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Modi's AI Education Push & Cultural Reforms Hailed by Union Ministers

Union Ministers have praised the government's drive to integrate Artificial Intelligence into India's education system. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted new digital tools like a teachers' app developed with foundation partners. He stated this aligns with Prime Minister Modi's vision to modernize education while decolonizing Indian thought by 2035. Meanwhile, Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized how Indian philosophy can guide the ethical use of technologies like AI.

Key Points: Ministers Praise Modi's AI Education Reforms & Cultural Vision

  • AI integration in education
  • New teachers' app launched
  • Decolonisation goal by 2035
  • National security focus
  • Indian philosophy guides tech ethics
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Union Ministers hail PM Modi's AI-driven education reforms and cultural reorientation

Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan & Arjun Ram Meghwal laud PM Modi's push for AI in education and a cultural reorientation by 2035.

"These days, India's education system is gradually moving toward AI across various dimensions. - Dharmendra Pradhan"

New Delhi, Feb 23

Union Ministers on Monday praised the Centre's push to integrate Artificial Intelligence into India's education system and highlighted the government's broader vision of reforms inspired by Indian philosophy and national priorities.

Speaking to media in the national capital, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that India's education system is steadily moving towards the use of AI in different areas.

He noted that a teachers' app was developed in collaboration with the Bharti Airtel Foundation and was inaugurated in November 2024.

"These days, India's education system is gradually moving toward AI across various dimensions," Pradhan said.

"Recently, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel Foundation, a teachers' app was developed, which we inaugurated in November 2024," he added.

He added that a new version of the app has now been introduced in partnership with the CK-12 Foundation, further strengthening digital learning tools for teachers.

"Such initiatives are aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to modernise education while keeping Indian values at the core," Pradhan said.

Referring to an event at Rashtrapati Bhavan, he said the Prime Minister has called for the decolonisation of the country by 2035.

As Education Minister, he said he is implementing the National Education Policy in line with the Prime Minister's vision, ensuring that India's education system reflects its own identity and heritage.

Meanwhile, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told IANS that the Prime Minister consistently places national security at the forefront of his speeches, whether in Parliament, during Mann Ki Baat, or at public events.

"This reflects the government's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the country," he told IANS.

Meghwal also spoke about a seminar that discussed the philosophy of Ekatma Manav Darshan given by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and its relevance in today's AI-driven world.

He said the discussion focused on how Indian philosophical thought can guide the ethical and balanced use of modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence.

- IANS

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Priya S
A teachers' app is good, but will it reach the government school in my village where there's often no internet? The vision is great, but implementation on the ground is key. Hope the focus is on accessibility for all.
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Rohit P
Decolonisation of education by 2035 is a powerful and necessary goal. For too long, we've followed foreign models. It's time our curriculum reflects our own history, heroes, and scientific achievements like Takshashila and Nalanda.
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Sarah B
As an educator working here, the ethical guidance from Indian philosophy for AI is crucial. We can't let tech run amok. Concepts like 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) can teach AI to be inclusive and holistic.
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Karthik V
Partnership with CK-12 Foundation is a smart move. They have great open-source resources. Hope the app content is also available in major Indian languages and not just English. That's true decolonisation.
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Michael C
While modernizing is good, let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Some western educational frameworks are useful. The balance is key - adopt useful global tech, but root it in Indian ethos. A measured approach is best.

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