Lok Sabha Question No. 2425 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Artificial Intelligence in School Education
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2425 ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

## Artificial Intelligence in School Education

†2425. Shri Sunil Kumar:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  current  status  of  computer  education  in  primary,  middle  and  higher secondary schools in the country, where digital literacy and programming skills are imparted;

(b) whether the Government has any plan to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school education, including curriculum and pedagogy across the country including Bihar;

(c)  if  so,  the  details  of  steps/measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  train  teachers  in  Al education and to ensure its effective implementation;

(d) the measure taken by the Government to promote coding and programming skills among school students in Bihar;

(e)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  integrate  emerging  technologies  such  as  Al, machine learning and data science into the school curriculum, if so, the details thereof; (f) whether the Government has any plan to make Al education accessible to students in rural (g) the details of steps taken by the Government to ensure computer education for students and disadvantaged areas of West Champaran district of Bihar, if so, the details thereof; and with disabilities?

## 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. Under 'Curricular Integration of Essential Subjects, Skills, and  Capacities',  the  policy  mentions  that  '4.24.  Concerted  curricular  and  pedagogical initiatives, including the introduction of contemporary subjects 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.' The existing NCERT textbooks of Computer Science  class  XI  (Chapter  3,  https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php?kecs1=ps-11)  and  Informatics Practices  class  XI  (Chapter  2,  https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php?keip1=ps-8)  talks  about  AI, IoT and other emerging technologies.

As a follow-up to the NEP 2020 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE)  2023,  the  National  Council  of  Educational  Research  &  Training  (NCERT)  has constituted  a  Textbook  Development  Team  to  develop  syllabi  and  textbooks  of  Artificial Intelligence  for  Grades  11  and  12.  NCERT  has  also  included  a  project  on  Animation  and Games in the vocational education textbook for Grade 6. This project includes the use of AI tools.

The  Government  of  India  has  launched  the  SOAR  (Skilling  for  AI  Readiness),  a  national initiative  in  alignment  with  the  objectives  of  NEP  2020,  the  National  Programme  on  AI (NPAI)  Skilling  Framework  and  Viksit  Bharat  2047  vision  of  digital  empowerment  and inclusive growth. SOAR is aimed at embedding AI awareness and foundational competencies 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. The SOAR curriculum comprises four progressive National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)-aligned modules. For students of classes 6 to 12, three distinct micro-credentials: (i) AI  to  be  Aware,  (ii)  AI  to  Acquire,  and  (iii)  AI  to  Aspire,  are  offered,  each  of  15  hours duration,  amounting  to  45  hours  in  total.  These  cover  fundamental  AI  concepts,  practical programming, ethical and responsible AI usage, and career opportunities in technology. For educators, one 45-hour module titled AI for Educators provides comprehensive training in AI concepts, pedagogical strategies, and practical classroom application.

All  Jawahar  Navodaya  Vidyalaya  (JNVs)  are  equipped  with  computer  labs  with  digital devices  (Computer,  Laptop  &  Tablet)  and  other  peripherals  along-with  good  internet connection  to  ensure  digital  literacy  for  all  students.  In  the  Navodaya  Vidyalaya  Samiti (NVS), online training programmes on 'Building Synergies for AI in Education', organised in collaboration with Intel, were conducted, during which three programmes were held and 607 teachers of different Navodaya Vidyalayas were trained.

In addition, relevant self-paced online courses on Artificial Intelligence offered by CBSE/NCERT are regularly shared with Navodaya Vidyalaya teachers to support continuous professional learning. Computer Science subject and Skill subjects like Information Practices are  offered  in  Navodaya  Vidyalayas  including  Navodaya  Vidyalayas  of  Bihar, to  promote coding and programming skills among the school students at secondary/ Sr. Secondary level. 23  Navodaya  Vidyalayas  of  Bihar  offered  Computer  Science/  IP  in  session  2024-25.  All students including CwSN (Children with special needs) enrolled in Navodaya Vidyalayas are provided Computer/Digital Education.

Further, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) follows the AI curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for class VI onwards in all KVs. Computer Education/Digital Literacy is introduced from Class III onwards in all Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country. Further KVS provides training and capacity-building programs for its  teachers  through various reputed institutes such as  Indian  Institute of Technology  (IITs) and NCERT to ensure the effective integration of AI in classrooms.

Moreover, the Ministry of Education is implementing a National Mission to improve learning outcomes  at  the  School  Education  level  through  an  integrated  teacher  training  programme called 'National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement' (NISHTHA). NISHTHA courses have been designed and are run for Elementary, Secondary, Foundational  Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and  Educational  Technology  and  are  offered  online  by  NCERT  on  the  DIKSHA  platform using high-quality professionally made e-content.

Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) is the Nation's digital platform for providing  quality  e-content  for  school  education  in  States/UTs  along  with  QR  coded Energised Textbooks (ETBs) for all grades (One Nation, One Digital platform). The platform has  recorded  95,925  Daily  Active  Users,  with  a  total  of  2.02  crore  registered  users.  There have been 565.25 crore learning sessions and 6,560.79 crore learning minutes. Additionally, DIKSHA hosts 6,778  energized  textbooks  and  3.69+  lakh  e-contents.  The  total  number  of course enrolments stand at 18.36 crore, with 14.63 crore completions to date. Bihar has 213 ETBs, 6,745 e-contents, 49.71 crore learning sessions, 612.59 crore learning minutes, 11.47 lakh registered users, and 269 courses.

