Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Adityanath Calls for AI Literacy Ahead of Literacy Day
Yogi Adityanath said people should learn about artificial intelligence as well as reading, writing and digital skills.
He said new technology can create opportunities in schools, hospitals, farming, factories and jobs.
He believes schools should teach values, discipline, confidence and responsibility too.
He compared this idea with older Indian traditions of holistic learning.
Lucknow is developing an AI City, while Kanpur is developing drone technology.
The state is also working to improve schools and reduce student dropouts.
Adityanath said teachers help students connect traditional knowledge with modern ideas.
He asked everyone to help people who cannot read or write and to support learning for all.
Yogi Adityanath said AI literacy is needed alongside digital literacy as technology rapidly changes lives.
He said AI, deep-tech and emerging technologies are creating opportunities in education, healthcare, agriculture, industry and employment.
Adityanath highlighted Lucknow’s developing AI City and Kanpur’s drone and unmanned aerial vehicle technology ecosystem.
He said education should teach knowledge, values, discipline, confidence and responsibility, not only reading and writing.
He urged society to support universal literacy, quality education, youth skills and broader digital and AI awareness.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with teachers, students and members of society.
- What
- Adityanath called for AI literacy alongside digital literacy and described education and technology initiatives in Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- In a letter issued ahead of International Literacy Day on September 8; he also referred to teachers honoured on September 5.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow and Kanpur.
- Why
- To expand educational and employment opportunities, improve literacy and ensure education develops knowledge, values, skills and confidence.
- Speaker
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Occasion
- International Literacy Day on September 8
- Teachers honoured
- 81 teachers were honoured on Teachers’ Day on September 5
- Technology focus
- Artificial intelligence, deep-tech, drones and unmanned aerial vehicles
- Lucknow initiative
- A developing AI City ecosystem
- Kanpur initiative
- A developing drone and UAV technology ecosystem
- Education initiatives
- Operation Kayakalp, Mission Prerna, Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana and skill-development programmes
