Samagra Shiksha Assam and Google for Education have launched a three-year online AI training series for teachers, with phases on September 18 and 24, 2026, to integrate AI into classrooms.
The Assam government has signed MoUs with six organisations, including Google AI and IIT Madras-Bodhan AI, to introduce Artificial Intelligence into the state’s school education system. The initiative aims to train one lakh teachers by May 2027, focusing on AI proficiency and digital skills.
The Assam Government’s Budget for 2026-27, presented on July 10, 2026, includes plans to recruit 33,000 healthcare personnel and launch skill development initiatives in AI, VFX, and foreign languages.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called upon the state’s youth to prepare for emerging employment opportunities in semiconductors, AI, green energy, and advanced manufacturing.
The National Career Service Centre (NCSC) for SC/ST, Guwahati, recently closed applications for its free and stipendiary skill development programmes for the 2026-27 session, aimed at empowering marginalized youth in Assam.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam State Data Policy (ASDP) 2026 and established a Centre for Data Management (CDM) to create a unified data repository for analytics and AI, aiming to modernise governance and improve citizen services.