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                10.65919/ijetss.2026.v2i1001            </article-id>

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                    Evaluating the Effectiveness of PM e-Vidya ISL (DTH Channel 31) on Academic Performance and Learning Outcomes of Hearing-Impaired Students: A Survey Study in Rajasthan                </article-title>
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                <p>The impact of PM e-Vidya ISL (DTH Channel 31) on the learning outcomes and academic achievement of Rajasthani hearing-impaired students was assessed in this study. Data were gathered from 80 hearing-impaired students (grades 6–10), 35 teachers, and 72 parents in 12 schools using a descriptive survey design. Channel access, usage patterns, academic performance, instructional quality, and broader learning outcomes were evaluated using three validated instruments. The findings showed that 52.5% of students regularly watched DTH, and 80% of students had access to it. The academic gains of regular viewers were significantly higher (M=9.4 points) than those of non-viewers (M=1.1 points; t=4.12, p</p>
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