Union Ministers commended the government’s efforts to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into India’s education sector, emphasizing a broader vision of reforms rooted in Indian philosophy and national priorities. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the ongoing shift towards AI adoption in various educational domains, mentioning the development of a teachers’ app in collaboration with the Bharti Airtel Foundation, inaugurated in November 2024. He further announced the launch of an updated version of the app in partnership with the CK-12 Foundation, enhancing digital learning resources for educators.
Pradhan underscored that these initiatives align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to modernize education while preserving Indian values. He referenced a call by the Prime Minister for the decolonization of India by 2035, emphasizing the implementation of the National Education Policy to reflect the nation’s unique identity and heritage. Additionally, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to national security, as evident in the Prime Minister’s consistent emphasis on this aspect in various forums.
Meghwal also discussed a seminar exploring the philosophy of Ekatma Manav Darshan by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and its relevance in the contemporary AI-driven landscape. The seminar delved into how Indian philosophical principles can serve as a guiding framework for the ethical and balanced utilization of modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence.
