New Digital Initiatives Transform Central Schools in India

New Delhi, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Central schools in India are embracing technology with three new digital initiatives aimed at enhancing communication for parents and streamlining school services. On November 12, 2026, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi unveiled these initiatives in New Delhi.

Parents of students in central schools will now be able to monitor their children’s attendance, academic progress, and exam results from the comfort of their homes. They can also apply for leave and obtain essential certificates online.

The three initiatives include the AI-powered Vidya Samiksha Center, the KVS Samvad parent communication app and web portal, and the Central School Alumni Portal. These platforms aim to improve interaction among students, parents, teachers, and school administrators while consolidating vital information and services in one digital space.

The Vidya Samiksha Center, along with the ‘Samiksha’ AI bot, will continuously track school activities and students’ academic achievements. This center will provide real-time data on attendance, academic performance, available facilities, and admission-related information. The AI bot will analyze this data to identify shortcomings and suggest necessary improvements, enabling education officials to make timely decisions based on school needs.

The KVS Samvad app and web portal were designed specifically for parents. Through this platform, they can access daily attendance, curriculum progress, exam results, and study materials. Digital identity cards for students will also be available. Parents can apply online for bonafide and child education allowance certificates, as well as submit leave requests and view student-teacher diaries. This initiative will reduce the need for parents to frequently visit schools for minor tasks while enhancing communication between parents and teachers.

The third initiative is the Central School Alumni Portal, allowing former students to reconnect with their old schools and classmates. They can share their achievements and experiences, provide guidance to current students, offer career advice, and contribute to the development of their schools.

All three digital platforms have been developed internally by the IT Services Department of the Central School Organization. Minister Joshi emphasized that these initiatives align with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020 and the vision of Digital India. He encouraged the expansion of these services to all central schools nationwide and suggested that the benefits should extend beyond central schools to include other students in the educational system.

Additionally, he proposed that information regarding teacher training be included on the digital portal, detailing when each teacher underwent training, the intervals between sessions, completed training programs, and future training needs. This would facilitate better monitoring of teacher training and ensure timely access to necessary professional development. Minister Joshi also stressed the importance of continuous evaluation and improvement of these digital initiatives to maximize their impact on students, parents, and teachers.