Students in Bihar's government schools will receive AI training; the government has signed an agreement with 11 IT companies..
Preparations are underway to advance the quality of education in Bihar’s government schools and to integrate teachers with new technologies. The state’s Education Department is partnering with 11 IT companies—including Google Education—to provide training to teachers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information Technology (IT). The objective of this initiative is to enhance the digital skills of teachers and promote the use of technology in the classroom. Furthermore, the government is working on a plan to make computer education mandatory from Class 6, starting from the next academic session.
11 IT companies to provide training to teachers
The Bihar Education Department has entered into an agreement with 11 IT companies, including Google Education, to equip teachers with technical proficiency. Under this program, teachers will receive training in areas related to Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence.
The primary goal of this training is to impart digital skills that teachers can apply while teaching in schools. The central government’s Skill Development Department will also support this program. It is expected that this will help make the teaching process more effective and foster the use of technology in education.
Training system to be established at the SCERT campus
The Education Department is developing a centralized training system at the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) campus. Here, IT companies will conduct training sessions for teachers in various batches. School principals will be responsible for selecting and enrolling teachers for this program. The training will cover not only theoretical knowledge but also the practical application of technology, enabling teachers to use digital tools to make learning easier and more effective.
Plans to make computer education mandatory from Class 6
The state government plans to make computer education compulsory from Class 6 across all government schools, effective from the next academic session. To facilitate this, IT-related infrastructure in schools will be strengthened. According to Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari, special emphasis will be placed on Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the teacher training process. The objective is to improve teaching methods and enhance the quality of education.
Smart Classrooms to be Set Up in 700 Model Schools
The Bihar government plans to establish smart classrooms in 700 model schools during the first phase. In these schools, teachers will receive training, and the necessary technical infrastructure will be developed. Based on the experience and success of this initial phase, the system will be extended to other government schools in a phased manner. This will help students benefit from digital education and develop a better understanding of future technologies.
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