The IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation has recognized Chhattisgarh’s Vidya Samiksha Kendra as a national benchmark for digital education governance, positioning the state’s technology-driven platform as a scalable framework for educational administration across India.
The VSK operates as a centralized real-time monitoring system enabling data-driven decision-making across one of the country’s largest public education networks. Chhattisgarh manages over 48,500 government schools serving 3.9 million students with 180,000 teaching and non-teaching staff.
Implemented by the School Education Department under the Department of Good Governance and Convergence, the platform addresses longstanding challenges including fragmented data systems, delayed administrative responses, and inefficient monitoring by delivering accurate, actionable insights in real time.
The system integrates essential databases including UDISE, HRMIS, PM POSHAN, PGI, APAAR ID, Aadhaar, and GIS mapping into a unified ecosystem. This integration enables continuous tracking of school infrastructure, teacher deployment, student attendance, learning outcomes, and welfare scheme implementation.
VSK employs artificial intelligence-based analytics and predictive models to identify potential student dropouts and learning gaps early, aligning with National Education Policy 2020 goals of promoting equitable, inclusive, and quality education.
Since implementation, the platform has generated APAAR IDs for approximately 87% of students and completed Aadhaar verification for around 89% of the student population. The system’s barcode tracking of 21.3 million textbooks has resulted in savings of ₹50 crore through enhanced efficiency and reduced leakages.
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A dedicated Command and Control Centre and active Call Centre support the platform, enabling grievance redressal, data verification, field-level feedback, and sustained stakeholder engagement. These mechanisms have strengthened trust, responsiveness, and participation between administration and citizens.
IBITF, a Technology Innovation Hub under India’s NM-ICPS Mission, highlighted that VSK represents more than just a technological platform but serves as a catalyst for institutionalizing a data-driven governance culture. The recognition positions Chhattisgarh among India’s leading states in citizen-centric digital infrastructure and governance.
