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UP's DIKSHA User Base Reaches 27 Lakh

Uttar Pradesh's digital education platform sees significant growth, with 27 lakh registered users. The state accounts for 12% of the national total.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 19 August 2026 at 08:48 pm
UP's DIKSHA User Base Reaches 27 Lakh

The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has made significant strides in expanding digital education in the state through the DIKSHA platform. As of now, the state has a large base of 27.01 lakh registered users, which accounts for around 12 percent of the country’s total registered DIKSHA users.

The average number of active users accessing DIKSHA every day in the state during 2025-26 was 17,597, while 49,789 new users joined the digital platform during the same period. This reflects the regular use and expanding base of digital education in the state.

To take digital education to rural and remote schools, along with urban areas, Uttar Pradesh has made more than 16,000 QR-linked educational videos available on DIKSHA. Teachers and students can easily access these educational videos through QR codes provided in the relevant lessons.

The state has also incorporated innovations such as game-based assessments, pre-loaded smart-class content, and multilingual learning material into the digital learning system. This provides teachers with additional digital resources to explain subjects and makes the learning process more accessible and engaging for children.

The Yogi government’s digital education initiative also focuses on inclusivity, with content in Indian Sign Language made available on DIKSHA. This helps improve access to digital learning resources for children with special needs.

The development of initiatives like the DIKSHA Pocket Booklets aims to make digital resources more accessible at the school level. The state’s large population and extensive school network mean that the base of 2.701 million registered users reflects the wide reach of digital education.

With around 12 percent of the country’s total registered users, Uttar Pradesh has established a strong digital education base on DIKSHA. The Yogi government’s effort goes beyond providing digital resources as a technological facility, aiming to integrate them into the regular teaching and learning experience of teachers and students.

The use of DIKSHA has expanded access to knowledge, connecting digital education in Uttar Pradesh to a wider reach. The state’s focus on digital learning resources has resulted in a significant increase in registered users, making digital education more useful and inclusive through different mediums.

The growth of DIKSHA in Uttar Pradesh is a significant step towards making digital education accessible to every child. The state’s efforts to expand digital education have the potential to improve the learning experience for children and provide them with better opportunities for the future.

In conclusion, the Yogi government’s initiative to expand digital education in Uttar Pradesh has shown promising results, with a significant increase in registered users and a strong focus on inclusivity. The state’s efforts to make digital education more accessible and engaging have the potential to improve the learning experience for children and provide them with better opportunities for the future.

Frequently asked questions

What is the number of registered users on DIKSHA in Uttar Pradesh?

The number of registered users on DIKSHA in Uttar Pradesh is 27.01 lakh.

What percentage of the national total does Uttar Pradesh account for on DIKSHA?

Uttar Pradesh accounts for around 12 percent of the country’s total registered DIKSHA users.

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