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PANAJI:;The Goa government on Monday announced plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the school curriculum as part of its upcoming Goa Artificial Intelligence Mission 2027.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the initiative will align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national-level India AI Mission.
Speaking at a press conference alongside State Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte, Sawant revealed that the groundwork has begun for the mission, with a dedicated Goa AI Council to be set up soon. This council will include both government officials and industry stakeholders and will help chart the mission’s roadmap.
“A key component of the Goa AI Mission will be the introduction of AI in school-level education. This will ensure early exposure for students to emerging technologies and equip them for future opportunities,” Sawant said.
He emphasized that the state’s broader vision includes embedding AI across public services and policy frameworks, such as the Goa Start-Up Policy and the Goa Information Technology Policy. These policies, already in force, will be expanded to include innovation and cyber security as well.
The Chief Minister noted that Monday’s discussions with industry leaders near Panaji helped outline a concrete roadmap for Goa’s IT future, with visible changes expected within six months.
Meanwhile, IT Minister Rohan Khaunte said the state is determined to become a frontrunner in AI adoption. “Goa has always been a hub for creativity. Now we want to evolve further, beginning with our students,” he said, adding that the AI mission would also aim to curb brain drain by improving employment prospects for graduates.
“We want every student who passes out from college to find relevant employment, and AI is the way forward,” Khaunte said.
