Ministry of Education is supporting institutions such as CBSE, NCERT, KVS, and NVS, along with States and UTs, in designing a meaningful and inclusive curriculum under the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF SE) 2023.
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has constituted an expert committee chaired by Prof. Karthik Raman, IIT Madras, to develop the AI & CT curriculum.
- Teacher training and learning-teaching materials on NISHTHA platform will form the backbone of curriculum implementation.
Role of AI & CT in Education
- Development of Computational Thinking: It is a problem-solving approach that involves understanding a complex problem and develop possible solutions in a way that computer can execute.
- It has four key techniques – decomposition (breaking down complex problem), pattern recognition, abstraction (focusing on important information), and algorithms (developing step-by-step solution to problem).
- Foundational Skills: Introducing AI at young age helps build critical thinking, logical reasoning, and ethical awareness.
- Students learn to understand and question technology, developing meta-skills that are becoming as crucial as literacy and numeracy in the digital age.
- Future Readiness: As automation transforms industries, AI curriculum ensures the next generation is skilled and adaptable to rapidly changing job market.
