EPathshala
{{Short description|Online teaching platform}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox software
| title = ePathshala
| name = eEducation Resources
| logo = Epathshala logo.JPG
| released = November 2015
| operating system = Windows, iOS, Android
| included with =
| website = https://epathshala.nic.in//
}}
ePathshala is a portal/app developed by the CIET, and NCERT.{{cite news|last1=Pai|first1=Vivek|title=Government launches ePathshala & other initiatives for education|url=http://www.medianama.com/2015/11/223-shalasiddhi-epathshala-saaransh/|publisher=MediaNama|date=9 November 2015}}{{cite news|title='e-paathshala' app by HRD Ministry allows one to download NCERT books for free|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/e-pathshala/1/641826.html|publisher=India Today|date=13 April 2016|access-date=2 May 2017|archive-date=23 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823032327/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/e-pathshala/1/641826.html|url-status=dead}} It was initiated jointly by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, CIET, and NCERT.
About
It was launched in November 2015. It hosts educational resources for teachers, students, parents, researchers, and educators, can be accessed on the Web, and is available on Google Play, App Store, and Windows.{{cite news|last1=Bedi|first1=Aneesha|title=E-Pathshala project launched at 10 Chandigarh government schools|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/e-pathshala-project-launched-at-10-chandigarh-government-schools/story-zQSHCQtieNezzjHvmsJuYP.html|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=19 July 2016}} The content is available in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
The platform offers a slew of educational resources, including NCERT textbooks for classes 1-12, audio-visual resources by NCERT, periodicals, supplements, teacher training modules and various other print and non-print materials. The user can download these materials for offline use with no limits on downloads.{{cite news|title=Human Resource Development Ministry to Launch Smart Apps to Make Education Available on The Go|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/human-resource-development-ministry-to-launch-smart-apps-to-make-education-available-on-the-go-1241031|agency=Press Trust of India|publisher=NDTV|date=7 November 2015}}{{cite news|title=E-pathshala to put textbooks at fingertips|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/E-pathshala-to-put-textbooks-at-fingertips/articleshow/49741200.cms|publisher=Times of India|date=10 November 2015}} The app supports flip book format to provide a more realistic experience.
ePathshala is accessible via its official website, Android and iOS apps, and QR codes in NCERT books for chapter-specific resources.{{cite web |title=How to access government e-books on ePathshala |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/how-to/how-to-access-government-e-books-epathshala-1.10428262 |website=Mathrubhumi English |access-date=17 March 2025}} Students can access e-books, audio and video tutorials,{{Cite web |title=Video Math Tutors |url=https://brighterly.com/ |access-date=2025-06-30 |website=Brighterly |language=en-US}} track their study progress, and bookmark chapters. The platform also provides access to digital resources, workshops, contests, and exhibitions related to education.{{cite news|title=E-Pathshala: Free online access to NCERT books |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/e-pathshala-272663-2015-11-13 |publisher=India Today |date=November 13, 2015}}
References
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External links
- [https://epathshala.nic.in// Official Website]
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