**Executive Summary:**
This document responds to questions regarding the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and other technological innovations in Indian schools and colleges. It outlines the initiatives undertaken by the government, particularly focusing on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CBSE's AI integration, teacher training programs, and infrastructure development. The implementation of AI-related education is largely dependent on the respective State and Union Territory (UT) Governments, aligning with the NEP 2020 recommendations.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **National Education Policy (NEP) 2020:**
* Emphasizes the importance of AI in the school curriculum.
* Recommends the inclusion of AI, IoT, 3D printing, and other emerging technologies at appropriate stages.
* **Implementation Responsibility:**
* State and UT Governments are responsible for implementing AI, ML, and other technological innovations, following the NEP 2020.
* **Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Initiatives:**
* Offers AI as a 15-hour skill module from Class VI onwards.
* Offers AI as an optional subject from Class IX-XII.
* Number of schools offering AI as skill module/subject:
* Classes VI-VIII (Skill module): 8,834 schools
* Classes IX-X (Skill subject): 7,072 schools
* Classes XI-XII (Skill subject): 2,933 schools
* Details of CBSE schools in Andhra Pradesh and Prakasam district offering AI:
* Andhra Pradesh (including Prakasam): Class X (75 schools), Class XII (7 schools)
* Prakasam: Class X (5 schools), Class XII (1 school)
* Trained over 10,000 teachers on the AI curriculum since 2019, with support from experts.
* **National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Initiatives:**
* Existing Class XI Computer Science and Informatics Practices textbooks cover AI, IoT, and other emerging technologies.
* Used AI/ML technologies to translate Grade 1 and 2 textbooks into 22 Indian languages.
* Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET-NCERT) conducts online webinars on Educational Technology (ET) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education.
* **Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Initiative:**
* Launched SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) to embed AI awareness and skills among school students (Classes 6-12) and build AI literacy among educators.
* **DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) Initiative:**
* Integrated AI-based features like keyword search in videos and read-aloud for visually impaired students.
* eJadui Pitara platform features AI-powered bots for accessing early childhood educational content in multiple languages.
* **Samagra Shiksha Scheme:**
* Provides financial assistance for establishing ICT Labs and Smart Classrooms in Government and Government Aided Schools (Classes VI-XII).
* **Infrastructure in Schools:**
* Across India: 4,76,669 schools have functional Desktops/PCs, 2,56,392 have functional laptops/notebooks, 2,75,857 have functional tablets, 3,59,457 have functional Smart Classrooms, and 7,92,992 have internet facilities.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **State and Union Territory (UT) Governments:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for deciding on the implementation modalities of AI, ML, and other technological innovations in schools, aligning with NEP 2020.
* *Action Required:* Develop and execute plans for integrating AI-related education into their respective school systems.
* **Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Schools:**
* *Impact:* Required to integrate AI as a skill module/subject, based on the CBSE curriculum framework.
* *Action Required:* Implement the AI curriculum, provide necessary resources, and ensure teachers are adequately trained.
* **Teachers:**
* *Impact:* Need to be trained in AI tools and technologies to effectively teach AI-related subjects and integrate AI into their teaching methods.
* *Action Required:* Participate in training programs and webinars to enhance their skills and knowledge in AI and related technologies.
* **Students:**
* *Impact:* Will have the opportunity to learn about AI, ML, and other emerging technologies, enhancing their skills and preparing them for future career opportunities.
* *Action Required:* Engage with the AI curriculum, participate in AI-related activities, and develop their skills in this field.
* **NCERT and CIET:**
* *Impact:* Continue to develop and provide resources, textbooks, and training programs related to AI and other emerging technologies in education.
* *Action Required:* Enhance and expand their initiatives to support the integration of AI in schools and colleges across the country.
Key Entities Referenced
National Education Policy NEP 2020: A policy document by the Government of India that emphasizes the importance of AI in the school curriculum.
Artificial Intelligence AI: A field of computer science related to the design of intelligent systems, heavily featured in education initiatives mentioned in the policy.
Machine Learning ML: A subfield of AI, also mentioned in the context of courses and training programs in schools.
Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE: A national level board of education in India that offers AI as a skill module and optional subject in affiliated schools.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India, specifically mentioned regarding the district-wise details of schools offering AI courses.
Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh: A district in Andhra Pradesh, India, used as a specific example for detailing the implementation of AI education.
National Council of Educational Research and Training NCERT: An organization involved in developing textbooks and conducting online webinars related to AI and educational technology.