It  is  also  emphasized  that  DIKSHA  is  equipped  with  assistive  features  like  Indian  Sign Language (ISL) videos, audio contents which ensures accessibility for learners with special needs  and  supports  students,  teachers,  and  parents  nationwide.  These  resources  support learners  with  hearing  and  visual  impairments  by  providing  curriculum-aligned  content  in formats  tailored  to  their  needs,  promoting  equitable  access  to  education  for  all.  The  Read Aloud feature on DIKSHA enables text-to-speech conversion, enhancing content accessibility.  It  is  particularly  beneficial  for  students  with  visual  impairments  or  reading difficulties,  allowing  them  to  listen  to  the  text  and  engage  with  learning  materials  more effectively. Also, a dedicated vertical titled 'Equitable and Inclusive e-Education - Learning for  All'  has  been  introduced  on  DIKSHA  (https://diksha.gov.in/cwsn.html)  to  promote inclusive  education  for  learners  with  diverse  needs.  This  section  hosts  3,000+  e-contents, including  curriculum-aligned  ISL  videos,  ISL  glossary  terms,  audio  textbooks,  and  various guidelines and policy documents.

The Government of Bihar has informed that the State Council of Educational Research and Training ( SCERT)  has  taken  initiatives to formulate  the plan to integrate  emerging technologies  into  the  school  curriculum  and  to  ensure  inclusive  education  in  all  schools across  the  state.  The  SOAR  initiative  is  implemented  in  Navodaya  Vidyalayas  in  Bihar including West Champaran district of Bihar, CBSE prescribed AI curriculum is followed in 51 KVs in the state of Bihar, including KV Bettiah in the West Champaran district of Bihar.

The Ministry of Education implements  Information and Communication  Technology (ICT) and  Digital  initiatives  under  Samagra  Shiksha  to  enhance  digital  learning  in  Government schools  across  the  country.  The  initiatives  aim  to  enhance  the  quality  of  education  by integrating technology into learning and teaching processes.

Further, to facilitate the online learning by all students, a comprehensive initiative called 'PM eVidya' was initiated as part of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan' on 17th May, 2020, which unifies  all  efforts  related  to  digital/online/on-air  education  to  enable  multi-mode  access  to education  across  the  country.  States/Union  Territories  (UTs)  collaborate  with  NCERT  to utilise,  monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these initiatives as per  their requirements.

PM  eVidya  includes  200  DTH  TV  Channels  allotted  to  States/UTs/Autonomous  Bodies (ABs)/Other  Ministries  and  393  Radio  channels  to  enable  them  to  provide  supplementary education as per their requirement in various Indian languages for classes 1-12. As part of PM eVidya, 5 Channels (DD PM eVidya 63 to 67) have been allocated to the state of Bihar and 3000 + video contents equalling 1375 hours+ disseminated through these channels.

ePathshala is a platform developed by NCERT and the Ministry of Education, which provides access to educational resources, including NCERT curriculum aligned textbooks, audio-visual materials, and teacher training modules, in multiple languages. These resources are accessible via mobile apps and the web, facilitating learning across various devices. This application is available to all the students of the country.

Study  Webs  of  Active-Learning  for  Young  Aspiring  Minds  (SWAYAM)  portal  provides high-quality  content  to  learners  free  of  cost  with  the  approach  of  'Anyone,  Anywhere, Anytime  Learning'.  SWAYAM  portal  provides  high-quality  educational  content  across various  domains,  curated  by  premier  Institutions  for  a  well-rounded  learning  experience. NCERT  SWAYAM  Portal  has  28  courses  in  11  subjects  for  11th  and  12th  classes,  the cumulative  enrolments  have  crossed  5  lakh  mark.  Furthermore,  to  prepare  students  for emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advanced Robotics, CRISPR, and other frontier areas, the Ministry of Education has undertaken several initiatives as following:

- Implementation  of  the  National  Education  Policy  (NEP)  2020  which  emphasizes multidisciplinary,  technology-integrated  learning  with  a  strong  focus  on  coding,  AI, data science, design thinking, computational thinking, and experiential learning from the school level onward.
- Nationwide capacity-building programmes for teachers and students through online AI Series, workshops, and training initiatives in collaboration with industry and technical agencies.
- To ensure that educators remain informed about emerging technologies, the Ministry and  NCERT  are  organizing  regular  capacity  building/consultation  workshops  with stakeholders. These workshops are aimed at identifying innovative, education-specific AI  solutions  and  understanding  best  practices  in  responsible  AI  deployment.  The DIKSHA team is also continuously working on incorporating new AI-based features and tools to support teachers in classroom instruction, assessment, and  personalized learning.
- Teacher sensitization/ orientation sessions help teachers and academic teams understand AI capabilities, limitations, ethical considerations, and safe-use guidelines, enabling them to integrate AI tools responsibly into their pedagogical practices

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