AI-Powered Sanskrit Lessons: EMRC Bags ₹70 Lakh Project to Create 440 Digital Courses

Why in news

The Ministry of Education awarded a ₹70 lakh project to EMRC (Osmania University) to develop 440 AI-powered digital Sanskrit lessons to preserve and promote Indian Knowledge Systems.

Background

The project is being executed through IIT Bombay and the Indian Knowledge Systems division of the Ministry of Education. EMRC will record retired professors and experts across India to create the digital content.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyEMRC: Educational Multimedia Research Centre of Osmania University
• FactProject budget: ₹70 lakh for 440 digital Sanskrit lessons
• S&TAI is being utilized for the creation and delivery of digital educational content
• BodyIIT Bombay is the coordinating body for the Indian Knowledge Systems division project

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the integration of Artificial Intelligence in preserving traditional Indian Knowledge Systems can enhance the reach of heritage education in the digital age.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• technological preservation
• democratization of heritage
• pedagogical shift
• digital divide challenges

Keywords: Indian Knowledge Systems · Digital Pedagogy · Artificial Intelligence · Cultural Preservation · Educational Infrastructure

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