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...to capitalize on opportunities Vocational and
Basic AI Literacy in Schools Industry-Linked Training
n The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 n Skilling for AI Readiness in the Kaushal Bharat
prioritizes digital and AI literacy as essential Mission and SOAR initiative will train 1.34 lakh
competencies. students and teachers in private partnerships by
n The AI and Computational Thinking initiative December 2025.
begins in Grade 3. n The FutureSkills Prime program has been launched
n Young AI for Advancement with AI helps with the aim of making India a cutting-edge digital
students in grades 8-12 develop practical AI talent nation. Courses related to skill development,
solutions in eight thematic areas. reskilling, and upskilling in AI, big data analytics,
cybersecurity, blockchain, cloud computing, and
n Young AI for All is a free national AI literacy other emerging technologies are offered here.
curriculum in 11 languages, aiming to provide
basic AI knowledge to 10 million citizens. n Skill certifications tailored to qualifications
and aspirations can be obtained at http://
futureskillsprime.in/. To date, 2.62 million
Use of AI in Education candidates have registered, of which 1.66 million
AI is making education personalized, inclusive, have been trained.
and accessible. AI-based platforms tailor learning
content to each student’s needs and learning pace, n The Skill India Digital Hub offers AI and
helping both slow and fast learners alike. AI has machine learning courses ranging from beginners
also facilitated language translation, making learning to advanced levels, tailored to the competencies
content available in regional languages. AI-based of different learners, so that every aspiring
tutoring systems provide instant feedback and professional can pursue an AI-focused career.
support 24-hour learning. Platforms like DIKSHA
are also using AI to provide useful and simple
educational content for diverse groups of students.
The government has established a Center of
Excellence for AI in Education at IIT Madras.
for social change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi A - Accessible and Inclusive: AI should be a multi-
presented India’s MANAV Vision for AI. He explained plier, not a monopoly.
the meaning of MANAV as follows: V - Valid and Legitimate: Artificial Intelligence
M - Moral and Ethical System: Artificial Intelli- must be legal and verifiable.
gence should be based on ethical guidelines. Prime Minister Modi clearly stated that India’s
A - Accountable Governance: Transparent rules human vision will become a crucial link for the
and strong oversight. well-being of humanity in the AI-driven world of the
N - National Sovereignty: Data belongs to its 21st century. He recalled that when the internet was
rightful owner. first introduced decades ago, no one could have
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