Karnataka AI Education will begin from Class 6, alongside plans for 72,000 government vacancies, one lakh new jobs, an AI university and technology hubs beyond Bengaluru. Karnataka AI Education is set to expand from Class 6 under the AI Akshara Abhiyana and Coding Gurukula programmes announced by Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The initiative aims to build AI and coding skills among school students and prepare them for future technology-driven careers. The government has also announced major employment initiatives. Recruitment for 72,000 key government vacancies has commenced, with notifications expected within six months. The new Yuva Udyoga Setu platform will connect job seekers, employers and educational institutions, while 100 government ITIs will be transformed into industry-linked employment campuses targeting opportunities for 10,000 youngsters. Under the Udyoga Nidhi scheme, entrepreneurs creating jobs in Karnataka’s 10 most backward districts will receive ₹2,500 per new job every month for two years, with a target of generating one lakh jobs. The state also plans a government-driven AI university and five Global Technology Centres under the Beyond Bengaluru initiative.
Karnataka AI Education: AI Classes, 72,000 Jobs and Tech Hubs
