India, Oct. 14 -- The Maharashtra government on Sunday started the Dr. Jayant Narlikar Mathematics and Science Learning Enhancement Programme in collaboration with Khan Academy. The initiative, conceptualised by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and named after the renowned astrophysicist, aims to provide world-class, curriculum-aligned digital education resources to students studying in government schools. The government aims to reach over 50 lakh students in the 2025-26 academic year.

Under the programme, Khan Academy's digital content in mathematics and science, aligned with the Maharashtra State Board curriculum, will be introduced in over 62,000 zilla parishad schools across the state for Classes 1 to 10. The content will be availabl...