Google Boosts Indian Education with AI University, Rs 85 Cr Grant & New Learning Tools
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News18•29-01-2026, 10:59
Google Boosts Indian Education with AI University, Rs 85 Cr Grant & New Learning Tools
- •Google announced partnerships and product updates at its AI for Learning Forum in New Delhi to expand AI use in Indian education.
- •Collaboration with MSDE and Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, will establish India's first AI-enabled state university as a pilot.
- •Google.org granted Rs 85 crore to Wadhwani AI to support government education platforms like SWAYAM and POSHAN Tracker, aiming to reach 75 million students and 1.8 million educators by 2027.
- •New AI tools include full-length JEE Main practice tests in Gemini, AI Mode in Search for study guides and quizzes, and AI-assisted lesson planning for Google Classroom.
- •India leads globally in daily Gemini usage for learning, with Google focusing on access, safety, and inclusion, including SynthID for content authenticity.
Why It Matters: Google is significantly investing in AI to transform Indian education, focusing on accessibility, personalized learning, and teacher empowerment.
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