Himachal Pradesh becomes the 4th state to launch AI-powered Vidhya Samiksha Kendra, inaugurated by Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
Shimla – Marking a transformative moment in Himachal Pradesh’s education landscape, the Honourable Chief Minister, Shri Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, officially launched the Vidhya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) in State Project Office, Samagra Shiksha, Shimla in partnership with ConveGenius. Key figures such as Shri Rohit Thakur, Minister of Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh, and Shri Ashish Butail, CPS, Government of Himachal Pradesh were among the esteemed attendees.
Speaking at the inauguration Chief Minister, Shri Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said “This Vidhya Samiksha Kendra powered by SwiftChat AI would enable technology and data-driven systemic change in all schools of Himachal Pradesh.”
“Through the integration of AI technology and governance in education, we will support all students, teachers, and administrators with the right insights, content, and information at the right time. VSK will also help me monitor the impact of all key programs from my phone”, he added.
EdTech partner ConveGenius is supporting Himachal Pradesh VSK by hosting a range of conversational AI chatbots on SwiftChat that act like digital buddies – guiding students, assisting teachers, and providing valuable data for administrators.
Speaking at the occasion, the Education Minister Shri Rohit Thakur said “Vidhya Samiksha Kendra would not only strengthen the teaching-learning process but also create a brighter future for every student in the state.”
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 and remediation support, ensuring every student gets the attention they need to boost learning outcomes.
Shashank Pandey, President of the ConveGenius Group, shared, “Our collaboration with Himachal VSK showcases the exciting potential of integrating conversational AI with education strategy. The vision is to make EdTech extremely swift, smart, and simple to foster meaningful learning experiences at the last mile and ensure sustainable impact in education.”
With VSK getting institutionalised, Himachal Pradesh government takes a confident step towards reimagining education for its future generations.