AI In Education PadhAI 2.0: The Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) on Tuesday hosted "PadhAI 2.0: Reimagining the Indian Education System" in the national capital as a main event of the India Al Impact Summit 2026, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in India's education ecosystem.
Building on the dialogue initiated during PadhAl 2025, the conclave brought together senior policymakers, institutional leaders, and industry experts to explore how Al is transforming governance, pedagogy, and learning outcomes across schools and higher education institutions. The session was convened by Dr. Ramanand, Director, CPRG, who highlighted the need to move from aspiration to action in Al adoption in education.
AI's Influence on Education and Employment:
Reflecting on the broader objectives of the conclave, Dr Ramanand, Director, CPRG, added, "From PadhAl 1.0 to PadhAl 2.0, our effort has been to advance a serious conversation on the impact of Al in education. As these technologies expand, we must democratise access, strengthen regional and vernacular learning, and ensure institutions across the country are prepared to engage with AI in meaningful ways."
He further added that "At CPRG, our research across higher education and employment shows that Al is already influencing how students learn and how industries hire. The focus now must shift from discussion to preparedness, capacity building and responsible adoption at scale."
Human-Centric AI in Delhi Education:
Ashish Sood, Minister of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, who remarked, "Al must remain a tool that strengthens learning, not replaces it. In the end, the most critical element of Al is not the algorithm, but the human using it. As we integrate these technologies in education, our focus must stay on students, parents and teachers, and on expanding access with responsibility."
Leadership in Responsible AI Adoption:
The inaugural session also featured remarks by Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Former CEO of Prasar Bharati, who reflected on the evolving role of institutions and leadership in steering responsible Al adoption in education.
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Strengthening Teacher Training Through Partnerships:
The Conclave also witnessed an important milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Centre of Policy Research and Governance and the Inter University Centre for Teacher Education (IUCTE).
The MoU was formalized by Dr. Ramanand, Director, CPRG, and Prof Prem Narayan Singh, Director, IUCTE. At a time when Al is reshaping classrooms, this partnership is significant for strengthening teacher training in Al literacy and developing ethical, context-aware pedagogical frameworks, laying the foundation for sustained capacity building in education.