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The "prhAI" Conclave on AI in Education, organised by the Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG), was inaugurated on Tuesday in Delhi.
According to the official statement, this two-day dialogue explores how AI and emerging technologies engage with diverse aspects of traditional education models to create a new approach to education and workforce development. Ashish Sood, Minister of Home, Power, Urban Development, Education, Higher Education, and Training & Technical Education, Government of Delhi; Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education and Chairperson, University Grants Commission and, and Milind Sudhakar Marathe, Chairman, National Book Trust graced the session, setting the agenda for positive discussions on using AI to enhance learning outcomes in education. Dr. Ramanand, Director, CPRG, also joined the panel. Ashish Sood, in his keynote address, emphasised furthering equity through AI. He highlighted, "Our vision for Delhi is clear: AI is for all. It is about using technology to democratise education, break barriers, and create opportunities for all students". He also reiterated Prime Minister Modi's vision of empowering youth through digital literacy and training. Adding to the discussion, Vineet Joshi Higher Education Secretary govt of India posed a thought-provoking question to the audience, asking, "Are we truly ready to accept AI?" where he outlined a contrast between traditional classroom learning and integration of AI, calling for a need to reflect on the relevance of the current curriculum design and testing frameworks to better engage today's learners, as per the release. Milind Sudhakar Marathe, in his address, said, "AI has massive potential in education, but we have to blend it with our social systems, and address the digital divide and limitations of AI." Dr. Ramanand, Director of CPRG, added, "prhAI is not a mixture of two words; it's an integration of AI and Society. At CPRG, we lay emphasis on the societal perspective of AI adoption through our Future of Society Initiative". CPRG's "prhAI" Conclave is aimed at initiating meaningful dialogue and actionable strategies, with subsequent sessions on themes like school education, higher education, educational governance, inclusivity, and employability. The Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) is a policy research think tank that aims to promote responsive and participatory policy-making. As an Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)-recognised institution, it has established itself as a leading voice in technology policy through its 'Future of Society' initiative. (ANI)
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