Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Punjab Introduces AI as Mainstream Subject
Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mainstream subject for students from Class I to XII.
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will roll out the curriculum in phases under the 'Sarbat.AI' project.
The initiative aims to equip students with future-ready skills, foster innovation, and ensure ethical AI use.
The curriculum has been developed by studying international best practices and aligned with UNESCO's Ethical AI Framework.
Phase I will start with Classes VIII to XII, integrating AI into the Computer Science curriculum.
Phase II will expand AI education to Classes I to VII.
The project will benefit 25,172 schools and nearly 31.5 lakh students.
Collaborations with Google, Intel, Canva, and FA-AI will enhance AI literacy and teacher training.
Punjab is the first state in India to introduce AI as a mainstream subject from Class I to XII.
The curriculum will be rolled out in phases under the 'Sarbat.AI' project.
Phase I will start with Classes VIII to XII, integrating AI into the Computer Science curriculum.
Phase II will expand AI education to Classes I to VII.
The project will benefit 25,172 schools and nearly 31.5 lakh students.
Collaborations with Google, Intel, Canva, and FA-AI will enhance AI literacy and teacher training.
- Who
- Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains
- What
- Introduction of AI as a mainstream subject from Class I to XII
- When
- Launched on Wednesday
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To equip students with future-ready skills and foster innovation in AI
Pro-AI Education
Concerns Over Implementation
Benefits of AI Education
Pro-AI Education
AI education equips students with future-ready skills, fosters innovation, and prepares them for a technology-driven world.
Concerns Over Implementation
Implementation challenges and the need for robust infrastructure and teacher training are significant concerns.
- State
- Punjab
- Minister
- Harjot Singh Bains
- Project Name
- Sarbat.AI
- Phase I
- Classes VIII to XII
- Phase II
- Classes I to VII
- Number of Schools
- 25,172
- Number of Students
- 31.5 lakh
- Collaborators
- Google, Intel, Canva, FA-AI