Jaipur : Positioning Rajasthan as a future hub for
AI-driven learning, innovation, and skilled talent emerged as the central focus
of the Rajasthan Education Summit 2026 held in Jaipur on Friday. Organised by
ASSOCHAM Rajasthan State Council in collaboration with IIHMR University the
summit deliberated on the theme “Empowering Rajasthan through AI-Driven Education
& Vision 2030”.
Dr.
Prem Chand Bairwa, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Technical and Higher
Education, Government of Rajasthan, along with more than 150 delegates, focused
on strengthening Rajasthan’s education ecosystem through responsible
integration of AI, industry-academia collaboration, digital transformation,
skill development, innovation-led learning, and future-ready curricula.
Speakers
including Vice Chancellors, Directors, policymakers, researchers, principals,
entrepreneurs, and industry representatives highlighted the importance of
ensuring that technology-driven education remains accessible, inclusive, and
employment-oriented, particularly for students from emerging and underserved
regions.
Dr. PR Sodani,
President, IIHMR University, shared, “The future of education will be defined
by how effectively we integrate technology with human-centric learning.
AI-driven education is not only about digital transformation but also about
creating equitable opportunities, strengthening critical thinking, and
preparing youth for emerging global challenges. Platforms like these are
important for fostering collaboration between academia, government, and
industry.”
Discussions
explored how AI can support personalised learning, improve educational
governance, enhance research capabilities, and contribute to building a
globally competitive talent pool from Rajasthan.