AI For All: Delhi Launches Innovation Drive For 500,000 Students

Inside the announcement  
According to Hindustan Times, NDTV, and Jagran Josh, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the initiative at Central Park, Connaught Place, alongside Education Minister Ashish Sood and ISRO test pilot Shubhanshu Shukla. The program will run from December to March across all education districts, targeting learners aged 10–25. Classes for grades 6–9 and 11 are mandatory, ensuring early exposure to AI concepts.  

Notable updates  
• Initiative aims to reach 500,000 students across 1,000+ institutions  
• Curriculum designed to teach AI applications in solving real-world challenges  
• Mandatory participation for classes 6–9 and 11, with optional modules for higher education  
• Collaboration with industry experts and academic leaders to ensure practical training  
• Registration for schools open until December 8 via the Delhi AI Grind portal  
• Program emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring access across schools, ITIs, and universities  

Major takeaway  
Delhi’s AI Grind reflects a bold step toward democratizing technology education. By embedding AI learning into classrooms and vocational institutes, the capital positions its youth to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy, setting a benchmark for other states to follow.  

Sources: Hindustan Times, NDTV, Jagran Josh