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Assam Signs Six AI Education MoUs to Transform Schools
The Assam government wants to use AI to improve schools.
It signed agreements with six organisations for this work.
Google AI will help teachers use digital tools.
IIT Madras and Bodhan AI plan to train about 100,000 teachers by May 2027.
Wadhwani AI will help check how well children read.
Educate Girls will help find and keep more children, especially girls, in school.
EkStep–AXL will support personalised lessons in reading and mathematics.
Canva Education will help teachers and students develop digital, creative and design skills.
The government says the plan will make learning more inclusive and focused on students.
The Assam government signed MoUs with six organisations to introduce AI and technology into school education.
Google AI will provide AI-powered educational tools, digital skills and professional development for teachers.
IIT Madras and Bodhan AI plan to train about 100,000 teachers of Grades 6–12 by May 2027.
LEHS–Wadhwani AI will use AI to assess reading fluency and strengthen foundational literacy.
Educate Girls, EkStep–AXL and Canva Education will support student retention, personalised learning, digital literacy and creativity.
- Who
- The Assam government, through Samagra Assam, and six organisations: Google AI, IIT Madras, Bodhan AI, LEHS–Wadhwani AI, Educate Girls, EkStep–AXL and Canva Education.
- What
- They signed MoUs to introduce and use AI, technology and innovation in Assam’s school education system.
- Where
- Assam, India.
- When
- The signing was referenced in a September 4, 2026 post; the report was published on September 5, 2026.
- Why
- The collaborations aim to strengthen school education, support teachers, improve foundational learning and expand learning opportunities for children.
Key facts
- State
- Assam
- Number of organisations
- Six
- Teacher training target
- About 100,000 teachers of Grades 6–12
- Training deadline
- May 2027
- Teacher support
- Google AI will provide AI-powered tools, digital skills and professional development.
- Foundational literacy
- LEHS–Wadhwani AI will assess students’ reading fluency using AI.
- Additional priorities
- Student retention, personalised learning, digital literacy, creativity, design thinking and innovation.
Quotes
Ranoj Pegu
Assam Education Minister who announced the MoU signing and partnership details
“A significant step towards future-ready education in Assam! Attended the MoU signing ceremony between @Samagra_Assam and six leading organisations to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence, technology and innovation to strengthen school education across the State”
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thehindubusinessline.com
“These collaborations mark an important step towards creating a technology-enabled, inclusive and learner-centric education ecosystem, while empowering our teachers and expanding learning opportunities for every child”
thehindubusinessline.com
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