LAHORE (Kashmir English): In a landmark move toward digital governance and education reform, Punjab government has made the education of artificial intelligence (AI) mandatory in province’s schools.
Calling AI essential for modern policymaking and reforms, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that AI will now be compulsory in Punjab schools.
She believed digital technology has the power to change how institutions think and work, adding that responsible AI use can bring lasting positive change.
Google Tech Valley Advisory Board
The provincial government has decided to establish a Google Tech Valley Digital Transformation Advisory Board which will guide the province on digital reforms, governance innovation, and the integration of advanced technologies across departments.
For the first time in the country’s history, ministers received formal AI training. Maryam Nawaz and cabinet members attended the official workshop titled “Empowering Punjab with AI”.
AI in governance
Provincial cabinet was briefed on the beneficial use of Google Gemini and other AI tools.
They were informed about AI’s role in governance, policy framework, operational policymaking, departmental reforms, and sectoral transformation.
Discussions also covered policy summary analysis, decision-making support, and the use of Google tools for administrative efficiency.
‘Google for Education’ experts
Experts from ‘Google for Education’ delivered detailed briefings during the workshop. They shared insights into AI-powered learning systems and digital transformation models used worldwide.
According to officials, more than 300,000 student IDs have been created under Punjab’s School Education Department. The Punjab Education Foundation has trained 200,000 students and 2,000 teachers as part of digital capacity-building efforts.
Furthermore, 3,000 teachers are receiving master training on the ‘Google for Education’ platform.
