Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Telangana Plans AI Labs in 1,000 High Schools
Telangana, a state in India, is planning to set up AI labs in 1,000 high schools.
They are also including AI content in textbooks for younger students.
The government wants to teach students about AI and coding to help them learn new skills.
However, some people are worried that the schools don't have enough teachers or good facilities.
They say the government should first fix these problems before focusing on AI.
The schools will also get internet access to help with learning.
Telangana plans to set up AI labs in 1,000 high schools this year.
AI-related content is included in textbooks for Classes I to V and a separate book for Classes VI to X.
Internet connectivity is being provided through MoUs with T-Fibre and BSNL.
There are concerns about the lack of teachers and classroom facilities.
Teachers are facing a growing data burden with centralized data systems.
- Who
- Telangana's director of school education E. Naveen Nicolas and child rights activist Shantha Sinha
- What
- Telangana plans to set up AI labs in 1,000 high schools
- When
- The initiative is planned for the current year
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To introduce AI-related content and improve technology-enabled learning
- State
- Telangana
- Number of Schools
- 1,000
- AI Content
- Included in textbooks for Classes I to V, separate book for Classes VI to X
- Internet Connectivity
- Provided through MoUs with T-Fibre and BSNL
- PM SHRI Schools
- 720 schools with AI and coding labs in pipeline