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IBM and AICTE join forces to establish national AI Lab in New Delhi

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Kaanchi Chawla
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IBM & AICTE

IBM has partnered with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to launch a National AI Lab at AICTE Headquarters in New Delhi. The collaboration was formally announced on October 31 during IBM’s annual CSR event — a prelude to the upcoming India-AI Impact Summit 2026.

The cutting-edge facility will serve as a national hub for AI-driven research, innovation, and learning, offering students, educators, and researchers across India access to advanced AI infrastructure, software tools, and a digital learning repository. Designed to merge academic excellence with industry expertise, the lab aims to integrate AI education with real-world applications spanning cloud computing, sustainability, and next-generation technologies.

Speaking at the launch, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan hailed the initiative as a “commendable effort to deepen AI-centric research, innovation, and skilling across India.” He emphasized that the collaboration reflects the government’s vision for ‘Viksit Bharat’, promoting Industry-Academia partnerships to equip India’s youth with future-ready skills. “This initiative will serve as a benchmark for how industry can work closely with academia to nurture talent for an AI-driven global economy,” he said.

At the heart of the initiative lies IBM SkillsBuild, the company’s flagship global education platform that offers over 1,000 courses in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Through the National AI Lab, SkillsBuild will reach AICTE’s extensive network of technical institutions, furthering IBM’s global goal of skilling 30 million learners by 2030, including 2 million in AI by 2026.

With more than 16 million learners already engaged worldwide, IBM’s SkillsBuild initiative blends online learning, mentorship, workshops, and innovation challenges to foster hands-on AI education.

Justina Nixon-Saintil, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Impact Officer, IBM, noted, “By bringing IBM SkillsBuild and the National AI Lab together, we aim to empower India’s students and educators to develop AI solutions for some of society’s most pressing challenges.”

Echoing this sentiment, Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India & South Asia, said, “India stands at the cusp of an AI-powered transformation. This National AI Lab will act as a catalyst for research, innovation, and skill development, helping India shape the future of the global digital economy.”

Also Read: Delhi Government to Recruit Over 5,000 Teachers to Address Classroom Shortage

The initiative further strengthens IBM’s ongoing commitment to India’s AI skilling mission and complements AICTE’s efforts to equip the next generation with advanced technological capabilities.

Elets World Education Summit (WES) 2025 – All Set for Chennai! Celebrating innovation, collaboration, and the future of learning

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digitalLEARNING Network
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34th World Education Summit

The stage is set for the 34th edition of the Elets World Education Summit (WES) 2025, presented by Elets Technomedia, as India’s most influential education conference returns to Chennai on 1st November 2025.

This year’s summit, themed “Pioneering the Next Wave of Educational Innovation,” will bring together a powerhouse of thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the country to reimagine how schools and universities can shape a future-ready India in the age of AI, digital transformation, and global collaboration.

The discussions will focus on transformative topics such as:

  • Bridging the Knowledge Divide: Reimagining Academia–Industry–School Synergy for a Future-Ready India
  • Higher Education 5.0: Universities as Drivers of Innovation, Employability & Global Impact
  • Shaping Future-Ready Schools: Visionary Leadership in the Age of AI & Innovation
  • Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Smart Campuses and Online Learning
  • Education Without Borders: Reimagining Seamless Pathways from School to University
  • Employability Crisis: Can Schools and Universities Jointly Build an Industry-Ready Talent Pipeline?
  • Co-Creating the Future: How Industry and Academia Can Lead the Next Industrial Revolution

The summit will witness participation from eminent education leaders and government dignitaries, including:

  • Dr. K. P. Karthikeyan, IAS, Managing Director, Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT)
  • Srutanjay Narayanan, IAS, Joint Director (e-Gov) & Joint CEO, TNeGA
  • Prof. Venkappayya R Desai, Director, IIT Dharwad
  • Prof. C. V. R. Murty, Institute Chair Professor, IIT Madras
  • M. Balasubramaniam, Founder Chairman, IIIT Sricity & Chairman, MoE & AICTE Investor Committee (Southern Region);
  • Dr. Sai Prakash LeoMuthu, Chairman & CEO, Sairam Institutions;
  • V. Srikanth, CEO (i/c), ICT Academy;
  • Madhav Narayan, CEO, IIT Madras Global Research Foundation;
  • Pritam Kumar Agarwal, Founder, Hello Kids & Riverstone Schools, Vice President – ECA India;
  • Abhinav Sharma, Zonal Coordinator, Digital India–MeitY, Government of India;
  • Gariasi Dutta, Resident Trustee, Down Town Charity Trust; and
  • Gita Jaggannathan, Founder, APL Global School, Chennai, among many others.

