NMEICT

The National Mission on Education through ICT was a centrally sponsored scheme by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to strengthen higher education in India and reduce the digital divide. It aimed to leverage information and communication technologies to improve the teaching and learning process. A key part of the mission was the creation of the 'Sakshat' portal to provide open access to educational resources and services. The mission also focused on developing e-learning content, building connectivity between institutions, increasing digital literacy, and supporting research in educational technologies. A budget of 502 crores was allocated to the mission in 2008-09 to benefit learners across the country.