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Bihar launches Vidya Sathi app for free tuition to 3 lakh students
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has launched the 'Bihar Vidya Sathi' app at 700 Saraswati Vidya Niketan model schools across 38 districts. The app will provide free 24x7 live teacher support to…
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has launched the 'Bihar Vidya Sathi' app at 700 Saraswati Vidya Niketan model schools across 38 districts. The app will provide free 24×7 live teacher support to approximately 3 lakh students from classes 9 to 12. A team of 75,000 teachers will offer one-on-one live tutoring, allowing students to choose a teacher and get instant help with doubts at any time.
The app covers all subjects for classes 9 and 10, and science stream subjects for classes 11 and 12. It also provides free digital study material for students preparing for Bihar board exams, as well as competitive entrance tests like JEE and NEET. The app includes AI tools for concept clarification, practice tests, and digital study.
The initiative is currently available in 700 model schools, with plans to expand it to all government and affiliated schools across the state. The chief minister said the aim is to ensure students always have teacher support whenever and wherever they study.
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Bihar's government school system has long struggled with teacher shortages and poor learning outcomes. This app attempts to use technology to bridge that gap, but its success will depend on internet access and device availability in rural areas, where most students live. The state has over 1.7 crore students in government schools, so the initial coverage of 3 lakh students is modest. The real test will be the expansion timeline and whether the 75,000 teachers are actually available round-the-clock. Watch for the first quarterly usage and retention data, expected to be released in June 2026.
Source: aajtak.in
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