Jharkhand is preparing to strengthen its digital education ecosystem by setting up seven dedicated studios for the creation of educational content under the proposed E-Shiksha Connect Scheme. The initiative aims to improve the quality of digital learning resources for students while also supporting online training programmes for teachers.
The proposal, prepared by the Jharkhand Council of Educational Research and Training (JCERT), is currently under review by the School Education and Literacy Department. The project is estimated to cost around ₹14 crore.
Studios Planned in Ranchi and All Divisional Headquarters
As per the proposal, two studios will be established at the JCERT campus in Ratu, Ranchi, while one studio will be built in each of the state’s divisional headquarters, taking the total number of studios to seven.
Earlier, JCERT had sought ₹4 crore from the Secondary Education Directorate to develop two studios at its Ranchi office. The new proposal expands the scope of the project by including studio facilities across all divisions, enabling the production of region-specific educational material.
The state government already distributes a range of digital learning resources to schools through the E-Vidyavahini portal and the Guruji App. These include monthly test papers, examination question banks, periodic and term-end question papers, and syllabus-related material for teachers. The proposed studios are expected to enhance the production of such digital content, including video-based lessons.
Teacher Training to Benefit from New Facilities
The planned studios will also play a key role in strengthening teacher training programmes. After making 50 hours of professional training mandatory for teachers, the state has increasingly relied on online platforms to conduct training sessions.
Once operational, the new studios will be used to create structured training modules and other instructional content, making professional development more accessible for teachers across Jharkhand. Officials believe that producing educational resources at the divisional level will also help address local learning requirements more effectively.