SOAR Skilling for AI Readiness: A national level initiative launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship aimed at embedding AI awareness and foundational skills among school students.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2391
ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025
AI Education in Schools and Colleges
2391. Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy:
Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti:
Dr. Ricky Andrew J Syngkon:
Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has introduced courses on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine
Learning (ML) and other technological innovations in schools in the country during the last
five years;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the measures being taken to train teachers in the use of AI tools
in education;
(c) the details of the list of schools offering such courses in the country, State/UT-wise,
particularly district-wise in Andhra Pradesh and in Prakasam District;
(d) whether the Government has undertaken any training programmes/initiatives for teachers
in schools to make them better equipped with AI, ML and other technological innovations in
Andhra Pradesh, district-wise particularly in Prakasam District;
(e) if so, the details thereof;
(f) whether the Government has any schemes/initiatives to provide proper infrastructure in
schools for courses in AI, ML and other technologies; and
(g) if so, the details thereof and the total number of schools where such infrastructure has been
established in Andhra Pradesh, district-wise and in Prakasam District?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a) to (g) The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has emphasized the importance of
AI and its role in school curriculum. NEP, 2020 at Para 4.24, inter-alia, provides that
“Curricular Integration of Essential Subjects, Skills, and Capacities”, the policy mentions that
Concerted curricular and pedagogical initiatives, including the introduction of contemporarysubjects such as Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Holistic Health, Organic Living,
Environmental Education, Global Citizenship Education (GCED), etc. at relevant stages will
be undertaken to develop these various important skills in students at all levels.”
Further, NEP 2020 has acknowledged the importance of AI, IoT, 3D printing and other such
emerging technologies and recommended their inclusion in the curriculum at appropriate
stages.
Education is a subject under the Concurrent List of the Constitution, it is for the respective
State and Union Territory (UT) Governments to decide on the modalities of implementing the
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and other technological innovations in
accordance with the spirit and recommendations of the NEP, 2020.
However, with regard to schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE), as per recommendations of the NEP, 2020, CBSE offers AI as a 15-hour skill module
from Class VI onwards. CBSE also offers AI as an optional subject from class IX – XII. The
details of CBSE schools offering AI as a skill subject/ skill module across the country are as
under:
Classes No. of schools
VI-VIII (as Skill module) 8,834
IX-X (as Skill subject) 7,072
XI-XII (as Skill subject) 2,933
The details of CBSE schools in Andhra Pradesh and in Prakasam district offering AI:
State/ District Class Schools offering AI
X 75
Andhra Pradesh (including Prakasam district)
XII 7
X 5
Prakasam
XII 1
Since 2019, CBSE has trained more than 10,000 teachers across the country on its AI
curriculum with the support of experts from Intel, IBM, NIELIT and other higher educational
institutions.The existing class XI textbooks of Computer Science (Chapter 3,
https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php?kecs1=ps-11) and class XI - Informatics Practices (Chapter 2,
https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php?keip1=ps-8) developed by the National Council of
Educational Research and Training (NCERT) talks about AI, IoT and other emerging
technologies. Further, NCERT has used AI/ML technologies to translate the newly launched
textbooks of Grade 1 and 2 in all 22 Indian Languages.
The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET)-NCERT conducts online webinars
which cover various themes related to Educational Technology (ET) and Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in education to orient teachers, students and parents about
the role of AI and its relevance in education. The webinar encompasses topics related to
creation and dissemination of e-contents, Content-Pedagogy- Technology integration, use of
ICT in teaching-learning and assessment, OER, use of various ICT tools, creation of AR/VR
contents, mobile app and AI based platforms etc. So far, a total of 1400+ sessions have been
organized. Details are available at https://ciet.ncert.gov.in/webinar
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship also launched a national level
initiative SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) aimed at embedding AI awareness and
foundational skills among school students (Classes 6–12) and building AI literacy among
educators. The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to AI
education across geographies, thereby supporting the national agenda of inclusive, future-ready
skilling. SOAR comprises three progressive 15-hour modules for students—AI to be Aware,
AI to Acquire, and AI to Aspire—and one independent 45-hour module for teachers titled AI
for Educators. The program introduces concepts such as AI basics, generative AI, AI in daily
life, programming fundamentals, ethics, cybersecurity and future career opportunities.
DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing), an initiative of NCERT has
integrated AI based features such as: AI based key-word search enablement in Videos to easily
filter the relevant concepts within videos, Read-aloud feature which can help visually impaired
students making it more inclusive.
e-Jadui Pitara - a multimodal access platform, is an extension of the Physical Jadui Pitara. The
eJaadui Pitara features three bots - Student Bot (Katha Sakhi), Parent Bot (Parent Tara) and
Teacher Bot (Teacher Tara) that provide access to early childhood educational content in
multiple Indian Languages using AIFurther, ICT and Digital Initiatives component of Samagra Shiksha covers Government and
Government Aided Schools having classes VI to XII. Under this component financial
assistance is provided for establishing ICT Labs and Smart Classrooms in schools. The non-
recurring/recurring grant under ‘ICT and Digital Initiatives’ is available to the States and UTs.
As per UDISE+ 2023-24 report, 4,76,669 schools are having functional Desktops/PCs,
2,56,392 schools are having functional laptops/notebooks, 2,75,857 schools are having
functional tablets and 3,59,457 schools are having functional Smart Classrooms used for
teaching with Digital Boards/ Smart Boards/ Virtual Classrooms/ Smart TVs, and 7,92,992
Schools have internet facilities across India. The detailed reports can be accessed at UDISE+
portal. (https://udiseplus.gov.in/#/en/page/publications).
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