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At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, Dharmendra Pradhan called for greater use of AI in education as experts discussed integrating technology across schools and universities.
The Ministry of Education will host a session on ‘Advancing the Frontiers of AI in India’ at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
The Ministry of Education on Tuesday held a special session titled ‘Ministry of Education – Advancing the Frontiers of AI in India’ at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the session. Jayan Chaudhary, Minister of State for Education, Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) was also present. The event was attended by high-level education technology leaders, academic leaders, researchers, and startup founders.
Those in attendance included Sanjay Kumar, secretary of school education and literacy, Vineet Joshi, secretary of higher education, and V Kamakoti, director of IIT Madras.
Focus on AI in education
Speaking at the event, Pradhan said the summit is a landmark initiative envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to showcase and accelerate the growth of artificial intelligence in India.
Highlighting India’s technological progress, he said the world is increasingly paying attention to India as it adopts AI at a rapid pace. He expressed confidence that this technology will help India in its quest to become a global knowledge superpower and contribute to the vision of Vikshit Bharat 2047.
Emphasizing the role of young people, he said, “AI in education and AI in education are deeply intertwined,” and urged students and young professionals to use AI to educate, empower and create new initiatives.
Jayan Chaudhary said the discussions at the summit were insightful. He noted that experts from academia and industry discussed the structural integration of AI across education, including basic learning, skill acquisition, research and global leadership in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He also visited the Ministry of Education and Skill India pavilions that showcase practical and scalable AI solutions.
Government initiatives and panel discussions
Over the past decade, the Department has introduced several initiatives to support technology-driven learning through digital platforms, policy reforms, capacity development and research programs across schools and higher education.
Following last year’s Budget announcement, the government established a Center of Excellence for AI in Education at IIT Madras. The ministry also consulted with academia, industry and civil society to develop a roadmap for integrating AI into education. Recently, the Minister also chaired the two-day ‘Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026’ and met founders of education startups.
The summit session included a panel discussion with Zoho Corporation founder and CEO Sridhar Venbu, technologist Vibhu Mittal, Peak XV Partners managing director Rajan Anandan, IIT Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal, IIT Madras director V Kamikoti, and IIT Bombay professor Sunita Sarawagi. The discussion was moderated by Manoj S Gaur, Director, IIT Jammu.
Panel discussions discussed governance frameworks, national learning platforms, local innovation, and the responsible use of advanced technology in education. The session aimed to develop India’s national roadmap for integrating AI in education and strengthen collaboration between government, industry, and academic institutions.
February 17, 2026, 15:28 IST
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