.
 Under this initiative, universities are requested to deposit an electronic
version of the approved synopsis submitted by research scholars to the
universities.
 ACADEMIC BANK OF CREDITS
 University Grants Commission (UGC)
 Under the ABC, students will be given multiple entry and exit options.
 This enables students to leave a degree or course and get a corresponding certification and
rejoin studies after a certain time and be able to start from where they had left.
 It will also provide students with the flexibility to move between institutes while pursuing
one degree or leaving Increases the student's freedom in choosing their courses and
academics.
 ACADEMIC BANK OF CREDITS
 The credits earned by students will be valid for seven years.
 The validity of credits is subject to change depending on the type of courses or
disciplines.
 In such instances, ABC will provide the details of the exceptions to students.
 Even if a student takes a break or is not able to continue their education, they may redeem

the earned credits in the future within the time limit of seven years.
National Digital Library of India is a project of which
one of the following ministries?
1. Ministry of Finance
2. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
3. Ministry of Information Technology
4. Ministry of Education
National Digital Library of India is a project of which
one of the following ministries?
1. Ministry of Finance
2. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
3. Ministry of Information Technology
4. Ministry of Education
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is the
largest online repository in the world of courses in:
A. Yoga and Meditation
B. Engineering
C. Visual Arts
D. Basic Sciences
E. Selected Humanities and Management Subjects
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, C and E only
2. B and C only
3. B, D and E only
4. A, B, C and D only
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is the
largest online repository in the world of courses in:
A. Yoga and Meditation
B. Engineering
C. Visual Arts
D. Basic Sciences
E. Selected Humanities and Management Subjects
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, C and E only
2. B and C only
3. B, D and E only
4. A, B, C and D only
 LIST – I LIST - II

A)SWAYAM I) Online store and access of

academic awards namely mark
sheets, degrees etc
B) SWAYAM PRABHA II) Store and access personal e –
documents irrespective of physical
location
C) Digi locker III)Moocs for high quality
education anywhere and anytime
D) NAD IV) Free DTH Channel for high
quality education

1) (A) – (III) , (B) – ( IV) , (C) –( II) , (D) –(I)

2) (A) – (IV) , (B) –( III) , ( C) – ( I) , (D) – (II)
3) (A) – (IV) , (B) –( III) , (C) – ( II) , (D) –(I)
4) (A) – ( II) , ( B) –( I) , (C) –(III) , (D) – (IV)
 LIST – I LIST - II

A)SWAYAM I) Online store and access of

academic awards namely mark
sheets, degrees etc
B) SWAYAM PRABHA II) Store and access personal e –
documents irrespective of physical
location
C) Digi locker III)Moocs for high quality
education anywhere and anytime
D) NAD IV) Free DTH Channel for high
quality education

1) (A) – (III) , (B) – ( IV) , (C) –( II) , (D) –(I)

2) (A) – (IV) , (B) –( III) , ( C) – ( I) , (D) – (II)
3) (A) – (IV) , (B) –( III) , (C) – ( II) , (D) –(I)
4) (A) – ( II) , ( B) –( I) , (C) –(III) , (D) – (IV)
 List - I LIST - II

(A) e – Vidwan (I) Digital – learning environment for

design
(B) e - Kalpa (ii) Subscription – based scholarly
information (e- books and e – journals )
at lower rates
(c) e - Yantra (III) Expert database and National
Research Network)
(D) e – Sodh Sindhu (iv) Spread education in Embedded
systems and Robotics

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1) (A)- (Ill), (B) - (IV), (C) - (l), (D) – (II)
2) (A) - (II), (B) - (l), (C) – (IV), (D) - (Ill)
3) (A)- (Ill), (B) – (I) (C) - (IV), (D) – (II)
4) (A)- (l), (B) - (Ill), (C) - (IV), (D) – (II)
 List - I LIST - II

(A) e – Vidwan (I) Digital – learning environment for

design
(B) e - Kalpa (ii) Subscription – based scholarly
information (e- books and e – journals )
at lower rates
(c) e - Yantra (III) Expert database and National
Research Network)
(D) e – Sodh Sindhu (iv) Spread education in Embedded
systems and Robotics

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1) (A)- (Ill), (B) - (IV), (C) - (l), (D) – (II)
2) (A) - (II), (B) - (l), (C) – (IV), (D) - (Ill)
3) (A)- (Ill), (B) – (I) (C) - (IV), (D) – (II)
4) (A)- (l), (B) - (Ill), (C) - (IV), (D) – (II)
MOE scheme 'VIDWAN', is aimed at

l. Creating a database and national research network

2. Making available e-resources

3. Promoting entrepreneurship among faculty

4. Awarding national professorship to a faculty

MOE scheme 'VIDWAN', is aimed at

l. Creating a database and national research network

2. Making available e-resources

3. Promoting entrepreneurship among faculty

4. Awarding national professorship to a faculty

LIST – 1 LIST -II

a) Vidwan - i) Repository of full thesis and journals

b) Digilocker - ii) Learning resources through a single – window
c) NDL - iii) Database of leading scientist / Researchers
d) Shodh Ganga - iv) Platform for issuance and verification of documents

(a)– (i) , (b) – (iii) , (c) – (iv) , (d) – (ii)

(a)- (iii) , (b) – (iv) , (c) – ( ii) , (d) – (i)
(a) - ( ii) (b) – (iv) , (c) – ( ii) , (d) – (iii)
(a) – (i) (b) – (iv) , (c) – ( ii) , (d) – (iii)
LIST – 1 LIST -II

a) Vidwan - i) Repository of full thesis and journals

b) Digilocker - ii) Learning resources through a single – window
c) NDL - iii) Database of leading scientist / Researchers
d) Shodh Ganga - iv) Platform for issuance and verification of documents

(a)– (i) , (b) – (iii) , (c) – (iv) , (d) – (ii)

(a)- (iii) , (b) – (iv) , (c) – ( ii) , (d) – (i)
(a) - ( ii) (b) – (iv) , (c) – ( ii) , (d) – (iii)
(a) – (i) (b) – (iv) , (c) – ( ii) , (d) – (iii)