Let's re-imagine the classroom for AI to revolutionize education

Teachers should be empowered to lead a transformation that can fast-track inclusive development

- PRAVIN KAUSHAL

India's education system is entering a phase that will define the future as it seeks to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) as a basic public good.

The goal is not to make students coders, but thinkers-capable of understanding, applying and questioning Al's influence on society, work and knowledge itself.

AI has too often been viewed through the narrow lens of corporate innovation. India's emerging approach redefines it as a public good-one that must democratize opportunity rather than deepen inequality. For this, every learner, irrespective of region or background, must gain access to the tools and understanding necessary to thrive in an AI-driven world.

The integration of AI from the foundational level, aligned with the spirit of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, marks a decisive step towards inclusive modernization. Learning materials are being designed to reflect India's diversity while aligning with global standards.