Archive · 9 Jan 2026
MLA Highlights Tech for Equality at Education Summit 2026
At the TimesNow.in Education Summit 2026 South Edition, an MLA spoke about how technology can help make education fair for everyone.
She mentioned that the government is giving out 20 lakh laptops to students, so they can learn digital skills without needing to be rich.
Over 42 lakh students have already received training in areas like AI and Data Science.
The MLA said this is not just about getting jobs, but about preparing students to lead in global industries with the help of technology and equal opportunities.
MLA emphasized the role of technology in reducing educational inequality at the TimesNow.in Education Summit 2026 South Edition.
Government initiative distributed 20 lakh laptops to students under the slogan 'the world is now in your hands'.
Over 42 lakh students have received training in AI, Data Science, FinTech, and electric mobility.
The initiative aims to prepare students to lead global industries with technology and equal opportunities.
MLA highlighted that digital learning should not be a privilege of the elite.
- Who
- MLA at TimesNow.in Education Summit 2026 South Edition
- What
- Highlighted the importance of technology in education and its role in reducing inequality
- When
- During the Education Summit 2026 South Edition
- Where
- South India (specific location not mentioned)
- Why
- To emphasize the role of public intervention in making digital learning accessible to all and preparing students for global industries
- Event
- TimesNow.in Education Summit 2026 South Edition
- Speaker
- MLA
- Initiative
- 20 lakh laptops distributed
- Training Areas
- AI, Data Science, FinTech, Electric Mobility
- Students Trained
- 42 lakh