NeGD Hosts Third ‘Ask Our Experts’ Session on Academic Bank of Credits and National Academic Depository

Aimed at fostering direct engagement with citizens, Ask Our Experts is a weekly, live-streamed program on Digital India’s YouTube channel.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 12-11-2024 22:32 IST | Created: 12-11-2024 22:32 IST
NeGD Hosts Third ‘Ask Our Experts’ Session on Academic Bank of Credits and National Academic Depository
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The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), broadcasted the third installment of its exclusive weekly series, Ask Our Experts, on November 8, 2024. This episode delved into the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and National Academic Depository (NAD) initiatives, part of the Digital India Programme.

About ‘Ask Our Experts’

Aimed at fostering direct engagement with citizens, Ask Our Experts is a weekly, live-streamed program on Digital India’s YouTube channel. It provides a platform for citizens to interact with government officials and specialists on topics related to India’s digital transformation, such as Digital India’s numerous initiatives.

The third episode focused on the central academic repository and the integration between the ABC and NAD systems. The ABC-NAD framework offers a digital storage space for academic records, enhancing credit transfer, supporting lifelong learning, and simplifying mobility for students and educators across India. The platform also integrates with DigiLocker, providing secure access to verified educational credentials for students, parents, teachers, academic institutions, and administrators.

Significant Engagement and Recognition of Top Participants

Thousands of viewers tuned in to the session, asking questions about the mechanics, benefits, and regulations surrounding ABC and NAD. In recognition of their insightful questions, five participants were celebrated as Digital India Question Ninjas, with awards given for their active engagement.

Supporting Digital India’s Mission

The Ask Our Experts series aims to demystify key initiatives within the Digital India Program, allowing citizens to gain deeper insights into the technologies shaping the nation’s future. Each episode presents an opportunity for citizens to learn directly from program managers and experts, with prizes and special Digital India gift hampers awarded for thoughtful questions.

The full episode is available on Digital India’s YouTube channel. For those interested in upcoming topics, Ask Our Experts will continue exploring more groundbreaking initiatives each week.

Stay tuned for future episodes to learn about the ongoing efforts and innovations under the Digital India umbrella.

 
 
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