Indian edtech sector bridging geographical divide: Report
The Indian edtech sector is actively bridging the geographical divide in education and making quality learning accessible to millions, according to a report on Friday.

The Indian edtech sector is actively bridging the geographical divide in education and making quality learning accessible to millions, according to a report on Friday.
The Covid era brought forth a boom in what is called the edtech sector. Since then, tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI have been promoting their AI products to schools or partnering with startups. Many countries too supported and encouraged the use of AI in assisting the arena of education. But experts are in a dilemma over the subject.
Vardhan Group has launched 'Boost My Child' (BMC), an AI-driven platform aligned with NEP and NCF guidelines, targeting children aged 0 to 8 years in Pune. The platform integrates child development assessments, parent insights, and personalized activities based on AI recommendations, supported by a team of experts. Available in multiple languages, BMC aims to enhance holistic child development and facilitate parent-teacher collaboration.
The Meghalaya government is introducing QR codes in school textbooks to provide students with additional information and educational resources. This initiative is aimed at improving time management skills and offering students more learning opportunities. Officials believe that the QR codes will enhance students' learning experience and support self-improvement.
Draped in a traditional 'Mekhela Chador' and jewellery, Assam's first artificially intelligent teacher 'Iris' promptly answered all questions of students of a private school here. The humanoid listened to the question - what is haemoglobin? - and replied to the student with all the details, a teacher of the school said.
"What is the most expensive thing in the world," was a question asked by a student from the KTCT Higher Secondary School in Kallambalam here loudly, even as a humanoid draped in a saree listened attentively.
Edtech startup MyCaptain on Thursday said that the company raised a funding of Rs 14 crore from Inflection Point Ventures, MyNavi, Piper Serica, Super Capital and Ankur Capital.