• Pralhad Joshi launches three digital platforms for Kendriya Vidyalayas.
• AI-powered Vidya Samiksha Kendra to monitor school performance.
• KVS-Samvaad enables parents to access academic and student services online.
• Alumni portal promotes mentorship and connections with former students.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 13th Nov: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday launched three KVS digital initiatives aimed at improving school administration, strengthening parent-teacher communication and connecting former students with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS).

The initiatives include an AI-integrated Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) with the ‘Samiksha’ AI Bot, the KVS-Samvaad Parent Connect App and Web Portal, and the KVS Alumni Connect Portal.

Describing the launch as a step towards the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Digital India vision, Joshi called for expanding the platforms across all Kendriya Vidyalayas, covering every class and location.

He also suggested extending the initiatives beyond KVS to benefit students across the wider school education ecosystem in coordination with the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL).

Emphasising teacher capacity-building, the Minister called for integrating comprehensive teacher training records into the online platform. These should include training status, previous training details, intervals and upcoming requirements to improve monitoring and ensure timely capacity-building.

Three platforms to strengthen school services
AI-integrated Vidya Samiksha Kendra: The platform provides real-time dashboards covering student and staff attendance, academic performance, school infrastructure and admissions. Its Samiksha AI Bot analyses data, identifies gaps and recommends interventions to support informed decision-making.

KVS-Samvaad Parent Connect App and Web Portal: The platform allows parents to access attendance records, syllabus progress, academic results, learning resources and digital student identity cards. It also facilitates online applications for bonafide and Children Education Allowance (CEA) certificates, student leave and access to student and teacher diaries.

KVS Alumni Connect Portal: The platform enables former students to reconnect with their schools and batchmates, share achievements and experiences, and contribute through mentorship, career guidance and institutional development.

The three platforms have been developed in-house by the IT Services Cell at KVS Headquarters. They aim to make essential educational services more accessible while reducing paperwork and saving time for students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Secretary, DoSEL, T. K. Anil Kumar; Joint Secretary, DoSEL, Prachi Pandey; KVS Commissioner Vikas Gupta and senior officials of the Education Ministry attended the launch.