Archive · 8 Aug 2026
UP Curriculum Framework: AI as Optional Subject, Draft Under Review
In Uttar Pradesh, the adults who run schools got together to make a plan for what older students should learn.
The plan is called the State Curriculum Framework.
At the meeting, someone suggested that students could choose to learn about Artificial Intelligence, which is the technology behind smart computers.
But this idea is not final yet — it is still just a suggestion.
They also talked about teaching more than books, like understanding feelings and caring about family and community.
One official said schools should feel like enjoyable places to be.
The first draft of the plan is now being shared with teachers and other education officials so they can share their ideas.
Once everyone gives feedback, the plan will be improved and made final.
Artificial Intelligence was proposed as an optional subject for Uttar Pradesh secondary schools, but it is not yet part of the final curriculum.
The draft State Curriculum Framework was developed at a workshop organized by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Council that concluded on August 7, 2026.
A total of 32 principals of government secondary schools from districts across Uttar Pradesh participated in the workshop.
Officials suggested that student assessment should include emotional development, not just marks and academic performance.
The draft has been circulated to education officials and government school principals, who have been asked to review it and provide suggestions.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Council, education officials, and 32 principals of government secondary schools from districts across Uttar Pradesh.
- What
- Development of the State Curriculum Framework for secondary education, including a proposal to offer Artificial Intelligence as an optional subject and to include emotional development in student assessment.
- When
- The second-phase workshop concluded on August 7, 2026.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, with workshop participants drawn from districts across the state.
- Why
- A separate state framework is being prepared because the National Curriculum Framework focuses mainly on elementary education, and the state wants to address secondary education needs and local characteristics.
- Event
- Second-phase workshop for the UP State Curriculum Framework
- Organizer
- Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Council
- Status
- Draft under review; feedback sought from education officials and principals
- Workshop conclusion
- August 7, 2026
- Participants
- 32 principals of government secondary schools from districts across Uttar Pradesh
- AI proposal
- Optional subject, proposed by the Joint Director of Education, Lucknow; under consideration, not final
- Other proposals
- Emotional development in assessment, language laboratories, social responsibility, and enjoyable schools
- Reason for state framework
- National Curriculum Framework focuses mainly on elementary education