Lok Sabha Question No. 923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Introduction of New Courses on AI Technology
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Sribharat Mathukumilli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 923

ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## Introduction of New Courses on AI Technology

## 923. SHRI SRIBHARAT MATHUKUMILLI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  Government  educational  institutions  in  Andhra  Pradesh  have  consulted  the Government regarding introduction of new courses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in their curriculum and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of AI technology courses proposed to be introduced in the academic year 2025-
- 26 in Andhra University including any associated laboratory or research facilities planned;
- (c) the details of funds allocated and released by the Government for these courses as well as the progress made so far including seat distribution; and
- (d) the current scope and future potential of AI in Visakhapatnam along with anticipated job opportunities and the increase in necessary skill sets in this field?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a) to (d):  Government of India launched National Education Policy 2020 with an aim for holistic development of students. NEP 2020 envisions introduction of contemporary subjects such as Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Holistic Health, Organic Living, Environmental Education, Global Citizenship Education (GCED), etc. at relevant stages to develop these various important skills in students at all levels.

While  NEP  2020  provides  the  policy  framework,  the  Higher  Education  Institutions  offer courses  with  the  approval  of  competent  bodies  as  per  laid  out  rules/regulations/guidelines applicable  to  respective  HEIs.  All  India  Council  for  Technical  Education  (AICTE),  a statutory  body  under  the  Ministry  of  Education,  grants  approval  for  conducting  courses  in Technical  Education  at  diploma,  undergraduate  and  post  graduate  levels  to  Technical Institutions,  Institutions  deemed  to  be  Universities  and  standalone  institutions.  These  also include  courses  in  new  emerging  technologies  like  Data  Science,  Artificial  Intelligence, VLSI, Logistics and Advanced Communication Technology etc.

The Andhra University is a State University of the State of Andhra Pradesh. Being a State University, admissions, seat distribution etc. fall within the purview of State Government.

As  informed  by  the  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh,  the  Andhra  University  College  of Engineering has introduced AI  and ML  courses    in engineering undergraduate and postgraduate programs from the Academic year 2023-24. Details are attached in Annexure.

As per the information received from AICTE, for the academic year 2024-25, institutions in Vishakhapatnam have also been accorded approval for programmes in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) and related courses.

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Annexure  referred  to  in  reply  to  parts  (a)  to  (d)  of  Lok  Sabha      Unstarred Question No. 923 regarding Introduction of New Courses on AI Technology

List of AI & ML Programs started in Andhra University College of Engineering from the academic year 2023-24

| S.No   | UG                                                    |
|--------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| 1      | B.Sc Honours (Artificial Intelligence)                |
| 2      | BCA Honours (Artificial Intelligence)                 |
| 3      | B.Sc Honours (Machine Learning)                       |
| 4      | B.Voc Honours (Big Data and Machine Learning)         |
| 5      | B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) |
|        | PG                                                    |
| 1      | M.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) |