PM SHRI scheme implementation underway to integrate AI in school curricula

The Ministry of Education is implementing several initiatives to integrate emerging technologies in education, including Artificial Intelligence. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Samagra Shiksha provides support for strengthening teacher education and continuous professional development. Various schemes and initiatives are being implemented to equip teachers with the necessary competencies for AI-assisted pedagogy.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school education.
02Under Para 4.24 of NEP 2020, the policy envisages concerted curricular and pedagogical initiatives to introduce contemporary subjects like AI at relevant stages.
03The Ministry of Education has undertaken several initiatives to equip teachers with necessary competencies for AI-assisted pedagogy.
04Samagra Shiksha Scheme provides support for strengthening physical infrastructure of Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) under NEP 2020.
05NISHTHA programme includes dedicated modules on AI in Education, digital pedagogy, and educational technology.
06DIKSHA platform hosts more than 350 live courses, including about 59 courses on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Learning.

Trap alerts

Most people think that PM SHRI scheme is only for upgrading schools, but actually it also aims to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Most people think that AI capacity building programmes are only organized by NCERT, but actually they are also organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Under which centrally sponsored scheme does the Ministry of Education provide support for strengthening teacher education and continuous professional development?

A.Samagra Shiksha
B.PM SHRI
C.NISHTHA
D.DIKSHA

Samagra Shiksha is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that provides support for strengthening teacher education and continuous professional development.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Samagra Shiksha: 1. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Samagra Shiksha provides financial assistance to States/UTs for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 2. Under Samagra Shiksha, more than 50% of teachers in Government schools receive training on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted pedagogy. 3. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Samagra Shiksha has been instrumental in promoting digital learning in Government schools across the country. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because it does not specify that the financial assistance is for implementing NEP 2020. Statement 2 is incorrect because there is no evidence to support this claim. Statement 3 is correct because Samagra Shiksha supports inservice training of teachers through the approved Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWP&B) of the respective States/UTs, which includes digital learning initiatives.

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