Goa becomes the third state to inaugurate AI-powered Vidhya Samiksha Kendra following, Gujarat Model under the vision of Honourable Prime Minister
Marking a transformative moment in Goa’s educational landscape, the Honourable Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant, officially launched the Vidhya Samiksha Kendra (VSK). Following the Gujarat model, Uttarakhand and Goa VSKs launched thus far are powered by SwiftChat, an AI platform developed by ConveGenius. Vidhya Samiksha Kendra, envisioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi aids technology and data-enabled education for all schools in alignment with the New Education Policy 2020 and NIPUN Bharat among others.
Key figures such as Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister for IT, Electronics and Communication, Tourism, Government of Goa, Dr. Chandrakant Shetye, MLA of Bicholim Constituency and Chairman of Info Tech Corporation of Goa, and Shri Prasad Lolayekar, IAS, Secretary (Education), Government of Goa, were among the esteemed attendees.
An Upgraded Learning Experience
“The introduction of Vidhya Samiksha Kendra is all about giving our students and educators the best tools for success. Through VSK and the SwiftChat bots, we will achieve the 3S promise – Sampoorn Students, Samarth Teachers, and Sashakt Administration,” commented Dr Pramod Sawant.
“It’s the next big step in refining education in Goa using real-time data and feedback loops. The 6A framework of VSK including attendance, assessments, adaptive learning, administration, accreditation, and AI nudges will be setting new education benchmarks.” With SwiftChat, the Goa Vidhya Samiksha Kendra will transform into Vidhya Sudhar Kendra soon, he added.
Dr Sawant received an insider’s look at the VSK facility, spotlighting its real-time monitoring, advanced data infrastructures, and interactive features. An engaging multimedia presentation detailed the center’s purpose and offerings.
A Tech-Driven Future
Developed by ConveGenius, the Goa VSK toolkit hosts a range of conversational AI chatbots that act like digital buddies – guiding students, assisting teachers, and providing valuable data for administrators.
Viprav Chaudhary, Vice President of the ConveGenius Group, shared, “Our collaboration with VSK showcases the exciting potential of integrating conversational AI with education strategy. It’s all about fostering meaningful, impactful learning experiences. The vision is to ensure that EdTech is made available in a simple way for everyone to use and provide support for data-driven decision-making in education.”
Moreover, VSK will present dashboards and reports for districts, blocks, and individual schools. This real-time data will offer invaluable insights into student progress, teacher training, and overall school performance. Teachers can now tweak their teaching strategies based on real-time feedback, ensuring every student gets the attention they need to boost learning outcomes.
As VSK begins its journey, Goa takes a confident step towards reimagining education for its future generations.