Karnataka to Train 5,000 Government School Teachers in AI
The 12-month program will teach AI basics, classroom applications and responsible use of the technology.
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Karnataka plans to train 5,000 government school teachers in artificial intelligence (AI) literacy under JanAI, an initiative of the Head Held High Foundation, to promote the responsible use of AI in classrooms.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the program at the Namma Shaale Namma Javabdari (Our School, Our Responsibility) event on November 4.
The training will run from January to December 2027 in coordination with the state’s Department of School Education and Literacy.
The curriculum will cover AI fundamentals, commonly available AI tools, effective prompting, and the use of AI in lesson preparation, teaching and learning.
It will also address responsible AI adoption, including misinformation, algorithmic bias, data privacy, and the limitations of AI-generated information. The programme is designed for teachers with no prior experience in AI.
Alongside the AI literacy initiative, the Karnataka government plans to connect 2,000 government schools with private institutions in phases, beginning with 1,000 schools.
Under the same initiative, private schools are being encouraged to contribute resources and expertise to improve education in rural areas.
At a recent meeting with private school managements and CSR representatives, Shivakumar urged private schools to contribute teachers, infrastructure, computers and laboratory equipment rather than limit their support to financial assistance.
“If you cannot give Rs 5-10 crore and construct buildings, it’s okay; send your expert teachers to government schools. Give 10 teachers from your school. You pay their salary. Don’t go to sell your private school bus; give it to a government school. If you give lab materials and computers, it will be helpful. This is a kind of knowledge exchange,” Shivakumar said.
