Google Boosts India's Education with Rs 85 Crore AI Push, New Learning Tools

• Google announces an Rs 85 crore Google.org grant to Wadhwani AI to scale adaptive learning systems, aiming to reach 75 million students, 1.8 million educators, and 1 million early-career professionals by December 2027.
• India leads globally in daily Gemini usage for learning, with 74% of Indians believing AI can improve student performance, prompting Google's focus on responsible AI integration in education.
• Google is partnering with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, to develop India's first AI-enabled state university and modernize vocational education.
• New AI tools include JEE Main practice tests in Gemini (with PhysicsWallah and Careers360 content), study guides and interactive quizzes in Search's AI Mode, and enhanced Gemini integration in Google Classroom for educators.
• Google emphasizes blending teaching with learning science, as seen in the Guided Learning feature in Gemini, which encourages deeper understanding over quick answers, tested successfully in City Montessori School, Lucknow.

Why It Matters: Google is investing heavily in AI for Indian education, focusing on accessibility, partnerships, and responsible tool development.