Adding to the excitement, the summit will also witness the launch of the 184th edition of Digital Learning Magazine — a special issue celebrating India’s education transformation story.

Also Read: Kerala Education Minister Says NEP Grants States Full Control Over School Textbooks

The event proudly collaborates with its distinguished partners:

  • Host Partner: ICT Academy
  • Gold Partner: D2L
  • Silver Partners: IB, Futurense
  • Institute Partner: SaiRam University
  • School Curriculum Partner: Academica
  • University Partner: Dayananda Sagar University
  • School EdTech Partner: Singhania Quest
  • School Partner: Kalorex
  • Associate Partner: Six Red Marbles
  • Exhibitor: CodeTantra
  • Supporting Partner: Tamil Nadu Association of Training and Placement Officers

Speaking ahead of the summit, Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder & CEO, Elets Technomedia, said:

“Elets World Education Summit has become a global platform celebrating ideas that define the future of learning. The Chennai edition reflects India’s education innovation spirit — and we’re thrilled to announce our next global edition in Dubai this February, taking these conversations to an international stage.”

From thought-provoking discussions to the prestigious Elets World Education Awards 2025, the summit promises a day of inspiration, collaboration, and innovation.

Elets WES 2025 — All Set for Chennai!
Let’s celebrate ideas that shape the classrooms of tomorrow.


See you tomorrow in Chennai!

Delhi Government to Recruit Over 5,000 Teachers to Address Classroom Shortage

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs)

The Delhi government has announced plans to recruit 5,346 Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) for classes VI to X in its government and municipal schools. The move aims to address the ongoing shortage of teaching staff and improve student–teacher ratios across the capital’s education system.

According to officials, the recruitment drive will be conducted through the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), with applications open from October 9 to November 7, 2025. The new posts will cover key subjects including Mathematics, English, Social Science, and Natural Science, across both male and female categories.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the large-scale recruitment drive is part of the government’s commitment to strengthening classroom learning and ensuring quality education for all students. She emphasised that filling vacant posts is crucial to maintaining academic continuity and personal attention in classrooms.

Also Read: National Law University to Begin Functioning in Kashmir Valley from April Next Year

Delhi’s government schools currently serve over 18 lakh students and employ around 70,000 teachers. However, nearly 10,000 teaching positions remain vacant, with the shortage particularly affecting middle and secondary grades.

The government expects that the appointment of over 5,000 new teachers will help alleviate the pressure on existing staff, enhance teaching quality, and create a more conducive learning environment in Delhi’s public schools.

National Law University to Begin Functioning in Kashmir Valley from April Next Year

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digitalLEARNING Network
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National Law University

The Jammu and Kashmir National Law University (NLU) is set to start functioning in the Kashmir Valley from April next year, marking a key step toward expanding higher education opportunities in the Union Territory.

The announcement was made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah following a unanimous resolution passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, calling for the immediate operationalisation of the university. While the site for the permanent campus is still being finalised, the government has identified a temporary facility in Ompora, Budgam district, to begin academic activities.

The interim campus will serve as the base for initial operations until the permanent infrastructure is developed. The government is also working on appointing faculty and administrative staff to ensure the academic session begins on schedule.

Also Read: Kerala Education Minister Says NEP Grants States Full Control Over School Textbooks

The establishment of the National Law University in the Valley is expected to provide local students with greater access to legal education and reduce the need for aspiring law graduates to move outside the region. It is also seen as a step toward strengthening higher education infrastructure and creating new opportunities for research and professional growth within Jammu and Kashmir.

Kerala Education Minister Says NEP Grants States Full Control Over School Textbooks

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Kerala Education Minister

Kerala’s General Education Minister V. Sivankutty clarified on Sunday that under the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP), states retain full authority over the publication of school textbooks and thus there is “no reason for concern” about any loss of control.

