Maharashtra signs agreement with Google to train over 4 lakh teachers in AI and digital technologies

Mumbai: The Maharashtra School Education department on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with Google for Education to provide artificial intelligence and digital technology training to more than four lakh teachers. The letter of intent was signed in the presence of School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse at Mantralaya here, an official release said. Under the programme, selected 'master trainers' will undergo training, and subsequently train teachers across the state, with the aim of reaching every school, said Bhuse.

"The entire training programme will be provided free of cost by Google and there will be no financial burden on the state government. The Maharashtra government will retain control over the entire process, while ensuring digital safety for teachers," the minister said. Minister of State for School Education Pankaj Bhoyar said the department wanted teachers in government-run and aided schools to receive training from a globally recognised institution.

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The initiative will focus on enhancing AI literacy and digital skills among teachers and provide localised training content in Marathi, Hindi and English. It will also promote the use of Google's AI tools for educational purposes and strengthen teachers' professional development, the release said.