New Delhi, July 23 -- Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mainstream subject from Classes 1 to 12 under the 'Sarbat.AI' initiative, with the curriculum to be rolled out in phases across 25,172 schools. The programme aims to cover around 31.5 lakh students and integrate AI education into the state's school system, the Punjab government said on Tuesday.

School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains launched the initiative along with former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia in the presence of education experts, technology partners and senior officials. According to the government, the curriculum has been developed after studying international practices and ...