Speaking amid controversy surrounding the state’s signing of the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme, the minister defended Kerala’s decision, emphasising that the NEP is not mandatory and that the state remains free to align its own education policy with its priorities. 

He reiterated that the state has the right to design and publish its own textbooks, and repeated assurances that:

  • The MoU signed with the Centre includes a clause allowing the state to withdraw from the agreement at any time, after discussions.
  • Kerala’s longstanding education policy under the Left Democratic Front will not be compromised.
  • The focus is on ensuring access to central funding for around 47 lakh students from marginalised backgrounds, rather than altering curriculum content to suit external agendas.

Also Read: ChatGPT Launches ‘Chats for Students in India’ to Help College Learners Study and Upskill

His statement reaffirmed that curriculum and textbook-related decisions remain under the purview of individual state governments.

ChatGPT Launches ‘Chats for Students in India’ to Help College Learners Study and Upskill

By
digitalLEARNING Network
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ChatGPT

ChatGPT has launched a new initiative titled “Chats for Students in India”. The campaign highlights how Indian learners are increasingly using AI to study smarter, simplify complex concepts, and build employability skills.

The initiative brings together over 50 real-life examples showcasing how students use ChatGPT to prepare for exams, draft study plans, generate practice questions, summarise notes, and even create flashcards. The goal is to demonstrate the diverse and practical ways in which AI can support everyday academic and career-related tasks.

According to the platform, Indian students are among the most active global users of ChatGPT for education and self-learning. The curated “student chats” cover a wide range of academic activities, from simplifying tough topics and creating analogies for better understanding to learning new technical skills such as coding and data analysis.

The article also highlights how students are using AI tools to enhance employability. One student from Bengaluru reportedly used ChatGPT to tailor resumés and prepare for job interviews, eventually securing multiple offers from leading companies.

Also Read: NCERT and IIT Madras Sign an MOU to Advance Educational Research and Innovation

By showcasing these experiences, ChatGPT aims to inspire students to leverage AI responsibly and creatively for personal growth and upskilling. The initiative also reflects the growing integration of generative AI tools into India’s higher education and EdTech ecosystem, where AI-driven learning support is becoming an essential complement to classroom instruction.

With Indian universities increasingly adopting technology-enabled learning, ChatGPT’s new student-focused resource serves as a timely reminder of how artificial intelligence is transforming the way young people study, work, and prepare for the future.

NCERT and IIT Madras Sign an MOU to Advance Educational Research and Innovation

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digitalLEARNING Network
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NCERT

The NCERT and IIT Madras signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, aimed at strengthening educational research, technology integration, and teacher training, in alignment with the country’s National Education Policy (NEP). The agreement marks a pivotal collaboration between a premier education and research body and a leading technical institute.

Under the MoU, NCERT and IIT Madras will jointly develop and pilot advanced learning solutions, including AI-/ML-enabled digital tools, multilingual platforms and data analytics frameworks to enhance learning outcomes and scale successful interventions. As part of the partnership, teacher-capacity-building programmes will be expanded using state-of-the-art technological platforms, and large-scale measurement of intervention effectiveness through analytics will be enabled.

“This collaboration is rooted in our shared vision of leveraging technology, research and innovation to transform teaching and learning at scale,” said a representative of IIT Madras. “By integrating digital tools, multilingual capabilities and robust analytics under the NEP framework, we aim to create models that can be deployed broadly across states and schools.”

Raed More: Canva aims to make India its top market as the creator wave and AI boom fuel growth

Initial efforts will focus on pilot programmes across selected institutions, after which the best models will be scaled nationwide. Key focus areas of the MoU include:

  • Co-creation of research and development initiatives in educational pedagogy and technology integration.
  • Deployment of digital learning tools, multilingual platforms, and AI/ML frameworks to support teacher training and student learning.
  • Implementation of data analytics systems to measure learning outcomes, improve interventions and enable evidence-based scaling.

By pooling NCERT’s national reach and domain expertise with IIT Madras’ technology and research capabilities, the partnership is expected to accelerate innovation in school-level education, enhance teacher effectiveness, widen access to digital learning, and support the NEP’s objective of fostering skilled, inclusive, technology-infused education.

