Bizz Buzz Bureau
Hyderabad
Ina major step towards preparing students for the rapidly evolving digital revolution, the Telangana Government on Friday signed the AI Readiness and Digital Safety Programme for nearly 80,000 students studying in the Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS). The initiative, implemented in partnership with Doxa Consulting Private Limited (DCPL) and MASK NextGen Inc., aims to equip students with essential skills in artificial intelligence, digital citizenship and cybersecurity, while advancing the State's vision of building a future-ready workforce.
The programme, which will be rolled out from August 15, will be offered at no cost to the State government, leveraging a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-driven partnership model. The initiative aligns with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's vision of providing quality education to every child and transforming Telangana into one of India's leading destinations for AI and technology-driven employment.
Announcing the initiative after the signing of the partnership agreement, Telangana Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin described the programme as a landmark development for the State's minority residential education system, which currently comprises 205 institutions catering to students from economically disadvantaged minority communities.
He said the residential school network has consistently delivered strong academic results and has emerged as one of the country's most successful educational models by providing quality education along with safe campuses, nutritious food, modern infrastructure and technology-enabled learning environments.
"Our Telangana education system is one of the best in India," the Minister said, adding that the minority residential institutions have built a reputation for academic excellence while creating opportunities for students from underprivileged backgrounds to compete on an equal footing.
Azharuddin credited Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for supporting initiatives that expand access to quality education and ensure that children, irrespective of their socio-economic background, are equipped with the skills needed for the future.
He said the new programme would expose students to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, while promoting responsible digital behaviour, cybersecurity awareness and ethical technology usage. The initiative is expected to help students develop future-ready competencies and improve their preparedness for higher education and careers in the global knowledge economy.
Highlighting the government's commitment to student welfare, the Minister also referred to the recent enhancement in dietary allocations for students in minority residential institutions, describing it as a significant step towards improving their overall well-being.