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TN Launches Pilot AI, Robotics Programme in Govt Schools
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
|September 15, 2025
Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and digital tools is no longer confined to private schools.
In a significant step towards bridging the technological divide, the Tamil Nadu government has rolled out a pilot programme this academic year to train government school students in AI applications, coding and interactive online tools.
The initiative, titled Tamil Nadu Schools Programme for AI, Robotics and Knowledge of Online Tools (TN SPARK), is currently being implemented for Classes 6 to 9. It aims to create a tech-savvy generation that can keep pace with emerging trends irrespective of socio-economic background.
This story is from the September 15, 2025 edition of The Statesman Bhubaneswar.
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