Revolutionizing Education: AI and EdTech's Role in India's Learning Future

Central Square Foundation's EdTech and AI Convening event spotlighted how AI and technology are redefining education in India. Highlights included the Bharat Survey for EdTech 2025 report and discussions on AI in classrooms, emphasizing technology's role in democratizing learning and preparing the next generation for future challenges.

The Central Square Foundation (CSF) hosted the EdTech and AI Convening: Education Dialogues, part of the India AI Impact Summit, uniting government leaders, philanthropies, and education experts to explore the role of AI and technology in transforming education. Chief Guest Shri Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized India's ambition to integrate technology for quality education.

Launching the Bharat Survey for EdTech 2025 Report, Pradhan highlighted India's adoption of digital platforms under PM Modi's leadership. The event underscored the transformative power of technology in classrooms, as detailed by Shri Sanjay Kumar, who focused on strengthening evidence-based policymaking to ensure educational gains are sustained and expanded.

Highlighting AI's global potential in education, Benjamin Piper from the Gates Foundation identified equity and rigorous evidence as essential. Amitabh Kant and Prof. Michael Kremer stressed the importance of measurable outcomes and responsible AI deployment. CSF aims to build AI literacy through initiatives like AI Samarth, supported by Google.org, to equip communities with AI benefits.

(With inputs from agencies.)