Google, UNICEF Join Hands To Boost AI Literacy In Indian Schools

NEW DELHI- Google on May 19 announced a nationwide initiative to expand AI literacy, tools and training across India’s education ecosystem through partnerships with state governments and UNICEF.

The announcement was made at the Education World Forum 2026 in London.

Google said the initiative is aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to strengthen the use of artificial intelligence in schools and higher education institutions across the country.

As part of the program, Google will launch the Google AI Educator Series in collaboration with the governments of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Assam, the Union Territory of Ladakh, and the Punjab School Education Board.

The company said the mobile-first training program will be tailored for Indian educators and initially localized in six languages — Assamese, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Odia and Punjabi — with plans for further expansion.

The program aims to help teachers and faculty members learn how to responsibly use Google’s AI tools, including Gemini, to improve classroom learning experiences.

Google also announced a three-year global partnership with UNICEF across India, Brazil, Pakistan and Kenya to support innovation in education and improve literacy and numeracy outcomes.(IANS)