{
  "id": 1966435,
  "title": "UP's DIKSHA User Base Reaches 27 Lakh, 12% Of National Total",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/ups-diksha-user-base-reaches-27-lakh-12-of-national-total",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T15:18:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/ups-diksha-user-base-reaches-27-lakh-12-of-national-total"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lucknow, India witnessed a significant milestone in digital education as the DIKSHA platform reached 27.01 lakh registered users, accounting for 12 percent of the national total. The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh has been actively promoting the use of digital tools to improve the learning experience of students and teachers alike. During the fiscal year 2025-26, an average of 17,597 active users engaged with the platform daily, while 49,789 new users joined in the same period. In addition, more than 16,000 QR-linked educational videos are now available on DIKSHA, enabling easy access to learning material through QR codes provided with the relevant lessons. These innovative technologies, such as game-based assessments, pre-loaded smart-class content, and multilingual learning resources, have been incorporated to make digital education more engaging and accessible. A notable inclusion is the availability of content in Indian Sign Language, catering to the needs of children with special needs. The Yogi government's initiative extends beyond digital resources, focusing on integrating them seamlessly into the teaching and learning process. With the large population and extensive school network in the state, the base of 2.701 million registered users signifies a wide reach of digital education. The state's 12 percent share of the national total speaks volumes about the successful implementation of the Yogi government's digital education initiative, putting Uttar Pradesh at the forefront of digital education in the country. Minister of State (Independent Charge), Basic Education, Uttar Pradesh, Sandeep Singh emphasized the government's commitment to making digital education accessible to every child and teacher in the state through DIKSHA, with the aim of further improving children's learning experience through technology.",
  "summary": "Lucknow: When education moves beyond books, blackboards and classrooms to mobile phones, computers and smart classes, access to knowledge also expands. The Yogi government has sought to connect digital education in Uttar Pradesh to this wider reach by focusing on the use of DIKSHA and expanding digital learning resources. This has resulted in a large base of 27.01 lakh registered users in the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}