Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Karnataka to expand AI education to rural areas
Karnataka's Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, wants to bring AI education to rural students and work with big companies to make Karnataka a leader in AI.
He asked these companies to invest in rural schools and join the Bengaluru Tech Summit.
Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw agrees that Bengaluru is India's AI capital and supports the government's plans.
The government also wants to start an AI University and improve technology infrastructure outside Bengaluru.
They believe AI is important for the future and will create many jobs.
Karnataka aims to expand AI education to rural students and build long-term industry partnerships.
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged industry leaders to invest in rural schools and participate in the Bengaluru Tech Summit.
Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw praised Bengaluru as India's AI capital and supported the government's AI initiatives.
The government plans to establish an AI University with industry participation and expand technology infrastructure beyond Bengaluru.
Karnataka's software exports crossed INR 4.36 lakh crore and are expected to exceed INR 5.5 lakh crore this year.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, industry leaders
- What
- Expansion of AI education to rural areas, strengthening Karnataka's AI ecosystem, Bengaluru Tech Summit
- When
- July 24, ahead of the Bengaluru Tech Summit later this year
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To position Bengaluru at the forefront of AI innovation, educate youth with AI, create jobs based on AI
Government's Vision
Industry's Perspective
AI Education Expansion
Government's Vision
The government aims to take AI education to rural students and build long-term industry partnerships.
Industry's Perspective
Industry leaders support the state's vision to position Bengaluru as the forefront of AI innovation.
Investment in Rural Schools
Government's Vision
The government requests industry leaders to invest in rural schools to ensure rural students benefit from emerging technologies.
Industry's Perspective
Industry leaders are likely to support the initiative as it aligns with their vision for AI growth.
Bengaluru Tech Summit
Government's Vision
The government urges industry leaders to participate in the Bengaluru Tech Summit to showcase Karnataka's technology ecosystem globally.
Industry's Perspective
Industry leaders are expected to participate to highlight Bengaluru's role as India's technology hub.
- Chief Minister
- DK Shivakumar
- Event
- Bengaluru Tech Summit
- Software Exports
- INR 4.36 lakh crore (expected to exceed INR 5.5 lakh crore this year)
- AI University
- Planned with industry participation
- Technology Infrastructure
- Plans to expand beyond Bengaluru
- AI Capital
- Bengaluru
- Biocon Executive Chairperson
- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw