Which of the following is an ICT initiative of the Ministry of Education for E-governance for Universities?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) SAMARTH.
Explanation:
● SAMARTH is an Open Source, Open Standard ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system designed for Universities and Higher Education Institutions.
● It was developed under the National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT) by the Ministry of Education.
● It facilitates digital automation and efficient governance of university processes like admissions, payroll, and examinations.
Information Booster:
● VIDWAN: A database of profiles of scientists/researchers and other faculty members working at leading academic institutions.
● Shodhganga: A digital repository of Indian electronic theses and dissertations.
● FOSSEE: Promoting the use of Free and Open Source Software in Education.
Additional Knowledge:
● SWAYAM – An Indian Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform.
● E-Yantra – A project for enabling effective education across engineering colleges using embedded systems and robotics.