Digital Divide and Quality of Education in Government Schools
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked by Shri Manoj Kumar to the Ministry of Education regarding the digital divide and quality of education in government schools in Sasaram Lok Sabha Constituency, Bihar, particularly in rural and backward areas.
Who asked / answered
Shri Manoj Kumar (asked), Ministry of Education (answered)
What the government said
- State Government of Bihar provided details: 828 Elementary, 255 Secondary, 1083 Total Schools
- Smart Classrooms: 118 Elementary, 163 Secondary, 281 Total
- ICT Labs: 37 Elementary, 199 Secondary, 236 Total
- 404 Trained Teachers/Computer Teachers, 236 ICT Lab Instructors
- Internet facility: 990 Elementary, 785 Secondary, 242 Total out of 1051, 828, 255 schools
- ₹2400.11 Crore approved for Bihar in 2025-26 for labs and Smart Classrooms
- ₹122.73 Crore approved for ICT and Digital Initiatives in 2026-27
- PM eVidya: 5 DTH TV channels for Bihar
- DIKSHA platform for digital textbooks and e-content
- e-Jaadui Pitara for teachers and parents
Points worth noting
- The Ministry states that responsibility for digital infrastructure rests primarily with State Governments
- The answer provides specific figures for infrastructure in Sasaram
- The answer includes a breakdown of funds for 2025-26 and 2026-27
- The answer mentions specific schemes like PM eVidya, DIKSHA, and e-Jaadui Pitara
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q19 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 20.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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20.07.2026
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