AI education to be introduced in Karnataka schools; AI university to be set up in Bengaluru..
The Karnataka government has made several major announcements regarding education and employment. On the occasion of Independence Day, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in state schools. Students will be introduced to technology and coding through initiatives like the 'AI Akshara Abhiyan' and 'Coding Gurukul'. The government is preparing to introduce AI education starting from Class 6. Additionally, work is underway to establish the country's first government-run AI university in Bengaluru. The government also shared details of other decisions concerning employment, higher education for rural students, and examination reforms.
**AI Education for Students Starting from Class 6**
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that the world is rapidly advancing into an era of technology and AI. Consequently, it is essential to prepare Karnataka's students to meet future demands. With this objective, the 'AI Akshara Abhiyan' and 'Coding Gurukul' programs will be launched. Through these initiatives, school students will gain basic knowledge of AI, coding, and emerging technologies.
The government aims to integrate AI education for students starting from Class 6. This will foster technical understanding among students and better prepare them for the evolving demands of the job market.
**Government AI University to be Established in Bengaluru**
Shivakumar announced that the government is moving forward with plans to establish India's first government-run AI university in Bengaluru. This initiative is part of an effort to strengthen the state's position in technical education. The government is focusing on providing advanced education and better opportunities to the youth.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that the expert committee constituted to reform the examination system is expected to submit its report within approximately two months. This is anticipated to lead to improvements in the state's examination framework.
**Plans to Fill 72,000 Government Vacancies**
The Karnataka government has also set ambitious employment targets. There is a plan to fill approximately 72,000 vacant government posts over the next six months. Furthermore, the 'Udyog Setu' scheme will be launched to boost employment in the private sector. Companies generating new jobs will receive an incentive of approximately ₹2,500 per job per month for a period of two years. According to the government, this initiative could benefit around one lakh (100,000) jobs. A special horizontal reservation of 7.5 percent has also been announced for students from rural areas in medical, engineering, and other professional courses. The government has set a target of taking Karnataka's economy to $3 trillion by 2047.
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