GUWAHATI: Google on Tuesday, May 19, announced a major expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) education initiatives in India, partnering with state governments and UNICEF to support AI literacy among teachers and students.
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The announcement was made at the Education World Forum 2026 in London, where the company outlined plans to extend its Google AI Educator Series (GES) to India. The programme, originally launched in the United States, provides free training to K-12 and higher education faculty on how to use Google AI tools, including Gemini, to improve learning experiences.
Google said it is expanding the initiative to India, offering educators across schools and higher education institutions training on how to use Google AI responsibly to enhance learning experiences. The programme is designed for educators to lead the adoption of AI in classrooms.
In India, the initiative will be implemented in collaboration with the governments of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Assam, the Union Territory of Ladakh, and the Punjab School Education Board. The training will be delivered in a mobile-first format to improve accessibility for educators across regions and institutions.
The programme will be localised into six Indian languages in its first year: Assamese, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Odia and Punjabi, beginning with pilot projects in select states. Google also said it is exploring expansion to additional states, higher education institutions and regulatory bodies.
The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which highlights the importance of integrating artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into teacher training and education systems.
Separately, Google announced a partnership with UNICEF, Google for Education and Google.org to support education innovation in India, Brazil, Pakistan and Kenya. The initiative aims to address challenges related to digital access and improve learning outcomes, particularly in foundational areas such as literacy and numeracy.
Under the collaboration, UNICEF will work with local governments to design and implement localised and scalable education solutions tailored to country-specific needs. The programme will focus on strengthening teacher training, supporting education systems, and improving access to learning tools.
AI-powered tools will be used as part of the initiative, including Google’s Gemini and NotebookLM platforms for personalised instruction and teacher support, along with the India-first ReadAlong app to support reading fluency and comprehension through guided practice.
Google will provide funding through Google.org, along with technical support, product workshops and training for UNICEF staff, local governments and education leaders.
UNICEF will publish annual impact reports to assess the effectiveness of the initiative in participating countries. The partners said they will work to ensure successful approaches can be scaled and adapted across regions.
The initiative builds on Google’s broader education efforts, including AI-enabled learning programmes and digital skills initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as ongoing efforts to support AI adoption in education systems.
Google said it will continue working with education stakeholders to support responsible integration of AI in education systems and improve learning experiences.