for developing a free learning application for the children from underserved communities
Initiative Name: Digital Sakshar Free Learning App
Organization: Pratham InfoTech Foundation
Website: www.digitalsakshar.com, www.pif.org.in
App Link: Service
Location: Maharashtra, India
Digital Sakshar Free Learning App is for children enrolled in Govt. and low-income private schools, mostly from a weak socio-economic background providing a multimedia-rich experience that is enhanced and more informative in comparison to school textbooks including the reference material. To ease the process of learning, it allows the learner to choose the pace, communicate complex information with the option of on-demand video, access the digital content published in Marathi, Hindi and English, conduct regular assessments, and all at no cost.
Today, Pratham InfoTech Foundation’s content has reached 24 states and 2 union territories while approaching 5lakh+ students with its direct program, and 95lakh+ students in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra and Bihar through television and radio.