Prosus, MeitY Hold Amrit Vidya Roundtable On AI In Education
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Prosus, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, convened Amrit Vidya, AI for Learning Advancement, a high-level roundtable focused on the role of artificial intelligence in strengthening learning outcomes across India’s education system. The dialogue brought together senior policymakers, education leaders and ecosystem stakeholders to examine how AI can be deployed responsibly to improve learning outcomes, enable teachers, and expand equitable access at scale.
A key theme that emerged was the need to place learning outcomes before technology adoption. Participants noted that in a resource-constrained environment, AI interventions in education must demonstrate measurable impact rather than function as standalone pilots. Furthermore, the discussion focused on how improving school-level outcomes requires clarity on what students should be able to understand and apply—and how progress is assessed in today’s context.
Speaking at the roundtable, Mr. Sehraj Singh, Managing Director – India and Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs and Public Policy, Prosus, said, “The discussion at Amrit Vidya reinforced that AI’s real value in education lies not in experimentation, but in improving learning outcomes at scale. As India prepares for an AI-enabled economy, education systems must move beyond content delivery to building adaptability and lifelong learning capabilities. India has the digital public infrastructure, policy momentum and talent base to shape an inclusive model of AI-enabled education—one that strengthens teachers, expands access and prepares learners for long-term resilience.”
The roundtable takes place at a time when India’s education system is confronting a critical shift—from expanding access and scale to ensuring relevance and quality. As AI reshapes how knowledge is accessed, processed and applied, participants emphasised that education reform must move beyond the adoption of new tools to a clearer articulation of what learning outcomes matter in an AI-shaped world.
Equity and access were identified as critical considerations. Participants cautioned that without deliberate design and public-sector leadership, AI risks reinforcing existing digital divides. Highlighting on-ground realities, Shri Anandrao V. Patil pointed out that infrastructure gaps remain significant, with more than 40% of schools still lacking reliable internet connectivity. On the other hand, language emerged as an important enabler of inclusion. Participants noted that AI-powered translation and multilingual content delivery can significantly expand access to quality education across India’s diverse linguistic landscape, particularly when integrated with national platforms such as DIKSHA.
The evolving role of teachers featured prominently in the discussion. Participants agreed that AI should be viewed as a support system rather than a substitute for educators. AI-enabled tools can reduce administrative workload and enable personalised learning, allowing teachers to focus on mentorship, facilitation and higher-order skills such as critical thinking and collaboration. Mr. Manit Jain highlighted that technology now offers a realistic pathway to address long-standing challenges around learning diversity within classrooms. The discussion also highlighted AI’s potential to support students who struggle in traditional classroom settings. Mr. Abhisek Singh observed that adaptive AI tutors can provide consistent, personalised explanations, complementing teachers by addressing gaps in understanding without replacing human judgement or care.
The dialogue also examined the relationship between education and employability in an AI-enabled economy. As automation reshapes job roles, participants agreed that adaptability, AI literacy and judgement will increasingly define workforce readiness, while rigid academic labels may lose relevance. AI literacy, the group noted, must be viewed as a foundational life skill rather than a specialised capability.
The roundtable was co-chaired by Mr. Chandrasekhar Rentala, Chairman, Centre for the Digital Future; former Secretary, Government of India (IT & Telecom); and former President, NASSCOM, alongside Mr. Manit Jain, Co-Founder of The Heritage School and Former Co-Chair of FICCI’s School Education Committee – ARISE. The dialogue brought together senior leaders including Mr. Abhisek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY; Shri Anandrao V. Patil, Additional Secretary (PMPY & Digital Education Bureau), Department of School Education & Literacy; Mr. Alok Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, NSDC International; and Mr. Sehraj Singh, Managing Director – India and Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs and Public Policy, Prosus.
Amrit Vidya forms part of Prosus’ broader AI for All roundtable series, which spans healthcare (Amrit Aarogya), agriculture (Amrit Krishi), education (Amrit Vidya), manufacturing (Amrit Udyog) and finance and governance (Amrit Niti). Insights from these dialogues will inform a consolidated AI for All white paper, to be launched at the India AI Impact Summit in February 2026.
