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Seeing the Whole Picture: Smarter Support for 100 Million Students in India
Overview
Vidya Samiksha Kendras, state-run data hubs supported by ConveGenius, give education leaders a near real-time view of student learning and school performance by turning disconnected data into clear, timely guidance.
Impact
Since launching in 2019, these data hubs have expanded to 30 states and union territories serving 100 million students.
For years, India’s public schools ran on paper. Teachers recorded attendance by hand. Test scores sat in files. District officials often waited months for information that arrived too late to help the students who needed support the most.
That changed with the arrival of Vidya Samiksha Kendras (VSKs), data hubs run by state governments and powered by ConveGenius. They bring together disconnected information, such as attendance, assessments, and teacher performance, into a single system, giving leaders a clear, timely view of what’s happening in classrooms.
Data That Drives Timely Action
State leaders are using that visibility to make faster, better decisions when and where they are needed. A district officer can spot a sudden drop in attendance and intervene that same week. A state department can identify where early reading gaps are growing and adjust instruction.
Officials can also ask questions by typing or speaking in plain language and get instant answers using ConveGenius’s AI tool, SwiftChat. They might ask, “Which schools have still not received their textbooks?” or “What was attendance for fifth graders this month?” For administrators managing thousands of schools, this speed matters. The technology removes technical barriers and helps teams use data as part of their daily work.
States Are Seeing the Results
States are using VSK insights to drive real improvements:
- In Gujarat schools serving more than 11 million children, educators increased student attendance by 15%.
- Himachal Pradesh redesigned assessments and targeted instruction, doubling reading and math proficiency and jumping from No. 21 to No. 5 in national rankings within three years.
These results show what’s possible when timely, accurate data is easy to find and use. As more states adopt this approach, educators will be able to improve instruction, respond to needs faster, and drive better outcomes for millions of children.
