As India accelerates its digital education mission under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform has emerged as the country's "One Nation, One Digital Platform" for school education. Developed to provide equitable access to quality digital learning resources, DIKSHA is helping millions of students and teachers across states and Union Territories access curriculum-aligned educational content anytime, anywhere.

Launched in 2017, DIKSHA is led by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in collaboration with the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET). The platform caters to learners from the foundational stage to senior secondary classes while allowing individual states to customise content in regional languages according to their respective school curricula.

The platform hosts a wide range of interactive learning resources, including educational videos, animations, virtual laboratories, simulations, augmented reality (AR)-based content, and Indian Sign Language (ISL) videos. These digital tools are designed to make classroom learning more engaging, accessible and inclusive for students with diverse learning needs.

A key highlight of DIKSHA is its QR-coded Energised Textbooks, which bridge printed textbooks with digital learning. By scanning QR codes embedded in textbooks, students can instantly access explanatory videos, teacher manuals, practice exercises, and interactive learning materials, creating a blended learning experience.

To promote inclusive education, DIKSHA also offers text-to-speech functionality, DAISY-format learning resources, and sign language content, ensuring students with visual, hearing, or other learning challenges can benefit from accessible educational materials.

Beyond student learning, DIKSHA has become a major platform for teacher professional development. Through flagship programmes such as NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement), educators can enrol in online training courses, upgrade their teaching competencies, and earn digital certificates.

The platform follows a decentralised model, enabling state governments and educational institutions to develop and manage their own digital content while maintaining quality standards through CIET-NCERT review mechanisms.

Students can also download study materials for offline access, while many schools are integrating DIKSHA resources with smart classroom boards to ensure uninterrupted learning.

With its multilingual content, technology-enabled learning tools, and teacher capacity-building initiatives, DIKSHA is playing a pivotal role in strengthening India's digital school education ecosystem and expanding equitable access to quality education nationwide.