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Vidyanjali Engages 5 Lakh Volunteers to Transform 8.5 Lakh Schools Nationwide

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary informed the Rajya Sabha that the Vidyanjali programme has onboarded nearly 8.5 lakh schools and over 5 lakh volunteers since its 2021 launch. The initiative strengthens government schools by facilitating community and private sector contributions in services, mentoring, and infrastructure. These contributions have included over 56,000 service activities and 35,000 asset provisions, benefiting more than two crore students nationwide. The platform operates via a digital framework to ensure transparency and accountability, complementing government efforts under Samagra Shiksha.

Key Points: Vidyanjali: 8.5L Schools, 5L Volunteers Onboarded for Education

  • Launched in 2021 per NEP 2020
  • Connects volunteers & CSR to schools
  • Over 56k services & 35k assets delivered
  • Benefits over 2 crore students
  • Digital framework ensures transparency
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Vidyanjali onboards over 8.5 lakh schools and 5 lakh volunteers, informs Jayant Chaudhary in Rajya Sabha

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary informs Rajya Sabha of Vidyanjali's success in strengthening govt schools via community & CSR participation.

"Vidyanjali has contributed to improving learning environments and strengthening school resources - Jayant Chaudhary"

New Delhi, February 12

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, responding to a Starred Question in the Rajya Sabha today regarding the implementation of the Vidyanjali programme, informed the House about the progress achieved under the initiative, which aims to strengthen government schools through community and private sector participation, enabling greater support for students' holistic development and improved learning outcomes.

Launched in September 2021 in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020, Vidyanjali seeks to strengthen Government and government-aided schools through structured community participation. The platform connects volunteers, alumni, institutions, civil society organisations and CSR partners directly with schools based on their identified needs.

The Minister informed the House that since its launch in September 2021, Vidyanjali has onboarded nearly 8.5 lakh schools and more than 5 lakh volunteers across the country.

According to Ministry of Education, the platform enables contributions in the form of services, activities and assets, including subject mentoring, career counselling, workshops on emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence and coding, support for Children with Special Needs, sports and cultural activities, as well as provision of teaching learning materials, ICT facilities, laboratories, sanitation infrastructure and renewable energy solutions.

More than 56,734 service activities and 35,695 asset contributions have been completed so far, benefiting over 2 crore students across the country. The Minister stated that Vidyanjali has contributed to improving learning environments and strengthening school resources while complementing Government efforts under Samagra Shiksha.

He further stated that the initiative operates through a structured digital framework that ensures approval, monitoring, and feedback mechanisms. States review progress through dashboards, and schools validate volunteer contributions to promote transparency and accountability.

Vidyanjali reflects the spirit of public participation in school education and encourages broader engagement from all stakeholders to support students across Government and Government-aided schools.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Over 8.5 lakh schools is an impressive scale. The key will be quality control. A volunteer in a Delhi school is one thing, but ensuring a remote school in a tribal area gets consistent, meaningful support is the real challenge. The digital framework needs to be robust.
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Aman W
As someone who volunteered to teach basic coding last year, the process was surprisingly smooth. The school principal was very receptive. It feels good to contribute directly. More professionals should sign up!
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Sarah B
The focus on Children with Special Needs and sanitation infrastructure is very welcome. Holistic development means addressing these basic yet critical gaps. Hope the asset contributions for labs and renewable energy reach the schools that need them most.
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Karthik V
While the numbers sound great, I have a respectful criticism. My cousin is a teacher in a UP government school. She says the dashboard shows volunteers assigned, but sometimes they don't show up or the session is a one-off with no follow-up. The 'validation' mechanism needs to be stricter to ensure real engagement, not just ticking boxes.
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Nisha Z
Connecting alumni back to their old schools is a brilliant idea. It creates a sense of responsibility and community. This, combined with CSR support, can truly transform the infrastructure. Jai Hind!

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