Canva aims to make India its top market as the creator wave and AI boom fuel growth

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Canva

India is now the fourth-largest market globally for Canva, and the company is aggressively targeting it to become its number one market, said Chandrika Deb, Country Manager of Canva India.

With over 2.8 billion designs created globally and around 2.5 million new designs generated daily in India alone, Canva is leveraging India’s young, digital-first population and rising creator base to drive its next phase of growth.

Deb highlighted that India’s mobile-first ecosystem and strong uptake of AI-based features, such as ‘Magic Write’, ‘Translate’ and ‘Magic Design’, are helping deepen engagement among creators, educators, small businesses and everyday consumers.

The company has been taking a localised approach: launching hyper-local content for Indian festivals, weddings and cultural occasions; building strategic partnerships with government, small businesses and educational institutions; and enrolling 500+ Indian creators into its content-library development.

Also Read: CBSE moves to launch digital platform to overhaul school assessments under NEP 2020

One key partnership is with NCERT to roll out a teacher-certification programme aimed at integrating design thinking into classrooms.

India’s AI market, growing at a CAGR of 25-35% and projected to reach US$17 billion by 2027, presents fertile ground for platforms like Canva to expand their footprint.

As Canva sets its sights on India becoming its top market, it is also investing heavily in user growth, product localisation and partner ecosystems,  betting that strong momentum from creators, students and SMEs will translate into long-term dominance.

CBSE moves to launch digital platform to overhaul school assessments under NEP 2020

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digitalLEARNING Network
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CBSE

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is preparing to launch a digital platform designed to support competency-based assessments aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020).

The platform will enable teachers across more than 27,000 CBSE-affiliated schools to design, share and evaluate high-quality assessments that stress critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills rather than rote memorisation.

Under the overhaul, the board has already begun reshaping board exam papers for Classes 10 and 12, with nearly half the questions now being competency-based. For younger learners in grades 3, 5 and 8, CBSE is using the SAFAL programme (Structured Assessment for Analysing Learning) to identify learning gaps early and recommend corrective strategies.

To institutionalise the reform, CBSE’s Centre of Excellence in Assessment (CEA) is working to build a national-level question bank and set new assessment standards focused on higher-order thinking.

The digital platform, currently in its RFP phase, is envisaged as an AI-powered centralised system. Features will include a drag-and-drop question-builder, metadata tagging of questions (grade, subject, learning outcome, Bloom’s taxonomy level), plagiarism detection, real-time dashboards for assessment quality and integration with teacher-training systems.

Also Read: About 8,000 schools with zero enrollment employ 20,000 teachers in India: Ministry data

The move is timely: in an era where education is rapidly shifting toward skills, diagnostics, and learning outcomes, the new platform could help bridge the gap between policy intent and classroom reality. As one CBSE official noted: “Assessments should not merely test memory but evaluate how students think, reason, and apply knowledge.”

With implementation ahead, schools and teachers will need to prepare for changes in assessment design, teacher training and use of data analytics to guide teaching and learning. The platform signals CBSE’s push to make assessment a tool for learning improvement and not just a certification exercise.

About 8,000 schools with zero enrollment employ 20,000 teachers in India: Ministry data

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Ministry of Education

Almost 8,000 schools across India recorded zero student enrollment during the academic session 2024-25, and yet nearly 20,817 teachers remain employed in those institutions, according to official data released by the Ministry of Education.

The data show that 7,993 schools had no students enrolled, down from 12,954 in the previous year. Among states, West Bengal accounted for the largest share, with 3,812 schools having zero enrolment and 17,965 teachers employed in them. The next highest numbers were in Telangana with 2,245 such schools (and 1,016 teachers) and Madhya Pradesh with 463 schools (and 223 teachers).

Also Read: AI to become part of school curriculum from Class 3 by 2026

In contrast, several states and union territories had no schools with zero enrollment, including Haryana, Maharashtra, Goa, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura; likewise, the union territories of Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Chandigarh also reported none. The ministry noted that because school education falls under state jurisdiction, states have been advised to address “zero-enrolment” schools, and some states have already begun merging such schools to optimise infrastructure and staffing.

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