Kerala Launches Digital Square Education Initiative

Key facts

• The Kerala government launched the Digital Square programme on July 25, 2026, to promote digital learning in primary schools.
• The programme is implemented by Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) under the General Education department.
• It aims to improve digital skills, encourage self-learning, and develop creativity among students of Classes I to VII.
• The initiative uses Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and includes features for students with special needs such as audio assistance and high-contrast displays.
• Participating schools will receive a software package with educational applications like GCompris, e-Cube language tools, and software for music, digital drawing, and animation.
• The programme also introduces students to animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics (AVGC) concepts at an early age.