Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh's Digital Classroom Transformation Initiative
Andhra Pradesh has started a new program called Academic Formative Assessment to help students learn better in government schools.
This program uses digital tools like handheld clickers and an AI-powered mobile app.
Every day, students take a short test after their class, and the results are sent to the minister and parents right away.
The AI app also gives parents advice on how to help their kids with subjects they find difficult.
The goal is to make sure every student gets the help they need to improve their learning.
The program is being used in about 8,000 schools and affects many students from Classes 6 to 12.
Andhra Pradesh launched the Academic Formative Assessment initiative to improve learning outcomes in government schools.
The program uses handheld clickers for daily tests and an AI-powered mobile app for personalized learning plans.
Results are uploaded instantly, providing real-time visibility to the minister and parents.
The initiative covers Classes 6 to 12 across nearly 8,000 government high schools.
The AI app sends messages to parents about their children's specific subject weaknesses and suggests remedial actions.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, led by Minister Nara Lokesh, and supported by former IAS officer Praveen Prakash
- What
- Implementation of a digital tool called Academic Formative Assessment to monitor and improve learning outcomes in government schools
- When
- The initiative was rolled out last week
- Where
- Across nearly 8,000 government high schools in Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address the core issue of how students are being taught and to ensure real-time visibility and personalized learning
- Initiative Name
- Academic Formative Assessment
- Scope
- Classes 6 to 12
- Number of Schools
- 8,000 government high schools
- Students Impacted
- Roughly four lakh students per class cohort
- Key Technology
- Handheld clickers and AI-powered mobile application
- Minister Involved
- Nara Lokesh
- Technology Partner
- Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL)
