e-Sushrut Clinic
- Context: The Central Government has introduced ‘e-Sushrut Clinic,’ a low-cost, lightweight Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) software designed for small medical centers.
Key Features
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- Cloud-based HMIS software developed for small hospitals and clinics.
- Created as an alternative to the expensive and complex HMIS systems currently in use.
- Designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
- Does not require specialized IT expertise.
- Easily accessible via various internet-enabled devices.
Automated Services
- Patient registration
- Generation of payment receipts
- Management information reports
- Speech-to-text facility
- Clinical decision support
- Automation of hospital administrative functions.
DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) – India’s ‘One Nation, One Digital Platform’
- Context: The Central Government has stated that DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) has emerged as India’s ‘One Nation, One Digital Platform’ for school education.
- It provides curriculum-aligned digital learning resources to students and teachers across the country.
About DIKSHA
- Launched in 2017.
- Implemented under the leadership of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in collaboration with the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET).
- Supports foundational literacy and numeracy (covering education up to the higher secondary level).
- Adopted by education boards across most Indian states and Union Territories.
Key Features
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- States can customize content in their regional languages and align it with their respective curricula.
- Ensures continuous learning through digital technology.
- Provides the following digital learning resources:Videos, 2D and 3D animations, Augmented Reality, Virtual labs, Simulations,Indian Sign Language videos,QR-coded books,Accessibility features
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- For students with disabilities:
- DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) format
- Text-to-Speech facility
- Indian Sign Language videos
- Personalized learning
- Teacher training
- Teacher training is provided under the NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement) program.
- State-level training courses are also offered.
Objective
- To provide quality, equitable, and accessible digital school education across India under the vision of “One Nation, One Digital Platform.”
