NEP 2020 Emphasis on AI
Policy Framework
The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes AI as a critical area for multidisciplinary education. It recognizes AI as one of the emerging technologies that will shape India's future economy and society.
Curriculum Integration
NEP 2020 promotes the integration of AI across all levels of education, starting from schools to higher education institutions, to develop computational thinking and digital literacy among students.
Future Skills Development
The policy emphasizes developing AI skills and competencies to prepare students for future jobs. It recommends creating specialized AI education programs and research centers in higher education institutions.
"Education must move towards learning about how to think critically and solve problems, how to be creative and multidisciplinary, and how to innovate, adapt, and absorb new material in novel and changing fields." — National Education Policy 2020
Government of India Initiatives on AI
NITI Aayog's National Strategy for AI
NITI Aayog released the "National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence" focusing on education as one of the core areas for AI application. It proposed creating a multi-stakeholder marketplace for AI tools in education.
AI for All Initiative
The Ministry of Education launched the "AI for All" initiative to democratize AI education. This program aims to make AI education accessible to students from diverse backgrounds across India.
Responsible AI for Youth
This program focuses on empowering young students to become AI-ready by giving them an opportunity to learn AI skills at an early age. It offers training modules and project-based learning experiences.
CBSE AI Curriculum
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) introduced AI as a skill subject for classes 8, 9, and 10, making India one of the first countries to include AI in the school curriculum.
Examples of AI in Education Landscape in India
Personalized Learning Platforms
Startups like BYJU'S and Vedantu are leveraging AI algorithms to personalize learning paths for students based on their performance, preferences, and learning pace.
AI-Powered Assessment
Organizations like EkStep Foundation are developing AI tools for automated assessment and feedback, reducing the workload on teachers and providing instant feedback to students.
Vernacular Language Learning
AI is being used to develop language learning applications that support India's diverse linguistic landscape, helping students learn in their native languages.
AI-Powered Assessment
Organizations like EkStep Foundation are developing AI tools for automated assessment and feedback, reducing the workload on teachers and providing instant feedback to students.
Predictive Analytics for Dropouts
Educational institutions are using predictive analytics to identify students at risk of dropping out and implementing timely interventions to improve retention rates.
Personalized Learning Platforms
Startups like BYJU'S and Vedantu are leveraging AI algorithms to personalize learning paths for students based on their performance, preferences, and learning pace.
Way Forward
93%
of educators believe AI will significantly transform education in India by 2030
65%
of Indian schools plan to implement AI-based learning tools in the next five years
70M+
students could benefit from AI-enhanced education by 2026
45%
reduction in administrative workload for teachers through AI automation
Strategic Roadmap
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Infrastructure Development
Investing in digital infrastructure to support AI implementation in all educational institutions, including those in rural and remote areas.
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Teacher Training Programs
Developing comprehensive training programs to equip teachers with the skills to effectively integrate AI tools in their teaching methodologies.
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Ethical AI Framework
Establishing ethical guidelines for the use of AI in educational settings to ensure privacy, security, and fairness.
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Public-Private Partnerships
Fostering collaboration between government, educational institutions, and private sector to accelerate AI innovation in education.
Various Open-Source AI Tools for Education
Moodle with AI Plugins
Moodle's open-source LMS with AI plugins offers features like automated grading, content recommendations, and learning analytics.
Learn MoreOpenAI Gym
A toolkit for developing and comparing reinforcement learning algorithms that can be used for educational simulations and experiments.
Learn MoreTensorFlow Education
Google's TensorFlow provides resources and tools specifically designed for educational applications of machine learning.
Learn MoreH5P
An open-source content collaboration framework that enables the creation of interactive content with AI capabilities for educational purposes.
Learn MoreJuptyerhub
A multi-user server for Jupyter notebooks that can be used to create and share documents with live code, equations, and visualizations.
Learn MoreRapidMiner
An open-source data science platform that can be used in educational settings to teach data mining and predictive analytics.
Learn MoreWorkshops
AI Awareness, Ethical Usage, & AI Tools Training for Education
Aimed to build foundational AI understanding, ensure ethical, inclusive, and policy-aligned use of AI tools, support teachers, faculties, and administrators in responsibly integrating AI into their day-to-day educational practices.
Artificial Intelligence(AI) for Teaching - Learning and Assessment (Phase-I)
Initiative aims to introduce school students to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Literacy, and hands-on experiences using cutting-edge AI tools etc.
Artificial Intelligence(AI) for Teaching - Learning and Assessment (Phase-II)
Initiative aims to introduce school students to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Literacy, and hands-on experiences using cutting-edge AI tools etc.
Webinars
Empowering Teachers with AI
Build foundational understanding of AI and its applications in education. Promote ethical and inclusive use of AI tools, ensuring equity and fairness. Support teachers with practical strategies to responsibly integrate AI into teaching-learning processes.
Empowering Students with AI
Develop a foundational understanding of AI and its educational applications, promote ethical and inclusive use of AI to ensure equity, and equip students with practical strategies for responsible integration of AI into teaching & learning.
Seminars
AI-Powered Assessment
Organizations like EkStep Foundation are developing AI tools for automated assessment and feedback, reducing the workload on teachers and providing instant feedback to students.
Predictive Analytics for Dropouts
Educational institutions are using predictive analytics to identify students at risk of dropping out and implementing timely interventions to improve retention rates.
Personalized Learning Platforms
Startups like BYJU'S and Vedantu are leveraging AI algorithms to personalize learning paths for students based on their performance, preferences, and learning pace.
Meet the Team
Prof. Amarendra P Behera
Joint Director, CIET-NCERT
Prof. Indu Kumar
Professor & Head, DICT, CIET-NCERT
Dr. Rajesh D
Associate Professor, DICT &
In-Charge, AI Cell, CIET