Delhi: NDMC schools to introduce AI workshops, cultural learning for students’ holistic growth

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has introduced new initiatives for the fresh academic session for its 28,000 students across 45 schools under the theme “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi”.

Vice-Chairman, NDMC, Kuljeet Singh Chahal said the civic body’s education initiatives were designed to promote holistic learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) education and experiential learning while instilling cultural values among

students, an official statement of the NDMC on Thursday said.

Under this initiative, a traditional learning curriculum has been introduced for the students from

Classes III to XII that focuses on integrating learning in natural surroundings, practising yoga and meditation, mantra chanting for discipline and focus, instilling values of humanity and brotherhood and

implementing a structured Swachhta (cleanliness)

curriculum.

In a major step towards technological education, the NDMC has launched AI and generative AI workshops for the students of Classes IX to XII.

“Inspired by the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Double AI’ (Artificial Intelligence and Aspirational India), these workshops aim to educate students on AI fundamentals, the functioning and significance of AI in daily life, applications of virtual reality (VR) and simulators and creative uses of generative AI in motion graphics, photos, videos and music,” Chahal said.

“Ethical considerations in AI will also be covered to ensure responsible use of technology. Students will be assessed, certified and encouraged to exhibit their AI projects,” he added.

To enhance academic tracking, the NDMC has developed a Management Information System (MIS), which will allow real-time tracking of student performance, attendance, health records and direct benefit schemes.

The teachers will have individual logins to monitor class-wise data, while each student’s subject-wise marks, attendance, health records and personal information will be recorded.

According to the statement, the complete implementation of the system will begin in April, with all student entries finalised by March 31.

The NDMC is also placing a strong emphasis on experiential learning through collaborations with institutions like the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) where students will get opportunities to engage with eminent artists, while teachers will receive training to enhance their skills, it reads.

The educational visits to premier institutions such as ISRO units, botanical parks and Air Force museums will be organised to foster curiosity-driven learning, it added.

To bridge the gap between public and private education, the NDMC will establish learning hubs in collaboration with leading private schools like Sardar Patel School and Modern School which will facilitate the exchange of best teaching practices, student-teacher mentorship programmes, shared academic resources and infrastructure, and the promotion of innovative teaching methods.