Yogi

government's initiative: 'AI For All' course becomes mandatory for first time

in vocational training for classes 9 to 12

Students

from over 1200 schools will benefit, with emphasis on technical proficiency

along with skill training

Lucknow,

26 March (HS): Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and under

the leadership of Kapil Dev Agarwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for

Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Artificial

Intelligence (AI) has been included under 'Project Praveen', taking an

important initiative towards connecting the youth of the state with future technologies.

On the initiative of Pulkit Khare, Mission Director of Uttar Pradesh Skill

Development Mission (UPSDM), the 'AI For All' course is now being implemented

compulsorily in all vocational training programs conducted from class 9 to 12.

This

initiative will be implemented from the upcoming financial year 2026-27, under

which a 4-hour special AI course has been made mandatory for trainers and

students. This is being considered an innovative and historic step towards the

inclusion of technology in the school education system of Uttar Pradesh.

'Project Praveen' is a 210-hour free skill development program for students of

classes 9 to 12 of secondary schools, in which vocational training is given in

fields like IT, beauty, healthcare and electronics. Now, by adding 'AI For All'

to this program, students will also be empowered with modern technical

knowledge, so that they can be ready for employment along with completing their

education.

Through

this initiative, more than 2 lakh students from over 1200 government and aided

schools of the state will directly benefit. Through the AI course, students

will develop important skills like problem solving, creative thinking, data

analysis and digital proficiency, which will enable them for future jobs.

Keeping in mind the interest of the students and the market demand, 4-hour

customized AI modules have also been prepared for IT customer care executive,

tailoring, healthcare, digital friend and other key job roles, so that students

can understand the practical use of AI in their respective fields.

To ensure

quality training, it is mandatory for all trainers to first complete the 'AI

For All' course. Additionally, a one-day online workshop will be organized by

Mission Headquarters on March 28, chaired by Dr. Pavitra Tandon (Assistant

Director, IT). AI experts will provide technical training to trainers at this

workshop. Mission Director Pulkit Khare stated that the launch of 'AI For All'

under 'Project Praveen' marks a major shift in school education. It will equip

students in grades 9 to 12 with a fundamental understanding of artificial

intelligence and its practical application, enabling them to transform future

technological challenges into opportunities. This initiative is an important

step towards preparing the youth of Uttar Pradesh to meet global standards. All

relevant schools and trainers have been instructed to effectively implement

this initiative so that maximum students can benefit from it and become

technologically empowered.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi