Education Ministry Hosts Special Session on AI Frontier in India
New Delhi, India – The Ministry of Education is organizing a pivotal session titled "Ministry of Education - Pushing the Frontier of AI in India" on February 17, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. This event marks a significant milestone in the Ministry's ongoing efforts to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in the education sector.
High-Level Participation and Strategic Vision
The session will be attended by Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State for Education & Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (IC) Jayant Chaudhary. Their presence underscores the government's commitment to leveraging AI to revolutionize education in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Viksit Bharat 2047 national goals.
Over the past decade, the Ministry has systematically built the foundation for AI-enabled education through:
- Development of national digital platforms
- Implementation of comprehensive policy frameworks
- Institutional reforms across educational bodies
- Large-scale capacity building initiatives spanning school education, higher education, skilling, and advanced research ecosystems
Recent Initiatives and Collaborative Efforts
Following last year's Budget announcement, the government established a Centre of Excellence in AI for Education at IIT Madras. The Ministry has conducted extensive consultations with academia, industry, civil society, and government bodies to develop a roadmap for AI integration in education.
Recently, Minister Pradhan held discussions with AI startup founders in the education sector and chaired the two-day "Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026," bringing together key stakeholders to advance responsible AI-driven transformation.
Distinguished Panel and Discussion Focus
The session will feature an eminent panel of leaders from academia, industry, and the investment ecosystem:
- Dr. Sridhar Vembu, Founder & CEO, Zoho Corporation
- Dr. Vibhu Mittal, Technologist & Innovation Leader, Inflection
- Shri Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Peak XV Partners
- Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur
- Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras
- Prof. Sunita Sarawagi, IIT Bombay
The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Manoj S. Gaur, Director of IIT Jammu.
Key Discussion Areas and Implementation Strategy
The panel will focus on how governance frameworks, national learning platforms, indigenous AI innovation, and responsible deployment of frontier AI models are converging to reshape education outcomes in India. The session will emphasize systemic interventions rather than isolated pilots, showcasing how policy, institutions, and technology are being aligned for sustainable, nationwide impact.
The session aims to brainstorm India's national AI-in-education roadmap and strengthen industry-academia-government collaboration. It will highlight India's transition from policy vision to implementation at scale, leveraging:
- Public digital infrastructure
- Centres of Excellence
- Teacher training programmes
- Curriculum integration
- Deep collaboration with industry and startups
This comprehensive approach demonstrates the Ministry's dedication to creating an AI-powered education ecosystem that can drive meaningful change across all levels of learning in India.
