Rajasthan
Padhai with AI
- 23 Jun 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The AI-based educational programme “Padhai with AI” has brought about a remarkable improvement in the academic results of government schools in the Tonk district, Rajasthan.
Key Points
- About: The programme is called Padhai with AI, which translates to “Study with AI”.
- The initiative integrates digital learning and artificial intelligence through a dedicated web portal designed for students’ self-paced learning.
- The web portal offers remedial practice, drill exercises, and personalised learning to help students solve textbook questions, practise similar problems, and strengthen weak areas.
- Its aim is to help students understand and practise subjects that they find difficult, with a strong focus on mathematics.
- Implementation Strategy: Initiated by the Tonk Collector to address poor maths performance, the AI-based programme was implemented in 351 schools of Tonk District with a three-month action plan for Class 10 targeting the 2025 session.
- Impact and Outcomes: Tonk’s overall pass percentage exceeded the State average, demonstrating the success of the AI-based learning programme.
Other Digital Initiative of Rajasthan for Education
- AI-Enabled Assessments: Rajasthan has shifted from traditional exams to AI-powered, competency-based evaluations aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) tests conducted for 26+ lakh students using voice recognition.
- Common Evaluation Test (CET) standardized for Classes 9–12.
- Infrastructure & Digital Learning Expansion: ₹225 crore allocated for improving school infrastructure.
- Emphasis on digital classrooms, smart boards, and online learning platforms.
- Integration of vocational training and career counselling through digital means.
- Skill Development & Career Readiness: Launch of Vishwakarma Skill Institute and Centre for Advanced Skilling and Career Counselling.
- Modernization of 36 ITIs and establishment of new polytechnic colleges.
