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INCEPTION
SWAYAM is an initiative launched by Ministry of
Education, Government of India under Digital India to give a
coordinated stage and free entry to web courses, covering all
advanced education, High School and skill sector courses.
It was launched on 9th July
2017 by Honourable President
of India
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Purpose
SWAYAM is designed to achieve the three
cardinal principles of Education Policy viz
ACCESS EQUALITY QUALITY
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Purpose Purpose
Purpose
SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have
hitherto remains untouched by the digital revolution and have not
been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy.
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Type of Service Industry
E-Learning Service
Video lecture
Specially prepared reading material that can
be downloaded
Self assessment tests through test and
quizzes
An online discussion forum for clearing the
doubts.
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Reach.
The MHRD has launched 32 DTH educational TV channels
called “SWAYAM Prabha”.
Benefits
COST Transferable
Marks/Grade
Total
Courses
Indigenous
Platform
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Present Status
About 50,000 people have accessed SWAYAM since 23rd March
2020.
-NDTV
SWAYAM Prabha DTH TV channels are viewed by around 50,000
people every day.
-Career360
Access to the National Online Education Platform SWAYAM has
tripled since Lock down.
-MHRD
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