​The twelve (12) eVidya TV channels based on the line of One Class - One Channel for class 1 to 12 to air educational content related to the respective classes is an initiative of which of the following?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) PM eVIDYA

Explanation:
• The PM eVIDYA initiative was launched by the Ministry of Education under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (May 2020).
• It aims to provide multimodal access to digital education for students across India.
• The program includes 12 dedicated DTH TV channels (one for each class from 1 to 12) under the concept “One Class – One Channel.”
• These channels broadcast educational content through Doordarshan’s Swayam Prabha platform.

Information Booster:
• PM eVIDYA integrates platforms like DIKSHA, SWAYAM, and Swayam Prabha.
• It ensures continuity of education, especially for students without internet access.
• Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to promote remote learning.
• Includes radio, podcasts, and digital textbooks through e-Pathshala.
• Managed by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.

Additional Knowledge:
• SWAYAM → A Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform for higher and school education.
• DIKSHA → Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing, a national digital learning platform for teachers and students.